These agencies and organizations can be a great help of support during times of need.

National Programs

American Red Cross - An organization created to provide relief to victims of disaster, and help people prepare, prevent and respond to emergencies.

American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.  

Feeding America - The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes more than 3 billion meals each year to communities throughout the United States.

Need Help Paying Bills - Find information on assistance programs, charity organizations, and other resources that will provide you help. Search by state.  The organizations may offer assistance for paying bills, pass out free stuff, or provide counseling type services among other programs. Agencies will also show you how to save money as well as provide some tips and methods to pay the bills when money is tight.

National 211 - for a complete directory of state sites that can assist with food, housing, child care, crisis counseling and substance abuse. The national hot line is answered 24/7/365 days a year.

Help Finder - search by zip code for programs in your area.

State Programs

Texas

Texas 2-1-1 Finding Help in Texas - The Texas 2-1-1 website allows you to search databases for free information on health and human services for more than 60,000 state and local programs.

Texas Health and Human Services - The Texas Health and Human Services system oversees five agencies to achieve an efficient health and human services system for Texans.

Houston Area Organizations List

http://hchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/Emergency-Assistance-List-04-30-14.pdf   

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Department of Human Services - The Olahoma Department of Human Services website allows you to search for information on health and human services for state and local pograms.

New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Human Services - The New Mexico Department of Human Services   website allows you to search for information on health and human services for state and local programs.

https://uwcnm.org/how-we-help/get-help-2-1-1  -Central New Mexico (based in Albuquerque)

http://www.unitedwayenm.org/2-1-1-info-helpline - Eastern New Mexico

https://www.uwswnm.org/2-1-1 - Southwestern New Mexico