Additional Resources

211 Hotline:
CLICK HERE to learn how to use the 2-1-1 hotline which is available in many communities and offers trained staff 24/7 to help residents access resources and services they need such as shelter, healthcare, food, and other social services programs.

Local Resource Guide Example:
Virginia Resource Guide

findhelp.org— Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, healthcare, and more.

feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food — Find a local food bank in your area.

freedge.org — Find a community fridge in your area.

mutualaidhub.org — Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area.

National Hunger Hotline — Call 1-866-3HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for help locating nearby meal sites, food banks, and social service programs.

211 — Call or Text 211 to connect with a local speciality who can help you find food assistance and other support services in your area.

safehavensforpets.org/ — A searchable database for finding nearby safe havens for pets of individuals who are experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness.

shelterlist.com/ — A searchable database of U.S. shelters which can be filtered for pet friendly options.

Justshelter.org/community-resources — Find resources such as housing assistance, tenants’ rights, and legal aid.

legalfaq.org — Tool designed by the Stanford Legal Design Lab to help connect you with housing assistance in your area.

findhelp.org — Find assistance for rental and utility costs.

211.org — Call or Text 211 to connect with a local speciality who can help you find housing assistance and other support services in your area.

988lifeline.org— Take care of a friend, a loved one, or yourself. Call, text, or chat with a 988 Lifeline counselor for help during difficult moments anytime, day or night—the 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Conversations are free and confidential.

thetrevorproject.org/get-help— The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

aligncarehealth.org/new_fam — AlignCare is the national One Health Network that help bonded families struggling to afford the cost of veterinary care. AlignCare works closely with local veterinarians to offer veterinary care for family pets and your family may qualify.

pethelpfinder.org/m/phf— Search for financially friendly pet resources.

petsofthehomeless.org/get-help/find-locations — Search for pet food and supplies, co-housing shelters, resources and donation sites near you.

redrover.org — RedRover helps strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education.

SDC List of Resources — A list of financial assistance programs for emergency/urgent care, cancer care, wellness/preventative care, and more.

Petco Love Lost simplifies the search for lost and found pets by offering a free central location to report, search, and share.

Their database includes pets reported by individuals, as well as thousands of shelters partners across the country. By uploading a photo of your lost or found pet and reporting it in their system, you make that pet visible to pet parents searching for their pet – making happy pet reunions just a few clicks away.