Survival & Community Resources
Resources for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, disability, healthcare access, and navigating social services.
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Poverty & Homelessness
Resources for paying bills, food insecurity, and car/van living.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Steal This Wiki - Survive | Beautiful collection of survival resources. |
| 211.org | 24/7 hotline for shelters, food pantries, rent assistance, etc. |
| Lifeline Program | Federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. |
| SafeLink Wireless | Free phone service if you are on SNAP. Painful transfer process, but it's free. |
| LIHEAP | Assistance with energy/heating costs. |
| FindHelp.org | Connect with local food pantries, housing, and financial assistance. |
| ABLE Today | Bank accounts that let disabled people save beyond the $2k asset limit without losing benefits. |
Food & Scavenging
| r/DumpsterDiving | Advice and accounts about finding cool stuff in trash. |
| Falling Fruit | Collaborative map of the urban harvest (foraging). |
| Wild Fermentation | Introduction to making sauerkraut, tempeh, miso, and sourdough. |
Housing & Squatting (Educational)
| It's Vacant, Take It! | Tips on finding a building, securing a squat, and dealing with property owners. |
| Squatters' Handbook | Helpful tips on establishing utilities and fighting evictions. |
| Beyond Squat or Rot | Anarchist approaches to housing, focusing on cooperatives and collectives. |
Disability Resources
Resources for disabled and neurodivergent folks, and low-cost healthcare niches.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Medicaid Eligibility | See if you're eligible for Medicaid or CHIP per state. |
| Notes on Managing ADHD | How to not let your ADHD conquer you. |
| Goons with Spoons | Cooking resources for spoonies (disabled folks). |
| Open Source Wheelchairs | Free designs and resources for building accessible mobility devices. |
| AAC Image Library | Augmentative and Alternative Communication resources. |
| How to Get On | Self-advocacy guide for anyone who is homebound or bedbound in the US. |
| Can I Play That? | Video game accessibility reviews for D/deaf, blind, and disabled gamers. |
Healthcare & First Aid
Free & Low-Cost Options
| GoodRx | Compare pharmacy prices and get coupons. |
| ScriptCycle | Free discount card for prescriptions. (Note: May sell health data). |
| Sterilization-Friendly Gynos | List of gynecologists who will perform tubal sterilization. |
| Abortion Zines | Collection of 18 zines covering the topic of abortion. |
First Aid Guides
| Adult CPR | How to perform adult CPR. |
| Child & Infant CPR | How to perform CPR on children and infants. |
| Pet CPR | How to perform CPR on cats and dogs. |
| Treating Stab Wounds | How to treat a stab wound. |
| Heimlich Maneuver | For adults, children, and infants. |
Education & Employment
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Learn | Free courses with certificates of completion. |
| freeCodeCamp | Free coding courses and certifications. |
| Atomic Hands | STEM videos in ASL with captions and transcripts. |
| Honest Jobs | Job board for currently and formerly incarcerated people. |
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