Every resource, contact, and program you need to find financial relief — in one organized reference.
Your Complete Relief Resource Guide
The most important step in finding relief is knowing where to look. This complete guide organizes every major relief resource by category.
The Universal Starting Point
Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org. This free, confidential service connects you to local assistance resources for any financial need. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specialists are trained to identify the specific resources available in your area for your specific situation. This is always the first call.
Utility Assistance
- Call your utility company and ask about assistance programs directly
- Apply for LIHEAP through your state’s administering agency (search “[state] LIHEAP”)
- Call 211 for local supplemental utility assistance programs
- Contact your Community Action Agency for weatherization assistance
Housing Relief
HUD-approved housing counseling: hud.gov/counsel (find free housing counselor). Emergency rental assistance: consumerfinance.gov/housing. Public housing and voucher programs: your local Housing Authority.
Healthcare Relief
Medicaid eligibility: healthcare.gov. Prescription assistance: needymeds.org and rxassist.org. GoodRx prescription discounts: goodrx.com. Community health centers: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Hospital financial assistance: contact billing department directly.
Financial Counseling
Free nonprofit financial counseling: NFCC.org or call 1-800-388-2227. Free tax preparation: VITA at irs.gov/vita. Free credit report: annualcreditreport.com. Free financial education: consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools.
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