Find Help (resources)- building this out!

Below is a curated list of resources—both national and local—that offer support in key areas of life. These are not formal partnerships; we simply believe in the good they’re doing. We’re continually adding more, so check back often or let us know if there’s a resource you think we should include.

When you need help right now.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988lifeline.org
  Call or text 988 — free, 24/7 support in a crisis.
• Crisis Text Line – crisistextline.org
  Text HOME to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
• Safe Alliance (Domestic Violence) – safealliance.org
  Support for survivors of abuse and sexual assault.
  👉 Visit Safe Alliance

Resources for anxiety, depression, counseling, and peer-led groups.

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org
  Free support groups and resources for individuals and families.
  👉 Explore NAMI
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988lifeline.org
  Call or text 988 any time, any day, for mental health emergencies.
  👉 Visit 988 Lifeline
• Mental Health America – mhanational.org
  Screenings, support, and education for all ages.
  👉 Visit MHA

Alcohol, drug recovery, and self-directed support tools.

National and local food access services.

Emergency shelter or longer-term housing help.

Safe, confidential resources for those experiencing abuse.

Showers, laundry, hygiene, and mobile support

Support for families facing PANDAS/PANS, Down syndrome, and related conditions.

• PANDAS Network – pandasnetwork.org
  Resources and support for families managing PANDAS/PANS.
  👉 Visit PANDAS Network
• Veterans Crisis Line – veteranscrisisline.net
  24/7 confidential support for veterans and their families.
  👉 Visit Veterans Crisis Line
• The Arc – thearc.org
  Advocacy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  👉 Visit The Arc

👧 For Youth & Families

• Big Brothers Big Sisters
  https://www.bbbs.org
  One-on-one mentoring programs helping youth build confidence and connection.
  👉 Find a Local Program
• Youth Villages
  https://www.youthvillages.org
  Offers mental and behavioral health programs for children and families.
  👉 Visit Youth Villages
• Annie E. Casey Foundation
  https://www.aecf.org
  National research, grants, and policy work focused on improving child and family well-being.
  👉 Learn More
• Zero to Three
  https://zerotothree.org
  Supports healthy early childhood development through education and resources.
• Parents Helping Parents
  https://www.parentshelpingparents.org
  A confidential support line and resources for overwhelmed or stressed parents.

👵 For Elder Caregivers

• Family Caregiver Alliance
  https://www.caregiver.org
  Practical support, education, and advocacy for those caring for aging parents or loved ones.
• Alzheimer’s Association
  https://alz.org/help-support/caregiving
  24/7 helpline, local support groups, and resources for those supporting someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Help with money management, credit, and work.

• Operation HOPE – operationhope.org
  Free financial coaching, credit building, and small business support.
  👉 Visit Operation HOPE
• VITA (Free Tax Help) – irs.gov/VITA
  Free tax preparation for qualifying individuals and families.
  👉 Find a VITA Site
• Jump$tart Coalition – jumpstart.org
  Financial literacy tools for students and educators.
  👉 Explore Jump$tart

Learn, grow, and build self-sufficiency.

• National Coalition for Literacy – national-coalition-literacy.org
  Adult education, GED, ESL, and workforce training resources.
  👉 Explore NCL
• 100 Gardens – 100gardens.org
  Aquaponic gardening education for schools and communities.
  👉 Visit 100 Gardens
• American Association for Adult & Continuing Ed – aaace.org
  Support for lifelong learning and adult literacy programs.
  👉 Visit AAACE