Get help for homelessness, hunger, and more

Whether you or a loved one is facing a housing or food crisis, it’s important to know there are potentially life-saving resources near you that can help:
 * Find a homeless shelter by dialing 211, or visit 211.org to find services and resources in your community.
 * Get veterans housing assistance with help from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
 * If you’re about to become homeless, learn what to do right away to stay safe and find alternate housing.
 * Explore food assistance programs, including searching for a local food bank or applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps).
 * Crisis hotlines can give free, confidential help if you’re:
 * Having suicidal thoughts - Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
 * A veteran at risk of homelessness - Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) or the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. TTY: 1-800-799-4889
 * Experiencing domestic violence - Call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE (7233) or TTY: 1−800−787−3224.
 * A young person thinking about leaving home - Call the National Runaway Safeline at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or start a live chat from the homepage to access help for kids and parents facing homelessness.
 * A victim of human trafficking - Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, text to 233733, or start a live chat.
 * Needing help with substance abuse - Contact SAMHSA's National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) TTY: 1-800-487-4889.

Discover the government programs and services you need to help make life a little easier and safer for you and your family at USA.gov.

LAST UPDATED: April 10, 2023