Layoff happened 5 days ago, feeling lost, home health aide here

I was let go as a home health aide this week and I am still in shock. I worked as a home health aide before this. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due.

Give yourself the first couple of days to be upset. I did, and then I felt able to plan.

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.