988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free & ConfidentialFree, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis. Call or text 988, or chat online.
Verified hotlines
These are verified federal and 501(c)(3) hotlines — free, confidential, and answered by real humans. You can call them directly, no application needed.
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis. Call or text 988, or chat online.
Confidential support, safety planning, and local referrals for anyone affected by domestic violence. TTY: 1-800-787-3224.
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, connecting you to a trained staff member from a local provider.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Crisis counseling for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to a natural or human-caused disaster. Call or text.
Confidential crisis support and referrals for youth who have run away, are thinking about it, or are facing a crisis at home.
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Finds food banks, pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs near you. Spanish: 1-877-842-6273.
General SNAP information and connection to your state SNAP agency for applications and case questions.
Connects you to a free HUD-approved housing counselor for help with renting, eviction, and foreclosure.
Disaster assistance information, including help for housing after a federally declared disaster.
Confidential help for veterans who are homeless or at risk, and their families.
Tells you how to apply for LIHEAP energy-bill help in your state, county, or tribe. Email: energyassistance@ncat.org.
Help enrolling in the Lifeline phone/internet discount and finding participating providers.
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis. Call or text 988, or chat online.
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Questions about Medicare enrollment, coverage, claims, and programs that help pay costs.
Help enrolling in an ACA Marketplace plan and finding income-based subsidies. TTY: 1-855-889-4325.
Locate a community health center offering care on a sliding scale, including for the uninsured.
Questions about SSI, Social Security, and disability benefits. TTY: 1-800-325-0778.
Find a free, IRS-certified tax preparation site near you and get help claiming the EITC.
Free or low-cost budgeting and debt counseling from nonprofit, accredited agencies.
Confidential crisis support and referrals for youth who have run away, are thinking about it, or are facing a crisis at home.
Help with the FAFSA, federal grants and loans, and repayment options. (1-800-4-FED-AID)
Find local child care and information on subsidies that help families afford it.
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Questions about VA disability, pension, education, and other benefits.
Confidential help for veterans who are homeless or at risk, and their families.