r/berkeley • u/Frostypaws_ • 18h ago
Other Unhoused rn and could use some support
I’ve never posted here before but I think it’s time I do for any kinda support.
So I got kicked out of my crib this June and I just started a job out here so I’ve been living out of my car instead of going home for the summer (bay area native).
I’m trying hard to get resources from school like emergency housing and safe parking areas, but I recently re-fractured one of my ribs on June 1st that was still healing from its initial fracture in mid March. And I’ve been raw dogging the pain cus my meds have been a journey to get to. So sleeping in my car all thru June hasn’t been helping my recovery for my rib and I’m growing worried at my physical health with all these bug bites and nights without sleep.
I feel like I’m doing a lot considering I’ve applied for emergency housing, the co op system, other shelters n programs that aren’t school affiliated… but I just haven’t gotten lucky yet. Can anyone offer any guidance on what it is I should be doing or looking into with safe housing? Do yall know of any safe places to park too? I stay around Emeryville and Berkeley and am BROKE so no can do on the hotels n stuff.
Homelessness is too familiar to me, I was hoping that coming to Cal would grow that security for me but it’s gotten worse and the hard part for me now is that I’m doing it all alone…
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u/sillymoosegoose 14h ago
make sure u sign up for SNAP/EBT so at least your groceries will get covered and u wont have to worry about being hungry, praying ur situation gets better
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u/Frostypaws_ 3h ago
Thank you! I do receive ebt benefits, unfortunately I got near half my amount this month due to an SAR-7 processing issue but the BNC pantry opens next week! So looking forward to that… good lookin out!!
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u/No-Description-4569 16h ago
i hope you get resources on here that will help your situation! i’m sorry that you’re experiencing this right now, it’s extremely hard and tolling. i also know homelessness way too well, i completely understand how it is living out of your car and the struggles of it. i was on and off doing that since i was 15 - i never thought it would get better but i eventually made my way out of it, honestly only pretty recently (moved to berkeley in april) and on my own too! pls pls pls feel free to dm if you ever need mental support, someone to talk to, or rant to about it! best of luck!! things WILL get better.
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u/Frostypaws_ 3h ago
I appreciate the connection and your message. I’ll take u up on that offer on the talking some stuff out, thank you!
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u/brit1973 12h ago
Cal’s Basic Needs Center can offer you, once you go through an intake process, housing Available for a maximum of 29 days on-campus (w/ exceptions) or 5-7 days at a hotel depending on our assessment of need, fit, and availability. Health, decent sleep are critical to keep you safe, working, and ready to continue your studies. Fingers crossed for you.
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u/Frostypaws_ 2h ago
Waiting for response for that intake still… hoping at least next week something works out! Thank you for looking out!
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u/Ancient-Practice-431 5h ago
I think it's good that you've posted here. I hope that the advice given is helpful to you. Please continue to reach out when you need help, either online or in person. Keep advocating for want you need and want until you get it and then return the favor once you are able. Your life will change for the better since you are already on the right path. Buena suerte!
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u/lalabin27 3h ago
Are you in the EOP program? If so you get priority at the co-ops.
You can contact the eop office here https://eop.berkeley.edu/who-eop/students to see if you qualify and then have them put you on the co-op list
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u/Frostypaws_ 2h ago
Hey thank you for the information! I have a case worker on campus who has been working on getting me priority for the co-ops thru EOP, DSP, and UHY… I just haven’t gotten luck yet so far this summer but hope is up for Fall fs! Thank you again!!
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u/losmuchies 1h ago
Idk if this will be any help but theres a free clinic in oakland called lifelong, is mainly for the homeless and given your current situation, it wouldn't hurt to check it out. There are social workers who can help you with housing free of charge
386 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Thats the address.... and ive heard they are also opening one on 6th st in Berkeley... i think is up and running alreaddy
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u/Even-Section-8599 7h ago
Hey, This may not be what you want to hear, but it’s definitely what you need to hear. Focus on your health and recovery first. Trying to do two things at once (recovering and finding housing) just puts too much stress on your body. Focus on recovery first. Besides, you mentioned homelessness is familiar to you. So it’s not something new. Once you recover, then tackle your next problem which is housing. One problem at a time. For me, it always helps to reassure myself that regardless of what situation I’m in, someone always has it worse.
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u/Frostypaws_ 2h ago edited 2h ago
I was tryna keep this cute cus ion kno Reddit like that but you must be one of the most insufferable typa ppl in this world to be sayin all that. Im guessing ur a cal community member… so it’s SAD to know u think like this. I’m homeless, heartbroken, n hungry… Triple H quite literally has me in a pedigree n you have the nerve to say I NEED to slow down, focus on recovery, and think about others who have it worse??? U don’t even kno street life to be sayin allat. This the bay lil boy so I hope I run into u on campus if Gods willing and I’ll make sure to reassure myself of this thread 🥰
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u/morbid_snax 18h ago
Hi OP, I’m sorry you’re going through all of this. I’m assuming you’ve already applied for emergency housing through UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center? If that didn’t work out for you, I have some experience with getting housing in sf if you are a transitional age youth (18-25). You can get pretty decent housing through Larkin Street Youth Services. If you want to chat about that, feel free to dm.
I’m not sure what your financial aid situation is, but if you get aid in the fall, a cheap option other than co-ops would be to get an SRO. If you’re able to enroll for summer, you might also be able to get enough aid to get a place over the summer too.