What do you say to someone who has been homeless?

“Good morning.” Or say “hi” or “hello” or try to acknowledge the person in some way. “It’s good to hear kindness,” says Joe, who has been homeless in Portland, Ore., off and on for the past 16 years. Regardless of what your greeting may be, it’s important to look the person in the eye when speaking.

How do you comfort a homeless friend?

My friend is homeless – how can I help?

1. Treat them with respect.
2. Direct them to a service.
3. Be there for them.
4. Ask what they need.
5. Offer a study space.
6. If they have nowhere to stay.
7. If your friend has problems with drugs or alcohol.
8. Talk to someone.

How do you help someone who has no place to live?

Contact an organization in your local community who can help. Local agencies provide a range of services, including food, housing, health, and safety. Contact a national hotline or locate an organization near you. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911.

What should I send my homeless friend?

1. Give them food, coupons, or gift certificates, or refer them to a local social service agency. If a person is hungry, offer him/her food, coupons, or gift certificates to nearby restaurants or grocery stores. Or refer him/her to an agency that can provide food and shelter such as a local soup kitchen.

How do you deal with a friend’s loss?

Your friend’s loss cannot be fixed or repaired or solved. The pain itself cannot be made better. Please see #2. Do not say anything that tries to fix the unfixable, and you will do just fine. It is an unfathomable relief to have a friend who does not try to take the pain away. #4 Be willing to witness searing, unbearable pain.

How can I help a friend who doesn’t feel like they’re being loved?

Depending on their situation, your friend may be finding it hard to imagine a time where they won’t feel like they currently do. Gently help them to look beyond that by giving them things to look forward to, simple things like an evening out. When you feel they’re ready, begin to talk positively with them about plans for the future.

What should I do if my friends are not on my Side?

Don’t paint all of your friends with the same brush. Sometimes people who we think are on our side turn out not to be, for reasons we may never learn. If this happens, don’t seek revenge, but move on and away from the hurt. Other friends can help with this. Most friends don’t set out to hurt us.

Is it okay to do nothing at all to help a friend?

Doing nothing at all is certainly an option, but it’s not often a good one. While there is no one perfect way to respond or to support someone you care about, here are some good ground rules. #1 Grief belongs to the griever. You have a supporting role, not the central role, in your friend’s grief.

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