Contact ClearHelp
ClearHelp is a free civic platform. We do not provide direct services. If you need help right now, call 211 or see resources below.
Report a resource error or outdated listing
If you find a resource with incorrect hours, a wrong phone number, a closed location, or outdated information, please let us know. Accurate data matters — someone in a crisis may depend on it.
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Know of a food pantry, clinic, legal aid org, or other local resource that should be listed? We review all submissions and verify before adding.
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ClearHelp does not provide direct services. For immediate help, use these free resources:
- Emergency: Call 911
- Local resources: Call or text 211 (24/7)
- Suicide & crisis: Call or text 988 (24/7)
- Domestic violence: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7)
ClearHelp's 48-Hour Rule
When someone reaches out for help, the window that matters most is the first 48 hours. That's when people are most likely to follow through, and when the right information makes the biggest difference. ClearHelp is built around that window.
Tips for getting faster results
- Search by ZIP first. Resources vary significantly by neighborhood, even within the same city. A ZIP-code search shows you what's physically reachable, not just what's in the county.
- Call before you go. Hours change. Slots fill. A quick call confirms whether a resource is currently available — saving a trip when time and energy are limited.
- Try 211 as a backup. If nothing on ClearHelp matches your situation exactly, dial or text 211. It's free, confidential, and connects to a live community resource specialist in your area.
- You do not need documentation for most emergency resources. Food pantries, crisis shelters, and community health centers typically serve anyone in need — regardless of ID, insurance, or immigration status.
- Bring a support person if you can. Navigating services is easier with someone alongside you. Many organizations also have bilingual staff — call ahead to ask.
ClearHelp is updated regularly. If you find a listing with wrong hours, a closed location, or outdated contact info, let us know — your correction helps the next person who searches.