988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or use the official chat, for free and confidential emotional support throughout the United States and its territories.
Practical help, useful direction, and a little laughter.
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Crisis Care
Crisis support and someone to talk with.
Jobs
Official job searches, training, and local employment assistance.
Practical Help
Food, housing, bills, benefits, legal assistance, and community services.
Lighter Distractions
Nature, interesting images, and wholesome distractions.
Games and Quotes
Play Interesting Games or Browse Inspirational Quotes Daily.
Help right now
Immediate danger: Call 911 in the United States. For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988.
211
Call 211 or search for local help with food, housing, utilities, health services, and other urgent practical needs.
Jobs
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CareerOneStop
Explore careers, search jobs, locate training, and find nearby employment help.
American Job Centers
Find local assistance with job searches, training, resumes, and employment questions.
USAJOBS
Search and apply for jobs with the United States federal government.
Practical help
Real help often begins with one practical step. Choose a trusted resource below to learn what assistance may be available.
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211 Community Services
Search locally or call 211 for assistance with bills, housing, food, health, transportation, and community programs.
USA.gov Benefits
Find government benefit programs and learn where to apply through official agencies.
Find Civil Legal Aid
Locate nonprofit legal-aid organizations for qualifying civil matters.
A little laughter and a lighter moment
Explore.org Live Cams
Watch animals and nature through live cameras around the world.
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
A daily image or photograph of the universe with a brief explanation.
Library of Congress: Free to Use and Reuse
Browse unusual, historic, beautiful, and sometimes funny public-domain image collections.
A little fun with games
Scramgram Daily Word Puzzle
Find as many four-letter words as you can in a quick daily scrambled-letter challenge.
Jigsaw Explorer Daily Puzzles
Choose from fresh daily jigsaw puzzles, featured puzzles, and other family-friendly puzzles that play in your browser.
DailyGood Inspiring Quotes
Browse thoughtfully curated quotes intended to encourage reflection and positive change.
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