National Shared Housing Organization

A clearinghouse of information for people looking to find a shared housing organization in their community or to help get a program started.

Shared housing programs include:
Match-up programs, to help home providers find a compatible home seeker to pay rent or possibly provide services in exchange for a reduction in rent. Also shared living residences, which involve a number of people living cooperatively as an unrelated family in a large dwelling.

Website: www.nationalsharedhousing.org

Health Resources and Services Administration

The government’s Bureau of Primary Health Care. This link provides a directory of Health Centers that will provide primary and preventive care regardless of ability to pay or insurance coverage. Many centers also provide translation and transportation services as well as dental, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Website: www.bphc.hrsa.gov