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SAFE HOUSING JOHN'S HEALTH AND MYSELF PROTECTION - Coggle Diagram
SAFE HOUSING JOHN'S HEALTH AND MYSELF PROTECTION
Seek medical care: in progress
Request mold remediation assistance
non-profit organizations or local housing agencies may assist with mold removal, especially if it’s impacting health
Contact local health department or community action agencies for support with mold remediation.
Reach out to your landlord (if applicable) to demand mold removal under tenant rights laws. If you're the homeowner, look for local grants for home repairs related to health hazards
Legal Aid: If your landlord refuses to help or the situation is severe, reach out to a legal aid service for advice on tenant rights related to health hazards.
Mold Remediation & Health Concerns
Contact local health departments: Mold can be a serious health hazard, especially for children. If your landlord hasn’t taken action, reach out to your local health department or building inspection department to report the mold problem. They may be able to inspect the property and force the landlord to act.
Seek financial assistance for mold removal: Look for non-profit organizations or government programs that offer grants or funding for home repairs to address health hazards like mold. This could include community action agencies, church groups, or other local charities.
Housing Assistance (Shelter and Safe Housing)
Street Outreach Services and Emergency Shelter (through CoC): Contact your local Continuum of Care (CoC) program or shelters to ask about emergency housing options due to health and safety concerns in your home
Non-cash disaster relief: If the mold issue is due to a natural disaster (e.g., flood), you might qualify for disaster relief. Contact agencies like the Red Cross or FEMA if this applies.
Transitional Housing (through CoC or ESG recipient): If you're unable to stay in your current home, you might qualify for transitional housing. Ask your local shelters or CoC programs.
Contact the National Alliance to End Homelessness for more resources: www.endhomelessness.org.
Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
Since you have not been able to pay rent, you should apply for emergency rental assistance as soon as possible. Many states and local agencies have programs that help tenants facing eviction or severe hardship:
Emergency Rental Assistance Programs (ERAP): Many local governments or community action agencies offer assistance with back rent and late fees for tenants affected by hardship. Contact your local 211 or housing authority to ask about available programs.
Continuum of Care (CoC): These programs might also be able to help with rent arrears if you qualify. When you contact CoC or shelters, make sure to explain your mold problem and the financial hardship caused by your accident and health issues.
Homelessness Prevention Assistance
Apply for Homelessness Prevention Programs: Some programs focus on helping people stay in their homes when they face eviction due to financial hardship. While undocumented persons typically don't qualify for all state-funded programs, many non-profit organizations or federal programs (like through the CoC) can help you.
Legal Aid: If your landlord is threatening eviction, seek legal aid right away to understand your options. Legal aid may be able to help negotiate with your landlord or assist with eviction defense if you’re in danger of being evicted due to unpaid rent.
Gather and Organize Your Documentation
Medical records for your son showing health issues related to mold.
Housing test or reports showing the mold situation.
Bills (hospital, utilities, rent) to show financial hardship.
create a google doc with all of that
Financial Assistance for Bills and Housing
Local Homelessness Prevention Programs: While you may not qualify for all types of housing assistance (e.g., Affordable/Subsidized Housing or Section 8), emergency housing vouchers might still be available.
Explain your situation fully, including your accident, mold issues, and health concerns. Be sure to have all documentation ready (medical records, bills, and housing tests).
Contact your local 211 service to ask for immediate help with utility bills or overdue rent.
Salvation Army and Catholic Charities often provide emergency financial assistance to cover bills
Catholic Charities and Salvation Army: Both organizations often provide emergency rental assistance, including help with back rent, utilities, and mold-related issues. They may also offer case management to guide you through the process of applying for other aid.
Contact Your Landlord (If Applicable)
Reach out to your landlord: Let them know about your financial hardship due to the accident and mold issue. Landlords sometimes work with tenants on a payment plan or offer temporary rent reduction if the situation is affecting your ability to stay in the home.
Request repairs: If the mold is causing health issues, your landlord may be legally required to make repairs. In many areas, landlords are obligated to ensure the home is safe for tenants. If they haven’t acted on the mold problem, you may need to inform them in writing that it is impacting your health and request immediate repairs.
Understand tenant rights: If your landlord is uncooperative, you may want to contact legal aid to understand your rights and what you can do if they aren't addressing the mold or your rent issue