Counseling
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Free 24/7 Crisis Counseling
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling and intervention for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse crisis, or mental health emergency. Available by phone (call or text 988), online chat, and specialized lines for veterans, Spanish speakers, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals through a national network of over 200 crisis centers.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Free Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through a nationwide network of trained volunteer counselors. SHIP helps seniors and people with disabilities understand Medicare options, compare plans, enroll in coverage, resolve billing problems, and access cost-saving programs—saving beneficiaries an average of $1,000+ per year in healthcare costs.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance – Free Services for Crime Victims
Free crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency financial assistance, and supportive services for victims of all types of crime—including assault, robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide survivors, DUI crashes, fraud, and identity theft—through over 4,400 community organizations funded by the federal Crime Victims Fund.