🌎 Hope & Help: Nationwide Resources for Individuals in Need
You Are Not Alone
At Project Ring, we believe everyone deserves access to support, dignity, and the resources needed to move forward. Whether you're facing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health challenges, unemployment, domestic violence, addiction, or another life challenge, help is available.
If you are located in New Jersey, please visit our New Jersey Resource Center for state-specific resources and support.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
🆘 Not Sure Where To Start?
211 United Way
Housing, food assistance, utility assistance, healthcare referrals, transportation assistance, and local community resources.
📞 Dial 211
🌐 Website: https://www.211.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 confidential support for mental health crises, emotional distress, and suicidal thoughts.
📞 Call or Text 988
🌐 Website: https://988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Free confidential support by text.
📱 Text HOME to 741741
🌐 Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
🏠 Housing & Shelter Assistance
HUD Resource Locator
Find affordable housing programs, shelters, housing counseling, and homelessness assistance.
🌐 Website: https://resources.hud.gov
National Coalition for the Homeless
Advocacy, resources, and homelessness assistance programs nationwide.
🌐 Website: https://nationalhomeless.org
Salvation Army USA
Emergency shelter, food assistance, utility assistance, and emergency financial aid.
📞 Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
🌐 Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Family Promise
Housing stabilization, homelessness prevention, and family support services.
🌐 Website: https://familypromise.org
Covenant House
Housing, shelter, education, and employment support for youth experiencing homelessness.
📞 Phone: 1-800-388-3888
🌐 Website: https://www.covenanthouse.org
🍽 Food & Basic Needs
Feeding America
Locate food banks, food pantries, and meal programs nationwide.
🌐 Website: https://www.feedingamerica.org
WhyHunger
Food assistance support and resource navigation.
📞 Phone: 1-800-548-6479
🌐 Website: https://whyhunger.org/find-food
Benefits.gov
Information on SNAP, food assistance, healthcare, housing support, and federal benefits.
🌐 Website: https://www.benefits.gov
Meals on Wheels America
Meal delivery services for seniors and homebound individuals.
📞 Phone: 888-998-6325
🌐 Website: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Assistance
HRSA Health Center Locator
Find free and low-cost healthcare clinics nationwide.
🌐 Website: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
Locate free and charitable healthcare clinics.
🌐 Website: https://nafcclinics.org/find-clinic
NeedyMeds
Prescription assistance programs and medication discounts.
📞 Phone: 800-503-6897
🌐 Website: https://www.needymeds.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Medication assistance and prescription savings programs.
📞 Phone: 888-477-2669
🌐 Website: https://www.pparx.org
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or Text 988
🌐 Website: https://988lifeline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
Mental health and substance use treatment referrals.
📞 Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
🌐 Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Mental health education, peer support groups, and resources.
📞 Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
🌐 Website: https://www.nami.org
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Peer-led support groups and educational resources.
📞 Phone: 800-826-3632
🌐 Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
⚕️ Substance Use & Recovery Support
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Find addiction treatment and recovery services nationwide.
🌐 Website: https://findtreatment.gov
Narcotics Anonymous
Find local recovery meetings.
🌐 Website: https://www.na.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Find local recovery meetings.
🌐 Website: https://www.aa.org
SMART Recovery
Evidence-based addiction recovery support groups.
📞 Phone: 440-951-5357
🌐 Website: https://www.smartrecovery.org
Celebrate Recovery
Faith-based recovery support groups.
🌐 Website: https://www.celebraterecovery.com
💼 Employment, Education & Financial Stability
CareerOneStop
Job search assistance, resume building, training programs, and career resources.
🌐 Website: https://www.careeronestop.org
USAJobs
Federal employment opportunities.
🌐 Website: https://www.usajobs.gov
Job Corps
Free education, vocational training, housing, and career support.
📞 Phone: 800-733-5627
🌐 Website: https://www.jobcorps.gov
FAFSA
Federal student aid, grants, loans, and educational assistance.
📞 Phone: 800-433-3243
🌐 Website: https://studentaid.gov
⚖️ Legal Assistance & Rights
Legal Services Corporation
Find free civil legal aid organizations nationwide.
🌐 Website: https://www.lsc.gov
American Bar Association Free Legal Help Directory
Locate legal aid providers and attorney referral programs.
🌐 Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/flh-home
National Homelessness Law Center
Legal advocacy and resources related to homelessness.
🌐 Website: https://homelesslaw.org
🧾 Immigration Resources
National Immigration Law Center
Immigration rights, advocacy, and legal resources.
🌐 Website: https://www.nilc.org
Immigration Advocates Network
Find nonprofit immigration legal services nationwide.
🌐 Website: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory
RAICES
Immigration legal services and family support.
🌐 Website: https://www.raicestexas.org
United We Dream
Resources and advocacy for immigrant youth and families.
🌐 Website: https://unitedwedream.org
💜 Domestic Violence & Survivor Support
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential support and safety planning.
📞 Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
🌐 Website: https://www.thehotline.org
Love Is Respect
Support for teens and young adults experiencing unhealthy relationships.
📞 Phone: 1-866-331-9474
📱 Text LOVEIS to 22522
🌐 Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org
RAINN
National Sexual Assault Hotline.
📞 Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
🌐 Website: https://www.rainn.org
🇺🇸 Veterans Resources
Veterans Crisis Line
📞 Call 988 then Press 1
📱 Text 838255
🌐 Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
📞 Phone: 877-424-3838
🌐 Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits, healthcare, housing assistance, and support programs.
🌐 Website: https://www.va.gov
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
📞 Call or Text 988
🌐 Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
PFLAG
Support for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies.
📞 Phone: 202-467-8180
🌐 Website: https://pflag.org
True Colors United
Housing and homelessness resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
🌐 Website: https://truecolorsunited.org
🏳️⚧️ Transgender Resources
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline operated by and for transgender individuals.
📞 Phone: 877-565-8860
🌐 Website: https://translifeline.org
Point of Pride
Gender-affirming support programs and financial assistance.
🌐 Website: https://www.pointofpride.org
♿ Disability Resources
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Disability rights advocacy and education.
🌐 Website: https://dredf.org
Social Security Administration
SSI, SSDI, disability benefits, and support.
📞 Phone: 1-800-772-1213
🌐 Website: https://www.ssa.gov
🧠 Brain Injury & Cognitive Support
Brain Injury Association of America
Education, advocacy, and support for individuals with brain injuries and their families.
📞 Phone: 1-800-444-6443
🌐 Website: https://www.biausa.org
🎖️ Military Family Resources
Military OneSource
Confidential counseling, education support, financial guidance, and family resources.
📞 Phone: 800-342-9647
🌐 Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil
Blue Star Families
Support programs and community resources for military families.
🌐 Website: https://www.bluestarfam.org
💔 Grief & Loss Support
GriefShare
Find local grief support groups.
📞 Phone: 800-395-5755
🌐 Website: https://www.griefshare.org
The Compassionate Friends
Support for families grieving the loss of a child.
📞 Phone: 877-969-0010
🌐 Website: https://www.compassionatefriends.org
🚪 Reentry & Returning Citizens Resources
National Reentry Resource Center
Employment, housing, education, and reentry resources.
🌐 Website: https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org
Goodwill Industries International
Job training and workforce development services.
🌐 Website: https://www.goodwill.org
🐾 Pet Assistance Resources
RedRover
Emergency pet assistance and temporary housing support.
📞 Phone: 916-429-2457
🌐 Website: https://redrover.org
Pet Help Finder
Locate pet food assistance, veterinary care, and pet support programs.
🌐 Website: https://www.pethelpfinder.org
📱 Technology & Communication Assistance
Lifeline Program
Free or discounted phone service for qualifying individuals.
📞 Phone: 800-234-9473
🌐 Website: https://www.lifelinesupport.org
SafeLink Wireless
Free phone service for qualifying individuals.
📞 Phone: 800-723-3546
🌐 Website: https://www.safelinkwireless.com
🚨 Human Trafficking & Online Safety
National Human Trafficking Hotline
📞 Phone: 1-888-373-7888
📱 Text: 233733
🌐 Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org
Polaris Project
Human trafficking education, advocacy, and support.
🌐 Website: https://polarisproject.org
CyberTipline
Report online exploitation and abuse.
📞 Phone: 1-800-843-5678
🌐 Website: https://report.cybertip.org
💙 Our Commitment
Project Ring Inc. is dedicated to ensuring that every individual—regardless of location, background, or circumstance—has access to the resources, support, and dignity they deserve.
We believe support should not end when the moment passes. It should create a pathway forward.
🔗 Need New Jersey Resources?
Visit our New Jersey Resource Center:
🌐 https://www.projectring.org/resources
❤️ You are worthy. You matter. You are not alone.