National Resources

Court and Legal ServicesCourt and Legal Services

Pro Bono Services

151 West 30th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 760-2554
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Service Provided: Probono.net works to increase access to justice for low-income people by connecting attorneys to those most in need and providing legal tools to help individuals advocate for themselves.
Website: Probono.net

LawHelp

Services Provided: LawHelp is an online resource that helps low and moderate-income people find free legal aid programs in their communities, answers to questions about their legal rights, court information, links to social service agencies, and more.
Website: https://www.lawhelp.org/find-help

Southern Disability Law Center

1307 Payne Avenue
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: (512) 458-5800
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT
Services Provided: The Southern Disability Law Center provides legal assistance to individuals with disabilities throughout the South. Please call for information about eligibility requirements.
Website: www.sdlcenter.org

Felony Record Hub

Services Provided: Felony Record Hub is a national website that provides formerly incarcerated people with a wide range of resources, such as employment, legal guidance, housing assistance, and more.
Website: https://www.felonyrecordhub.com/state/mississippi/

ABA Military and Veterans Legal Center

1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 662-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The ABA Military and Veterans Legal Center provides information on a variety of legal issues faced by military families and veterans.
Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/milvets/aba_home_front/Military_Pro_Bono/ 

Crisis and Domestic Violence Support ServicesCrisis and Domestic Violence Support Services

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Website: https://988lifeline.org/

The Trevor Project

9056 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 208
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (212) 695-8650
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT
Crisis Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Trevor Text: (202) 304-1200
Trevor Text Hours: Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT
Services Provided: The Trevor Project is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for young LGBTQ people.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Trevor Chat Instant Messaging Service
  • Trevor Text Support and Crisis Intervention

Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Darkness to Light

4900 O’Hear Avenue, Suite 205
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (866) 367-5444
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Darkness to Light provides adults with information and resources to prevent, recognize, and react to child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and stigma reduction. When you call the Darkness to Light Helpline, you will be routed to an information and referral service representative in your state who can refer you to sexual abuse resources in your community.
Website: http://www.d2l.org

Child Find of America, Inc

New Paltz, NY 12561
Note: Call for complete address
Phone: (845) 883-6060
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Lost Child Crisis Line: (800) 426-5678
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Child Find of America, Inc provides services to prevent and resolve child abduction and the family conflicts that can lead to abduction and abuse.

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict Management
  • Safety Planning
  • Communication
  • Parentings Skill-Building

Website: http://www.childfindofamerica.org/

Love is Respect

Austin, Texas 78709
Note: Call for complete address
Phone: (737) 225-3150
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT
Crisis Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Love is Respect is a national resource dedicated to disrupting and preventing unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
Website: http://www.loveisrespect.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Austin, Texas 78709
Note: Call for complete address
Phone: (737) 225-3150 or (206) 518-9361 (for deaf callers)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT
Crisis Phone: (800) 799-7233
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence.

  • Safety Plan Development
  • Local Resources
  • Healthcare, IPV, Health Centers
  • Legal Resources

Website: www.thehotline.org

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Phone: 1-888-373-7888
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 200 languages.
Website: http://traffickingresourcecenter.org/

National Parent Helpline

250 West First Street, Suite 250
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 621-6184
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT
Crisis Phone: (855) 427-2736
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The National Parent Helpline provides resources to parents and caregivers needing emotional support.
Website: http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)

Phone: (202) 544-1034
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Crisis Phone:  (800) 656-4673
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and provides programs to prevent sexual violence, and help survivors.

  • Short-term crisis intervention and support
  • Answers to questions about recovering from sexual assault
  • Basic information about medical issues
  • Resources that can assist with the reporting process
  • Referrals to resources in your area
  • Information for family and friends of victims and survivors

Website: https://www.rainn.org/

Childhelp

6730 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 922-8212
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT
Crisis Phone: (800) 422- 4453
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Child abuse victims, parents, concerned individuals can call to speak with a crisis counselor.
Website: www.childhelp.org

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.

  • Disaster and Emergency Services

Website: www.benefits.gov

Disability ServicesDisability Services

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.
Website: www.benefits.gov

Job Accommodations Network (JAN)

Phone: 1-800-526-7234 and 1-800-232-9675
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Job Accommodations Network provides free and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.

  • Individualized Worksite Accommodations Solutions
  • Information regarding self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for individuals with medical conditions and disabilities
  • Provides technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability-related legislation.

Website: Askjan.org

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)

Phone: (800) 827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Benefits Information Line: (890) 698-2411
Benefits Line Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides former military persons access to their VA benefits.

  • File for Disability Claim and Compensation

Website: https://www.va.gov/

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

131 M Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20507
Phone: (202) 921-3191 and 1-800-669-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Please call for information about submitting a complaint.
Website: www.eeoc.gov

Social Security Administration

6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Social Security Administration is where you can obtain a copy of your social security card. You can also apply for Disability or Medicare benefits. Contact the office for information on documents needed to obtain a copy of your social security card or apply for benefits.

  • Get or replace a Social Security card
  • Retirement, spouses and/or Medicare benefits; Survivors benefits; Disability benefits for children or adults; Child’s benefits; Parents benefits; and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Get extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs
  • Appeal a disability decision
  • Access to information regarding benefits after incarceration:

         
Website: www.socialsecurity.gov and www.ssa.gov/reentry

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

4601 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 130
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (202) 737-0522
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded physically or psychologically.

  • Provides supplemental assistance to unhoused and low-income veterans
  • Provides access to an online resource database that allows veterans to navigate benefits that they are entitled to, as well as additional resources they need
  • Provides a national job board that connects veterans with employers

Website: https://www.dvnf.org/

EducationEducation

Federal Student Financial Aid

Phone: 1-800-433-3243
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET;  Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided:  While students with criminal convictions have limited eligibility for federal student aid, many may still qualify. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for aid and learn about the eligibility requirements. You can consult this webpage for information about federal student aid for people with criminal convictions: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/criminal-convictions
Website: https://studentaid.gov/

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)

Phone: (800) 827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Benefits Information Line: (890) 698-2411
Benefits Line Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides former military persons access to their VA benefits.

  • Education and Training Benefits

Website: https://www.va.gov/

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.

  • Education

Website: www.benefits.gov

EmploymentEmployment

Job Accommodations Network (JAN)

Phone: 1-800-526-7234 and (800)  232-9675
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Job Accommodations Network provides free and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.

  • Individualized Worksite Accommodations Solutions
  • Information regarding self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for individuals with medical conditions and disabilities
  • Provides technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability-related legislation.

Website: askjan.org

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

131 M Street, NE
Washington D.C., 20507
Phone: (202) 921-3191 and 1-800-669-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Please call for information about submitting a complaint.
Website: www.eeoc.gov

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20210
Phone: 1-877-872-5627
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Senior Community Service Employment Program serves low-income individuals who are at least 55 years old and have limited employment opportunities. This initiative provides older Americans with part-time community service jobs.

  • Job Training and Placement
  • Classroom Training
  • Counseling

Website: www.doleta.gov/seniors/

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.

  • Jobs and Unemployment

Website: www.benefits.gov

Felony Record Hub

Services Provided: Felony Record Hub is a national website that provides formerly incarcerated people with a wide range of resources, such as employment, legal guidance, housing assistance, and more.
Website: https://www.felonyrecordhub.com/state/mississippi/

Food, Clothing, and FurnitureFood, Clothing, and Furniture

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

200 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 359-4500 and 1-800-948-3050
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT
Services Provided: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  provides monthly benefits that help low-income households purchase needed groceries. To be eligible for SNAP, households must meet certain requirements. Please call the office for more information about the program and eligibility requirements.
Website: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap

HealthHealth

Medicare

7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: 1-800-633-4227
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 years old and older. Please contact the office for information about eligibility.

  • Access to Health & Prescription Drug Plans
  • Access to Care Providers
  • Medicare Savings Programs
  • Health Insurance Counseling

Website: https://www.medicare.gov/

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)

Phone: (800) 827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Benefits Information Line: (890) 698-2411
Benefits Line Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided:  The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides former military persons access to their VA benefits.

  • Apply for VA Health Care
  • File for Disability Claim and Compensation
  • Access to VA Medical Records

Website: https://www.va.gov/

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.

  • Health

Website: www.benefits.gov

Social Security Administration

6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Social Security Administration is where you can obtain a copy of your social security card. You can also apply for Disability or Medicare benefits. Contact the office for information on documents needed to obtain a copy of your social security card or apply for benefits.

  • Get or replace a Social Security card
  • Apply for benefits including retirement, spouses and/or medicare benefits; survivors benefits; disability benefits for children or adults; child’s benefits; parents benefits; and supplemental security income (SSI)
  • Get extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs
  • Appeal a disability decision
  • Access to information regarding benefits after incarceration:www.ssa.gov/reentry

Website: www.socialsecurity.gov

National CDC STD/HIV Hotline

Phone: 1-800-232-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The National CDC STD/HIV Hotline provides referrals, counseling, clinical trials, and HIV/AIDS/STD/TB-related resource information.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/

HousingHousing

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.
Website: www.benefits.gov

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)

Phone: (800) 827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Benefits Information Line: (890) 698-2411
Benefits Line Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides former military persons access to their VA benefits.

  • Apply for VA Health Care

Website: https://www.va.gov/

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

451 7th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20410
Phone: (202) 708-1112 and 1-800-955-2232
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development provides information on a variety of housing programs.

  • Rental Assistance
  • Local Public Housing
  • Real Estate Assessment Center Property (REAC) and Unit Inspections
  • Homeownership
  • Rent Relief Resources

Website: Hud.gov

Felony Record Hub

Services Provided: Felony Record Hub is a national website that provides formerly incarcerated people with a wide range of resources.

  • Housing Assistance

Website: https://www.felonyrecordhub.com/state/mississippi/

IdentificationIdentification

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs

Phone: (877) 487-2778 and (888) 874-7793
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs provides information on how to apply for a passport, renew a passport, apply for a visa, and information on international travel.
Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

Social Security Administration

6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Social Security Administration is where you can obtain a copy of your social security card. You can also apply for Disability or Medicare benefits. Contact the office for information on documents needed to obtain a copy of your social security card or apply for benefits.

  • Get or replace a Social Security card
  • Access to information regarding benefits after incarceration:

Website: www.socialsecurity.gov and www.ssa.gov/reentry

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)

Phone: (800) 827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Benefits Information Line: (890) 698-2411
Benefits Line Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides former military persons access to their VA benefits.

  • Receive Veteran ID Card
  • Access to VA Medical Records
  • Access to Military Records

Website: https://www.va.gov/

Mental HealthMental Health

National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)

6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6200
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 1-866-615-6464
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The National Institute on Mental Health provides information on a variety of mental health disorders and additional resources and referrals for treatment. For more information, please contact the office.
Website: www.nimh.nih.gov

Prison Talk to Families & Loved Ones of the Incarcerated Support Group

Services Provided: Prison Talk is an online forum support group for families and individuals with incarcerated loved ones. Here you can receive information on various incarceration experiences, reentry programs and services, and drug and rehabilitation programs.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonTalkCommunity/

Treatment Advocacy Center

200 North Glebe Road, Suite 801
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 294-6001
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization that promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses.

  • Guidelines on how to respond in a crisis
  • Information on Mississippi Mental Health Laws
  • Information on various mental health disorders and treatments

Website: www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)

Phone: 1-800-662- 4357
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) works to advance behavioral health across the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.

  • Alcohol and Drug Treatment
  • Harm Reduction
  • Behavioral Health & Treatment Services Locator Tool
  • 24-hour Disaster Distress Helpline  
  • Recovery Support and Prevention  

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Phone: 988
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Website: https://988lifeline.org/

The Trevor Project

9056 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 208
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (212) 695-8650
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT
Crisis Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Trevor Text: (202) 304-1200
Trevor Text Hours: Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT
Services Provided: The Trevor Project is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for young LGBTQ people.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line
  • Trevor Chat Instant Messaging Service
  • Trevor Text Support and Crisis Intervention

Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

1121 West Chapel Hill Street, Suite 201
Durham, NC 27701
Phone:  (919) 682-1552
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network improves access to care, treatment, and services for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.

  • Screenings & Assessments
  • Psychological First Aid & Skills for Psychological Recovery
  • Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma

Website: http://www.nctsn.org

Public LibrariesPublic Libraries

Digital Public Library of America

1 Washington Mall
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (888) 444-0612
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Digital Library of America (DPLA) offers free electronic books.
Website: https://dp.la/

Substance Abuse TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)

Phone: 1-800-662-4357
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) works to advance behavioral health across the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.

  • Alcohol and Drug Treatment
  • Harm Reduction
  • Behavioral Health & Treatment Services Locator Tool
  • 24-hour Disaster Distress Helpline  
  • Recovery Support and Prevention  

Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/

AlcoholScreening.org

Services Provided: AlcoholScreening.org is an online resource that offers information about safe guidelines for drinking and potential harm to one’s health and well-being.

  • Find locations for treatment
  • Take an online alcohol screening
  • Learn more about alcohol consumption/abuse

Website: http://www.alcoholscreening.org/

National Tobacco Quitline

Phone: 1-800-784-8669
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The National Tobacco Quitline is an online portal to a network of state quitlines that offer counseling, referrals to local programs, and free medication to people who want to quit tobacco.
​​Website: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking

Start Your Recovery

Phone: 1-800-662-4357
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: Start Your Recovery is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals take steps toward a healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. Family and friends can learn about addiction and how to encourage treatment and support sober living on the website.
Website: https://startyourrecovery.org/

Marijuana Anonymous

Phone: 1-800-766-6779
Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: MarijuanaAnonymus.org offers a 12-step recovery program for individuals battling addiction. For more information, please visit the website.
Website: www.marijuana-anonymous.org

Veterans ServicesVeteran Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)

Phone: (800) 827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Benefits Information Line: (890) 698-2411
Benefits Line Hours: Seven days a week, 24 hours
Services Provided: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides former military persons access to their VA benefits.

  • Apply for VA Health Care
  • File for Disability Claim and Compensation
  • Education and Training Benefits
  • Receive Veteran ID Card
  • Access to VA Medical Records
  • Access to Military Records
  • Housing Assistance

Website: https://www.va.gov/

ABA Military and Veterans Legal Center

1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 662-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The ABA Military and Veterans Legal Center provides information on a  variety of legal issues faced by military families and veterans.
Website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_services/milvets/aba_home_front/

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

4601 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 130
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (202) 737-0522
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) provides critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded physically or psychologically.

  • Provides supplemental assistance to unhoused and low-income veterans
  • Provides access to an online resource database that allows veterans to navigate benefits that they are entitled to, as well as additional resources they need
  • Provides a national job board that connects veterans with employers

Website: https://www.dvnf.org/

Benefits.gov

Phone: 1-800-333-4636
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Services Provided: Benefits.gov is an online resource that provides easy, online access to a variety of government benefits and assistance programs. Visit the site for more information about eligibility.

  • Military and Veterans

Website: www.benefits.gov