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Answer a few broad questions and we will show you which kinds of assistance may be worth checking, who actually runs them, and what to have ready. We do not ask for your name, contact details, income or any identifying information, and nothing you select is saved.

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If you need help right now

Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical help.
Call or text 988 for a mental health or suicide crisis, 24 hours a day.
Call 211 to reach someone local who knows what help exists near you tonight.
1-800-799-7233 — National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24 hours a day.

1. Where do you live?

We use this only to show the right state programs. It is optional.

State or territory

2. What kind of help do you need?

Choose as many as apply.

Food and groceries Ongoing grocery benefits, meals for children, and food you can get this week. Rent and housing Help with rent, rental assistance, vouchers, and income-restricted housing. Emergency shelter and safety Where to go tonight, and who to call if you are in danger. Healthcare and insurance Health coverage you may qualify for, and places that see people without insurance. Utilities and home energy Bill assistance, shut-off help, and making a home cheaper to heat and cool. Children and family support Food for young children, childcare and preschool costs, and coverage for kids. Cash, income and work Cash assistance, unemployment pay, and disability income pathways. Seniors, disability and caregivers Coverage, income, in-home support, and help for the people doing the caring.

3. Is this urgent?

Yes — I need help in the next day or two We will put same-day options first.

4. Does any of this describe your household?

Optional, and only used to widen what we show you. Choosing nothing never removes an option.

Pregnant, or caring for a child under five Children who need meals, preschool, or childcare An older adult in the household Someone with a disability A veteran or military family Recently lost a job or income Behind on rent, or at risk of losing housing No health insurance, or cannot afford care A utility shut-off notice

We never ask for your name, address, Social Security number, income, immigration status or health information — and this site cannot accept an application for any benefit.

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