Emergency, Crisis, and Medical Safety
Immediate safety and medical needs come before benefits paperwork.
Urgent mental-health support
In the United States, call or text 988 for urgent mental-health or suicide-related support. Do not delay emergency care to complete forms.
Medical decisions
Follow qualified medical-provider instructions. Do not stop medication or treatment, delay care, or change work activity solely because of information on this site.
Food, housing, utilities, or medication
Use official local resources for homelessness, food insecurity, utility shutoff, medication access, or inability to obtain care. In New York City, 311 can help route many non-emergency services.
Abuse or exploitation
Use 911 for immediate danger. Depending on the situation, Adult Protective Services, child protection, veterans services, domestic-violence programs, or disability-rights organizations may help.