At My County Help, we believe that no one should have to face hardship alone. Our mission is to provide a caring, reliable guide to emergency resources and essential programs in every county across the United States. By connecting people with the help they need—whether it’s shelter, food, safety, or support—we strive to bring hope, dignity, and practical assistance to individuals and families during life’s most difficult moments.
What kind of information can I find for each county?
- Emergency Numbers (911, Poison Control, Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Crisis Hotlines (mental health, domestic violence, child abuse)
- Local Emergency Shelters (by population: families, single adults, youth, DV survivors)
- Disaster Response (Red Cross, local shelters in emergencies)
- DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services)
- Community Action Agencies (e.g., SNAP )
- Community Resource Centers
- Libraries as Resource Hubs
- Food Banks & Pantries
- Free Meal Programs / Soup Kitchens
- SNAP (Food Stamps) Enrollment Assistance
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program)
- Community Gardens & Urban Farms
- Emergency Shelters (homeless shelters, warming centers)
- Transitional & Permanent Supportive Housing
- Domestic Violence Safe Houses
- Rent Assistance Programs
- Low-Income Housing Options
- Tenants’ Rights Resources & Legal Aid
- Low/No-Cost Clinics
- Mental Health Services & Crisis Centers
- Substance Abuse & Recovery Resources
- Medication Assistance Programs
- Dental & Vision Clinics
- HIV/STI Clinics & Testing
- Clothing Closets
- Free Laundry Services
- Showers/Bathrooms for Unhoused Individuals
- Period Product Access
- Diaper Banks
- Free or Discounted Bus Passes
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (Medicaid, NEMT providers)
- Bicycle Access Programs
- Car Repair Assistance (if available)
- Fuel Assistance Program
- Job Search Assistance / Workforce Development / employment security
- Resume/Interview Support
- Cash Assistance (TANF, ABD)
- Unemployment Resources
- Utility Bill Assistance (LIHEAP, Energy Assistance)
- Financial Literacy Programs
- Tax Preparation Help (VITA, AARP)
- Legal Aid Services
- Eviction Prevention Legal Help
- Family Law Resources
- Immigration Legal Help
- Criminal Record Expungement Resources
- GED Programs
- Free or Subsidized Childcare (DSHS, ECEAP, Head Start)
- Parenting Classes
- Tutoring Programs for Kids
- Special Education Resources
- Veterans’ Housing & Health Resources
- Veterans’ Benefits Navigation
- VA Clinics & Hospitals
- Employment Services for Veterans
- Youth/Young Adult Services (including homeless youth)
- Senior Services
- Disability Resources (physical and developmental)
- LGBTQ+ Specific Resources
- Native American Community Resources
- Immigrant & Refugee Assistance
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
My County Help is currently a one person project, so if you see something that is incorrect, no longer valid, want to add something, etc. please feel free to send a message using the form below so that those things can be addressed.
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