Urgent help

Care steps for crisis, danger, and immediate need.

This page keeps the language direct. Spiritual encouragement matters, but danger also requires practical action and qualified help.

Immediate danger

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support. 988 Visit 988 Lifeline Reference
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. 1-800-799-7233 Visit The Hotline Reference
National Child Abuse Hotline: Call 1-800-422-4453, with call, text, and chat support. 1-800-422-4453 Visit Childhelp Reference
SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 for treatment referral and mental health or substance use support. 1-800-662-4357 Visit SAMHSA Reference

Food support: Start with national programs and local referral networks for groceries and emergency food. SNAP, WIC, Feeding America, 211 Food Programs
Housing support: Use federal housing resources and local crisis housing referrals. HUD State Resources, Emergency Housing Assistance, 211 Housing Help
Utilities support: Get help with shutoff prevention, heating, cooling, phone, or internet bills. USAGov Utility Bill Help, 211 Utilities Help
Medical and mental health support: Use national treatment locators and local referral lines to find care near you. FindTreatment.gov, SAMHSA National Helpline, 211 Healthcare Help
Legal aid: Use public legal aid directories and local referral agencies. USAGov Legal Aid, 211

Eldercare Locator: Call 1-800-677-1116 to find local aging services, transportation, meals, and in-home care nationwide. 1-800-677-1116 Visit Eldercare Locator Reference
Medicare Helpline: Call 1-800-633-4227 for help understanding Medicare benefits, coverage, and billing questions. 1-800-633-4227 Visit Medicare.gov Reference
National Council on Aging — Benefits Check: Find benefits programs for prescription costs, utility bills, food, and more for older adults with limited income. Find Benefits Reference
Administration for Community Living: Federal programs supporting independence, dignity, and community participation for older Americans and people with disabilities. Visit ACL.gov Reference

GRACE — Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment: Independent investigations and resources for survivors of abuse in church contexts. Visit GRACE Reference
Faithfully Present — Religious Trauma Resources: Support and guidance for those recovering from religious trauma or high-control religious environments. Find Support Reference