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In immediate danger? Call 911. Struggling or thinking about suicide? Call 988 or text 988, any time.
United Way 211
Call 211 for confidential help connecting to local community services, such as housing, homelessness, and utility bill assistance. 211.org can also help you find your local 211.
Free and confidential to call. Programs you're referred to set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text, or chat. You don't have to be suicidal to reach out; reasons include relationships, economic worries, substance use, depression, and loneliness. Spanish: press 2 or text AYUDA to 988. Veterans: press 1.
Available to anyone in the United States and its territories. See the official site for current rules.
Childhelp
A safe, nonjudgmental space by call, text, or chat for anyone concerned about or affected by child abuse. It is not a reporting line and is not connected to 911; the site lists each state's child abuse reporting contacts.
Open to anyone. The hotline may have to share information with authorities if a child is being harmed or someone intends to act on suicidal thoughts. In California, child abuse reports go to your county's CPS line. See the official site for current rules.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential, 24/7 support by text message. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to reach a trained volunteer crisis counselor for stress, anxiety, loneliness, substance use, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.
Available to anyone in the United States. See the official site for current rules.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's tool for finding housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources by location. It also links to help paying rent, applying for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), talking to a housing counselor, and reporting housing discrimination.
Open to anyone searching. Each local program found through the tool has its own eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support from advocates by call, chat, or text (START to 88788), including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. Help is available for anyone affected by relationship abuse.
Open to anyone. The Hotline does not give direct financial help (like cash or hotel vouchers) but can connect you with local resources. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence
ACADV is a statewide network that connects domestic violence survivors and their families with local crisis programs, emergency shelters, and confidential support in all 67 Alabama counties. Advocates help with safety planning whether a person decides to stay or leave.
For anyone affected by domestic violence in Alabama and for people trying to help them.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV)
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
LIHEAP helps low-income Alabama households pay for home heating and cooling. ADECA funds community action agencies and local nonprofits to deliver it, and you apply through the agency that serves your county.
Income limits apply; see the official page. The program prioritizes households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs, and those with elderly members, people with disabilities, or young children. ADECA doesn't take applications; contact your county's community action agency, which decides eligibility.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance
The Heating Assistance Programs give low-income Alaskans a one-time yearly benefit toward home heating costs, paid to the heating fuel or electric vendor. They include federal LIHEAP and the state-funded Alaska Affordable Heating Program, which have different income limits. Crisis Assistance helps households that are out of fuel, facing disconnection, or evicted for non-payment when heat is in the rent.
Households must have at least $200 a year in out-of-pocket heating costs and be under the season's monthly income limits; see the official page. One benefit per season. Regular heating assistance applications are taken October 1 to April 30; Crisis Assistance applications are taken September 1 to June 30. See the official site for current rules.
Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
ANDVSA's legal program gives survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking brief advice and direct representation in civil cases, including divorce, child custody, protection orders, housing, and consumer issues, and limited help enforcing victim rights in criminal cases. ANDVSA also helps survivors with permanent housing and emergency housing and travel funds. A volunteer-attorney legal information and referral hotline runs the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
For victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Alaska. To apply, contact your local member program and ask to speak to an advocate, who can help you apply to the legal program. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeHousingEmergency Assistance
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers culturally centered family programs, including free 12-week Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred, and Linking Generations cohorts open to the whole community. For eligible Tribal citizens and Alaska Native/American Indian families in Sitka, it also offers child care cost assistance without income or co-payment requirements, emergency assistance, BIA General Assistance, home energy (LIHEAP) assistance, and help with ICWA and tribal court guardianship.
Fatherhood is Sacred and the other family cohorts are free to all community members. Financial programs are mostly for income-eligible Tribal citizens or Alaska Native/American Indian households in Sitka; some need six months' Sitka residency. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Family CounselingChildcareEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social & Family Services
Arizona Department of Housing
The Arizona Department of Housing lists homeless assistance agencies by county, with addresses, phone numbers, contacts, hours, and whether they take walk-ins, phone, or virtual contacts. Its rental assistance page points renters to county and city rental assistance programs and the DES Short-Term Crisis Services program.
For Arizonans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Each listed agency sets its own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Arizona Homeless Assistance Agencies Directory
Arizona Department of Economic Security
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income Arizona households pay heating and cooling bills and avoid energy crises. Households can get a yearly regular benefit, plus crisis help (benefit amounts are on the official page) if they have used their regular benefit and face a shut-off notice, eviction when utilities are in the rent, or fewer than seven days of fuel.
Households must need help with energy bills, meet citizenship or immigration rules, and be under the income limit. Households on DES Nutrition Assistance or Cash Assistance automatically meet the income test. Help is first-come, first-served, once per 12 months for each benefit type. Apply through the A-to-Z Arizona Portal or on paper. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Arizona LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance)
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV)
ACESDV's helpline connects survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and people who know one, with support and local resources by phone, text, chat, and email.
For anyone in Arizona affected by sexual or domestic violence. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Short-Term Crisis Services gives temporary help to low-income families with an emergency they can't cover on their own, such as rent or mortgage payments to prevent homelessness, emergency shelter, utility payments and deposits, rental deposits, and work-related needs. Qualifying crises include leaving home because of domestic violence, loss of income, or an unforeseen event.
For Arizona residents with a child under 18 who is a U.S. citizen or qualified legal resident, with household income under the program's limits (which are higher for households with a senior or a person with a disability). Proof of the emergency is required. Help isn't guaranteed and is limited to once in 12 months. Apply through your local Community Action Agency. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS)
Arkansas Development Finance Authority
ADFA runs state homelessness programs such as the Emergency Solutions Grant and HOME-ARP, but it doesn't help individuals directly. Instead it posts referral contacts for the Arkansas Continuum of Care (CoC) areas, which connect people who are homeless or at risk: Hot Springs/Southwest Balance of State, Little Rock/Central Arkansas (CATCH), Fayetteville/Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith, and Southeast Arkansas (SOAR).
For Arkansans who need housing help. Contact the CoC for your area; the sheet says to try 211 for statewide coverage. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Arkansas Continuum of Care Housing Assistance Contacts
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Arkansas has two 16-bed Crisis Stabilization Units, created under Act 423 of 2017 as alternatives to jail and emergency rooms for people in crisis who come into contact with law enforcement. Both are open 24/7, staffed by mental health professionals and licensed nurses, and give short-term stabilization for mental health or substance misuse. The Sebastian County unit is in Fort Smith and the Craighead County unit is in Jonesboro.
Either unit accepts referrals from any Arkansas county, at any time of day or night. The Fort Smith unit mainly serves Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, and Polk counties, and the Jonesboro unit serves 20 counties in the Northeast and East-central region. See the official site for current rules.
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence keeps a statewide list of domestic violence shelters with each one's city, hotline, office number, and website. The list includes Taylor House for Men in Batesville. ACADV isn't a shelter itself and doesn't provide direct victim services, but it links survivors to shelters and has an Order of Protection online portal.
Not for emergencies. If you need help NOW, call 911.
For survivors of domestic violence anywhere in Arkansas. Contact the shelter nearest you. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Arkansas Domestic Violence Shelters (ACADV directory)
Arkansas Energy Office (Division of Environmental Quality)
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps qualifying households with home energy bills: heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. In Arkansas it is run by a network of community-based organizations that serve all 75 counties, and you apply through the one that serves your county, not through the Arkansas Energy Office. The state says LIHEAP never charges a fee to apply.
For residential households that meet the income chart (businesses aren't eligible). Applications are first-come, first-served, typically January to April 30 and July to September 30. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards (18+) or numbers (minors), recent utility bills, proof of income, and proof of residency. On October 26, 2026 the page said LIHEAP is closed and pointed people to their local Community Action Agency. See the official site for current rules.
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Legal Aid of Arkansas is a nonprofit public-interest law firm that gives free civil legal help to low-income Arkansans. Its priorities include orders of protection, domestic abuse, guardianship, landlord-tenant disputes and evictions, housing discrimination, debt relief and garnishments, and problems with public benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, TEA, SSI, child care, and subsidized housing. Apply online 24/7 or call the helpline.
For low-income Arkansans with civil legal problems whose income and assets are under Legal Services Corporation limits, based on federal poverty guidelines. Because resources are limited, Legal Aid only takes cases within its priorities. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
California Department of Social Services
Cash aid and services for eligible California families with children, run by county welfare departments in all 58 counties. Families in need may be able to get immediate short-term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care.
For families with children who meet income and other rules, for example when a child lacks parental support because a parent is absent, disabled, or deceased, or when the principal earner is unemployed. Apply online at BenefitsCal.com or through your county. Only the county decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids)
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
Colorado has walk-in centers for anyone who needs immediate, in-person support for a mental health or substance use crisis, regardless of ability to pay. The 988 Colorado site lists locations in Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Denver, Littleton, Greeley, Montrose, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fort Collins, Louisville, Frisco, and Durango, covering the Metro Denver, Northeast, Southeast, and Western Slope regions.
For anyone in Colorado who needs immediate in-person support. Search by ZIP code for the nearest center. See the official site for current rules.
Colorado Department of Human Services
Colorado's human services system is supervised by the state and run by the counties, so county departments are the main provider of many services for families, children, and adults, including SNAP, Colorado Works, child care assistance, and LEAP applications. CDHS keeps a directory with each county or tribal human/social services department's website, phone, address, and hours.
For Colorado residents; contact the office for the county where you live. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)ChildcareEmergency Assistance
Official site: Colorado County Human and Social Services Offices
Violence Free Colorado
Violence Free Colorado's survivor resources map helps you find a community-based domestic violence agency near you for free, confidential support. Depending on the agency, services can include an advocate, safety planning, emergency shelter or temporary lodging, housing information, emergency financial help or information, support groups, and help with protection orders and other civil matters. You can search by location, city, ZIP code, or county.
Not for emergencies. Please note that VFC does not provide Emergency Services, such as shelter emergency, financial assistance, or crisis support.
For domestic violence survivors anywhere in Colorado; services vary by agency. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Colorado Domestic Violence Programs (Violence Free Colorado directory)
Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing
CERA gives emergency rental assistance to Coloradans who are behind on rent, meet income limits and other requirements, and are at risk of eviction or displacement. It can cover short-term rent and related fees, and sometimes relocation, up to a per-household maximum (see the official page). Households are chosen through a Monthly or Daily Random Selection and then complete a full application. The CARE Center helps people apply.
For renters at risk of eviction who meet the eligibility rules and have active or recent eviction paperwork for nonpayment of rent, such as a court summons, writ, or sheriff's notice. The Monthly Selection also accepts a demand for rent, mediation papers, or an HB25-1168 payment plan. Demand is higher than funding. See the official site for current rules.
Colorado Housing Connects
Colorado Housing Connects is a bilingual statewide housing helpline that answers all kinds of housing questions. It is an eviction and foreclosure prevention partner for renters facing eviction and homeowners facing foreclosure. It grew out of the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline (2006) and has served renters since 2014.
For Colorado renters and homeowners with housing questions. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Colorado Department of Human Services
LEAP helps eligible Colorado families, seniors, and individuals pay part of their winter home heating costs, usually by paying the utility directly. People who qualify may also get help repairing or replacing a furnace or wood stove, weatherization services, and referrals to other energy programs. No interview is needed to apply.
You may qualify if you pay heating costs directly to the utility or as part of your rent, meet the season's income limits, and can show lawful presence for household members born outside the U.S. Households with heat included in rent can qualify if they don't live in subsidized housing. Apply November 1 through April 30 online through Colorado PEAK, by phone, or with a paper application at your county LEAP office. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: Colorado LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program)
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Legal Services is a nonprofit that gives free civil (not criminal) legal help to low-income Coloradans, seniors, and veterans. Its practice areas include family law (divorce, custody, permanent protection orders), housing (evictions, foreclosures, landlord-tenant), economic justice, public benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, farmworker rights, survivor services, tax controversy, and an ID project.
You may qualify if you meet income and other rules based on federal poverty guidelines, or if you are 60 or older. All applicants complete an intake process. If you call or visit, staff can help you in your native language. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeHousingEmergency Assistance
Connecticut Department of Social Services
CEAP helps Connecticut residents pay home heating costs, with benefits based on household size, income, and heating source, usually paid to your utility or fuel vendor. Households heating with oil, kerosene, or propane may get extra deliveries, and recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repair or replacement. DSS runs it with local Community Action Agencies.
For Connecticut residents whose household gets SNAP, TFA, SSI, or certain other benefits, or who meet the income limits. Almost every applicant must give a Social Security Number for each household member, with some exceptions. Apply online, by phone, email, mail, or in person through your local Community Action Agency. CEAP is yearly, so you must apply each season; the 2026-2027 deadline is May 31, 2027. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Connecticut Legal Services
Connecticut Legal Services (CLS) calls itself Connecticut's largest legal aid agency. It helps low-income people facing issues such as homelessness, lack of medical care, and domestic violence, and runs free clinics and community education events. Applications for free legal help go through Statewide Legal Services.
To apply for free legal help, call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320, apply online, or text APPLY to 860-300-3845. CLS can't help with criminal charges. People over 60 who don't live in the New Haven or Hartford areas can call a CLS office directly. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingDivorceCustody & Parenting TimeEmergency Assistance
Connecticut Right to Counsel Program
Connecticut's Right to Counsel Program gives free, experienced lawyers to eligible tenants facing eviction or loss of a housing subsidy. Eligibility depends on where you live and your situation, and tenants in towns without full representation can still call the hotline for advice. The site also links an eviction guide and form filler and the Eviction Prevention Fund.
Full representation depends on zip code and circumstances: for example, any tenant in Greater Hartford; certain New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven zip codes; and, in other covered towns, tenants in subsidized housing, age 62 or older, with a disability, or with children in the household. The page also asks whether anyone in the household served in the armed forces. Eligibility also depends on the capacity of the participating organizations. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Connecticut Right to Counsel Program (EvictionHelpCT)
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
People experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness in Connecticut get housing help through Coordinated Access Networks (CANs), groups of community providers across the state. Call 2-1-1 and press 3, then 1, to talk to a contact specialist trained to assess housing needs. If no resource is found, you'll be offered a CAN assessment appointment in the community you choose.
For people who are homeless or at imminent risk. People are prioritized based on an assessment, and calling 211 or completing the assessment doesn't guarantee housing. CAN housing resources go first to people who meet HUD's literal homelessness definition. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Coordinated Access Network (CAN) Housing and Homeless Services
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
CT Safe Connect is Connecticut's 24/7/365 domestic violence resource line, run by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV). Certified domestic violence counselors listen, help you understand your options and plan for safety, and connect you to one of CCADV's 18 member organizations. Those agencies offer safety planning, emergency shelter, court advocacy, counseling, and support groups. You can call, text, chat, or email.
For anyone in Connecticut dealing with relationship abuse or concerns. Advocates follow your lead, and you don't have to answer more than you're comfortable sharing. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: CT Safe Connect (Domestic Violence Resource Line)
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Connecticut's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) funds and runs Mobile Crisis Teams across the state for adults 18 and older in a mental health or substance use crisis. Teams offer assessment, telephone support, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and follow-up. The 24/7 Access Line connects people to substance use treatment, including detox and transportation.
Mobile crisis serves all Connecticut adults 18 and older; the page says a crisis is defined by the person. For emotional distress or a mental health or substance use crisis, the page says to call, text, or chat 988. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: DMHAS Adult Mobile Crisis Services and Access Line
Generation Power CT
Generation Power CT, formerly Operation Fuel, helps Connecticut households with emergency energy needs through fuel, utility (gas or electric), and water assistance. Energy assistance runs in three application cycles a year, and water assistance is open year-round for Aquarion Water, Connecticut Water Company, and MDC customers until funds run out.
Each program is income-based, and adults over 21 in the household must show proof of income. You can apply if you haven't received GPCT energy assistance in the past 12 months. For gas or electric help you must have made 4 payments on your utility account in the past 12 months and have a past-due balance. Energy applications are only taken December 1-15, 2026 and March 1-15, 2027. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Generation Power CT Emergency Energy Assistance (formerly Operation Fuel)
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services helps any Connecticut family with a child 0-18 having a mental or behavioral health crisis. Call 2-1-1 and press 1 for crisis, then 1 for youth. A crisis specialist connects you to a local Mobile Crisis provider, and a trained clinician can come to the child within 45 minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team then works with the family for up to six weeks and builds a Crisis Safety Plan.
For any family with a child 0-18 in a mental or behavioral health crisis, for example when the child is out of control, at risk of acting violently, or threatening to hurt themselves or others. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for Youth (2-1-1)
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (member programs)
This 24/7 hotline gives confidential support from trained advocates, information about domestic violence, safety planning, and connections to shelter, legal help, support groups, and other services. Anyone can call.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For anyone affected by domestic violence. Spanish-language line: Abriendo Puertas 302-745-9874. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily CounselingHousing
Official site: 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline, Kent and Sussex Counties
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (member programs)
This 24/7 hotline gives confidential support from trained advocates, information about domestic violence, safety planning, and connections to shelter, legal help, support groups, and other services. Anyone can call.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For anyone affected by domestic violence. Spanish-language line: Abriendo Puertas 302-745-9874. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily CounselingHousing
Official site: 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline, New Castle County
Housing Alliance Delaware
Centralized Intake gives information and referrals for emergency shelter openings and housing help for people experiencing homelessness in Delaware. Text or call, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
For anyone in Delaware experiencing homelessness. People fleeing domestic violence are encouraged to call a 24-hour DV hotline: New Castle County 302-762-6110, Northern Kent County 302-678-3886, Kent and Sussex 302-422-8058. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Centralized Intake for Emergency Shelter (1-833-FIND-BED)
Delaware Division of Social Services (DHSS)
DEAP uses federal LIHEAP funds to help low-income homeowners and renters with heating and cooling bills. It includes winter heating help (Oct 1-Mar 31), crisis help year-round (for example a shut-off notice, a fuel tank at or below 10%, or past-due bills), and summer cooling help, with a possible free window air conditioner. Apply through ASSIST, or by phone or in person with a community partner such as Catholic Charities.
Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial AidHousing
Official site: Delaware Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/DEAP)
Delaware Division of Social Services (DHSS)
Through a state-funded program, DSS contracts with private nonprofit community partners to provide emergency shelter and/or transitional housing (motel vouchers) for people who are unhoused. To find a shelter, call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211, or call Housing Alliance Delaware Centralized Intake. Code Purple winter shelter information is at delaware211.org.
Motel vouchers are often tied to TANF, General Assistance, Medicaid, or SSI, or used after domestic violence or a fire. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DHSS)
This 24/7 service gives hotline support, mobile outreach, and walk-in services for a psychiatric or substance use crisis. It's at the Fernhook Building, 14 Central Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720. A Recovery Response Center in Newark (659 East Chestnut Hill Rd) offers facility-based crisis care for adults.
Not for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, have taken an overdose, or have harmed yourself in any way, DIAL 9-1-1
Serves all of New Castle County and greater Smyrna in northern Kent County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, Northern Delaware
Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DHSS)
This 24/7 service gives hotline support, mobile outreach, and walk-in crisis services. It's at 700 Main Street (rear entrance), Ellendale, DE 19941. A Recovery Response Center at the same address offers crisis stabilization and a 'Living Room' crisis alternative.
Not for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, have taken an overdose, or have harmed yourself in any way, DIAL 9-1-1
Serves all of Sussex County and Kent County south of greater Smyrna. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, Southern Delaware
Delaware DSCYF, Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
MRSS is DSCYF's 24/7 crisis line for a youth's mental health or substance use crisis, with mobile response and stabilization.
Not for emergencies. For life threatening emergencies, please dial 911.
For children and youth in Delaware and their families. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthFamily CounselingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Youth Mobile Response and Stabilization Service (MRSS)
Broward Homeless Initiative Partnership
Broward Homeless Initiative Partnership is the DCF-designated Continuum of Care lead agency for its area. It coordinates local homeless services such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention rental help, and rapid rehousing.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Changing Homelessness (Northeast Florida CoC)
Changing Homelessness (Northeast Florida CoC) is the DCF-designated Continuum of Care lead agency for its area. It coordinates local homeless services such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention rental help, and rapid rehousing.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Changing Homelessness (Northeast Florida CoC)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
The Florida Abuse Hotline takes reports 24/7 of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Reports can also be made online. Florida law requires anyone who suspects a child has been abused to report it.
Not for emergencies. If you suspect or know of a child or a vulnerable adult in immediate danger, call 911.
Anyone can report. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
DCF runs a trilingual statewide domestic violence hotline, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Advocates give support, safety planning, information, and referrals to a local certified domestic violence center for immediate services. The DCF site also lists certified domestic violence centers by county and certified Batterers' Intervention Programs.
Not for emergencies. WARNING: Your abuser may monitor your internet use and may be able to view your computer activity. If you have reason to believe that your computer is not secure, you may wish to use a computer in another location to which your abuser does not have access.
For anyone experiencing or affected by domestic violence. TDD 1-800-621-4202; TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771. See the official site for current rules.
Florida Legal Services
Florida Legal Services is a statewide civil legal aid organization. It gives free civil legal help to veterans, immigrants, tenants, homeowners, consumers, survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and other crimes, and children facing obstacles to health care, among others. It runs a toll-free Eviction Prevention Line, (888) 780-0443, and a DCF-funded Domestic Violence Legal Helpline, (850) 385-0611.
For low-income and vulnerable Floridians statewide; eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Florida Legal Services (including the Domestic Violence Legal Helpline)
Homeless Services Network of Central Florida
Homeless Services Network of Central Florida is the DCF-designated Continuum of Care lead agency for its area. It coordinates local homeless services such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention rental help, and rapid rehousing.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office on Homelessness
DCF's Office on Homelessness designates local Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agencies to run homeless assistance across Florida. Through CoCs and their providers, services include emergency shelters, outreach to people who are homeless, rental help to prevent homelessness, and rapid rehousing. The DCF page lists each CoC lead agency by county, with phone and website.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Find your county's CoC on the page. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homelessness Services and Continuums of Care (DCF)
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc.
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County gives legal support to the county's most vulnerable residents in family and children's matters, abuse and safety, seniors, debt, taxes and employment, housing, immigration, benefits and health, veterans, and LGBTQ+ issues. It also runs a Medical Legal Partnership and a Homeless Legal Prevention Project. The office is at 423 Fern Street, Suite 200, West Palm Beach.
For low-income and vulnerable Palm Beach County residents. Toll-free: 800-403-9353. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Custody & Parenting TimeHousingFinancial AidEmergency Assistance
FloridaCommerce (local community action agencies)
LIHEAP helps income-qualified families with home heating and cooling costs. FloridaCommerce funds a network of local agency providers (community action agencies and local governments), which take applications and pay the utility company directly. Depending on county funds, you may be able to apply more than once a year, but not every month. Apply by calling your local LIHEAP provider.
Income limits apply; see the official page. You must be responsible for paying heating or cooling bills, live in Florida, and be a U.S. citizen, qualified alien, or permanent resident. Gas or propane bills are covered only in winter, and only if used as primary heat. Water, sewer, and phone bills aren't covered. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial AidHousing
Official site: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Florida)
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust is the DCF-designated Continuum of Care lead agency for its area. It coordinates local homeless services such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention rental help, and rapid rehousing.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
More than 50 Mobile Response Teams give 24/7 emergency behavioral health care anywhere in Florida, at home, at school, or wherever the crisis is. Services include screening and assessment, de-escalation and stabilization, crisis counseling, safety planning, psychoeducation, and care coordination, in person or by telehealth. A 988 Florida Lifeline counselor can send a team when in-person help is needed.
For people with an emotional disturbance or a mental health or emotional crisis, people whose escalating symptoms affect daily functioning, and children in the child welfare system at risk of placement instability. Find the team for your county on DCF's Specialty Treatment Team Maps. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Mobile Response Teams (behavioral health crisis)
Palm Beach County Human & Veteran Services (Homeless CoC)
Palm Beach County Human & Veteran Services (Homeless CoC) is the DCF-designated Continuum of Care lead agency for its area. It coordinates local homeless services such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention rental help, and rapid rehousing.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Palm Beach County Human & Veteran Services (Homeless CoC)
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative is the DCF-designated Continuum of Care lead agency for its area. It coordinates local homeless services such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention rental help, and rapid rehousing.
For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Gateway Center
Gateway Center is a coordinated access point for the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Continuums of Care. Individuals and families experiencing homelessness can get housing assessments, emergency shelter placement, and links to longer-term housing. The City of Atlanta Assessment Center (275 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta) does assessments Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m., with in-person sign-up starting at 7 a.m. The North Fulton Assessment Center (7741 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta; 404-612-0720) is open Mon-Fri 9-4 (walk-ins 9-noon, appointments 1-4). The South Fulton Assessment Center (5600 Stonewall Tell Rd, College Park) is at 404-612-0137.
For individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County. Daily assessments are limited by the number of assessors; check back at 1 p.m. for afternoon openings. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Gateway Center Coordinated Entry (City of Atlanta and Fulton County)
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)
GCADV's 24-hour statewide hotline connects callers with trained advocates around the clock. There are no fees and no judgments.
Open to anyone in Georgia affected by domestic violence.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Georgia 24-Hour Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
GCAL is Georgia's 24/7/365 line for mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability crises. Staff give phone intervention, dispatch mobile crisis teams, find open crisis or detox beds statewide, and link people to urgent appointments. For non-emergencies, GCAL helps you reach a state-funded provider near you and can schedule appointments; you can also search providers by ZIP code at mygcal.com. GCAL is operated by Carelon for DBHDD and is Georgia's home for the 988 Lifeline.
Open to anyone in Georgia. People in immediate danger are warm-transferred to local 911, and staff stay on the line until responders arrive (DBHDD Access Services page, https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/access-services). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceSpecial-Needs Parenting
Hearts to Nourish Hope
Hearts to Nourish Hope is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Clayton County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. An online assessment (housing form) is also listed.
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Clayton County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Clayton County (Hearts to Nourish Hope)
Southwest Georgia United Way
Southwest Georgia United Way is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Dougherty County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. 112 Westover Blvd., Albany, GA 31707. An interest form is at https://www.doughertycountycoe.org/.
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dougherty County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Dougherty County (Southwest Georgia United Way)
Safe Harbor (lead agency)
Safe Harbor (lead agency) is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Glynn County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Administration site: 1526 Norwich Street, Brunswick, GA 31520, Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The page also lists a Safe Harbor contact at 912-275-7202 and other Brunswick providers (Gateway CSB, Golden Isles Salvation Army, Coastal GA Community Action).
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Glynn County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Glynn County (Safe Harbor (lead agency))
Home First Gwinnett / The Latin American Association
Home First Gwinnett / The Latin American Association is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Gwinnett County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Norcross Assessment Center at The Latin American Association, 5320 Jimmy Carter Blvd. An online application is also listed. Project RESET 2.0 in Lawrenceville: 770-822-7501.
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Gwinnett County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
90Works
90Works is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Lowndes County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Email [email protected].
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Lowndes County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Lowndes County (90Works)
Macon Bibb EOC
Macon Bibb EOC is the coordinated entry contact DCA lists for Macon-Bibb County. Contact them to start a homelessness assessment and get connected to shelter or housing resources. Houston Avenue, Macon, GA 31201.
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Macon-Bibb County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Macon-Bibb County (Macon Bibb EOC)
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
Help for people experiencing homelessness in Georgia comes through 8 Continuums of Care (CoCs). DCA's page lists local coordinated entry contacts by county and an interactive map of homeless services access points. Coordinated Entry assesses your needs and connects you to shelter or stable housing resources run by community organizations that DCA funds through Emergency Solutions Grants and other sources. DCA doesn't fund direct services itself.
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Use the county list or map first; if you can't find an access point, call the Balance of State toll-free hotline or email [email protected]. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help: Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care
Georgia DFCS, through Georgia Community Action Agencies
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with home energy bills, reducing the risk of illness, fire, or disconnection. It offers bill payment help, energy crisis help, and long-term, low-cost weatherization. Local Community Action Agencies take applications for the counties they serve (a provider map is on the page). Heating help opens the first workday of December for people 65+ or medically homebound and the first workday of January for everyone else. Cooling help opens the first workday of April (65+ or homebound) and the first workday of May for everyone else.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant, meet the income limits (see the official page), and be fully responsible for the primary home heating bill. Served first-come, first-served while funds last. Households whose energy bill has a credit of $1,000 or more aren't eligible. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Georgia)
Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Georgia's CPS Centralized Intake Communication Center takes reports of child abuse and neglect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For an immediate emergency, call 911 or local police.
Anyone can report.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Official site: Report Child Abuse or Neglect (Georgia DFCS CPS Centralized Intake)
Domestic Violence Action Center
DVAC is a Hawaiสปi nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and runs a helpline. It does community outreach, including to immigrant and ethnic communities, youth education on healthy relationships, and system reform. Services are open to cis, trans, nonconforming, and non-binary survivors.
Open to survivors of domestic violence in Hawaiสปi. If this is an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily CounselingCustody & Parenting Time
Official site: Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) Helpline
Hawaiสปi County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC)
HCEOC runs H-HEAP for Hawaiสปi County residents, making a one-time payment toward electric or gas costs. For Energy Crisis Intervention (service terminated or at risk, with a final disconnection notice), call starting at 8:00 a.m. on the first business day of each month to get an application appointment; spots are first-come, first-served, and voicemails and walk-ins aren't accepted (all applications are accepted in June). Energy Credit applications for Program Year 2026 were taken June 1-30, 2026.
Full-time Hawaiสปi County residents with a permanent residence who have an active utility bill in their responsibility and meet income rules. All eligible household members must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens with documents. Adults need picture ID, and members over age one need a Social Security card. SSI, SNAP, or TANF households may still qualify. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: H-HEAP Energy Assistance - Hawaiสปi County (HCEOC)
Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
HCAP takes and processes H-HEAP applications for Oสปahu. H-HEAP makes a one-time payment toward an electric or gas bill: Energy Crisis Intervention for households facing disconnection (year-round, limited monthly approvals) and Energy Credit (June 1-30 only).
Oสปahu households that meet H-HEAP rules (see hi-hheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: H-HEAP Energy Assistance - Oสปahu (Honolulu Community Action Program)
Hawaiสปi Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration
Hawaiสปi CARES 988 is a free, 24/7 support line for crisis, mental health, and substance use, staffed by local crisis counselors. You can call, text, or chat. For youth in crisis, Hawaiสปi CARES 988 passes the information to a Crisis Mobile Outreach team member, who calls the youth or support person, can meet them face to face, makes a safety plan, and helps decide whether an emergency department visit is needed. Calls are safe and confidential.
Open to anyone in Hawaiสปi. In an emergency or if you fear you're in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. See the official site for current rules.
Hawaiสปi Department of Human Services (DHS), BESSD, through island Community Action Agencies
H-HEAP makes a one-time payment toward an eligible household's electric or gas bill for heating or cooling. Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) helps households whose service has been or will be disconnected, with a disconnect notice from the utility; ECI applications are taken year-round, but monthly approvals are limited and fill quickly. Energy Credit (EC) helps households not in crisis and is only taken June 1-30. Apply only through the Community Action Agency for your island, not at DHS offices.
One type of H-HEAP payment per program year (October 1-September 30). Income and other rules are set by DHS and checked by your island's agency. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Hawaiสปi Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP, formerly LIHEAP)
HOPE Services Hawaii
HOPE Services Hawaii (HOPE Help Line) is the Coordinated Entry System provider SOHHS lists for Hawaiสปi County. Call to connect with an outreach worker who can assess your situation and link you to housing programs and services. Help Line hours Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Email [email protected].
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Hawaiสปi County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Hawaiสปi County (HOPE Services Hawaii (HOPE Help Line))
Family Life Center
Family Life Center (FLC Kauai Outreach) is the Coordinated Entry System provider SOHHS lists for Kauaสปi County. Call to connect with an outreach worker who can assess your situation and link you to housing programs and services. Outreach line hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Tue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Email [email protected].
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Kauaสปi County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Kauaสปi County (Family Life Center (FLC Kauai Outreach))
Family Life Center
Family Life Center (FLC Maui Outreach) is the Coordinated Entry System provider SOHHS lists for Maui County. Call to connect with an outreach worker who can assess your situation and link you to housing programs and services. Outreach line hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Tue 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Email [email protected].
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Maui County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Coordinated Entry - Maui County (Family Life Center (FLC Maui Outreach))
Hawaiสปi Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (SOHHS)
To start toward housing, connect with an outreach worker from your area's Coordinated Entry System provider. They'll learn your situation, explain options, and link you to programs. SOHHS lists the provider for each area of Oสปahu, Hawaiสปi Island, Maui, and Kauaสปi, plus shelters, youth drop-in centers, domestic violence shelters, and school-based help for homeless children and youth.
For people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homelessness Help: Coordinated Entry by Island
Partners in Care (Oสปahu Continuum of Care)
The Oสปahu Coordinated Entry System uses a 'no wrong door' approach: individuals and families can enter through any participating access point, in person or virtually, and get connected to housing resources such as transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing. Youth 18-24 can use any access point or youth-specific ones such as RYSE. Domestic violence survivors can start by calling a victim service provider hotline. Aloha United Way's 211 line can tell you the nearest access point.
For people experiencing a housing crisis on Oสปahu. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Oสปahu Coordinated Entry System (Partners in Care)
Hawaiสปi Department of Human Services (DHS)
DHS takes reports of child abuse and neglect. Oสปahu callers use 808-832-5300; neighbor islands call toll-free 1-888-380-3088. Child trafficking reports go to 808-832-1999 (neighbor islands 1-888-398-1188). In an emergency, call 911.
Anyone can report.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Advocates Against Family Violence
Advocates Against Family Violence (Caldwell) is listed by the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance as a shelter and victim service program. The Council says each agency offers different services, so contact them directly to learn how they can help.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Advocates Against Family Violence (domestic violence help)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Division of Behavioral Health
Idaho's community crisis centers are places for adults (18+) in a behavioral health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts or drug withdrawal, to get help 24/7. People can stay up to 23 hours and 59 minutes and get a bed, food, and services from mental health professionals, plus referrals to community resources. Centers by DHW region: Region 1 Northern Idaho Crisis Center 208-625-4884; Region 2 Rural Crisis Center Network (Moscow 208-669-2729, Lewiston 208-748-9846, Orofino 208-400-0799); Region 3 Western Idaho Community Crisis Center 208-402-1044; Region 4 Pathways Community Crisis Center of Southwest Idaho 833-527-4747; Region 5 Crisis Center of South Central Idaho 208-772-7825; Region 6 South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center 208-909-5177; Region 7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center of East Idaho 208-522-0727.
Adults 18 and older. If you can't keep yourself safe, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Behavioral Health Community Crisis Centers for Adults (Idaho)
CAPSA
CAPSA (Montpelier and Preston) is listed by the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance as a shelter and victim service program. The Council says each agency offers different services, so contact them directly to learn how they can help.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Community Action Partnership (CAP)
Community Action Partnership (CAP) (124 New 6th Street, Lewiston) is the Community Action Agency DHW lists for LIHEAP heating assistance in its counties. It takes LIHEAP applications for seasonal heating help (one payment per program year) and crisis help when a household faces disconnection, has a past-due bill, or is low on bulk fuel.
Benewah County, Bonner County, Boundary County, Clearwater County, Idaho County, Kootenai County, Latah County, Lewis County, Nez Perce County and Shoshone County
Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - Community Action Partnership (CAP)
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP)
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) (935 E Lincoln Rd., Idaho Falls) is the Community Action Agency DHW lists for LIHEAP heating assistance in its counties. It takes LIHEAP applications for seasonal heating help (one payment per program year) and crisis help when a household faces disconnection, has a past-due bill, or is low on bulk fuel.
Bingham County, Bonneville County, Butte County, Clark County, Custer County, Fremont County, Jefferson County, Lemhi County, Madison County and Teton County
Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP)
El-Ada Community Action Partnership
El-Ada Community Action Partnership (701 E 44th Street #1, Garden City) is the Community Action Agency DHW lists for LIHEAP heating assistance in its counties. It takes LIHEAP applications for seasonal heating help (one payment per program year) and crisis help when a household faces disconnection, has a past-due bill, or is low on bulk fuel.
Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - El-Ada Community Action Partnership
South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP)
South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP) (550 Washington Street South, Twin Falls) is the Community Action Agency DHW lists for LIHEAP heating assistance in its counties. It takes LIHEAP applications for seasonal heating help (one payment per program year) and crisis help when a household faces disconnection, has a past-due bill, or is low on bulk fuel.
Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP)
SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA)
SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) (641 N 8th Ave., Pocatello) is the Community Action Agency DHW lists for LIHEAP heating assistance in its counties. It takes LIHEAP applications for seasonal heating help (one payment per program year) and crisis help when a household faces disconnection, has a past-due bill, or is low on bulk fuel.
Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA)
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership (WICAP)
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership (WICAP) (315 S Main Street, Payette) is the Community Action Agency DHW lists for LIHEAP heating assistance in its counties. It takes LIHEAP applications for seasonal heating help (one payment per program year) and crisis help when a household faces disconnection, has a past-due bill, or is low on bulk fuel.
Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - Western Idaho Community Action Partnership (WICAP)
Family Crisis Center
Family Crisis Center (Rexburg) is listed by the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance as a shelter and victim service program. The Council says each agency offers different services, so contact them directly to learn how they can help.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Family Crisis Center (domestic violence help)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), provided by Community Action Agencies
LIHEAP helps Idaho families pay utility bills, weatherize their homes, and learn energy conservation. Community Action Agencies provide it in every Idaho county. Seasonal heating assistance is one payment toward heating bills; funding is limited and first-come, first-served. Families with children under 6 or elderly or disabled members can apply starting in October; all others starting in November. Crisis heating assistance is one payment to prevent loss of service or restore it, available year-round while funding lasts, with a goal of resolving the crisis within 48 hours. Apply through your local Community Action Agency using the Application for Energy Assistance.
Live in Idaho; at least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; show proof of identity and heating expense; and meet income guidelines. One seasonal payment per program year (October-September). For crisis help, you must not have had a crisis payment in the last 12 months and must face disconnection, have a past-due bill or arrearage, or have less than 48 hours of bulk fuel. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) through Community Action Agencies
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul is the Regional Access Point Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) lists for Region 1 (201 E. Harrison, Coeur d'Alene; Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.). Housing professionals at your region's Access Point can connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing resources and other essential services. Keep in touch with your Access Point contact and tell them about changes to your situation or contact information. Contacting an Access Point doesn't guarantee placement or housing eligibility.
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help Access Point - Region 1 (St. Vincent de Paul)
Sojourners' Alliance
Sojourners' Alliance is the Regional Access Point Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) lists for Region 2 (627 N. Van Buren, Moscow; Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). Housing professionals at your region's Access Point can connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing resources and other essential services. Keep in touch with your Access Point contact and tell them about changes to your situation or contact information. Contacting an Access Point doesn't guarantee placement or housing eligibility.
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help Access Point - Region 2 (Sojourners' Alliance)
WICAP
WICAP is the Regional Access Point Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) lists for Region 3 (502 Main St., Caldwell (Mon/Wed/Fri) and 1007 S. Elder St., Nampa (Tue/Thu); Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; new location as of July 1, 2026). Housing professionals at your region's Access Point can connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing resources and other essential services. Keep in touch with your Access Point contact and tell them about changes to your situation or contact information. Contacting an Access Point doesn't guarantee placement or housing eligibility.
Adams County, Boise County, Canyon County, Elmore County, Gem County, Owyhee County, Payette County, Valley County and Washington County
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help Access Point - Region 3 (WICAP)
South Central Community Action Partnership
South Central Community Action Partnership is the Regional Access Point Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) lists for Region 4 (550 Washington St. S., Twin Falls; Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m.). Housing professionals at your region's Access Point can connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing resources and other essential services. Keep in touch with your Access Point contact and tell them about changes to your situation or contact information. Contacting an Access Point doesn't guarantee placement or housing eligibility.
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help Access Point - Region 4 (South Central Community Action Partnership)
Aid For Friends
Aid For Friends is the Regional Access Point Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) lists for Region 5 (214 E. Center, Suite 50, Pocatello; Tue-Thu 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). Housing professionals at your region's Access Point can connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing resources and other essential services. Keep in touch with your Access Point contact and tell them about changes to your situation or contact information. Contacting an Access Point doesn't guarantee placement or housing eligibility.
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help Access Point - Region 5 (Aid For Friends)
CLUB, Inc.
CLUB, Inc. is the Regional Access Point Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) lists for Region 6 (1820 E. 17th St., Suite 150, Idaho Falls; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Housing professionals at your region's Access Point can connect people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing resources and other essential services. Keep in touch with your Access Point contact and tell them about changes to your situation or contact information. Contacting an Access Point doesn't guarantee placement or housing eligibility.
Bonneville County, Butte County, Clark County, Custer County, Fremont County, Jefferson County, Lemhi County, Madison County and Teton County
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless Help Access Point - Region 6 (CLUB, Inc.)
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
The Idaho Coalition's Get Help page lists local programs across Idaho for people facing abuse, including tribal programs such as the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Victims of Crime Assistance Program ((208) 478-3992), the Coeur d'Alene Tribal STOP Violence Program, the โรuyit Kรญmti Program, and Duck Valley Reservation services.
Anyone looking for help with domestic or sexual violence in Idaho. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence - Find a Local Program
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline (ICSH)
The Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline gives 24/7 free and confidential support by call, text, or chat for any situation that feels overwhelming or unsafe, including mental health, suicide or self-harm, substance use, or emotional distress. You can reach out for yourself or someone you care about. Trained crisis responders offer emotional support, assess for suicide risk, and help with safety planning. Through 988 you can also reach a Mobile Response Team of behavioral health professionals who may provide in-person support, available 24/7 statewide. ICSH is a member of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Open to anyone. As of March 31, 2026, Idaho law ensures young people can again contact 988 for immediate crisis support. If you're in immediate danger, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Lemhi County Crisis Intervention / The Mahoney House
Lemhi County Crisis Intervention / The Mahoney House (Salmon) is listed by the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance as a shelter and victim service program. The Council says each agency offers different services, so contact them directly to learn how they can help.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Lemhi County Crisis Intervention / The Mahoney House (domestic violence help)
Ada County CONNECT (Low Income Supports, Inc.), for Our Path Home
Our Path Home Connect is the Coordinated Entry point for Ada County, run by Ada County CONNECT for Our Path Home, the local public-private partnership working to end homelessness. Each household experiencing homelessness is invited to Housing Planning, where all resource options are discussed and, if needed, the household is placed on the prioritized access list. Call the Housing Crisis Hotline or visit 503 S. Americana Blvd., Boise (Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm; Monday by appointment only). You can also refer through Findhelp.org.
Households in Ada County experiencing homelessness or housing instability. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Our Path Home Connect - Ada County Coordinated Entry (Ada County CONNECT)
Voices Against Violence
Voices Against Violence (Twin Falls and Rupert) is listed by the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance as a shelter and victim service program. The Council says each agency offers different services, so contact them directly to learn how they can help.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Voices Against Violence (domestic violence help)
Magellan of Idaho (Idaho Behavioral Health Plan) and partner centers
Youth Crisis Centers are safe places for youth ages 5-17 to go by choice when they're having emotional distress, psychiatric symptoms, substance use challenges, or other stress. They're open 24/7/365 and welcome walk-ins. Youth can stay up to 23 hours and 59 minutes for crisis stabilization, medical screening, assessment, and referrals, and parents and caregivers can get education and support. Centers: Rise Up Teen and Child Crisis Center of East Idaho, Idaho Falls, (208) 826-0994; ProActive Youth and Family Support Center, Twin Falls, (208) 969-9841; Clarvida Youth Support Center, Boise, 1-833-5-CRISIS (833-527-4747; ages 5-9 resources only, 10-17 full admission); Western Idaho Youth Support Center, Nampa, 208-899-4727.
Youth ages 5-17 (Clarvida admits ages 10-17; ages 5-9 get resources only). A parent or guardian must be available when a youth is admitted. See the official site for current rules.
YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston
YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston (Lewiston) is listed by the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance as a shelter and victim service program. The Council says each agency offers different services, so contact them directly to learn how they can help.
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In an emergency, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston (domestic violence help)
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
Call the CARES line if you, your child or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, may harm themselves, or may need inpatient psychiatric care. A CARES worker talks through the crisis and decides whether to send a Mobile Crisis Response worker, who arrives within 2 hours. The Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) program is for people under 21 in a behavioral health crisis and gives 90 days of eligibility for crisis services, treatment and care coordination. CARES serves both Medicaid and non-Medicaid customers 24/7, 365 days a year.
Not for emergencies. If you need immediate assistance or are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 911.
Anyone in Illinois in a mental health crisis; SASS is for people under 21. People not on Medicaid, or unsure, may qualify for state-funded crisis services. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: CARES crisis line and SASS for children and youth
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA)
CEDA is the local agency for Cook County for LIHEAP utility bill help and Community Services Block Grant services, which can include help with rent or mortgage, food, water and sewer bills, job training and placement, financial management and temporary shelter. The CEDA main office at 567 West Lake Street in Chicago is NOT an intake site; find an intake site near you at cedaorg.net/sites.
Income-eligible households in Cook County. See the official site for current rules.
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
DFSS works with community partners to connect Chicago residents and families to resources and support, including children's services, gender-based violence help, homeless services, human services, workforce development and reentry services, youth services and senior services. The main office is at 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 5th Floor.
Chicago residents and families. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceChildcare
Official site: Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
If you need shelter in Chicago, call 311, or go to a hospital emergency room or police station and call 311. DFSS funds a team that answers shelter requests around the clock, including transportation, triage and placement. Families with children should call 311; families who need a safe place to wait can go to the Shield of Hope (EHARC), 924 N. Christiana Ave, run by the Salvation Army, for placement, diversion, meals, showers and play space for children. Single adults can go to the 24/7 Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC), 2241 S. Halsted St.
People in Chicago who need shelter. SPARC serves single adults only; EHARC serves families only. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Chicago homeless shelter placement (call 311)
Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County
Entry Point is the coordinated entry system for suburban Cook County. If you are homeless or will be within 48 hours, call the Entry Point Call Center for a referral to a shelter diversion provider, or contact an In Person Access Point in your region. Due to limited availability, shelter isn't guaranteed. Flyers are available in English, Spanish, Polish and Arabic. If you are fleeing domestic violence, contact a DV provider in your region or call or text the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline.
People in suburban Cook County who are homeless or will be within 48 hours. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Entry Point: homeless help for suburban Cook County
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), local Community Action Agencies help with rent, food, temporary shelter, medicine and other essentials. The Help Illinois Families online Request for Services form sends your contact information to your local agency, which contacts you about how to apply; a response can take a week to a month. For faster service, look up the agency for your county and call it directly. CSBG funding is available January 1 through December 31, or until funds run out.
Households under the CSBG 30-day income limits; see the official page. Residents without an SSN or ITIN can still apply, and all households are encouraged to apply regardless of immigration status. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFinancial Aid
Official site: Help Illinois Families: Community Services Block Grant help (rent, food, shelter)
The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence
The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by trained advocates. Call or text for safety planning and referrals to shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, legal services and supervised child visitation centers. Bilingual Spanish-speaking advocates are available, and operators can offer help in more than 240 languages. Online chat is also available. Friends and family can call for information too.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Survivors of domestic violence in Illinois and their family and friends. See the official site for current rules.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
LIHEAP helps eligible households pay for home energy, including heating gas, propane and electricity. Submit an online Request for Services form at Help Illinois Families during your application month, then wait for your local agency to contact you to confirm eligibility and your benefit amount. If you haven't heard back in 3 weeks, or if you have a disconnect notice or are already disconnected, call your county's local agency directly. You can also apply through your local agency. The application period runs October 1, 2026 to August 13, 2027, or until funds run out.
Households under the program's 30-day income limits (see the official page) that are customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas or Peoples Gas. Renters whose heat is included in rent may qualify. From October 1, 2026, older adults, people with disabilities, families with a child 5 or under, and households that are disconnected or about to be can apply; all other eligible households from November 1, 2026. Residents without an SSN or ITIN can still apply. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Ascend Justice / Circuit Court of Cook County
Attorneys give legal advice to domestic violence victims seeking civil orders of protection, and representation in divorces for DV victims may also be available. Domestic Violence Courthouse, Suite 1900, 555 West Harrison Street, Chicago. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except court holidays. Walk-ins are first come, first served, or call for remote help. Court advocates also help at the suburban courthouses (for example, Between Friends at Rolling Meadows, 847-818-8900).
Domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection in Cook County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceCustody & Parenting Time
Official site: Order of Protection Clinic (Ascend Justice) at the Domestic Violence Courthouse
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Illinois, call the hotline or use the online reporting form at childabuse.illinois.gov.
Anyone with a concern about a child in Illinois. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Indiana FSSA, Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)
Indiana's 988 system offers someone to contact, someone to respond and a safe place for help. Call or text 988, or chat at 988Indiana.org, to reach a trained crisis specialist 24/7. When needed, a mobile crisis team, which always includes a certified peer support professional, can come to you, and some people are referred to a local crisis stabilization site. The 988 Indiana community resources page lists mobile crisis teams and safe places by county, including which serve youth.
For anyone in Indiana with emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, or worried about a loved one. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: 988 Indiana crisis response and mobile crisis teams
Brightpoint
Brightpoint runs the Energy Assistance Program for its counties, helping pay part of winter heating bills with a one-time yearly benefit. Apply online or with the mail-in application. If your utility is disconnected or scheduled for disconnection, apply as soon as possible. Eligible homeowners with a broken heat source may get free repair or replacement.
Adams County, Allen County, DeKalb County, Huntington County, LaGrange County, Noble County, Steuben County, Wells County and Whitley County
Households in the listed counties that meet the state EAP income limits. Benefits can't be paid while the utility account has a large credit balance; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Brightpoint Utility Assistance (EAP) for northeast Indiana
Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE)
CAPE helps low-income households with winter heating through EAP. Book an application assistance appointment online or by phone, or apply online, by mail or drop-off. Once approved, you may be protected from utility disconnection from December 1 to March 15 if you qualify. Bring proof of income for all household members 18 and over for the last 90 days and a current utility bill; a photo ID may be needed.
Low-income households in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties. Households with utilities included in rent qualify with a landlord affidavit. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: CAPE Energy Assistance Program (Vanderburgh, Posey, Gibson)
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
Community Partners for Child Safety offers home-based case management that connects families with local resources to strengthen the family and prevent child abuse and neglect. Families can refer themselves or be referred by a community agency. Callers to the DCS hotline can press Option 2 to be referred.
Families who do not have an open DCS or Juvenile Probation case and who are not being served by Healthy Families. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Family CounselingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Community Partners for Child Safety (prevention case management)
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
EAP gives a one-time yearly benefit, paid to your utility, to help with home heating costs, and can help when you face disconnection. Program Year 2027 runs from October 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Apply online through LITT, by mail, or in person through your county's Local Service Provider (LSP). If you can't reach your LSP, email [email protected].
Income limits apply, based on the most recent three months of income; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Energy Assistance Program (EAP): help with heating bills
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana works with partner agencies to feed hungry neighbors. Its website has a pantry directory to help you find food near you.
Each pantry sets its own hours and rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Official site: Food Bank of Northern Indiana (South Bend area)
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Gleaners Food Bank helps people facing hunger in its Indiana counties. Use its Find Food map to locate a pantry near you; the map can be shown in several languages.
Bartholomew County, Boone County, Decatur County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hendricks County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jennings County, Johnson County, Marion County, Morgan County, Putnam County, Ripley County, Rush County, Scott County, Shelby County, Union County and Wayne County
Each pantry sets its own hours and rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
ICADV's directory lists local domestic violence programs in Indiana that offer advocacy, emergency shelter, non-residential services, mobile advocacy and transitional housing. ICADV itself does not provide direct services. In an emergency, call 911.
Survivors of domestic violence and their children; each program sets its own services. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
Call the DCS hotline 24/7, including weekends and holidays, to report suspected child abuse or neglect; you can report anonymously. Families without an open DCS case can press Option 2 to be referred to free, home-based services that help strengthen families. If all lines are down, call 1-833-800-5556. In an emergency or if a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Anyone can call. Indiana law requires anyone who suspects a child is abused or neglected to report it. See the official site for current rules.
Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP)
The Coordinated Entry System is how people experiencing literal homelessness in Indianapolis are assessed and referred to housing based on eligibility, needs and preferences. The Indianapolis Continuum of Care uses a 'no wrong door' approach: connect with a Skilled Assessor at a service provider you choose. Questions can go to [email protected].
Individuals and families experiencing literal homelessness. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Indianapolis Coordinated Entry System (homeless housing)
YWCA Northeast Indiana
YWCA Northeast Indiana helps survivors of abuse with immediate shelter and services like housing and protection orders. Advocates work one-on-one with survivors and will come to you. Services are free and confidential, and a crisis line is available.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence, in the six listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: YWCA Northeast Indiana domestic violence services
Community Action Agency of Siouxland
The Community Action Agency of Siouxland serves low-income families and individuals in times of need. Its LIHEAP program helps qualifying Woodbury County households pay part of their main heating costs, from November 1 to April 30. It also offers free early childhood programs (classroom and in-home) for eligible families from pregnancy to age 5, rent assistance by appointment, and emergency services.
LIHEAP is for qualifying Woodbury County households. For rent assistance, bring the Landlord Verification Form to your appointment. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial AidChildcare
Official site: Community Action Agency of Siouxland: LIHEAP, rent help and early childhood
Community Action of Eastern Iowa
Community Action of Eastern Iowa helps over 25,000 people a year with paying bills and other needs. Services include help when utilities are disconnected (submit a service ticket), energy-saving tips, no-cost Head Start for children 0 to 5 (subject to income rules), help finding child care through CCR&R, and the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency program for families on FIP or who are income eligible. All programs have income limits.
Residents of Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine and Scott counties who meet each program's income limits. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial AidChildcare
Official site: Community Action of Eastern Iowa (Quad Cities area)
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
HACAP takes LIHEAP applications through its local offices. The 2026-27 program year opens October 1, 2026 for households with someone 60 or older or disabled, and November 1, 2026 for everyone else, through April 30, 2027. Applications can't be completed online and must be mailed to your local HACAP office. Bring Social Security cards for everyone, your latest heating and electric bills, and proof of income. Questions can be texted to 1 (272) 422-2746.
Benton County, Delaware County, Dubuque County, Iowa County, Jackson County, Johnson County, Jones County, Linn County and Washington County
Households that meet LIHEAP rules in HACAP's counties. If you have a disconnect notice, gas shut-off, low deliverable fuel or a furnace that doesn't heat, contact your local office. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: HACAP LIHEAP energy assistance (eastern Iowa)
IMPACT Community Action Partnership
IMPACT runs LIHEAP for its counties. Eligible households may get a one-time payment to their utility, protection from disconnection until April 1, and propane delivery for homes heated with LP. Apply online or make a phone or in-person appointment; an interpreter can be provided. If you have a disconnection notice, are disconnected or have a broken furnace, call, since other funding may help.
Households in Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk or Warren County that meet LIHEAP rules. Early applications open October 1 for households with elderly or disabled members or at risk of disconnection; others can apply from November 1 through April 30. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: IMPACT Community Action: LIHEAP and utility help (central Iowa)
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)
Call the Iowa HHS hotline 24 hours a day to report suspected abuse of a child or dependent adult. If a child or dependent adult is in imminent danger, call 911.
Anyone can call. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Iowa HHS crisis system (information from Your Life Iowa)
If someone in a mental health or substance use crisis needs in-person help, Iowa's Mobile Crisis Response teams can come to a home, school or public place, usually within 60 minutes, for children, youth and adults 24/7. Call Your Life Iowa or 988 to reach crisis services. Iowa also has community crisis stabilization, 23-hour observation for adults, crisis stabilization residential services for adults and youth, and Access Centers.
For anyone in Iowa in a mental health, substance use or suicide-related crisis. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Iowa mobile crisis response and crisis services
Family Crisis Centers (Iowa Victim Service Call Center)
The Iowa Victim Service Call Center is a free, confidential 24/7 statewide line for anyone facing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, homicide, other crimes or trauma, whether or not it was reported. Advocates listen and connect callers to resources anywhere in Iowa, such as shelters, food banks, victim services and medical care. You can stay anonymous. Text IOWAHELP to 20121 to text an advocate.
Anyone in Iowa, including survivors of past trauma. See the official site for current rules.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)
LIHEAP helps qualifying Iowa homeowners and renters pay part of their winter heating costs. Apply at the local Community Action Agency for your county; HHS has a county finder. Applications open October 1 for households with someone 60 or older or disabled, and November 1 for all others, and close April 30. The program pays part of energy costs, not the whole bill.
Households that meet the income guidelines, have an energy burden and can verify citizenship status for all members. Applications are first come, first served. See the official site for current rules.
Polk County, Iowa
Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services gives free, voluntary, confidential help to victims of crime in Polk County, whether or not police are involved and however long ago it happened. Services include 24-hour crisis response, help with the Crime Victim Compensation Program, advocacy with courts and police, counseling, support groups and referrals.
Victims of crime in Polk County, including sexual assault, assault, homicide, robbery and other crimes. See the official site for current rules.
Primary Health Care (PHC)
Centralized Intake is the starting point for homeless services in Polk County. Walk in with no appointment, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 1200 University Ave, Suite 110A, Des Moines (west entrance). Staff talk with you about your needs and connect you with housing, benefits and health care programs. Bring any ID or documents you have; you can still come without them. Arrive early, as same-day help isn't guaranteed. If you can't come in, call (the line has no voicemail).
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Polk County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Polk County homeless services: Centralized Intake
Waypoint Services
Waypoint's Domestic Violence Program gives free, confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their families, including a 24/7 resource and support line, support groups, peer counseling, legal and medical advocacy, and information and referrals. Waypoint also has housing services.
Victims and survivors of domestic or dating violence and their families in the seven listed counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily CounselingHousing
Official site: Waypoint Domestic Violence Victim Services (Cedar Rapids area)
Sedgwick County COMCARE
COMCARE's Community Crisis Center is Sedgwick County's 24-hour resource for mental health help and suicide prevention. Call the crisis line any time, or go to the center to see clinical staff. Services include phone crisis help, face-to-face assessment, a mobile crisis unit for people who can't get to the center, and a team that helps children, teens, adults and families after a disaster or traumatic event.
For anyone in Sedgwick County having a mental health crisis. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: COMCARE Community Crisis Center (Sedgwick County)
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
The Family Mobile Crisis Helpline helps with a mental health or behavioral crisis for any Kansan 20 or younger. Call, text or chat 24/7 to reach a licensed clinician, who can help over the phone, refer you to community resources or stabilization services, or send a local mobile crisis team to meet you in person. A parent, caregiver or the young person can call. It is run by DCF with KDADS, Carelon Behavioral Health, the three KanCare plans and a statewide network of mobile crisis providers.
Not for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911.
For Kansas children and young people 20 and under and their families. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Family Mobile Crisis Helpline (youth 20 and under)
Johnson County Mental Health Center
Johnson County Mental Health Center's crisis team answers local 988 calls and its own crisis line 24/7 for mental health or substance use crises. The team is based at the county's Emergency Communications Center alongside 911 dispatchers. Emergency services also include a mobile crisis response team, co-responders who work with most police departments in the county, and walk-in Access to Care.
Free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone in Johnson County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Johnson County Mental Health Center crisis line and mobile crisis
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
In Kansas, 988 is known as the Kansas 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call, text or chat 988 any time, day or night, to reach a trained crisis counselor for thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use concerns, emotional distress or a hard situation, or if you're worried about someone else. Calls are routed to Kansas crisis centers based on your general location, and counselors can connect you with mobile crisis teams, community services and crisis stabilization when needed.
For anyone in Kansas, for themselves or someone they care about. You don't need to be in a crisis to call. See the official site for current rules.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC)
KHRC's Community Solutions page lets you click your county to find funded local agencies for domestic violence shelter, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, tenant-based rental assistance and weatherization. It also points people to United Way 211 for more help.
For Kansas renters, homeowners and people facing homelessness. Each local agency sets its own rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Kansas housing help by county (Kansas Housing Resources Corporation)
Kansas Judicial Branch
A Kansas judge can issue a protection order to help protect someone from abuse, stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking. Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders are for abuse or threats by a current or former spouse, someone you live or lived with, or someone you share a child with; Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking orders don't require a relationship. You can apply online from any device through the Kansas Protection Order Portal, which guides you through the forms (about an hour, and you can save and come back) and sends them to the right court. If the judge grants the order, it is emailed to you.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. SafeLine Kansas (1-888-363-2287) can help you plan for safety.
For people in Kansas experiencing abuse, stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceCustody & Parenting Time
Official site: Kansas protection orders and the online Protection Order Portal (KSPOP)
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV)
SafeLine Kansas is a free, confidential 24/7 crisis line for people experiencing sexual or domestic violence, stalking or dating violence. Call or text to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, or get connected to a local program. KCSDV's Find Help page also has a map of local programs across Kansas with phone numbers and websites; you don't have to live in the same town as a program to get help.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger and it is safe to do so, call 911. If calling isn't safe, text SAFE to 847411.
For survivors of sexual or domestic violence, stalking or dating violence, and people who care about them, anywhere in Kansas. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceMental Health
Official site: SafeLine Kansas and local sexual and domestic violence programs
Wichita Family Crisis Center
The Wichita Family Crisis Center, formerly the YWCA Wichita and its Women's Crisis Center, offers emergency shelter and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. Shelter is reached through a 24-hour hotline that also gives crisis help and referrals. Outreach advocates help people who don't need shelter with safety planning and other needs, and there are support groups, classes and programming for children who have seen violence.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For survivors of domestic or sexual violence and human trafficking, and their children, in Sedgwick County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: Wichita Family Crisis Center (domestic violence shelter)
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network answers 988 calls from Wyandotte County and runs a 24-hour crisis line. A trained counselor listens, tries to calm the crisis over the phone, and can send mobile crisis responders to meet you in the community. Support is offered in English and Spanish, with other languages through interpreters.
For anyone of any age in Wyandotte County, including Kansas City, Kansas, in emotional distress or a mental health or substance use crisis. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Wyandot Behavioral Health Network crisis line and mobile crisis
YWCA Northeast Kansas
The YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment offers free, confidential services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking. Call the 24/7 hotline for help, or contact the Topeka office during the day.
Not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For victims of domestic or sexual violence, stalking or trafficking in Shawnee, Jackson, Brown, Nemaha and Wabaunsee Counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency Assistance
Official site: YWCA Northeast Kansas Center for Safety and Empowerment
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (988 Kentucky)
Kentuckians in a suicidal, mental health or substance use crisis can call, text or chat 988 at any time, free of charge. Calls go to Kentucky's network of Lifeline call centers, and Kentucky also has two dedicated 24/7 text and chat centers. Counselors listen, help resolve most calls on the phone, and when needed connect callers to mobile crisis teams, first responders and follow-up care.
Anyone in Kentucky. See the official site for current rules.
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), Kentucky Balance of State Continuum of Care
Any Door KY is the front door to housing help for people experiencing homelessness in every Kentucky county except Fayette and Jefferson. If you are sleeping outside, in a car, in a shelter or anywhere not meant for living, call the hotline or contact your county's lead partner agency. A partner completes a short assessment, which is used to prioritize people for housing referrals by level of need. Being assessed does not guarantee housing. The system also serves people fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
People experiencing homelessness in the 118 Kentucky counties outside Fayette and Jefferson. Lexington-Fayette and Louisville-Jefferson run their own coordinated entry systems. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Any Door KY: homeless coordinated entry hotline (Kentucky Balance of State)
Community & Resident Services, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)
LFUCG Community & Resident Services can help Fayette County residents pay rent, mortgage or utility bills to prevent eviction or a utility shut-off at their current home, if funds are available. Before calling, check the screening questions: how long you have lived in Fayette County, whether you have had help in recent years, and whether you have a disconnect notice, an eviction notice or a bill that is past due. Call to schedule an appointment, and bring ID for every adult, Social Security cards for everyone, proof of household income and residency, the notice or past-due bill, and your lease if you need rent help.
Fayette County residents facing eviction or utility disconnection who meet the residency and prior-assistance rules. See the official site for current rules.
GreenHouse17
GreenHouse17 gives support, counseling, advocacy, shelter, education and prevention services in 17 Kentucky counties at no charge. Its 24-hour hotline is answered by certified domestic violence advocates who can help you make a safety plan for you and your children, find emergency shelter at GreenHouse17 or a partner shelter, arrange court accompaniment and share information on support groups. Its staffed shelter is in rural Fayette County, with satellite offices in downtown Lexington and Danville.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anderson County, Bourbon County, Boyle County, Clark County, Estill County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Garrard County, Harrison County, Jessamine County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Mercer County, Nicholas County, Powell County, Scott County and Woodford County
Survivors of intimate partner abuse and their children in the 17 counties served; the hotline also helps people who want to support a friend. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: GreenHouse17 (Bluegrass region domestic violence services)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID)
Kentucky's 14 regional community mental health centers provide crisis services 24 hours a day, every day, for people in a behavioral health crisis or an intellectual or developmental disability-related crisis. Reach them by calling 988 or your CMHC's 24-hour crisis line. Many CMHC clinics offer walk-in crisis help, mobile crisis teams can come to a home, job or other community location, and residential crisis stabilization units give short-term care to people who need more than outpatient help but not a hospital. DBHDID publishes a one-page list of every CMHC's 24-hour crisis line with the counties each serves. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Anyone in Kentucky experiencing a behavioral health or developmental disability-related crisis. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Kentucky CMHC 24-hour crisis lines and mobile crisis services
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)
Kentucky Housing Corporation's Get Help pages point Kentuckians facing a housing crisis to local help. Its online Community Resource Guide lists rental assistance, shelters and housing services by county or city, and KHC can connect people at risk of losing housing with local partners. KHC also runs specialized rental programs for groups such as people experiencing or at risk of homelessness or fleeing domestic violence, families whose children may be separated because of housing, youth aging out of foster care, people with disabilities, veterans, and single parents in college. Its general Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list is closed.
Each program has its own rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Kentucky Housing Corporation: rental assistance and housing help
Commonwealth of Kentucky (kynect)
kynect resources helps Kentuckians find and connect with local programs for food, housing, employment, health, money, transportation, education, legal help, child care and more. You can search by category or by situation, for example by choosing 'Homeless' or 'Housing'.
Anyone in Kentucky. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFinancial Aid
Official site: kynect resources: find local help in Kentucky
Community Action Kentucky (CAK), with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with heating and cooling costs, with benefits paid to the utility. Community Action Kentucky runs LIHEAP with CHFS through its network of local Community Action agencies, which have outreach offices in every Kentucky county. Contact the agency for your county to check eligibility and apply during an enrollment period. Bring proof of Social Security numbers or green cards for everyone in the home, last month's income, your current electric bill and your heating account details. Help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Low-income households under the program income limit. Enrollment happens in set periods. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: LIHEAP energy assistance through Community Action Kentucky agencies
Louisville Metro Office of Social Services (Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government)
Jefferson County residents apply for LIHEAP heating and cooling help through the Louisville Metro Office of Social Services, which is Louisville Metro's Community Action Agency. Schedule an appointment online or through the automated phone scheduler, which runs around the clock. Bring proof of residence, proof of Social Security numbers or green cards for everyone in the home, last month's income for everyone, your current electric bill and your heating account details. Help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Jefferson County residents under the LIHEAP income limit who pay home energy costs directly or as an undesignated part of rent. See the official site for current rules.
Louisville Metro Office of Social Services (Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government)
Louisville Metro's Neighborhood Place assistance programs include a Housing Stabilization Program with short- and long-term rental assistance plus case management, the HOPE Assistance program for seniors and people with disabilities on fixed incomes who owe their landlord, LG&E or Louisville Water, LIHEAP energy help, and information on MSD discount programs. Appointments are made online or by phone, first-come, first-served.
Income limits and other rules apply. Housing Stabilization requires case management and has work-history rules. HOPE is for seniors and people with disabilities on fixed incomes. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid
Official site: Neighborhood Place assistance programs (Louisville Metro)
Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)
LFUCG's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention posts up-to-date lists of income-based housing, income-restricted housing and properties that accept vouchers in Lexington, as a starting point for families who need a home they can afford. It does not track current vacancies. LFUCG's housing advocates can help Lexington residents find affordable units and landlords willing to work with barriers such as past evictions or a criminal record. For meals, clothing and shelters, the page points to 211.
Lexington-Fayette residents looking for affordable housing or help with homelessness. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (LFUCG)
Seven Counties Services, Inc.
Seven Counties Services is the community mental health center for Jefferson and six nearby counties. Its 24/7 Crisis and Information Center helps with emotional distress, mental health concerns, addiction and situations involving a loved one with a disability. A 24-hour mobile crisis team can come to a home or other community setting; ask for it through 988 or the crisis line. Seven Counties also runs a local 988 team, a Youth Crisis Center where children and teens can walk in without an appointment, and crisis support for people with developmental disabilities. It also offers ongoing child and family mental health, adult mental health and addiction recovery services.
Residents of the seven counties served; crisis lines are open to anyone. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Seven Counties Services crisis care (Louisville region)
The Center for Women and Families
The Center for Women and Families serves survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault with a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, sexual assault forensic exams, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, therapy and support groups. Its services are free, safe and confidential, and you can stay anonymous when you call. It serves seven Kentucky counties around Louisville and two in southern Indiana. Under a temporary plan it is also supporting survivors in Breckinridge and Meade counties.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of intimate partner violence or sexual assault in the counties served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: The Center for Women and Families (Louisville region)
ZeroV
ZeroV's member domestic violence programs give free, confidential, trauma-informed services to survivors in all 120 Kentucky counties, 24/7. Use ZeroV's map to find your region's program. Programs offer secure shelter for people, including parents with children, who are fleeing intimate partner violence, plus court accompaniment and legal options, counseling, support groups, children's services, case management and safety planning. ZeroV's shelter page lists each program's hotline.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of intimate partner violence and their children anywhere in Kentucky. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: ZeroV: find your local Kentucky domestic violence program
Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (DART)
DART helps victims of domestic and dating violence and their children in North Central Louisiana, and works to educate its communities about domestic violence.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Victims of domestic and dating violence and their children in the seven parishes served. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (DART) (North Central Louisiana)
Faith House, Inc.
Faith House is a domestic violence crisis center and shelter based in Lafayette. It provides shelter, safety, empowerment and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, including emergency shelter, crisis intervention, outreach services and Family Justice Centers in Acadiana and Central Louisiana. Its 24-hour crisis line serves all seven parishes, and each parish has a local outreach office.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of domestic violence and their children in the seven parishes served. See the official site for current rules.
Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)
Housing and supportive services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness are available statewide through Coordinated Entry Access Points. To find the access point nearest you, select your parish on the Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC) housing and services page, then visit or call one of the listed organizations. You can also call 211. LHC is the lead agency for the LA BOSCOC.
People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Louisiana. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps households with home energy costs. It can help pay heating and cooling bills, pay bills in a crisis, and repair or replace heating and cooling equipment. Regular applications can be made through the statewide Louisiana LIHEAP online portal during the online application period; crisis applications are not taken online, so for crisis appointments or help applying contact the local agency for your parish, listed in LHC's LIHEAP Provider Directory. There are no fees or charges to apply, and LHC and local agencies will never ask for account logins, passwords or bank or card numbers.
You must be responsible for your household energy bill and have an active heating or cooling utility account. Household income must be within program limits, and you can get only one LIHEAP benefit each season. Benefits depend on funding. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: LIHEAP home energy assistance (Louisiana Housing Corporation)
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Behavioral Health
Call or text 988, or chat at Louisiana988.org, for free, confidential support 24/7 for any mental health-related distress, including thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, or a substance use crisis. You can also contact 988 if you are worried about a loved one. In Louisiana, calls are answered by two certified centers, VIA LINK and the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG), depending on area code. Text AYUDA to 988 for a Spanish-speaking crisis specialist. Veterans and service members can press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, and TTY users can use their relay service or dial 711 then 988.
Anyone in Louisiana. See the official site for current rules.
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV)
The Louisiana Statewide Hotline gives free, confidential help 24/7 to people experiencing domestic violence. Advocates can help you plan for your safety, find resources and talk through your options. LCADV's Get Help page lets you find your parish and call the local program, and its member list shows each program's parishes and local crisis line. Members include shelters and crisis centers across Louisiana.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anyone in Louisiana affected by domestic violence. See the official site for current rules.
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Behavioral Health
The Louisiana Crisis Response System is LDH's Medicaid-covered behavioral health crisis system. It includes mobile crisis response that comes to people where they are, walk-in behavioral health crisis centers open 24 hours a day, community brief crisis support for up to 15 days to help people stay at home, and short-term crisis stabilization beds. Separate mobile crisis services are offered for youth under 21. LDH lists the providers offering each service. For more info, the page says to visit LouisianaCrisisHub.org or call 855-24CARE5 (855-242-2735); it doesn't call this a crisis line. In an emergency or a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
People in Louisiana having a behavioral health crisis. These are Medicaid-covered services; some providers are still under development. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Louisiana Crisis Response System (LA-CRS): mobile crisis and crisis centers
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
Metro gives survivors crisis intervention, referrals, support groups, medical and legal advocacy, shelter, individual support, safety planning and caregiver support. It runs a main office complex, a shelter and six satellite offices, and a 24/7 crisis line for counseling and referrals; its site lists the 24 Hour Crisis Hotline as 888-411-1333. All services to survivors are free and confidential. Metro is the only DCFS-approved domestic violence program in Jefferson, St. Charles, St. John and St. James Parishes, and it also serves sexual assault survivors in Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Plaquemines.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of domestic violence in Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James and St. John the Baptist Parishes; sexual assault services also reach four more parishes. See the official site for current rules.
City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, Office of Social Services
The City-Parish Office of Social Services takes applications for LIHEAP utility assistance (crisis and non-crisis) and for rent or mortgage assistance. LIHEAP applications can be made online; all applications can also be picked up, dropped off or mailed at the main office on Plank Road, and paper applications are available at local community centers. People who are homebound or need help with the application can call. If you have a disconnect notice or your service is off, visit the main office or call with your name, contact number and account number. Applications are handled first-come, first-served, and communication is by email.
Residents served by the City-Parish Office of Social Services who meet LIHEAP or assistance program rules. See the official site for current rules.
Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (SAFE)
SAFE provides confidential shelter, counseling and crisis support to survivors of domestic violence, at no cost and 24/7. Services include emergency shelter and safe housing for survivors and their children, 24-hour crisis intervention, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, and support groups.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of domestic violence and their children in Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Helena Parishes. See the official site for current rules.
Safe Harbor, Inc.
Safe Harbor is a non-profit domestic violence program on the Northshore. It provides crisis intervention, safety planning, emergency shelter, empowerment advocacy and other support to survivors of domestic, family and dating violence and their minor children. Services are free and confidential, and the 24-hour crisis line is answered day and night.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of domestic, family and dating violence and their minor children in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Safe Harbor domestic violence program (St. Tammany and Washington Parishes)
988 Maine
Call, text or chat 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 if you or someone you know is in emotional distress, facing a substance use crisis, or just needs someone to talk to. 988 calls from Maine are answered in Maine, so you reach a trained crisis responder who can connect you with help close to home.
Anyone in Maine. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: 988 in Maine: call, text or chat for emotional distress
Caring Unlimited
Caring Unlimited gives direct support, resources and safety planning to anyone experiencing domestic abuse in York County, through a 24-hour helpline, along with prevention education and training. Services are free of charge.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anyone experiencing domestic abuse in York County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Caring Unlimited domestic violence services (York County)
Family Violence Project
Family Violence Project offers free, confidential support to people affected by domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Services include a 24/7 helpline, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups and prevention education.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
People affected by domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset Counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Family Violence Project (Kennebec and Somerset Counties)
Maine municipalities, with oversight by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office for Family Independence
General Assistance helps people meet basic needs when they do not have the income or resources to do so. It can help pay for housing (rent, mortgage, room rent or temporary housing), household and personal supplies, and medical, dental and prescription costs. Apply in person at your local municipal (town or city) office. If you qualify, help is paid as a voucher to the vendor, and the town must give you a written decision. If you cannot reach your local GA office, call the DHHS toll-free hotline.
People who do not have the income or resources to meet their own basic needs. Apply in the municipality where you live. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency AssistanceHousing
Official site: General Assistance: emergency help from your town or city (Maine)
MaineHousing
HEAP helps eligible Maine households pay home heating costs. Help can include fuel assistance, emergency fuel delivery, energy-related repairs and utility payments, and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) helps in a heating emergency. Applications go through your local Community Action Agency (or ProsperityME for Portland residents): apply online, or by phone or in person with the agency that serves your ZIP code. The season runs from August into the spring or until funds run out. MaineHousing lists the agency for each area and the documents to bring.
Maine households that meet income and household-size limits. See the official site for current rules.
MaineHousing
If you are homeless and need emergency shelter, or need transitional or subsidized housing, MaineHousing can help you find resources. It funds emergency shelters across Maine, runs MaineHousingSearch.org, a free online search for affordable and accessible housing, and supports Housing Problem Solving help for people facing or experiencing homelessness and STEP short-term rental assistance for people referred by a shelter.
People who are homeless or about to become homeless in Maine. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homelessness help: shelters and housing resources (MaineHousing)
Hope & Justice Project
Hope & Justice Project helps people whose family or dating relationships are affected by abuse and violence in Aroostook County. Call its 24-hour hotline to talk with an advocate, or meet in person. Court advocates help with protection orders and other court matters, and staff help you find other resources such as financial help, mental health and substance use services. All services are free and confidential.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
People in Aroostook County affected by abuse in family or dating relationships, and people worried about them. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Hope & Justice Project domestic violence help (Aroostook County)
The Opportunity Alliance, Maine Crisis Line (for Maine DHHS)
The Maine Crisis Line is Maine's statewide crisis service. Trained crisis specialists give free, confidential support by phone, text or chat, 24 hours a day, to anyone having a behavioral health crisis or thoughts of suicide or self-harm, and to people worried about someone else. They can connect you with a local mobile crisis team for a face-to-face assessment. Interpreting is available for non-English speakers, and deaf and hard of hearing callers can use Maine Relay 711. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Anyone in Maine in a behavioral health crisis, or worried about someone who is. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: Maine Crisis Line: 24/7 call, text or chat for mental health crises
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV)
The statewide domestic violence helpline connects callers, day or night, with advocates at MCEDV's member Domestic Violence Resource Centers across Maine. An answering service takes your call and arranges a callback; if a callback is not safe, it can patch you through directly. Calling is free and confidential. You do not have to be in crisis to call. MCEDV also lists each member center, which serve different counties, and Wabanaki tribal resources.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anyone in Maine affected by domestic abuse, and people worried about someone else. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily CounselingHousing
Official site: Maine statewide domestic violence helpline (MCEDV)
New Hope Midcoast
New Hope Midcoast is the regional domestic violence resource center for Midcoast Maine, serving people affected by domestic abuse, dating violence and stalking in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties from three locations. Its services include a 24/7 helpline, hospital accompaniment, group healing, legal services, emergency sheltering and transitional housing. Services are decided case by case.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
People affected by domestic abuse in Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo Counties. See the official site for current rules.
Next Step Domestic Violence Project
Next Step offers free services to people affected by domestic violence in Hancock and Washington Counties, from Eastport to Topsfield and Bar Harbor to Bucksport. Call the 24/7 helpline; you do not have to be in crisis to call. Next Step also works with police, probation and the district attorney's office on safety and accountability.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
People affected by domestic violence in Hancock and Washington Counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Next Step Domestic Violence Project (Hancock and Washington Counties)
Partners for Peace
Partners for Peace gives support, advocacy and education to anyone affected by domestic abuse, partner abuse, dating violence, stalking or human trafficking in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. Along with 24-hour support, it provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and housing support.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anyone affected by domestic abuse in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Partners for Peace domestic violence services (Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties)
Safe Voices
Safe Voices helps people experiencing domestic abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties. Its 24/7 helpline is free, confidential and anonymous. For safety, Safe Voices asks survivors to call the helpline rather than use email, chat or text to talk about abuse.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
People experiencing domestic abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Safe Voices domestic violence services (Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties)
Through These Doors
Through These Doors is Cumberland County's domestic violence resource center, working with survivors since 1977. It offers a free 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter reached through the helpline, transitional housing and a full range of services for people experiencing domestic abuse, plus community education and prevention.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
People experiencing domestic abuse in Cumberland County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: Through These Doors domestic violence resource center (Cumberland County)
Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a support helpline for people having mental health or substance use emergencies. Call, text or chat 988 to talk with a caring specialist 24/7 and connect with services. In Maryland, 988 can also connect you to in-person mobile crisis help if appropriate. Veterans can press 1, Spanish speakers can press 2, and deaf or hard of hearing callers can use 988 videophone in ASL. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Anyone in Maryland. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: 988 in Maryland: call, text or chat for a mental health or substance use crisis
Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP)
The Office of Home Energy Programs helps low-income Maryland households with energy bills, helps prevent shutoffs and helps restore service. Programs include the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) for heating, the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) for electric bills, arrearage grants for large past-due electric and gas bills, and the Utility Service Protection Program. Households can also be referred to the Department of Housing and Community Development for no-cost home energy upgrades. Apply online through MarylandBenefits, at a local energy assistance office, or with a paper application. The program year runs July through June, and getting energy assistance does not reduce other benefits such as TCA, SNAP or Social Security.
Low-income Maryland households that meet household income guidelines. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: Energy assistance: MEAP, EUSP and arrearage help (DHS Office of Home Energy Programs)
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
If you are homeless or about to lose your housing, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development lists the crisis hotline or main homeless service provider for each county. You can also dial 211 for help with housing, utility shutoffs and other needs. The page points domestic violence survivors to MNADV programs and people facing unlawful eviction to Maryland Legal Aid.
People in Maryland who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Homeless services in your community (Maryland DHCD)
House of Ruth Maryland
House of Ruth Maryland helps survivors of intimate partner violence rebuild their lives safely, with a 24-hour hotline, shelter, rapid re-housing, free legal services, counseling, child care and job navigation. It also runs the Gateway Project abuse intervention program for people who use abuse.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of intimate partner violence in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George's County and Montgomery County. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceHousingFamily Counseling
Official site: House of Ruth Maryland: intimate partner violence services
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV)
MNADV lists domestic violence programs across Maryland that offer services such as 24-hour crisis hotlines, safe shelter, counseling and advocacy, along with programs offering culturally specific services. Conversations with these programs are confidential, and you can stay anonymous. MNADV's site also explains legal options, safety planning and tech safety.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anyone in Maryland affected by domestic violence. See the official site for current rules.
Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
Maryland's Behavioral Health Administration funds urgent and crisis behavioral health care across the state. Some form of mobile crisis response is available in every Maryland jurisdiction for people of all ages: teams come to a home, school or other place to calm the situation, assess needs and connect people to ongoing care. A mobile model for children, youth and families can support a family for several weeks after a crisis. Crisis receiving and stabilization centers offer walk-in or scheduled help. To reach mobile crisis, call or text 988; in a medical emergency, call 911.
People of all ages in Maryland having a behavioral health crisis. See the official site for current rules.
Women's Law Center of Maryland (WLC)
The Women's Law Center of Maryland offers a free, confidential Family Law Hotline where staff attorneys answer questions about Maryland family law, including separation, divorce, custody and visitation, and child support, for low-income callers. Its Collateral Legal Assistance for Survivors project represents survivors of intimate partner violence in divorce, custody and protective orders, and its Judicare Project provides lawyers for eligible low-income people in family cases. Services are open to people of any gender, and translation is available on request.
Family Law Hotline: low-income callers. Representation programs have their own eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild SupportEmergency Assistance
Official site: Women's Law Center of Maryland: Family Law Hotline and survivor legal help
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
If you or a loved one are having emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988, or chat online, to connect with a lifeline specialist. The service is free, confidential and available around the clock, every day of the year. You do not need to be suicidal to contact 988. Veterans can press one, Spanish speakers can press two, and deaf or hard of hearing callers can use ASL videophone. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Anyone in Massachusetts.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency Assistance
Official site: 988 in Massachusetts: call, text or chat for emotional distress or a crisis
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)
Community Behavioral Health Centers are one-stop shops for mental health and substance use care at locations across Massachusetts. Crisis services, including mobile crisis teams that can come to you, are available around the clock for anyone in Massachusetts, with or without health insurance. Centers also offer urgent and routine care such as evaluations, individual, group and family therapy, medication help, peer support and addiction treatment, plus short-term overnight crisis stabilization. All centers take walk-ins daily. The Behavioral Health Help Line can connect you to your nearest center.
Crisis services: anyone in Massachusetts. Ongoing services: covered by all MassHealth plans and many commercial plans. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs), Massachusetts
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Division of Housing Stabilization
Emergency Assistance Family Shelter offers temporary shelter to eligible Massachusetts families with children under twenty-one and to pregnant people while they look for their next home. Families must meet income, residency and immigration-status rules and have a qualifying reason, such as a no-fault fire, flood or disaster, or a substantial health and safety risk to the children. Apply online through the Housing Help Hub or call the Emergency Family Shelter Contact Line on weekdays. Eligibility flyers come in several languages.
Pregnant people and families with a child under twenty-one in Massachusetts who meet EA income, residency, immigration and need rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: HousingEmergency Assistance
Official site: Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter, Massachusetts
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
HEAP is a free program that helps eligible Massachusetts households pay part of their winter heating bills, whatever their heating source. Homeowners and renters can apply, including households whose heat is included in rent. Apply each year for the heating season through the local HEAP agency for your town, online, or by phone; first-time applicants have an intake appointment. Beware of scams by anyone charging an application fee. Call the Cold Relief Heatline to find your local agency.
Massachusetts homeowners and renters who meet household size and income rules. See the official site for current rules.
Topics: Financial AidEmergency Assistance
Official site: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Massachusetts
Jane Doe Inc. (JDI), the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Jane Doe Inc. lists rape crisis centers and domestic violence programs across Massachusetts. Search its directory by city or town, zip code, program type or service, or download its map of hotline and office numbers. Local programs may offer support groups, counseling, medical and court advocacy, and help with child welfare and immigration systems. Services are available to all survivors. You can also call SafeLink, the statewide domestic violence hotline, to be connected to a local program.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Survivors of sexual or domestic violence in Massachusetts, and people helping them.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts; operated by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)
The Behavioral Health Help Line connects you directly to clinical help for mental health or substance use concerns, for yourself or someone you care about, even if you are not sure what kind of help you need. It is free and confidential, no health insurance is required, and it is open around the clock including holidays. Call or text, or chat online. Real-time interpretation is available in many languages by phone; text and chat are in English only. Deaf or hard of hearing callers can use MassRelay.
Anyone in Massachusetts.
Topics: Mental HealthEmergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL)
Casa Myrna (SafeLink)
SafeLink is Massachusetts' statewide, toll-free domestic violence hotline, open around the clock. Trained advocates offer non-judgmental support, safety planning and information, and can keep you on the line while connecting you to a domestic violence program in your area. You can call to talk about your own situation or someone else's, even if you are not looking for services or shelter. Advocates speak English and Spanish and can get interpretation in many other languages. Deaf and hard of hearing callers can use Mass Relay.
Not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911. Your browser history may show this visit.
Anyone in Massachusetts affected by domestic or dating violence, and people worried about someone.
Topics: Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling
Official site: SafeLink: Massachusetts statewide domestic violence hotline
