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In the United States, call 911. For suicide, mental-health or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988. If speaking is unsafe, use a specialist service below when possible. Outside the U.S., use the local emergency number.
Your starting points · United States
Trusted places to begin
Crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free crisis support by call, text or chat in the United States. You do not have to be suicidal to contact 988.
Poison and overdose
Poison Help
Immediate poison guidance. Call 911 for stopped or dangerously slow breathing, unconsciousness, seizure or immediate danger.
Local essentials
211
Connects people with local food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, caregiving and other community services.
Community directory
Findhelp
Search free and reduced-cost programs by ZIP code, including food, housing, health, work, legal and family support.
Mental health and recovery
FindTreatment.gov and SAMHSA
Search licensed mental-health and substance-use treatment. The national referral line provides information in English and Spanish.
Affordable health care
HRSA Health Center Locator
Find federally supported community health centers offering medical, dental, behavioral and other care, including for underserved communities.
Government benefits
USA.gov Benefit Finder
Official starting point for food, health, disability, housing, utility, unemployment, family and survivor benefits.
Housing
HUD housing help
Find housing counseling, rental assistance information, homelessness resources and help avoiding housing scams.
Domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential safety information, planning and referrals. If devices may be monitored, use a safer device when possible.
Call 800-799-SAFE ↗ · Text START to 88788 ↗ · Visit The Hotline ↗
Sexual assault
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support and referrals for people affected by sexual violence.
Child safety
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Crisis counselors provide information and referrals in many languages. Call 911 if a child is in immediate danger.
Civil legal help
Legal Services Corporation
Find nonprofit legal-aid organizations that may provide free civil legal help to eligible people.
Immigration legal help
DOJ recognized and pro bono providers
Find authorized nonprofit providers and immigration court pro bono lists. Avoid notario and social-media scams.
Older adults and caregivers
Eldercare Locator
Connects older adults, families and caregivers with local aging services through the U.S. Administration for Community Living.
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Resource links reviewed September 15, 2026. This directory is general information, not emergency response, medical care, legal advice or a promise that a provider has space.
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