Emergency Services: 911
Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988
Public, Health, and Community Services: 211
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Healthcare & Prescriptions


Healthcare and Clinic Resources

  • HRSA-Funded Health Centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers - FQHCs):
    Provide comprehensive primary care, preventive care, dental, and mental health services to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. LINK
  • National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): Private, non-profit organization that provides medical care at little or no charge. LINK
  • Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP):
    Joint federal and state-funded programs that provide comprehensive health coverage, including prescriptions, for people with limited income and resources. LINK
  • Medicare Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy - LIS):
    Helps people with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) costs, including premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. LINK

Prescription and Medication Assistance

  • NeedyMeds: Non-profit organization that provides information on programs that help people afford their medications and healthcare costs. LINK
  • RX Outreach: Mail Order Medication-Pharmacy Services. LINK
  • GoodRx: Allows you to compare drug prices and find free coupons for prescriptions at local and mail-order pharmacies. LINK
Mental Health Services

Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Call or Text 988

Crisis Text Line: HOME to 741741

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

  • SAMHSA National Helpline: Referral services for families and individuals facing mental health disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP. LINK
  • DASH Kit: Kits for people fleeing abuse. LINK
  • National Runaway Safeline (NRS): Helps youth ages 12-21 return home safely. Number: 1-800-RUNAWAY or go LINK
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness: Offers free education programs and peer-led support groups. NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI. LINK
  • SmokeFree.Gov: Support and texting programs to help an individual to quit smoking. LINK
  • Nicotine Anonymous Support Groups: LINK
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Support Groups & Resources: LINK
  • Gamblers Anonymous Support Groups & Resources: LINK
  • Crystal Meth Anonymous: Online & In-person Support Meetings: LINK
  • LGBTQ Suicide Hotline: Trevor Project: Largest suicide prevention and intervention for LGBTQ. Text START to 678-678. LINK
  • TransLifeline: Trans emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. LINK
  • LGBT National Help Center: Free Peer-support with national hotlines. LINK
Nutrition

USDA National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479

General Population

  • SNAP: Formerly known as food stamps for low-income individuals and families. LINK
  • Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): Federal program that provides food to low-income households. LINK
  • Feeding America: Nationwide network of food banks and meal programs that distribute free food and groceries to anyone in need. LINK

Pediatric Only

  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). Provides low-cost or free meals to children during school day. LINK
  • SUN MEALS: Provides food during summer breaks and when school is not in session. LINK  or TEXT FOOD TO 304-304
  • WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children): Provides infant formula, milk, and produce, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals. LINK

Geriatric Only

  • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): federal program that provides monthly food boxes to people 60 years and older. LINK
  • Meals on Wheels: Provides meals, typically at low or no cost, to seniors. LINK
Housing & Utilities

Experiencing Homelessness: Dial 211 or FindHelp.org

  • Homeownership: Buying a home, facing foreclosure, repair services:  LINK
  • Utility Bills: Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHEAP). Energy assistance programs by state. LINK
  • Lifeline: Low cost phone or internet services. LINK
  • Sparklight: Affordable internet for low-income families. LINK
  • Vehicle Repair Assistance: LINK
  • Domestic Violence Shelter: Text START to 88788, call 1-800-799-7233 LINK
  • Public Housing Agency: Rental housing for low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities. LINK
  • FEMA: Help with Natural Disasters. Call 1-800-621-3362 or LINK
  • The Salvation Army: Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and one-time financial assistance for rent or utilities. LINK
  • Big Waves Inc Gun Locks: LINK
Maternity & Newborn
  • NICU Care Packages for NICU parents. LINK
  • Cloth Diaper Assistance: LINK
  • Preemie Care Package and Support: LINK
  • Medical equipment for families of medically complex children: LINK
  • Alliance for Black NICU Families: Wearable Breast Pumps. LINK
  • Child-proofing: Safety education & child proofing supplies to families. LINK
  • Big Waves Inc Gun Locks: LINK
  • WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children): Provides infant formula, milk, and produce, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals. LINK
Cancer & Loss

Cancer Specific

  • Cancer Care Kit: LINK
  • Free Wig: LINK
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation: HOPE Kit for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. LINK
  • Children with Cancer Care Package: LINK
  • Free jewelry, scarves, and turbans to women with cancer. LINK
  • Ovarian Cancer Support & Free Kit: LINK
  • Fight Club Survivor Breast Cancer Support Kit. LINK
  • Icing Smiles: nonprofit organization that delivers dream cakes at no charge to kids impacted by critical illness. LINK
  • Mercy Medical Angels: Free non-emergency medical transportation via gas cards, bus, train, airfare, and volunteer pilots. LINK
  • CancerCare: Financial assistance for transportation, pet, and childcare. LINK
  • Susan G. Komen: Financial assistance for breast cancer patients for rent, utilities, food, transportation, childcare, or medical needs. LINK
  • Oracle Health Foundation: Pediatric Grants. LINK

Grief & Loss Support

  • Child Loss of a Parent or Sibling Support & Kit: LINK
  • Kailee Mills Foundation: MVA Death Family Assistance: LINK
Senior Services
  • Alzheimer's Association Support services: Call 1-800-272-3900. LINK
  • Parkinson’s Foundation: Support and Aware in Care Kit. LINK
  • RX Outreach: Mail Order Medication-Pharmacy Services. LINK
  • Eldercare Locator: Connects older adults and their caregivers with local services.  LINK
  • Utility Bills: Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHEAP). Energy assistance programs by state. LINK
  • USDA Home Repair Grants & Loans (Section 504): Provides grants (up to $10,000 for seniors 62+) to remove health/safety hazards from the homes of very-low-income homeowners in rural areas. LINK 
  • Lifeline: Low cost phone or internet services. LINK
  • Meals on Wheels: These programs provide nutritious meals, typically at low or no cost, to seniors. They also offer wellness checks and social opportunities. LINK

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  • Margaritaville at Sea Cruise: Free cruise fare. Eligibility is verified through platforms like GovX or ShopVCS. LINK

  • Caesars Hotels: Offers up to a 30% discount on hotel stays at various properties. LINK

  • Great Wolf Lodge: Offers savings (sometimes up to 40%) on stays for heroes, including nurses, using a promo code like "HEROES." LINK

  • Outback Steakhouse: 10% off your entire check. Required to present a valid medical ID.

  • Texas De Brazil: 10% off the dine-in dinner or lunch price for up to four people (not valid on US holidays).