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.

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.
• Social Security Administration
  https://www.ssa.gov/
  Provides monthly retirement income, disability benefits, and survivor benefits to eligible seniors. This is one of the primary sources of financial support for older adults.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  https://acf.gov/ocs/programs/liheap                                                                                                                                   Helps seniors pay for heating and cooling costs, preventing utility shutoffs during extreme weather. 
• National Council on Aging
  https://www.ncoa.org/                                                                                                                                                        Connects seniors to benefits programs, financial assistance, and healthy aging resources, including a free benefits eligibility tool.