✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

10.49 – Navigating Safety in Homelessness or Emergency Shelters: Safety within homelessness depends on vigilance, resourcefulness, and community awareness. Always know shelter rules and keep valuables minimal and secure. Trust your instincts about who to engage with and avoid sharing personal details quickly. Choose sleeping areas near staff or security when possible. Keep copies of identification and medication lists on you at all times. Learn which shelters or organizations specialize in safety and trauma-informed care. Connect with outreach workers for guidance and advocacy—safety grows stronger through allies. Avoid isolated locations at night and move with groups when traveling. Hygiene, hydration, and clear communication maintain both physical and mental strength. Independence during homelessness starts with protecting your space, no matter how temporary. Even without walls, structure and awareness create dignity. Safety isn’t luxury—it’s the foundation for rebuilding confidence and stability through the hardest transitions in life.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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