Local help, without an account
Tell us what you need.
Get places to contact.
Describe the problem and location in your own words. BenefitsGPS finds programs to contact for housing, food, healthcare, childcare, jobs, and urgent support.
Housing · Food · Healthcare · Childcare · Jobs · Urgent support
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Search for someone else without saving their search narrative on this device. Use only the needs and location required to find programs.
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What’s happening, and where do you need help?
Example: “I’m in Columbus and need rent help and childcare.”
You do not need a name, relationship, diagnosis, case number, or full story. Enter only the needs and location needed to search.
Optional. Leave this blank to use the location in your description.
Urgent help
If someone may be in immediate danger
BenefitsGPS can still look for local programs, but do not wait for search results if immediate help is needed.
U.S.: 911 is for police, fire, or ambulance emergencies; 988 is for suicide, mental-health, or substance-use crisis support; 211 connects people with local social services. Outside the U.S., use the local emergency or crisis service where you are.
Or take a quick route
Pick a common need and we’ll set up the search for you.
BenefitsGPS provides referral options, not eligibility decisions.
Confirm details directly with the provider.
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Available Assistance Programs
Suggested programs to contact. Verify eligibility, availability, hours, documents, and deadlines directly with each provider.