Safe Places to Live During the Times of Changes

Hotels & Hostels

• Hotels abound all over the world, so if you need a quick, safe place to stay while in transition and have the money, consider booking a room for the night. An inexpensive alternative, if you are traveling alone, is a hostel. Hostels involve buying a bunk for the night simply to rest your head. While the idea of hostels became popular by young people backpacking through Europe, they can be found in many major cities all over the world.

Homeless Shelters

• For people who need a place in an emergency, homeless shelters are a temporary solution. Many organizations are partners with the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department and offer shelter, food resources and counseling for newly homeless people. During times of change, homeless shelters will be a temporary squatting spot while you collect yourself and your family for the next move to a safe place.

Refugee Shelters

• Refugees are people who are forced from their home and displaced because of wars or natural disasters. If the changes in your life stem from uncontrollable forces, a refugee camp is an emergency safe spot. Government agencies run these camps and usually have medical resources for injured people. Guarded by police, these camps often offer displaced people a safer shelter than the outside world in times of disaster and war.

Family

• Staying with family during times of change is the preferred option for many people. If you have this luxury, use it. Family will generally offer shelter, food and emotional and financial support.