Help in a Crisis

If you are in immediate danger or need emergency medical help, call 911.

Emergency

If you are in immediate danger or need emergency medical help, Call 9-1-1.

211 — Community Assistance

Local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, transportation, and other essential needs. 211 connects people with local services and is available nationwide. 

Find Local Help

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential support for people experiencing domestic violence, including safety planning and connections to local resources. 

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RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence by phone, chat, or text.  

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health or substance-use concerns, or thoughts of suicide. Call, text, or chat with a trained counselor.  

Contact 988

Find Local Advocates & Shelters

Search by state for shelters, local programs, and other services for people experiencing abuse. Many programs also offer crisis counseling, safety planning, support groups, legal advocacy, and referrals. 

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Budgeting Tools & Resources

Consumer.gov

FDIC: How Money Smart Are You?

FDIC: How Money Smart Are You?

Simple budgeting basics and a worksheet. 

Start Here

FDIC: How Money Smart Are You?

FDIC: How Money Smart Are You?

FDIC: How Money Smart Are You?

Free interactive lessons and games that teach budgeting, saving, credit, debt, and other everyday money topics. 

Explore Lessons

CFPB Money Tools

FDIC: How Money Smart Are You?

CFPB Money Tools

Practical worksheets for budgeting, bills, debt, saving, and financial decisions. 

Tools & Worksheets

Money & Mindset

Julie Murphy - Mind Over Money

 Julie has some very helpful views on why we might do what we do with money, and how our feelings about money may affect how we handle it. Many people don't realize the way we handle money isn't just about what we are taught. 

Psych2Go - What Emotional Spending Does to Your Brain.

 Psych2Go takes a closer look at what can happen when emotions start driving our spending decisions. Stress, sadness, boredom, or even excitement can affect what we buy and why. Understanding what is happening in our brains can make it easier to recognize those patterns before they become expensive habits. 

TED-Ed - The Psychology Behind Irrational Decisions

 This TED-Ed video looks at why our financial decisions are not always as logical as we think they are. Past experiences, shortcuts in thinking, and intuition can all influence the choices we make — even when the numbers seem straightforward. Understanding those patterns can help us slow down and make more intentional decisions. 

Financial Podcasts