Family Relief & Crisis Hotlines
We've assembled a free list of family relief hotlines for financial assistance in critical categories. Designed by counselors for counselors, they fit neatly into dayplanners of two popular sizes.
Some of these hotlines are government agencies, and some are privately administered. All have met our standards of practice, and are monitored for continued effectiveness.
Child-Support Enforcement Hotline...............(877) 696-6775
For single moms due support, the US Department of Health and Human Services will send them a free handbook complete with excellent advice and all their local contact numbers for help.
Child-Care Subsidy Hotline.............................(800) 424-2246
When daycare costs are too high, there is help. The National Association of Child Care Resources is a federally funded agency. They provide helpful information about assistance in your client's local area. They will help your caller find all options for child care payment assistance programs.
Mortgage Payment Assistance......................(800) 750-8956
For families falling behind on mortgage payments, this national agency will work with your client's mortgage company to arrange a workout plan to catch up missed payments. Housing counselors will discuss all options available to avoid foreclosure. Agency does not make loans or buy property.
Debt Relief Hotline.......................................... (800) 291-1042
For families struggling with credit card debt, (typically over $10,000); relief is available. This national agency will contact your client's creditors, reduce payments, interest, and even principal amounts owed. Harassing collection calls will stop.
Free Bankruptcy Advice..................................(800) 379-0985
Families who cannot use other debt solutions may need to speak with an attorney. The nation's largest consumer law firm has made this hotline available. Your client may call for a free conversation to discuss whether debt relief under bankruptcy makes sense for them.
Discount Prescriptions................................... (800) 291-1206
Families can save between 20% and 40% on their prescription
medications. No exam needed.
We have tested the accuracy of these hotline numbers and have verified provider expertise. Agencies are independently operated. If relief agency should change their program, we will attempt to redirect hotline to an alternate agency with equal or superior program.
Family counselors and social workers, you make a lasting difference in American lives. We hope you'll find these hotlines useful in your mission.
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