<prompt> Human: Im gonna skip alot in this story and just stay with as much relevant info that is needed.2 weeks ago i had to take a leave from my job as a sales associate because of overwhelming depression and stress from events happening at home but me being home for those two weeks to work on bettering myself only made things at home worse. Now I am currently in a hotel until tomorrow morning then all i have is my car my self and some clothes books and an old ps3. I left quite a few things behind because i was rushing, was terrified and heartbroken as i was packing to get away.I have family on the opposite side of the US from me that say I can live with them for a short time bc of my situation. The thing is this is the same family that kicked me out because i told them i needed to quit a job in order to better my grades in college. Also I am currently employed here and I dont know if I will be able to get a job anywhere else bc police were involved a ton in the incidents that put me in this position. Idk what to do. How should I go about getting myself shelter, food, a job or keeping my current one and keeping a good hygiene? Any advice can help I am currently in DC.Edit: trying to reply to everyone but things are happening so its hard to keep up, i am reading every single comment, just cant reply to them all now. i appreciate every comment, prayer, and all the support thank you allAssistant: You really need to start working again, no matter what it takes. I am bipolar and have been fighting debilitating depression my whole life. And to tell you the truth, I lose that fight a lot. But the more things fall apart for you, the harder itll be mentally to get yourself back to a good place. Try ending your leave of absence and jump back into work asap. Even if its hard, its a paycheck that can give you a boost back toward the life you want.For your immediate needs:Worst case scenario, you sleep in your car. Walmart is generally very good about letting people sleep in vehicles overnight, as long as they dont cause any trouble, keep things clean, and arent interfering with shoppers like staying parked in the good spots in the morning. Thats why its common to see a herd of 18-wheelers in Walmart parking lots along major highways late at night. Food banks: Call 211 and get information about any local food resources. At the very least, youll probably be able to get basic, non-perishable food items that you can keep in your car. Food banks often feed everyone from the chronically homeless to the gainfully employed who just cant make ends meet. Contact the food banks ahead of time to find out what dayshours they are open. In addition to food, they may have general hygiene products as well.Churches: Not all of them have the budget for it, but many offer what they call assistance or benevolence. They may be able to provide some gas money, food, basic hygiene products, or even a hotel room for a night. Some churches and community centers also have showers you can use at certain times and will let you use their address for mail. And not just Christian churches, either. Mosques and gurdwaras Sikh temples are often very charitable as well. Sikhs are especially welcoming of people of all faiths or none at all. Gyms, YMCA: You might consider finding a cheap membership to sign up for, so youll have access to their showers. Library: Your local librarians have a hell of a lot more than just books. They probably know more about the places you can get assistance than anyone else. Once upon a time, they were just book mavens, but now theyre like information warriors for their local citizens. And of course libraries will have computers you can use, air conditioning or shelter from rain on miserable days, water fountains, and just a place to sit and escape the world for a while. Speaking of mail... If you dont have an address mail can go to, you can use General Delivery at the Post Office. Thats where you have your mail delivered to a specific post office, and they hold it until you come get it. You can call 1-800-ASK-USPS to get info about how to set that up. It may seem unimportant now, but you do not want to lose track of your mail. x200B;Human: I go back to work on wednesday and i will take your advice i have tonight in the hotel with free wifi so i will be using it to look for night shift jobs and places to live before it starts to get cold. The mail thing i did not know is it possible to us a post office as a home address for applying to jobs as well?  <response>: This guy has some great advice, especially the gym and library. Also if you havent already in youre life, you might want to see a psychiatrist. Along with medication, they may be able to refer you to resources to help train you to recognize your coping strategies and maybe help construct healthier coping strategies.Also you are young, I know the states really fucks their students. But in terms of schooling Id suggest doing a career program. Obviously play to your strengths but this is just such a solid path now a days. 3 year program leading into high paying mostly stable jobs. I dont have any perspective or experience regarding your current financial situation... but what I can tell you is this: do SOMETHING, anything to get you moving and change of space. When I was your age I went through a huge depression because I failed a huge exam twice and almost set me back 4 years of school. I lost interest in everything, eating, sports, my girlfriend. The thing that helped me get through this period was Id make a point to go walk my dogs in the forest every day. Slowly this helped get me more motivated to do small things. Depression is rough and there is no one solution.Best of luck with your situation, try to post updates man. It would be nice to know how youre doing! 