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15 resources

  • Community Health CentersLow-Cost HealthcareDental CareMental Health Support

    Find a Health Center

    Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

    Search for HRSA-funded health centers near you. Health centers provide primary care and often dental and behavioral health services, and they offer fees on a sliding scale based on income, whether or not you have insurance.

    How to use it: Enter your address or ZIP code to see nearby health centers, then call one to ask about services and the sliding fee scale.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for Find a Health Center (opens in a new tab)
  • Mental Health Support

    FindTreatment.gov

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    A confidential locator for state-licensed facilities that treat mental health conditions and substance use disorders across the United States.

    How to use it: Enter your location to see nearby facilities, then filter by type of care, payment options, or other needs.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for FindTreatment.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Mental Health Support

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and for those worried about someone else. Available by call, text, or chat.

    How to use it: Call or text 988 any time, day or night, to talk with a trained crisis counselor; if there is immediate danger, call 911.

    Call or text 988

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
  • Mental Health Support

    SAMHSA National Helpline

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    A free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.

    How to use it: Call the helpline to get referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

    1-800-662-4357

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for SAMHSA National Helpline (opens in a new tab)
  • Health Insurance InformationLow-Cost Healthcare

    HealthCare.gov

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    The federal Health Insurance Marketplace, where you can learn about coverage options, compare plans, and see if you qualify for savings based on income. Some states run their own marketplaces, and the site can point you to them.

    How to use it: Enter your ZIP code to preview plans and estimated savings, or use the site's local help search to find free assistance near you.

    1-800-318-2596

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for HealthCare.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Health Insurance InformationLow-Cost Healthcare

    Medicaid & CHIP

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to eligible people. Each state runs its own program with its own rules.

    How to use it: Use the site to find your state's Medicaid agency, then contact your state to learn about eligibility and how to apply.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for Medicaid & CHIP (opens in a new tab)
  • Health Insurance InformationDental Care

    InsureKidsNow.gov

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    Information about free or low-cost health coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP, including how to apply in your state and finding dentists who accept these programs.

    How to use it: Select your state to find program information and how to apply for coverage for your children.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for InsureKidsNow.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Health Insurance Information

    Medicare.gov

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    The official U.S. government site for Medicare, with information on coverage, enrollment, plan comparison, and tools to find doctors, hospitals, and other providers.

    How to use it: Use the plan finder or the provider comparison tools and enter your ZIP code to see options in your area.

    1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE)

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Dental CareLow-Cost Healthcare

    Finding Low-Cost Dental Care

    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

    A guide to options for lower-cost dental care, such as health centers, dental schools, dental hygiene schools, clinical trials, and state and local programs.

    How to use it: Read through the list of options and follow the links that fit your situation, such as a nearby dental school clinic.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for Finding Low-Cost Dental Care (opens in a new tab)
  • Prescription AssistanceLow-Cost Healthcare

    NeedyMeds

    NeedyMeds (national nonprofit)

    A nonprofit information resource on programs that help people afford medications and healthcare, including patient assistance programs, discount cards, and free or low-cost clinics.

    How to use it: Search by medication name to find assistance programs, or search by ZIP code to find free, low-cost, or sliding-scale clinics.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for NeedyMeds (opens in a new tab)
  • Low-Cost HealthcareTransportation AssistanceMental Health Support

    211

    United Way Worldwide

    A free, confidential service that connects people with local help for needs like food, housing, utilities, healthcare, mental health, and transportation.

    How to use it: Dial 211 or enter your ZIP code on the website to reach your local 211 and ask what help is available nearby.

    Dial 211

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for 211 (opens in a new tab)
  • Transportation AssistanceLow-Cost Healthcare

    Eldercare Locator

    Administration for Community Living (ACL)

    A public service that connects older adults and caregivers with local services, such as transportation, meals, in-home care, and help with benefits.

    How to use it: Enter your ZIP code or call to find your local Area Agency on Aging and ask about transportation and other support.

    1-800-677-1116

    Link verified October 19, 2026Search on official site for Eldercare Locator (opens in a new tab)
  • Transportation Assistance

    Transportation to Support Rural Healthcare

    Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub)

    An overview of rural transportation challenges and resources, including information on programs and funding that help people in rural areas get to healthcare.

    How to use it: Read the topic guide to learn what kinds of transportation programs exist, then ask your local health center or Area Agency on Aging what is available near you.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for Transportation to Support Rural Healthcare (opens in a new tab)
  • Telehealth Resources

    Telehealth.HHS.gov

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

    The federal government's telehealth information site, with plain-language guidance for patients on what telehealth is, how to prepare for a virtual visit, and how to find telehealth options.

    How to use it: Visit the patient section to learn how to get ready for a telehealth visit and what questions to ask your provider.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for Telehealth.HHS.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • Telehealth Resources

    Lifeline Program

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

    A federal program that helps lower the monthly cost of phone or internet service for eligible low-income consumers, which can make telehealth visits easier to access.

    How to use it: Review the eligibility information on the site, then follow the steps to apply or find a participating phone or internet company.

    Link verified October 19, 2026Visit official site for Lifeline Program (opens in a new tab)

Not sure where to start? Read Finding Affordable Healthcare or visit the Rural Health Knowledge Center. Know a resource that should be listed? Suggest it.