Community resources
Explore trusted national and community resources that may help you or someone you care about find support for essential needs, housing, mental health, health care, family needs, employment, benefits, safety and other challenges.
These resources are provided as a starting point. Services, eligibility requirements, hours, locations and availability may change, so please contact the organization directly or visit its official website for current information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, emotional, suicide, or substance-use crisis, call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
211
For help locating local services such as food, housing, transportation, health care and other community assistance, call 211 or use the 211 resource finder.
Resource information last reviewed: October 2026
Connect with local community resources for needs such as food, housing, transportation, health care, utility assistance and other essential services.
Categories: Food & Essential Needs · Housing & Homelessness · Health & Wellness · Employment, Benefits & Community Support
Find a local Feeding America food bank and information about nearby food assistance.
Categories: Food & Essential Needs
Find information about government programs that may help with food, housing, health care, utilities, Social Security and other financial needs.
Categories: Food & Essential Needs · Employment, Benefits & Community Support
Find information about programs that may help eligible households with home energy costs and weatherization.
Categories: Food & Essential Needs · Employment, Benefits & Community Support
Search for nearby shelter, food pantry, health clinic and clothing resources through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Categories: Housing & Homelessness · Food & Essential Needs
Connect with HUD-approved housing counseling agencies for guidance related to renting, housing stability, foreclosure, credit and homeownership.
Categories: Housing & Homelessness
Free and confidential crisis support for people experiencing mental health, emotional, suicide, or substance-use crises.
Categories: Mental Health & Crisis Support
Find mental health and substance-use treatment services and treatment-referral information.
Categories: Mental Health & Crisis Support · Health & Wellness
Find federally supported health centers that provide primary and other health services in communities across the United States.
Categories: Health & Wellness
Find your state Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program agency for information about eligibility, applications, coverage and assistance.
Categories: Health & Wellness · Children, Youth & Families
Find local child-care resource and referral services and information that can help families search for child care.
Categories: Children, Youth & Families
Confidential support, information and guidance for people concerned about child abuse or child safety.
Categories: Safety, Legal & Specialized Support
Connect older adults, caregivers and families with aging-related services and resources in their communities.
Categories: Older Adults & Disability Support
Find disability-related services and organizations that support community living and independence.
Categories: Older Adults & Disability Support
Find employment services, job-search assistance, career counseling, training opportunities and local workforce resources.
Categories: Employment, Benefits & Community Support
Explore government benefits that may be available for food, housing, health, disability, employment, veterans, older adults and other needs.
Categories: Employment, Benefits & Community Support
Confidential support, safety information and referrals for people affected by domestic violence.
Categories: Safety, Legal & Specialized Support
If you are concerned that your internet activity may be monitored, consider using a safer device when seeking help.
Free, confidential support and information for people affected by sexual assault.
Categories: Safety, Legal & Specialized Support
Find nonprofit civil legal-aid organizations serving low-income individuals and families.
Categories: Safety, Legal & Specialized Support
Confidential support, information and service referrals for people experiencing or concerned about human trafficking.
Categories: Safety, Legal & Specialized Support
Connect Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with VA resources and assistance.
Categories: Housing & Homelessness · Safety, Legal & Specialized Support
Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members and those who support them.
Categories: Mental Health & Crisis Support
The following official resources can help North Carolina residents locate state and local programs. Services, eligibility requirements and availability vary by program.
Explore North Carolina assistance programs and services related to health care, food and nutrition, child care, energy, financial needs, housing, aging, disability and other needs.
Find North Carolina information and resources related to mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use services and crisis support.
Find North Carolina services and information for older adults, caregivers and adults who may need community-based support.
The organizations and services listed in this directory are independent resources and are not operated or controlled by Visions and Dreams Foundation unless specifically stated otherwise. Inclusion in this directory does not necessarily represent a formal partnership or endorsement. Services, eligibility requirements, hours, locations and availability may change. Please contact the organization directly or visit its official website for current information.
If you're unsure where to start, you may also Request Assistance from VDF and select Community Resources / Referral. Submission of a request does not guarantee assistance or eligibility for services offered by VDF or another organization.
Resource information last reviewed: October 2026
