Emergency: 911 • City services: 311(where available) • Crisis support: 988

Get Help.
Give Help.

There are thousands of programs, offices, nonprofits, and services across this country.

But a long list can still leave someone asking, “Where do I start?”

They need clarity.

They need something real.

They need to know:

  • Where do I go?
  • Who do I call?
  • Can I walk in?
  • What should I ask before I go?

ClearHelp exists to close the gap between need and action.

What This Is

A simple, clear way to find real support near you.

  • Food.
  • Housing.
  • Health.
  • Legal help.
  • Women's health.
  • LGBTQ+ support.
  • Utilities.
  • Safety.
  • Community.

Start with a need and a ZIP code.

See who a program serves.

Call to check the details before you travel.

A Place to Start

  • Browse without an account.
  • Read the service area and last-check date.
  • Ask the program about openings and rules.
  • Use the guides to plan your first call.

ClearHelp is a directory. Providers decide who can receive their services, and local coverage varies. See where our information comes from.

What We Work Toward

Clear instructions.
Clear service areas.
A next step you can check.
Dates and sources you can see.
Honest guidance.

A listing cannot promise an open bed, a full pantry, or a same-day appointment. We help you find the contact and the questions to ask.

Privacy Comes First

You don't need an account.

Help-seeking pages have no analytics.

We don't sell your data.

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Your browser and network may keep a record of your visit. Quick Exit does not erase it. Read the browsing safety guide.

Dignity Matters

We believe access to food, healthcare, housing, safety, identity, and support are part of human dignity.

That includes:

  • Reproductive and women's health
  • Gender-affirming care
  • LGBTQ+ support
  • Youth protection
  • Crisis services

No one should have to search through noise to find support.

Give Help

Communities are stronger when support flows both ways.

If you are in a position to give:

Donate.Volunteer.Show up.Support locally.

Our guides suggest ways to help. Search for a group, then ask what it needs before you give.

The Long View

Our goal is simple: make it easier to find real help.

City by city.

ZIP by ZIP.

Community by community.

Less time searching. A clearer next step.

Because when someone asks for help,
they should receive something real.