If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The hotlines below are free, confidential, and available 24/7 — you don't have to explain everything, and you don't have to be in crisis to call.
We'll point you to real, authoritative resource directories for your area — housing, health, seniors, and general community services.
Call or text 24/7 for support, safety planning, and local shelter referrals.
thehotline.orgConfidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7.
rainn.orgFree, confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress.
988lifeline.orgFree 24/7 text-based support with a trained crisis counselor.
crisistextline.orgCall, or text 233733, for confidential support related to trafficking situations.
humantraffickinghotline.orgFree referrals to local counseling, housing, food, and financial assistance in your area.
211.orgReal help for crime victims and survivors — financial compensation, legal advocacy, and professional support — not just crisis-moment referrals.
Free, confidential support and referrals for any type of crime victimization — available by call, text, or chat, in over 200 languages.
VictimConnect.orgAdvocates for victims' rights nationally and trains the professionals who work directly with victims — a strong resource for both survivors and advocates.
VictimsOfCrime.orgFederal resources, funding, and state-by-state victim service directories from the U.S. Department of Justice.
OVC — Florida ResourcesFlorida's Bureau of Victim Compensation can cover medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, and counseling related to a crime — when other coverage falls short.
MyFloridaLegal.comFree, confidential support and referrals for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions — for you or someone you love.
NAMI.orgFree, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral service for mental health and substance use.
SAMHSA.govFree resources specifically for adults navigating an ADHD diagnosis — workplace, relationships, and daily life.
ADDA (add.org)Free support and education for parents and families, including local chapter meetings and virtual groups.
CHADD.orgFree, expert-reviewed resources on depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral concerns in children and teens.
Child Mind InstituteFree, anonymous, clinically-validated screening tools to help identify depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more.
MHA Screening ToolsVA-funded programs connecting veterans and their families to transitional and supportive housing.
SSVF LocatorFlorida DCF's Office of Continuing Care supports former foster youth up to age 26 with housing, healthcare, and workforce help.
FL DCF Independent LivingResources for individuals returning home after incarceration, including local reentry program connections.
National Reentry Resource CenterEmployers who hire people with felony records can get a free $5,000 fidelity bond (Federal Bonding Program) and up to $2,400 in tax credits (WOTC) per hire — at no cost.
Second Chance Hiring GuideMothers needing reliable transportation for work, school, or appointments can apply for a donated vehicle through our community program.
Apply for a VehicleIlluminating Light is building direct partnerships in these areas — this directory will grow as those relationships do.
Free tools and education from Million Hearts®, the CDC/CMS national initiative to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
Million Hearts®Free heart disease and stroke prevention resources, risk tools, and healthy-living guides.
Heart.orgFree education, meal planning, and support resources for living with or preventing diabetes.
Diabetes.orgFree prevention programs and education from the CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation.
CDC.gov/diabetesFree information, support programs, and a 24/7 helpline for anyone affected by cancer.
Cancer.orgFree, in-depth cancer information, clinical trial matching, and the latest treatment research.
Cancer.govFree patient education materials and prevention resources for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Kidney.orgFree, in-depth medical information on chronic kidney disease — causes, testing, management, and nutrition, from the NIH.
NIDDK.nih.govFree "Kidney Health Coach" course and CKD education materials, available in English and Spanish.
KidneyFund.orgUNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) manages the official U.S. transplant waiting list. Getting on it starts with a referral from your doctor and an evaluation at a transplant hospital — UNOS explains the full process.
UNOS.orgThe National Kidney Registry runs the country's largest living-donor kidney exchange program — free to join, for both those needing a transplant and those who want to become a living donor.
KidneyRegistry.orgThe official U.S. government site to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor — including kidney donation — free, takes about a minute.
OrganDonor.govFree training and resources on disability rights, accessibility, and support — mental and physical.
ADA National NetworkPulled directly from the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database. For informational purposes — not medical advice.
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Florida's state-run program helping cover home energy costs — free, income-based eligibility.
Florida LIHEAPFlorida Assist offers up to $10,000 toward a down payment for eligible first-time homebuyers.
Florida Housing Finance CorpFree GED prep and testing vouchers available through Florida's Adult Education network.
FL Adult EducationFind local support for aging well — in-home care, transportation, meals, caregiver help, and Medicare counseling, searchable by ZIP code.
The federal government's free, trusted service — enter your ZIP code to reach your local Area Agency on Aging.
eldercare.acl.govFree guides, benefits, and local chapter events for adults 50+, member or not.
AARP.org/localOfficial, free help comparing plans, coverage, and enrollment — no sales pressure.
Medicare.govScammers change tactics constantly — messaging apps, fake tech support, romance scams, crypto fraud. Here's what to watch for right now.
Strangers on Telegram, WhatsApp, or Instagram building a relationship, then pushing a "can't-miss" crypto or trading platform. If someone you just met online asks you to invest, it's a scam.
A browser pop-up claiming your computer is infected, with a number to call. Real companies never do this — close the browser, never call the number.
Calls or texts claiming to be the IRS, Social Security, or police demanding immediate payment by gift card or wire transfer. Real agencies never ask for that.
Free, updated scam warnings straight from the Federal Trade Commission.
Visit SiteReport internet crime and read current fraud alerts from the FBI, free.
Visit SiteFree scam-tracking map and helpline — 1-877-908-3360 — for anyone, any age.
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