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2.5 million children are homeless in America every year

Over 13 million kids are living with hunger in the United States

1 in 5 kids are food deprived

THE 1 MILLION MEAL CHALLENGE IS GOING ON NOW!

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FOOD RESOURCES

SHELTER

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Provides affordable housing programs like public housing and Section 8 vouchers to help low-income individuals and families pay rent.

Continuum of Care Program

Connects people experiencing homelessness to emergency shelters, transitional housing, and long-term housing support.

Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)

Helps cover rent, past-due rent, and utility bills to prevent eviction. Available through local city or county programs.

Emergency Solutions Grants Program

Provides emergency shelter, hotel vouchers, and rapid rehousing services for individuals and families in crisis.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Offers housing assistance and supportive services for veterans, including vouchers and homelessness prevention programs.

United Way (Dial 211)

Free helpline that connects you to local shelters, rental assistance, food programs, and emergency housing services.

Catholic Charities

Provides emergency housing assistance, rent help, shelters, and supportive services for families and individuals in need.

The Salvation Army

Offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, rent assistance, and disaster relief services nationwide.

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United Way (Dial 211)

Free helpline that connects you to local food banks, meal programs, and emergency food assistance near you.

Feeding America

Nationwide network of food banks and pantries providing free groceries and meals to people in need.

Catholic Charities

Provides food pantries, meal programs, and emergency assistance for individuals and families.

The Salvation Army

Offers hot meals, food pantries, and grocery assistance through local centers.

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Federal and State Resources and Professional Organizations

There are also state and federal resources designed to help you find health care providers and low-cost services. Some of the state resources include:

• Texas Health and Human Services (HHS)
  hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use
  HHS offers mental health and substance use services for families and people of all ages.
• 2-1-1 Texas
  Call 211 for Essential Community Services | United Way 211
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  www.samhsa.gov
  For general information on mental health and to locate treatment services in your area, call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA also has a Behavioral Health Treatment Locator on its website that can be searched by location.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  www.nami.org/home
  NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness for individuals and loved ones affected by mental illness.
• Mental Health America (MHA)
  www.mhanational.org
  MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.

Assistance for Children, and Youth Families

National Alliance on Mental Illness North Texas

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Improves access to care, treatment, and services for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
• Texas System of Care – Connects communities to ensure children and youth have access to mental health services.
• City House
• Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County

Suicide Prevention

C-SSRS - Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale – Tool that helps users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs.

• Now Matters Now – Skills and support for coping with suicidal thoughts.
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Provides technical assistance, training, and materials for suicide prevention practitioners and other professionals serving people at risk for suicide.
• https://www.sccenter.org/ - Crisis can strike any time, day or night. When feelings of hopelessness, isolation, shame, and anxiety lead people to think that suicide is their only option, the can't wait for help. They need to talk to someone at our suicide and crisis hotline...now.