The Homeless Survival Guide is divided into three parts. The first part is a self-inventory through which a person can honestly analyze his or her present condition and needs. The second part is an action guide through which a person can get some simple advice about the appropriate course of action to take to meet his or her survival needs. The numbers on the Action Guide match the questions on the self-inventory. The third part is a set of resource tools, supplying the person with the information needed to implement his or her chosen actions. The various resource tools are arranged in the same sequence as the action guide.

Although this guide is designed for independent use, it is most effective when accompanied by a strategy session with a staff person from the Homeless Survival Network. The staff of both the Friendship House Men’s Center and Women’s Center welcome such sessions with any of their clients. The Men’s Center is located in the Old Asbury Church at 3rd and Walnut St. and is open weekdays from 6:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Friendship House Women’s Center is located at Eighth and Orange St. and is open weekdays from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.