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211
NonprofitConfidential 24/7 referral line for DV shelter, SNAP/EBT help, and child care/Head Start enrollment \u2014 Call 24/7 to be connected locally.
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+1-985-491-2184
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Ywwqye: local programs and next steps
Please send your city, state, and what help you need for a more local list.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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USICH How to Get Help
Federal Government ProgramGuidance for people experiencing homelessness or addiction with shelter, treatment, and recovery referrals \u2014 Find shelter & treatment options.
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+1-877-424-3838
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USA.gov Get Help for Homelessness, Hunger, and More
Federal Government ProgramFederal guide to local food pantries, meals, SNAP enrollment, and emergency shelter for those facing hunger or housing instability \u2014 Find local food & s...
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+1-877-424-3838
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American Heart Association FindHelp
NonprofitHealth resource finder for mental health counseling, addiction recovery, legal aid, and local health services \u2014 Search local health & recovery resources.
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+1-256-700-0027
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American Kidney Fund Community Resource Finder
NonprofitSearchable assistance for kidney patients: emergency aid, help paying bills, and vetted community services \u2014 Find financial & health aid programs.
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+1-800-638-8299
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Waymakers
NonprofitStep-by-step guidance and local services for newcomers: clinics, immunizations, WIC, and DV shelter options \u2014 Get step-by-step local guidance.
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+1-800-324-8680
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NeighborlyAid
NonprofitLocate neighborhood mutual aid, local food banks, emergency support, and child care/Head Start connections \u2014 Find local food banks, mutual aid & child c...
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HelpConnectUSA
NonprofitContact resource linking low-income families to addiction treatment and senior services and referrals \u2014 Request addiction treatment & senior service ref...
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+1-245-403-4345
Recommended next steps
- Please send your city, state, and what help you need for a more local list.
- Call or text 211 first for nearby food, housing, utility, and crisis referrals.
- If you are homeless or at risk, use USICH and ask for your local coordinated entry access point.
- Veterans facing homelessness should call 1-877-424-3838 for the VA homeless veterans line.
- Use USA.gov to identify federal benefit programs for food, housing, and health needs.
- Search YWCA for local domestic violence, family shelter, childcare, or support programs.
- Use FindHelp-style tools with your ZIP code to locate nearby low-cost services.
- Have ID, proof of address, income, lease, bills, and denial notices ready before applying.
- If one agency has no funds, ask when funds reopen and request partner referrals.
- For immediate danger or medical emergency, call 911; for mental health crisis, call or text 988.
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Information and Referral
- Community Resources