Find Help Near You.
For Free.
Over 151,000 social services across all 50 states. Mental health, housing, food assistance, legal aid, healthcare, and more — searchable, private, and always free.
No Account Required
Search instantly. No signup, no friction.
Zero Tracking
No cookies, no search logging, no behavioral data.
Open Data
Free API. Federal source data. Fully transparent.
Service Categories
Help for what matters most.
Publicaid aggregates data from federal sources including SAMHSA, HUD, HRSA, USDA, VA, and more — normalized into one searchable directory.
Mental Health & Counseling
Therapy, counseling, crisis support, and psychiatric services.
Housing & Rent Assistance
Emergency shelter, rental aid, transitional housing, and HUD programs.
Food Assistance & Food Banks
Food pantries, SNAP resources, summer meals, and community programs.
Legal Aid & Civil Legal Services
Free legal help, LSC offices, immigration assistance, and tenant rights.
Healthcare & Community Health
Community health centers, HRSA clinics, VA facilities, and free care.
Substance Use Treatment
SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities, detox, outpatient, and recovery support.
How It Works
Three steps to finding help.
Search
Enter your location or browse by service type. Results are instant — no account needed.
Filter
Narrow results by language, payment accepted, population served, and more.
Connect
Get contact info, hours, and directions. Connect directly — no middleman.
Built for Impact
More than a directory.
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Location-Based Results
Privacy-respecting geolocation finds services near you. Your location is used for one search and never stored.
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Guided Help Tool
Not sure what you need? An interactive questionnaire helps narrow down the right services for your situation.
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Organization Dashboards
Organizations can claim their listing and manage their own page — hours, services, photos, and more.
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8+ Federal Data Sources
Aggregated from SAMHSA, HUD, HRSA, USDA, LSC, VA, Head Start, and more. Verified and deduplicated.
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Nationwide Coverage
All 50 states plus DC. Over 151,000 listings and growing.
For Developers
Built for developers, too.
Publicaid offers a free, open API with access to the full directory. Build tools, power referrals, or integrate social services into your own applications.
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