Disaster Resources
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
- About: Disaster Preparedness
- Region: National
- Website: www.cdc.gov/disasters/covid-19/disasters_severe_weather_and_covid-19.html
American Red Cross
- About: Disasters & Financial Planning (How to Recover)
- Region: National
- Website: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/recovering-financially.html
American Red Cross
- About: Finding Open Shelters After A Disaster
- Region: National
- Website: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
DisasterAssistance.gov
- About: Finding Immediate Disaster Assistance
- Region: National
- Website: www.disasterassistance.gov
General Crisis Resources
Community Relay
- About: A free resource that features more than 150,000 nonprofit and community-based organizations nationwide.
- Region: National
- Website: www.communityrelay.com
USBG (United States Bartenders’ Guild) National Charity Foundation
- About: Advancing the lifelong stability and wellbeing of service industry professional through education and charitable activities.
- Region: National
- Website: www.usbgfoundation.org
Salvation Army
- About: Christmas, LGTBQA support, Disaster assistance, Homeless shelters, food pantries, alcohol and drug rehabilitation and more.
- Region: National
- Website: www.satruck.org
United Way 2-1-1
- About: United Way provides various resource information for local communities. Search: United Way (Your city name).
- Region: National
- Website: www.unitedway.org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- About: Christian organization established to respond to many community and individual needs through programs such as disaster releif, job training and placement, thrift stores, food pantries, housing programs, prison reentry, medical services, and others.
- Region: National
- Website: www.ssvpusa.org
Catholic Charities
- About: National faith-based group offering housing assistance, immigration services, disaster aid, and food assistance.
- Region: National
- Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Modest Needs Mission
- About: Offers financial assistance grants to individuals experiencing temporary crisis.
- Region: National
- Website: www.modestneeds.org
Giving Kitchen
- About: Supports restaurant workers in crisis in Georgia & Tennessee.
- Region: Georgia & Tennessee
- Website: www.thegivingkitchen.org
Nurse-Family Partnership
- About: Helps first-time parents succeed through nutrition assistance, employments and income assistance, and additional resources.
- Region: National
- Website: www.nursefamilypartnership.org/national-resources-for-moms/
Standing With You
- About: Provides support for pregnant women, free pregnancy tests, possible ultrasounds, and information about all options.
- Region: National
- Website: www.standingwithyou.org/help/
Mental Health Resources
Bring Change 2 Mind
- About: The national organization Bring Change to Mind is dedicated to fighting the stigma that surrounds mental illness, because it’s this stigma that often prevents people from seeking help. BC2M educates people about mental illness and offers straight, real facts to eradicate myth and misunderstanding.
- Region: National
- Website: www.bringchange2mind.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- About: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- Region: National
- Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Hope for the Day
- About: Through outreach, education, and action, we can equip people with the right tools to be proactive in their communities.
- Region: National
- Website: www.hftd.org
The Khesed Corporate Program
- About: Khesed’s Corporate Program makes free mental health therapy possible for independent, underinsured, and small businesses and people on the margins by eliminating top roadblocks to mental health therapy for employers, employees, and their families.
- Region: National
- Website: www.khesedwellness.com
Mental Health Association
- About: MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness to promoting the overall mental health of all.
- Region: National
- Website: www.mhanational.org
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- About: NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
- Region: National
- Website: www.nami.org/home
Teen Violence Awareness Month (February)
- About: A month-long campaign is dedicated to offering education, awareness, resources, and preventative practices for anyone who may experience teen dating violence.
- Region: National
- Website: https://stepsforchange.us/teen-dating-violence-awareness-month/
This is My Brave
- About: This Is My Brave brings stories of mental illness and addiction out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
- Region: National
- Website: www.thisismybrave.org
Navigating Mental Health Care
- About: From obtaining insurance, finding a provider, and tips for caring for your mental health, this site has plenty of resources.
- Region: National
- Website: https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/health/navigating-mental-health-care/
Substance Abuse Resources
Addiction Center
- About: A guide of drug and alcohol treatment centers and support groups.
- Region: National
- Website: www.addictioncenter.com
Addiction Help
- About: An addiction and mental health website founded by a board-certified addiction specialist, a long-time recovering addict, and the spouse of an addict.
- Region: National
- Website: www.addictionhelp.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
- About: Connect with meetings in your local area.
- Region: National
- Website: www.aa.org
Alcoholics Awareness
- About: Free Alcohol Addiction Helpline & Resources
- Region: National
- Website: www.alcoholawareness.org
Alcoholics Rehab Guide
- About: Alcohol Rehab Guide is an informational web source dedicated to supporting and helping anyone battling alcoholism or co-occurring behavioral and mental health disorders.
- Region: National
- Website: www.alcoholrehabguide.org/treatment/
Al-Anon
- About: Support group program for people whose lives have been impacted by someone else’s alcoholism.
- Region: National
- Website: www.al-anon.org
American Addiction Centers
- About: American Addiction Centers is a nationwide network of addiction rehab facilities.
- Region: National
- Website: www.amercicanaddictioncenters.org
Ben’s Friends
- About: Food & Beverage industry support group offering hope, fellowship, and a path forward for professionals who struggle with substance abuse & addiction.
- Region: National
- Website: www.bensfriendshope.com
Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl
- About: A guide to how to approach your child about drug use.
- Region: National
- Website: https://www.addicted.org/news/parents-guide-to-fentanyl/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- About: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- Region: National
- Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Smart Recovery
- About: Connect to in-person and online support for addiction recovery.
- Region: National
- Website: www.smartrecovery.org
Casco Bay Recovery
- About: The leading addiction treatment facility in Maine and beyond by offering individualized treatment programs, evidence-based therapies, and holistic approaches to care.
- Region: Maine
- Website: www.cascobayrecovery.com
Narcotics Anonymous
- About: Connect with meetings in your local area.
- Region: National
- Website: www.na.org
Start Your Recovery
About: Support for overcoming substance misuse.
Region: National
Website: www.startyourrecovery.org
Personal Finance for People In Recovery from Addiction
About: Financial guide for those recovering from an addiction
Region: National
Website: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/guide-financial-recovery-after-addiction/
Single Parent Resources
Single Mom Assistance
- About: Provides helpful resources for single mothers.
- Region: National
- Website: www.singlemomassistance.org/
CoAbode
- About: Social network for single mothers to connect with house sharing/roommate options.
- Region: National
- Website: www.coabode.org/
Housing & Homelessness Resources
National Coalition for the Homeless
- About: To end and prevent homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights are respected and protected.
- Region: National
- Website: www.nationalhomeless.org
I Support the Girls
- About: Provides bras and feminine hygiene products to women experiencing homelessness.
- Region: National
- Website: www.isupportthegirls.org
MoneyGeek
- About: Fighting housing insecurity with support & resources.
- Region: National
- Website:https://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/affordable-housing-and-assistance/
Rent Assistance
- About: Connects individuals with rental assistance programs.
- Region: National
- Website: www.rentassistance.us
Star-C
- About: Eviction relief with a goal of keeping families in their homes.
- Region: National
- Website: www.star-c.org
Housing & Urban Development Homelessness Assistance Program
- About: Connects individuals with housing programs for low-income individuals.
- Region: National
- Website: www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/
American Apartment Owners Association
- About: Provides landlord/tenant laws by state.
- Region: National
- Website: www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/landlord-tenant-laws/
The United States Department of Justice
- About: Government website describing the Fair Housing Act.
- Region: National
- Website: www.justice.gov/crt/fair-housing-act-2
Food & Beverage Employee Resources
Southern Smoke Foundation
- About: Emergency relief program providing emergency funding to those employed by or own restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier that are faced with unforseen expenses that cannot or will not be covered by insurance.
- Region: National
- Website: www.southernsmoke.org
One Small Miracle
- About: Supporting the incredible members of Utah’s food and beverage industry through unplanned and life-altering medical events.
- Region: Utah
- Website: www.beonesmallmiracle.org
Giving Kitchen
- About: Giving Kitchen provides emergency assistance for food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.
- Region: Georgia & Tennessee
- Website: www.thegivingkitchen.org
Restaurants Care
- About: Restaurants Care is a nonprofit fund that provides direct relief grants to struggling restaurant workers in California.
- Region: California
- Website: www.restaurantscare.org
USBG (United States Bartenders’ Guild) National Charity Foundation
- About: BEAP (Bartender Emergency Assistance Program) grants seek to provide immediate financial assistance for those in the hospitality industry who encounter temporary, emergent, financial hardship due to unforeseen and/or catastrophic life events such as an accident, acute medical diagnosis, or wind, water, earth, or fire related natural disasters.
- Region: National
- Website: www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Food Insecurity Resources
United States Department of Agriculture
- About: National network of food assistance programs, food banks, SNAP, Kids Summer Feeding Sites.
- Region: National
- Website: www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition
FoodFinder US
- About: Find food pantries in your area.
- Region: National
- Website: https://foodfinder.us/?gclid=CjwKCAjwy42FBhB2EiwAJY0yQrNOWNxDEluV9MHZzZlA8gMvRdqrDJN5fjHFh1uDA99Ey1IkfZP8AhoCh_4QAvD_BwE
Feeding America
- About: Nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs.
- Region: National
- Website: www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/food-bank-network
MoneyGeek
- About: Guide to hunger assistance resources.
- Region: National
- Website: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/food-security-and-hunger-assistance/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- About: Information regarding the national government program SNAP- Website provides eligibility and application information.
- Region: National
- Website: www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
Women, Infants & Children
- About: Provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
- Region: National
- Website: www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Financial Health Resources
Monthly Bill Pay Chart
- About: Helps organize monthly bills and payments.
- Region: National
- Download: Monthly Bill Pay Chart
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
- About: Provides financial reviews and education to more than a million consumers each yuear in person, over the phone, or online.
- Region: National
- Website: www.nfcc.org
Medical Resources
Medicad
- About: Public healthcare coverage for qualified individuals.
- Region: National
- Website: www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/
Healthwell Foundation: Navigating a Health Crisis
- About: Medical experts answer more than two dozen key questions—about second opinions, clinical trials, the limitations of insurance, and other significant topics—to help patients map a road to recovery.
- Region: National
- Website: www.healthwellfoundation.org/story/how-to-deal-with-a-medical-crisis/
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
- About: Provides grant applications for financial assistance for families with children undergoing costly medical procedures.
- Region: National
- Website: www.uhccf.org
Patients Advocate Foundation
- About: Provides assistance navigating and accessing insurance and healthcare.
- Region: National
- Website: www.patientadvocate.org
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
- About: Helps patients connect with information on organizations that assist with the financial cost of cancer treatments and diagnosis.
- Region: National
- Website: www.cancerfac.org
Community Dental Clinics & Affordable Dental Care
- About: Connects individuals with affordable dental care
- Region: National
- Website: www.dentalclinics.org
USBG National Charity Foundation Helen David Relief Fund
- About: Financial support for bartenders who are diagnosed with cancer.
- Region: National
- Website: www.usbgfoundation.org/hdrf
American Cancer Society
- About: A cancer focused resource for various types of cancer providing counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance.
- Region: National
- Website: www.cancer.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- About: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
- Region: National
- Website: www.lls.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation
- About: ASDF programs are developed to make sure that sure that support goes directly to the families dealing with the everyday challenges and financial difficulties that come with raising an autistic child.
- Region: National
- Website: www.myasdf.org/our-programs/
Affordable Health Insurance
About: Everyone needs health care, but not everyone can afford health insurance. Learn about your options for coverage with low income.
Region: National
Website: www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/
Utility Assistance Resources
Need Help Paying Bills
- About: Provides resources and information for low-income individuals.
- Region: National
- Website: www.needhelppayingbills.com
Lifeline
- About: Provides phone services for low-income individuals.
- Region: National
- Website: www.fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumers
Money Geek
- About: How to find financial support for paying utilities
- Region: National
- Website: www.https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/utility-bill-assistance
Texas Gas “Share the Warmth”
- About: Assists Central Gulf Coast Texans with heating bills
- Region: Regional (Texas)
- Information: Share the Warmth
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
- About: Every contact to The Hotline is personal. Some people who reach out to us identify as survivors of abuse, some as concerned friends or family members, some as abusive partners seeking to change themselves. While every contact is unique, our advocates are guided by The Hotline’s Consent and Ethics policy and will emphasize several key points throughout your conversation.
- Region: National
- Website: www.thehotline.org
Women Are Dreamers Too
- About: An economic response to domestic violence.
- Region: National
- Website: www.wadt.org/index.php
Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Abuse
- About: Resources that will help women in domestic abuse situations navigate financial struggles.
- Region: National
- Website: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/financial-help-women-abusive-relationships/
Education Resources
GED Testing Service
- About: Your online GED® account is your one-stop shop for passing the GED® test. It’s free to set up, and you’ll find study materials, tips, and classes. You can also learn more about the test subjects and schedule your test.
- Region: National
- Website: www.ged.com
NRAEF Scholarship
2022 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) Scholarships applications are now open until March 15, 2022. Click here to apply by March 15, 2022:
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – Scholarship (chooserestaurants.org)
Grief Counseling
Capital Caring
About: Provide Patients and their Families with Advanced Illness Care of the Highest Quality.
Region: Washington DC
Website: www.capitalcaring.org
24 HOUR CARE LINE (800) 737-2508
William Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
About: Since 1975, the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing has helped people in the Greater Washington area rebuild a sense of safety and hope after experiencing a loss, life-threatening illness, violence or other trauma. Nationally recognized for our expertise in grief, trauma and mental health, we provide an array of holistic services for children, teens, adults, families, and our local communities.
Region: Washington DC
Website: www.wendtcenter.org
About: Created in 2001, we designed our business as a service for the poor, uninsured, and the underserved. We believe no one should be turned away from counseling because they can’t afford it. Our services are FREE to the client but we do allow donations from our friends. We are an all volunteer staff. Our hotline is a labor of love. We are an all inclusive business. We don’t discriminate or judge our clients. All conversations remain confidential unless you give explicit permission to disclose. We also counsel those affected by traumatic deaths, suicide, murder, accidents.
Region: National
Website: www.freegriefcounseling.com/