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United Way 211
NonprofitConfidential local referrals for food, bills, mental health, and addiction recovery; call for intake.
Referral search · verify directly
Zis ZH: local programs and next steps
If this was an emergency, call 911 now.
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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United Way 211 - Help Paying Bills
NonprofitFind local food pantries, utility and rental aid, and bill assistance; see hours & eligibility.
Open provider page
+1-877-542-9723
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Benefits.gov
Federal Government ProgramFind SNAP/EBT and federal benefit programs you may qualify for and learn how to apply; apply online.
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USA.gov Benefits, Grants, and Loans
Federal Government ProgramExplore SNAP, WIC, clinics, and other government benefit programs, learn eligibility and how to apply; see eligibility.
Open provider page
+1-844-872-4681
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Feeding America Find Your Local Food Bank
NonprofitLocate your local food bank, pantry, meal sites, and holiday food boxes; see hours & eligibility.
Open provider page
+1-800-771-2303
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HUD Rental Help
Federal Government ProgramFind HUD rental assistance, housing vouchers, and steps to apply for rental help; see eligibility & apply online.
Open provider page
+1-662-580-6294
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Federal Government ProgramFree, confidential 24/7 treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders; call for intake.
Open provider page
+1-800-487-4889
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Federal Government Program24/7 crisis support for suicidal or emotional crises with referrals to local mental health services; call for immediate support.
Open provider page
+1-333-333-3333
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American Red Cross Get Help
NonprofitDisaster recovery help, emergency shelter referrals, and preparedness resources; see hours & eligibility.
Open provider page
+1-621-782-5382
Recommended next steps
- If this was an emergency, call 911 now.
- For local food, housing, utility, or health referrals, call 211.
- Use FindHelp.org with your ZIP code to find nearby programs.
- Check Benefits.gov for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, SSI, and other eligibility.
- If you need food today, search Feeding America for your nearest food bank.
- If rent or eviction is the issue, start with HUD rental assistance options.
- For mental health or substance-use support, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.
- If you may harm yourself or someone else, call or text 988 now.
- For disaster or home-fire help, contact the American Red Cross.
- If you share your city, state, and need, ask again for truly local resources.
Need categories
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Information and Referral
- Community Resources