Crisis resource guide

What changes today, and what help is available right now.

Start with what just happened to you. We’ll show you what programs exist and what to do first.

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Job lossUnemployment, COBRA, rent reliefGo to guides Medical crisisHospital bills, disability, prescriptionsGo to guides New babyWIC, Medicaid, childcare, leaveGo to guides DivorceLegal aid, child support, housingGo to guides Elder careMedicaid, home care, nursing coverageGo to guides
First 72 hours after job loss: File unemployment today, even if you’re not sure you qualify. Benefits back-date to the day you file, not the day you’re approved.
72-hour focusWhat to do first when everything changes at once
Deadline-awareApplication windows, COBRA timers, filing deadlines flagged
No sellingGovernment programs and nonprofits only, with no affiliate pitches