Where can I get help paying for my bills?

We encourage you to explore the information below to find resources that may help you pay your bills. You may find additional financial support programs local to you by asking around at your local NAMI affiliate, contacting your county’s community behavioral health services, or getting in touch with a program coordinator/program planner at your local library. 

  • Need Help Paying Bills is a website that highlights the many resources available, including assistance programs, charitable organizations, and resources that provide help paying bills, including rent assistance, utilities, debt relief (financial, rent, and government assistance), and much more. 
  • findhelp.org by Aunt Bertha is an online resource that connects users to free and reduced cost local resources such as medical care, food, job training, and much more. 
  • 211 is a nation-wide service that connects people to community resource specialists to find local resources, including employment, housing, food, medical & mental health clinics, etc. Callers can reach the service by dialing 2-1-1 from a mobile or landline phone, or by visiting their website. 
  • HelpWhenYouNeedIt is an online service that connects users to over 350,000 listings nationwide of private and public resources for food pantries, stores that accept food stamps, assisted living facilities, domestic violence and homeless shelters, mental health & substance use treatment, free clinics, legal and financial assistance. 
  • USA.gov’s Get Help with Energy Bills webpage provides information about government programs that help with bill payment, temporary assistance, jobs, unemployment, credit, etc. Use their Benefit Finder Tool to learn what public benefit assistance programs you may qualify for. To reach their helpline, dial (844) USA-GOV1. 
  • Feeding America offers a zip-code based directory of food banks in the US for individuals in need. 

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Call: 800-950-NAMI (6264) 

Text: 62640 

Webchat: www.nami.org/help  

Email: helpline@nami.org

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