FIND HELP

If this is an emergency, or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911), contact a mental health professional, or call and talk to someone at 1-800-273-TALK.

HELPLINES – IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO NOW:

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline –  www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Hopeline Network  –  www.hopeline.com – 1-800-SUICIDE

FIND ONLINE AND LOCAL RESOURCES:

• 2-1-1  –  www.211search.org –   United Way’s phone number (211) and website connects you to information about critical health and human services available in your  community
• Unemployment Lifeline –  www.unemploymentlifeline.com –  Enter your zip code for local organizations, resources, child care, etc…
• About.com  –  jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentrunsout.htm –  Unemployment Guide on where to get help when your checks run out
• Unemployed-Friends.org  –  www.unemployed-friends.org/t11329-compiled-list-of-resources-food-stamps-rental-assistance-more#4919 –  compiled list of resources (food stamps, rental assistance & more)
• The 99ers need a Tier V added to Unemployment Benefits on Facebook – 99er Page Resources –  useful links for 99ers

FOOD

• Find a Food Bank –   feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx –  Feeding America food bank locator by State or zip code
• Angel Food Ministries –  www.angelfoodministries.com –  provides low cost boxes of food and hunger relief nationwide
• SNAP  –  www.fns.usda.gov/snap/outreach/map.htm –   the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program local office locator by State
• SNAP online –  www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/apply.htm –  28 States now allow online registration
• Pet food assistance  –   www.petwork.com/pet-health-care/pet-food-assistance –   Pet food banks currently available in 14 States

HOUSING

• HUD.GOV –  portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/homelessness/localassist –  Local homeless assistance by State at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website (on each State page there is a Find Homeless Resources link in the “I WANT TO” section)
• Rental Assistance by State –  portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/rental_assistance/local

HEATING

• Home Energy Assistance Programs and “lifeline” accounts By State – www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/grantees/states.html – assistance with heating costs.  Most utilities, including phone and energy companies, have “lifeline” accounts that offer basic or discounted service.

HEALTH CARE & MEDICATION:

• NeedyMeds – www.needymeds.org –  patient assistance programs plus hundreds of other programs available for free
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance –  www.pparx.org
• Free Medical Clinics, Dental Clinics, Free Medical Help All over USA –  www.freemedicalcamps.com

PHONE

• Safelink –  safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/home.aspx –  a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month

BECOMING HOMELESS

• Survival Insight – http://www.survivalinsight.com/what-to-do-if-become-homeless.html – What to do if you become homeless
• WikiHow – http://www.wikihow.com/Live-in-Your-Car – How to live in your car
• Guide to Homelessness – http://guide2homelessness.blogspot.com/ – Survival Guide to Homelessness

I am continually working to provide the most helpful and up to date resources available today. If there is a resource that you believe should be listed on this website or at the very least should be used as a referral for individuals needing help, please email 99erPost@gmail.com.