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Family help in Berkeley County, West Virginia
50 places and programs in and around Berkeley County that help families with food, diapers, healthcare, childcare, housing, and bills. Everything here is free to browse and free to contact.
Food assistance
15 listedAsspen Ram Martinsburg - Food Distribution Center
605 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
Christian Community Fellowship - Food Distribution Center
297 Hanshew Ln, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
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.
Community Cupboard Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
303 True Apple Way, Inwood, WV 25428, USA
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.
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FBC Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
501 Bowers St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
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.
Fresh Anointing Ministries - Food Distribution Center
2623 Specks Run Rd, Bunker Hill, WV 25413, USA
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.
Friends Feeding Friends - Soup Kitchen
101 W Martin St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
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.
Living Water Ministry - Independent Church of God - Food Distribution Center
1171 Co Rte 81/3, Inwood, WV 25428, USA
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.
Living Waters Ministry - Food Distribution Center
4971 Hampshire Grade Rd, Hedgesville, WV 25427, USA
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.
Loaves And Fishes Food Pantry
Lower Level, 549 N Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 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.
Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission - Food Distribution Center
608 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
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.
Mountaineer Food Bank
484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624
Food bank serving Berkeley County, West Virginia. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the Berkeley County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.
New Life - Mountaineer Food Bank
4102 Tabler Station Rd, Inwood, WV 25428, USA
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.
Salvation Army - Berkeley - Food Distribution Center
111 Ellis St, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · 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.
Telamon Corp - Food Distribution Center
67 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
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.
Visions Vessels & Victory - Food Distribution Center
11727 Back Creek Valley Rd, Hedgesville, WV 25427, USA
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
14 listedBerkeley County Backpack Program
300 Foxcroft Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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.
CNB Bank Inc
1231 T J Jackson Dr, Falling Waters, WV 25419, 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 – 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.
Community Network Inc
216 E John St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 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.
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DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE
433 Mid Atlantic Pkwy, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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: 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.
DoHS Office of Martinsburg, WV
433 Mid Atlantic Pkwy, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 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: 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.
Gabe's
1291 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 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.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Martinsburg WV
1353 Edwin Miller Blvd, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 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.
Immanuel's House
713 Buxton St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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.
Julia's Bank
500 Williamsport Pike A, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 AM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 AM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 AM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 AM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 AM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 AM · Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 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.
Main Street Martinsburg
142 N Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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: 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.
Meal On Wheels
116 E King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 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.
Mercy To Others Ministry, Inc
828 Nadenbousch Ln, Martinsburg, WV 25405, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:00 PM · Friday: Closed · 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.
People Of Worth Inc
1800 W King St Ste 200, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 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.
Community Alternatives to Violence
314 Wilson St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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 listedShenandoah WIC Program
35 Veronica Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 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.
Healthcare & clinics
1 listedBerkeley County Health Department - Environmental Section
122 Waverly Ct, Martinsburg, WV 25403, 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
5 listedEPIC
109 S College St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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: 8:00 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.
Future Blossoms Early Learning Center
1544 Middleway Pike, Inwood, WV 25428, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:45 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:45 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:45 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:45 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:45 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.
GROWING TREE LEARNING CENTER
111 Kiskadee Dr, Bunker Hill, WV 25413, 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.
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Resa Viii Headstart
1500 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405, 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.
Step Ahead Preschool
418 Stribling Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25403, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 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.
Utilities & financial help
14 listedBelievers Community Services LLC
126 Centre St, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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: 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.
Berkeley Senior Services
217 N High St, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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: 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.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
13650 Apple Harvest Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25403, 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: 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.
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Catholic Charities West Virginia - Martinsburg Outreach Office
224 S Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Catholic Community Services
233 S Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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.
CCAP/Loaves & Fishes
549 N Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 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.
Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center
236 W Martin St, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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
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.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
127 Crimson Cir, Martinsburg, WV 25403, 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
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.
Family Resource Network of the Panhandle
Berkeley County DHHR Building, 433 Mid Atlantic Pkwy, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 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.
Legal Aid of West Virginia
301 W Burke St Ste b, Martinsburg, WV 25401, 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.
MountainHeart Community Services, Inc.
321 Lutz Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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
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.
Telamon Corporation
State Office, 67 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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.
The Salvation Army
111 Ellis St, Martinsburg, WV 25404, 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 – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
United Way-Eastern Panhandle
24 District Way #201, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
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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