Finding stability can be an important part of recovery and overall wellness. This page connects individuals and families with trusted resources for food assistance, financial support, health care, and other basic needs. These resources are provided for informational purposes and are available whether or not you subscribe to this website.
Find Help for Your Situation
Not sure where to begin? Choose a resource below. You do not need to read the entire page.
- Food and nutrition
- Financial and cash assistance
- Health care and medical bills
- Housing and utility bills
- Local assistance and 211
- Recovery and mental health support
- Employment and reentry assistance
- Arizona-specific recovery and community resources
A practical first step: Choose one need, contact the listed provider, and ask about eligibility, required documents, and available appointments. Programs vary by location.
Food & Nutrition Assistance
Find Food Assistance
This includes SNAP, WIC, emergency food assistance, children’s programs, and other resources.
Apply for SNAP / Food Stamps
SNAP applications are handled through state or local SNAP offices.
Find Emergency Food Help
This includes immediate food-help resources and information about finding local assistance.
Financial & Cash Assistance
Financial hardship can make it difficult to maintain housing, transportation, utilities, and other basic needs. The resources below can help individuals and families learn about government benefits and financial assistance programs they may qualify for.
Find Government Benefits
Find TANF Cash Assistance
TANF provides state-administered assistance to eligible families, so visitors will be directed toward the appropriate program for their state.
Health Care & Medical Assistance
Access to health care is an important part of overall wellness and stability. The resources below can help individuals and families explore health coverage, find affordable medical care, and locate community health centers, including options for people who are uninsured or have limited income.
Medicaid & CHIP Assistance
This provides eligibility and application information for Medicaid and CHIP.
Find Affordable Health Care
HRSA-funded health centers provide medical and dental care regardless of insurance status, with fees based on ability to pay.
Help With Medical Bills
This covers programs that may help with medical expenses and existing medical bills.
Housing & Utility Assistance
Safe and stable housing can play an important role in recovery and overall well-being. These resources can help individuals and families find housing assistance, get help with rent, and explore programs that may help with utility expenses.
Find Rental Assistance
Find Affordable Housing
Get Help With Utility Bills
Local Help & 211
Many assistance programs are available at the local level. 211 can help connect people with community resources for food, housing, utility assistance, health care, transportation, employment support, and other basic needs. Available services vary by location.
Find Local Help Through 211
Find Help Near You
Recovery & Mental Health Support
Recovery and mental wellness can sometimes require additional support. The resources below can help people locate treatment services, mental health support, and immediate crisis assistance. These services are separate from Pathways to Behavioral Wellness and are provided by established national organizations.
Find Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
SAMHSA National Helpline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For the 988 resource, visitors can also call or text 988 for crisis support.
Free and Low-Cost Bicycle Transportation for Adults in Recovery and Reentry
A bicycle may help adults reach jobs, interviews, recovery meetings, treatment, and appointments when other transportation is limited. The organizations below are local or regional programs, not free-bicycle giveaways available in every state. Contact each organization or referring agency to check eligibility, service area, and current availability. Arizona programs are listed separately on our Arizona Local Recovery & Community Resources page.
Michigan: Upcycle Bikes, Grand Rapids area
Free bicycle through partner referral. Provides refurbished adult bicycles at no cost with a helmet, lock, and light. Distribution partners include organizations involved in addiction support and community reentry. Individuals should contact their case manager or an existing distribution partner; Upcycle Bikes does not currently fulfill direct individual requests. See partner list and no-cost bicycle information.
Tennessee: White Oak Bicycle Co-op, Chattanooga area
Free bicycles through community organizations. Its On the Road Again transportation initiative serves people experiencing homelessness, in recovery, or returning after justice-system involvement. Ask a local partner organization about a referral. See transportation program.
Pennsylvania: The Common Wheel, Lancaster
Refurbished bicycles through agency referrals. Bikes for All serves underserved neighbors, including formerly incarcerated adults, by working with partner organizations. Bicycle packages may include a helmet, lock, and lights. Ask a partner agency about the client referral process and confirm any costs. See Bikes for All.
Virginia: OAR of Richmond, Richmond
Bicycle assistance for participating reentry clients. Ride 2 Reentry provides bicycles, helmets, locks, lights, and bicycle safety education to eligible OAR clients after program requirements are met. This is not an open public bicycle giveaway. See Ride 2 Reentry.
Alabama: Redemptive Cycles, Birmingham
Earn-A-Bike, no cash purchase required. Adults participating in recovery, personal growth, or reentry programs who lack transportation can qualify with an advocate’s recommendation, eight hours of qualifying community service (not court-mandated), and four hours volunteering at the bike shop. Other eligibility pathways also exist. Read Earn-A-Bike requirements.
Maryland: RecoverE Bikes, Anne Arundel County
Free temporary e-bike access for qualifying recovery participants. The Free Ride program supports residents of recovery residences and treatment programs who need transportation to work, meetings, and treatment. Participants return the e-bike when finished using it. Apply for the Free Ride program.
Need help in another state? Start with 211 to ask about local transportation assistance and community bike programs. Assistance varies and a bicycle is not guaranteed. These nonprofit links are informational, with no purchase required.
Employment, Job Training & Reentry Assistance
Finding employment and developing new skills can help individuals build financial stability and independence. Whether you are returning to work, exploring a new career, or rebuilding your life after incarceration, the resources below can help you find job opportunities, training programs, and employment support.
Find Jobs & Career Training
Find Local Employment Assistance
Explore Reentry Employment Resources
These resources are provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Transportation Assistance
Reliable transportation can make it easier to maintain employment, attend medical appointments, access recovery services, and meet everyday needs. The resources below can help individuals explore public transportation, medical transportation, and local transportation assistance programs.
Find Local Transportation Assistance
Find Medical Transportation Assistance
Medicaid link provides information about covered transportation to medical appointments. Eligibility and arrangements depend on the individual’s state Medicaid program.
Find Public Transit Near You
Visitors can search for public transportation options in their area.
Free & Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Legal challenges can create barriers to housing, employment, financial stability, and personal well-being. The resources below can help individuals find free or low-cost civil legal assistance for issues involving housing, public benefits, family matters, and other legal concerns. Available services and eligibility requirements vary by location.
Find Free Legal Aid
Find Legal Help in Your State
Find Free Legal Answers
These resources help locate legal aid organizations, find state-specific legal information, and explore free legal advice for qualifying civil matters.
Identification & Important Documents
Having important identification documents can make it easier to apply for employment, secure housing, access health care, and receive government benefits. If your documents have been lost, stolen, or damaged, the resources below can help you understand how to request replacements.
Replace Your Social Security Card
Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate
Replace Your State ID or Driver’s License
These resources direct you to government information about replacing essential documents. Requirements and fees may vary by state.
Family & Child Assistance
Families and caregivers may face challenges with child care, food expenses, education, and other everyday needs. The resources below can help parents, guardians, and caregivers find assistance programs that support children’s health, development, nutrition, and family stability.
Disability & Social Security Assistance
Living with a disability or long-term health condition can create financial and everyday challenges. The resources below can help individuals and families learn about disability benefits, financial assistance, and programs that support independence and daily living. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the program and individual circumstances.
Veterans & Military Family Assistance
Veterans, active-duty service members, and military families may qualify for specialized assistance with health care, housing, employment, education, and financial stability. The resources below can help individuals explore available benefits, connect with support services, and find assistance during challenging times.
Domestic Violence & Personal Safety Resources
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. Individuals experiencing domestic violence, abuse, threats, or unsafe living conditions may need confidential support. The resources below can help people explore safety planning, emergency shelter options, and services for individuals and families experiencing abuse. Support is available even if someone is not ready or able to leave their situation.
Your safety matters. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 when it is safe to do so. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788. If someone may be monitoring your internet activity, consider using a safer device to seek assistance. Clearing browser history alone may not prevent monitoring.
Education, GED & Career Development Resources
Education and career development can create new opportunities for individuals rebuilding their lives, advancing their careers, or working toward greater independence. Whether you are interested in earning a high school equivalency diploma, attending college, learning a trade, or developing new job skills, the resources below can help you explore educational programs and financial assistance opportunities.
Phone & Internet Assistance
Having access to a working phone and reliable internet service can help individuals stay connected with employers, health care providers, recovery support services, educational opportunities, and loved ones. The resources below can help eligible households explore discounted phone and internet services and find affordable connectivity options.
Important: Lifeline is an active federal assistance program for qualifying households. The former Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ended in 2024, so we won’t advertise it as an available benefit.
Older Adults & Caregiver Assistance
Older adults and caregivers may need additional support with health care, nutrition, transportation, daily living, and financial stability. The resources below can help individuals and families find programs that support healthy aging, independent living, and caregiver well-being. Services and eligibility requirements may vary by location.
Important Information
Pathways to Behavioral Wellness provides these links for informational and educational purposes. We do not operate, manage, or determine eligibility for the assistance programs listed on this page. Program availability, eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by location and may change over time. Please contact the individual program or agency directly for the most current information.
If you are experiencing an immediate emergency, call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.