Food assistance
7 listedAid In Milan
89 W Main St, Milan, MI 48160, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Food supply and healthy living resources
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Bryant Community Center - Food Distribution Center
3 W Eden Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Catholic Social Services Food Pantry
815 Taylor St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 2:00 – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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Faith In Action Food Pantry
7651 Dan Hoey Rd Community Building, Dexter, MI 48130, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Food Gatherers
1 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Nutrition Services at Briarwood Center for Women, Children and Young Adults
400 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Sos Community Services - Food Distribution Center
114 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Maternal & infant health
3 listedBirth Center at Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital (Women's)
1540 E Hospital Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Maternal and Child Health Care Center
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Trinity Health Birth Center - Ann Arbor Hospital
5301 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Healthcare & clinics
5 listedPassport Health Ann Arbor Travel Clinic
3300 Washtenaw Ave #285, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Sienna Women's Health
840 Maus Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Social Work at Briarwood Center for Women, Children and Young Adults
400 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
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The Corner Health Center
47 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Washtenaw County Health Department
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Childcare & early education
2 listedSaline Area Social Service
1259 Industrial Dr, Saline, MI 48176, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
saline area social service – a community resource serving over 500 individuals in and around the
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Washtenaw County Head Start
1661 Leforge Rd, Superior Township, MI 48198, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Housing & shelter
3 listedAnn Arbor Housing Commission
727 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Friends In Deed
1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Thursday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Housing and shelter services
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Shelter Association-Ann Arbor
312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours
Utilities & financial help
20 listed2|42 Community Center - Ann Arbor
648 S Wagner Rd #9002, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Ann Arbor Community Center
625 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Arrowwood Community Center
2566 Arrowwood Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
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Bryant Community Center
3 W Eden Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Catholic Charities Washtenaw County
4925 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Community Action Network at Brick Community Center
8970 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Action Network at Creekside Court Community Center
3425 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Action Network at Green Baxter Court Community Center
1737 Green Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Action Network at Hikone Community Center
2724 Hikone Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach
127 N Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
2245 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Manchester Community Resource Center -- CRC --
710 E Main St Rooms 229 & 231, Manchester, MI 48158, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
22 Center St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Northside Community Center
809 Taylor St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 2:00 – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
SOS Community Services
101 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House
4290 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Washtenaw County Access & Crisis Services
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Washtenaw County Human Services Center
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Washtenaw Health Project + Washtenaw Health Plan
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Utilities and financial assistance
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Whitmore Lake Area Human Services
9075 Brookside Dr, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189, USA
Call (734) 492-1717 ext. 112Website
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Mental & behavioral health
5 listedNAMI of Washtenaw County
1100 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Mental health support and advocacy for community members
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
555 Towner St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
2140 E Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
110 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Washtenaw County Environmental Health
705 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Domestic violence & safety
2 listedFamily Crisis Center of Washtenaw
2385 S Huron Pkwy #2n, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Women's Resource Center at the University of Michigan
1540 E Hospital Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Disability & special needs
2 listedDisability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston
3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
3075 Clark Rd #110, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Services for children with disabilities
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Community centers & general help
2 listedAnn Arbor Area Community Foundation
301 N Main St Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Community foundation providing grants to local nonprofits and scholarships
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Peace Neighborhood Center
1121 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Youth and family programs
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Other
1 listedUnited Way of Southeastern Michigan
2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
The local United Way. It funds community agencies rather than giving help directly, and can point you to the right one.
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Most families are eligible for programs they have never applied to. WIC reaches fewer than half the children who qualify, and one in five eligible workers never claims a tax credit worth thousands. Answer five things and see what is probably yours.
National helplines, open to every family
These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.
Feeding America Food Bank Finder
Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET
Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
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National Diaper Bank Network
Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Families in need of diapers
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.
Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families
Postpartum Support International
Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.
Who it is for: New and expecting parents
WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)
Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.
Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees
Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.
Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income
Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)
Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.
Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families
Childcare.gov
Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to all families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.
Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5
211 (United Way)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
HUD Housing Counseling
Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.
Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners
National Runaway Safeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Who it is for: Youth and families
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET
Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster
SAMHSA National Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.
Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential
Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)
Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.
LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)
Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.
Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families
CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.
211 Transportation Help (United Way)
Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)
After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.
Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income
YMCA (Find Your Y)
Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.
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