Food assistance
2 listedBowling Green Christian Food Pantry
260 Railroad Ave, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 1:00 – 2:45 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:45 AM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 10:00 – 11:45 AM · 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.
Falcon Food Pantry (BGSU)
Bowling Green State University, Central Hall 109, 924 Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403, USA
Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Friday: Closed · 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.
Diapers & baby supplies
9 listedBrown Bag Food Project
530 Sand Ridge Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 5:00 – 6:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Children's Resource Center
1045 Klotz Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Enpuzzlement Inc.
4400 Moline-Martin Rd, Millbury, OH 43447, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
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First United Methodist Church
1526 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Millstream Area Credit Union
214 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Perrysburg Heights Community Association
12282 Jefferson St, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Unity United Methodist Church
1910 E Broadway St, Northwood, OH 43619, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Welcome BG
980 W Poe Rd #7, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Thursday: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Wood County Fairgrounds
13800 W Poe Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Maternal & infant health
1 listedWood County WIC
1840 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 AM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 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.
Healthcare & clinics
1 listedWood County Health Department
1840 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, 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: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Childcare & early education
22 listedChildren's Discovery Center
11090 Avenue Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Children's Discovery Center
7033 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Education Building
Bowling Green State University, Education Bldg, 912 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43403, 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: 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.
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FUM Child Learning Center
1526 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
GLCAP Perrysburg/Rossford Early Childhood Center
28744 Simmons Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center - Northwood
4937 Woodville Rd, Northwood, OH 43619, USA
Monday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Little Wonders Child Care Center
2534 Woodville Rd, Northwood, OH 43619, USA
Monday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Perrysburg First United Methodist Preschool
200 W 2nd St, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Perrysburg KinderCare
610 W South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Primrose School of Perrysburg
7123 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Silver Kid's Learning Center
541 1/2 W Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Stepping Starz Learning Center
580 Craig Dr Ste 7 & 8, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 5:30 AM – 5:15 PM · Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 5:15 PM · Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 5:15 PM · Thursday: 5:30 AM – 5:15 PM · Friday: 5:30 AM – 5:15 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
The Ready Program
1037 Conneaut Ave #210, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Thrive Childcare
1134 Professional Dr, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Toddler's School
943 Dixie Hwy, Rossford, OH 43460, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Wood County Educational Services
1867 Research Dr, Bowling Green, OH 43402, 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.
Wood County Job And Family Services
1928 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Wood Lane - Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1921 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
WSOS Child Development
812 N College Dr, Bowling Green, OH 43402, 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.
WSOS Child Development Program
28744 Simmons Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Wsos Head Start Child Dev
270 Dixie Hwy, Rossford, OH 43460, 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.
YMCA Child Development Center At Fort Meigs
13415 Eckel Junction Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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.
Utilities & financial help
3 listedHabitat for Humanity of Wood County, Ohio (Office only)
326 Industrial Pkwy Ste 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402, 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: 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.
Salvation Army Services Center
1045 N Main St #8, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Wood County Committee On Aging
140 S Grove St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 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.
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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