Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Free 24/7 Crisis Counseling

Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling and intervention for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse crisis, or mental health emergency. Available by phone (call or text 988), online chat, and specialized lines for veterans, Spanish speakers, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals through a national network of over 200 crisis centers.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free support services Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program

The largest federal program dedicated to ending homelessness, providing permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk. Funded by HUD and administered through ~400 local CoC planning bodies, the program serves over 580,000 people annually through thousands of housing and service projects nationwide.

Type: Benefit Amount: Rental assistance plus free supportive services; value varies by household Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) – Housing Vouchers for Homeless Veterans

Permanent housing through HUD rental assistance vouchers combined with VA case management and clinical services for veterans experiencing homelessness. HUD-VASH provides rent subsidies covering the difference between 30% of a veteran's income and the fair market rent, plus comprehensive support including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits assistance.

Type: Benefit Amount: Housing Choice Voucher covering the difference between 30% of the veteran's adjusted income and … Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG)

Free or low-cost substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support services funded by SAMHSA and administered through every state and territory. Services include outpatient counseling, residential treatment, medication-assisted treatment, detoxification, recovery housing, and peer support—with priority for pregnant women, IV drug users, and individuals with children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free or sliding-scale substance abuse treatment services including outpatient therapy, intensive … Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

VA Health Care Benefits for Veterans: Complete Enrollment Guide for 2025

Comprehensive medical, mental health, and pharmacy services for eligible veterans through the VA health care system.

Type: Benefit Amount: Value varies; many services have no premiums with limited copays based on priority group Deadline: rolling application Location: United States