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All Resources (38)

Food Assistance

211 (United Way)

Nationwide

Free, confidential referral line for food, and other essential local services. Dial 211.

Housing

211 Housing & Shelter

Nationwide

Local shelter, rental, and housing assistance referrals. Dial 211.

Transportation

211 Transportation Assistance

Nationwide

Referrals to local transportation and medical-ride programs. Dial 211.

Utility Assistance

211 Utility Assistance

Nationwide

Local programs for electric, gas, and water bill help. Dial 211.

Mental-Health Services

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Nationwide

24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988.

Legal Aid

ABA Free Legal Answers

Nationwide

Post civil legal questions online and receive free answers from volunteer attorneys.

Disability Resources

Administration for Community Living (ACL)

Nationwide

Federal programs and resources supporting people with disabilities and older adults.

Senior Services

Eldercare Locator

Nationwide

Public service connecting older adults and caregivers to trustworthy local support resources.

Transportation

Eldercare Locator — Transportation

Nationwide

Connects older adults and caregivers to local transportation services.

Food Assistance

Feeding America

Nationwide

Nationwide network of food banks connecting people to local pantries and meal programs.

Substance-Use Treatment

FindTreatment.gov

Nationwide

Confidential, anonymous resource to find state-licensed substance use treatment near you.

Grief Support

GriefShare

Nationwide

Grief recovery support groups meeting in communities nationwide.

Housing

HUD Housing Counseling

Nationwide

Free HUD-approved housing counseling on rent, foreclosure, homelessness, and fair housing.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Services

LGBT National Hotline

Nationwide

Confidential peer support, information, and local resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

Utility Assistance

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance)

Nationwide

Federal program helping eligible households with heating, cooling, and energy bills.

Legal Aid

LawHelp.org

Nationwide

Find free legal aid programs, self-help resources, and legal information by state.

Legal Aid

Legal Services Corporation — Find Legal Aid

Nationwide

Directory of local legal aid organizations providing free civil legal help to low-income people.

Senior Services

Medicare

Nationwide

Federal health insurance information and enrollment help for people 65+ and some younger people with disabilities.

Mental-Health Services

NAMI HelpLine

Nationwide

Information, resource referrals, and support for people living with mental health conditions.

Transportation

National Aging & Disability Transportation Center

Nationwide

Transportation options and assistance for older adults and people with disabilities.

Veterans' Services

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide

24/7 support to connect homeless Veterans and at-risk Veterans with VA services.

Senior Services

National Council on Aging

Nationwide

Benefits screening and programs to help older adults age well and stay financially secure.

Domestic-Violence Services

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Nationwide

24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and local referrals for those affected by relationship abuse.

Housing

National Low Income Housing Coalition

Nationwide

Resources and local referrals for affordable housing and rental assistance.

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