Either a roof over head or loan payments

After seaerching the internet, I stumbled upon this site. After reading a few posts, I see that many people too have been in my ugly, never-ending situation. I need advice. Back in January, I lost my pregnancy at 6 months and became very ill, thus taking a lot of time off work. To make ends meet, I got 2 payday loans. Then 3 more. I live in California, and I have a total of 5 storefront payday loans out at the following companies:
Cash 1 ($255 + $45 fees) = $300 X 8 renewals
ACE ($255 + $45 fees) = $300 X 8 renewals
Advance America ($255 + $45 fees) = $300 X 8 renewals
CA Budget Finance ($255+$45 fees)= $300 X 8 renewals
Money Mart ($255 + $45 fees) = $300 X 8 renewals =

Well, I am unable to pay again because my landlord servred eviction papers to pay rent within 3 days, so its either a roof over my head, or these loan payments. I chose to keep my apt. Now, I'm extremely nervous as to what is to come on these payday loans. I stopped payment on the checks because I cannot afford to have this money taking out of my account with the situation I'm in. Can someone please advise me as to what i should do? Should I close my account and contact the companies to make payment arrangements?

Please, I have been through so much since January, if someone can provide a light at the end of my tunnel, and give me any info., I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much for reading.