Resources
Need to talk? Free, confidential help is available 24/7. Reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Remember: You Are Not Alone.
Call or Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Resources for Public Safety and Well-being in the United States
| Safety & Protection: Children | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) | The leading non-profit organization for finding missing children and fighting child sexual exploitation. Includes the Cyber Tipline. | 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) / NCMEC Website |
| Safety & Protection: Children | Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | Provides confidential guidance, support, and resources for reporting child abuse and connecting with local CPS offices across the U.S. | Call or Text 800-422-4453 / Childhelp Hotline |
| Safety & Protection: Children | Child Sexual Abuse Resources (Oslund Udo Little Law Group) | A comprehensive guide on child sexual abuse, covering what it is, signs and symptoms, what to do if you suspect abuse, and resources for survivors. The resource is provided by a law firm that focuses on seeking justice for survivors. (Scroll down to “Navigate This Page” and you will see questions and answers regarding signs of child sexual abuse.) | WA Residents Call 206-460-1373 / Child Sexual Abuse Resources Link |
| Safety & Protection: Adults | Eldercare Locator | A public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living that connects older adults and their caregivers to local services, including elder abuse resources. | 1-800-677-1116 / Eldercare Locator |
| Safety & Protection: Adults/Teens | The National Domestic Violence Hotline | Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence find safety and hope, 24/7, via phone, text, or chat. | 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) / The Hotline Website |
| Safety & Protection: Adults/Teens | Helping Survivors: a ride share safety guide | Expert guidance on documenting, reporting, and pursuing legal action following a rideshare incident. This resource specifically recommends using a voice recorder or voice dictation for faster and easier documentation of what happened. | Resource link: https://helpingsurvivors.org/rideshare-sexual-assault/what-to-do/ |
| Disability Law & Advocacy | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website | The official U.S. Department of Justice resource for the ADA, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. | ADA.gov |
| Disability Law & Advocacy | National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) | Provides legal advocacy services for people with disabilities, working to prevent abuse, neglect, and discrimination. | NDRN Website |
| Disability News & Information | Disability Scoop | The premier source for developmental disability news, covering topics like policy, education, health, and law. | DisabilityScoop.com |
| State-Specific Disability Services | Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) / Advancing States | A national directory that links users to state-level aging and disability resource centers for local help and services. | Advancing States Directory |
| Financial & Housing Assistance | USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources | The official U.S. Department of Agriculture directory to find contact and application information for the food stamp program (SNAP) in every state. | USDA SNAP State Directory |
| Financial & Housing Assistance | HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | The official HUD resource for subsidized housing designed for very low-income persons with disabilities. | HUD Section 811 Portal |
| Mobility & Health Resources | Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage | Official Medicare resource explaining what Durable Medical Equipment (like wheelchairs and walkers) is, what is covered, and how to get it. | Medicare DME Coverage |
| Mobility & Health Resources | ADA National Network Guide: Service/Emotional Support Animals | Guide on the rights and legal definitions for Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals under the ADA and other housing laws. | ADA National Network Guide |
Disability and Mental Health Resources Within the United States
Please Note: Organizations like The Arc, UCP, and the Autism Society are national bodies that often rely on local affiliates or chapters to provide direct services (like housing, job coaching, or day programs). I would highly recommend using the “Find a Chapter” or “Find an Affiliate” tools on those websites to get local help!
| Category | Organization Name | Description | Website Link / Key Phone Number |
| Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) | The Arc (National) | The largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). | TheArc.org |
| Cerebral Palsy & Multiple Disabilities | United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) | A national network of affiliates providing resources, assistance, advocacy, housing, and direct services for people with CP and a wide range of other disabilities. | UCP.org |
| Cerebral Palsy & Multiple Disabilities | Birth Injury Center – Guide to Understanding Different Types of CP | An easy-to-navigate overview of the four main types of Cerebral Palsy. It covers everything from muscle tone variations and diagnostic tests to long-term care and treatment resources for families. | Link: https://birthinjurycenter.org/cerebral-palsy/types/ |
| Autism | Autism Society | The nation’s oldest leading grassroots autism organization, providing education, advocacy, support, and connecting individuals to local resources through their affiliate network. | 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) / AutismSociety.org |
| Autism | Payer Law – A Guide to Driving with Autism | A legal and practical guide for drivers with autism, focusing on safety assessments, defensive driving strategies, and understanding your rights on the road. | Payer Law 1-877-846-3312 Resource: https://www.payerlawgroup.com/guide-to-driving-with-autism/ |
| Cross-Disability Advocacy | American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) | A major national cross-disability organization working to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities through advocacy and policy change. | AAPD.com |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | National Multiple Sclerosis Society | A leading resource for information, advocacy, and research related to Multiple Sclerosis, with local chapters across the country. | NationalMSSociety.org |
| Blindness & Visual Impairment | American Council of the Blind (ACB) | A consumer-driven organization that advocates on national, state, and local issues related to individuals who are blind or have visual impairments. | ACB.org |
| Mental Health Advocacy | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | The largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. | NAMI.org |
