been there, done that, bought the T-shirt (well, not actually bought the T-shirt because I didn't have enought money for it). These are my hints. I arrived in Los Angeles with no job and little money. I was down to 23 cents in my pocket at one time. But now I have a great job in a studio.

First, get your teeth fixed! If not, they will give you bad breathe that will keep you from getting a job. Check with several dental offices and see if they will let you get dental work for barter.

Contact the Salvation Army. They have counselors that can help you. Don't like them. Almost all religious groups have some kind of counseling system in place. And they usually have food pantries too.

Signing up with many temp services is a good idea. Don't use just one though. Sign up with 5 or 6. Also, most temp agencies know about low cost housing and can help with the other stuff too.

You are young and your life is all ahead of you. Follow your fate.