HELPFUL RESOURCES

Start with the resource that matches the pressure.

This page keeps the list short on purpose. When life feels heavy, the next step should be easy to spot: urgent safety, veteran housing, mortgage help, local support, or Florida veteran benefits.

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE DANGER

Call local emergency services first.

For emotional crisis support for a Veteran, call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or use the Veterans Crisis Line.

START WITH GRANNY D

Not sure where to begin?

If the list still feels like too much, start with the closest doorway and share only what is happening today.

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VETERAN CRISIS SUPPORT

Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential support for Veterans and people worried about a Veteran. Available by phone, text, or chat. Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255.

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VETERAN HOUSING RISK

VA Homeless Veterans Call Center

For Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and for family, friends, or supporters helping them. Call 877-424-3838.

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HOUSING NOW

HUD Find Shelter

Search by location for shelter, food, health care, clothing, and local homeless assistance resources across your area.

Find local help

MORTGAGE OR HOUSING COUNSELOR

HUD Housing Counseling

Find a HUD participating housing counseling agency near you by ZIP code, state, service type, or language preference.

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MORTGAGE PRESSURE

CFPB Mortgage Help

Plain-language mortgage help from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including help connecting with a housing counselor.

Review mortgage help

LOCAL BASIC NEEDS

211

Search or call for local help with housing, utilities, food, transportation, disaster recovery, and nearby support programs.

Find local 211

FLORIDA VETERANS

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

Florida benefits, services, claims help, county veteran service offices, housing links, and state veteran support channels.

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BRING LESS, NOT MORE

Before clicking everywhere, write down three things:

• What is the deadline or urgent date?

• What kind of help is needed first?

• What is the safest way to reach you?

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