Here are help desk services and resources available across the USA, organized by general, mental health, crisis, and specialized needs:
General Help and Information
- 211 United States
- Phone: Dial 211 (Free, 24/7).
- Website: www.211.org
- Services: Connects you to local services for housing, utilities, food, health care, and more.
- USA.gov Help Center
- Phone: Call 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681).
- Website: www.usa.gov
- Services: Assistance with federal government services and programs.
Mental Health and Crisis Support
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Phone: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
- Website: www.988lifeline.org
- Services: Confidential crisis support and suicide prevention assistance.
- Crisis Text Line
- Text: Text HOME to 741741 (Available 24/7).
- Website: www.crisistextline.org
- Services: Text-based support for individuals in emotional distress.
Housing and Homelessness Support
- National Coalition for the Homeless
- Phone: Call 1-202-462-4822.
- Website: www.nationalhomeless.org
- Services: Advocacy and resources for people experiencing homelessness.
- HUD (Housing and Urban Development) Help Desk
- Phone: Call 1-800-569-4287.
- Website: www.hud.gov
- Services: Assistance with housing, foreclosures, and rental resources.
Legal Aid and Immigration Help
- Legal Aid Services
- Website: www.lsc.gov
- Services: Legal assistance for low-income individuals across the USA.
- USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services)
- Phone: Call 1-800-375-5283.
- Website: www.uscis.gov
- Services: Immigration, citizenship, and visa inquiries.
Employment and Financial Assistance
- CareerOneStop
- Phone: Call 1-877-872-5627.
- Website: www.careeronestop.org
- Services: Job search assistance, career exploration, and unemployment help.
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Phone: Call 1-800-772-1213.
- Website: www.ssa.gov
- Services: Social security benefits and inquiries.
Technology and IT Help
- FCC Help Center
- Phone: Call 1-888-225-5322.
- Website: www.fcc.gov
- Services: Assistance with internet, phone, and TV services.
- National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)
- Website: www.digitalinclusion.org
- Services: Digital access and IT support for underserved communities.