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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free 24/7 Support

The national suicide prevention hotline is now 988. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, for free, confidential support any time.

Free Gym Membership for Students

You can find wonderful fitness facilities at most colleges and universities. As a student, you can use these facilities for free simply by enrolling.

Doctors without Borders

Doctors Without Borders, also known by its French name Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an independent international medical humanitarian organization. Its teams of doctors, nurses, and other staff provide emergency medical care in places affected by war, epidemics, natural disasters, and lack of health care, in dozens of countries around the world.

MSF is known for going where help is hardest to reach, and for speaking out about the suffering its teams witness. Most of its funding comes from individual donors, which helps it stay independent.

Ways to get involved

You can support MSF's work with a donation, by hosting a fundraiser, or by sharing their stories. Medical professionals, as well as people in logistics, finance, and other fields, can apply to work in the field. Learn more at DoctorsWithoutBorders.org.

Help for Older Adults and Families: Aging.com and Free Alternatives

Planning for later life? Aging.com has guides on housing, insurance, and programs for seniors. For free, unbiased help, start with the Eldercare Locator and our Help for Seniors guide.

Success is Goals for Inspiration

Brian Tracy's classic book Goals! boils success down to one daily habit: write your goals down, plan for them, and take a step every day. Here's how to start, with free worksheets.

Autism Help and Resources for Families and Autistic Adults

Where to turn for autism support: Autism Speaks' Autism Response Team, autistic-led groups, free Early Intervention and school evaluations, and help with services and rights.

WebMD and MedlinePlus: Free, Trusted Health Information

Free health information you can trust: how to use WebMD wisely, and MedlinePlus, the government's ad-free health site, to learn about conditions and prepare questions for your doctor.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Care for People Without Enough Insurance

The federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program helps people living with HIV who have little or no insurance get medical care, medicine, and support services.

How to Grow and Share Food: Community Gardens, Backyard Gardens, Chickens, and Fruit Trees

Grow some of your own food and share the extra: how to start a small garden, find a community garden plot, plant fruit trees for shade and harvest, keep backyard chickens, and share produce with neighbors and food pantries.

Help for Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Free, Confidential Places to Start

Struggling with drugs or alcohol, or worried about someone who is? The free, confidential SAMHSA National Helpline and FindTreatment.gov can help you find treatment and support.

Lifeline Free Phone Program

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the cost of phone or internet service for people with low incomes or who get SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits. How to qualify and apply.

Make-A-Wish: Granting Wishes for Children With Critical Illnesses

Make-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. Who qualifies, how to refer a child, and how you can help make a wish come true.

Food for Free - Hunger Hotline

Hungry now? Call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-877-8-HAMBRE in Spanish), find a local food bank, or dial 211. Plus where to get monthly food help.