Hi M..
I am not sure you would be able to get on it right away, but you can apply for Section 8 housing assistance and I would imagine you would qualify for it pretty easily given your situation. The only downfall to section 8 is trying to find an apartment or landlord who accepts it, but there are lots of places that do. They should be able to help you find one. Ready for how easy this is to get info? Dial 211 from your telephone. In fact, you can go to the website which is www.in211.org That is a number and website set up to call for ALL kinds of assistance including section 8, food, energy assistance, employment etc. Good luck!!