988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential, judgment-free support from a trained crisis counselor, 24 hours a day. Call or text 988. Spanish and support for Deaf or hard-of-hearing callers are available.
Real help when life feels overwhelming
Resources
Free, reputable help is available across the United States. You do not need to belong to a church, denomination, or other group to use these services.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text-based support from a live, trained volunteer crisis counselor, available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 in the United States.
211 Essential Community Services
Call 211 for free, confidential help finding local food, emergency shelter, rent or utility assistance, health care, transportation, and other community services.
Find Affordable Health and Dental Care Near You
Use the federal HRSA locator to search by city, state, or ZIP code for a nearby community health center. These centers care for people with or without insurance and adjust fees based on income and family size.
Find Shelter, Food, Clothing, and Local Clinics
Enter your location in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Find Shelter tool to locate nearby shelters, food pantries, health clinics, and clothing resources. HUD also links to local homelessness-assistance providers for longer-term help.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health or substance-use concerns, available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 support, safety planning, and local referrals for anyone affected by relationship abuse. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Professional crisis counselors are available 24/7 for children, teens, parents, survivors, and anyone concerned about child abuse. Call 1-800-422-4453 or text GO to the same number.
The Salvation Army — Christian Help Open to All
A Christian organization offering local food, shelter, clothing, and other emergency assistance according to local availability. Its services are open to people in need without religious discrimination; no church membership is required.
Information verified July 14, 2026 from each service’s official website. Services are independent of The Authentic Ekklesia. Availability, eligibility, wait times, and standard carrier charges may vary.