Building From The Ground Up

In order to be successful we have to determine our starting point. Below are some links to free or reduced cost resources to help you get back on your feet:

Do you need help finding a job or with bills? Visit:

https://www.usa.gov/help-with-bills

https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/get_help_paying_rent.html

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/metro/emergency-assistance-and-homelessness-prevention/

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf

https://www.benefits.gov/

Do you need help finding work? New Directions Career Center is amazing. When I was nearly homeless they helped me try to get back on my feet and even gave me free transportation. They also get you in touch with Dress For Success which will give you several brand new outfits for your new job:

http://www.newdirectionscc.org

Do you need a free computer? Visit:

http://www.pcsforpeople.org

https://wellkeptwallet.com/get-free-laptops/

Need a Free Ride to Work or Interviews?

http://www.lyft.com/lyftup/jobs-access

Free and Cheap Cell Phones and Service

Cheap Service for $15 a month. Mint Mobile:

http://www.mintmobile.com

Free Cell Phones:

https://www.truconnect.com/lifeline?utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=nlad_conversions&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIod-V0_Oz8wIV-25vBB2YlwmQEAAYAyAAEgKXovD_BwE

https://www.assurancewireless.com/

https://qlinkwireless.com/

Free Transportation for Medicare/Medicaid recipients for Non-Emergencies

https://www.cms.gov/Medicare-Medicaid-Coordination/Fraud-Prevention/Medicaid-Integrity-Program/Education/Non-Emergency-Medical-Transport

Elder Care for Transportation, Housing, Support Services, etc

https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

Disability Services including: Housing, Jobs, Transportation, Health Care, Legal Issues, etc.

https://www.usa.gov/disability-programs

https://www.voa.org/people-with-disabilities

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/programs-for-people-with-disabilities/index.html

Are you trying to overcome trauma or understand your trauma better? Visit:

https://acestoohigh.com

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

https://therelationshipfoundation.org

http://www.cptsdfoundation.org

Are you a victim of domestic violence and trying to get out?

http://www.thehotline.org

http://www.lotushouse.org

http://www.wannatalkaboutit.com

Abortion Help

Interactive map that will show the restriction rules in each state and which states offer safe abortion:

Need help paying for an abortion?

Need help finding an abortion provider or help with an abortion?

Need A Ride to an Abortion Clinic?

Do you have cancer and need help?

http://www.thesamfund.org

http://www.cancer.net

http://www.cancer.org

http://www.cancercenter.com/community/for-caregivers/tips-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-cancer

Are you a caregiver and need support?

http://www.comfortkeepers.com

http://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver

http://www.caring.com

https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/everyday-healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships/get-support-if-you-are-caregiver

LGBTQIA+ Support

http://www.glaad.org

http://www.transequality.org

http://www.thetrevorproject.org

http://www.avp.org

Need help with sexual assault?

http://www.rainn.org

http://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/sexual-abuse

http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/sexual-abuse

www.centerforfamilyjustice.org/faq/sexual-violence/

http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org

http://www.stopitnow.org/advice-column-entry/i-know-a-pedophile-what-should-i-do