Resources

Tools we trust, wherever you are.

Bridges endorses these resources and tools, and encourages their use independently or alongside the Bridges program model.

Careers & job readiness

Plan a career path and explore training, independent of where you are in school or work.

CareerOneStop — GetMyFuture

A one-stop resource, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, to help anyone age 14 to 24 plan and achieve their career, education, and employment goals.

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SkillUp Coalition

A nonprofit that helps people find high-opportunity jobs through non-degree career pathways that pay a livable wage, supporting the jobseeker from start to finish.

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Disability services & benefits

Federal programs, benefits guidance, and financial support for people with disabilities and their families.

Disability Services — USAGov

Federal information for people with disabilities and their families, including what disability benefits are available while working, getting paid as a caregiver, and finding jobs.

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National Disability Institute

The first national nonprofit committed exclusively to financial education and empowerment for people with disabilities.

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Programs & Services — HHS.gov

More than 100 federal programs that protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those least able to help themselves.

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Special Education Resources — NASP

Guidance from the National Association of School Psychologists on special education for families and educators, covering IEPs, IDEA transition services, and student rights.

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Mental & behavioral health

Trusted national organizations for mental health, behavioral health, and crisis support.

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads public-health efforts to advance the nation's behavioral health, with scientifically based toolkits and clinical practice guidelines.

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NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness

The nation's largest grassroots mental-health organization, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

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The Trevor Project

The leading suicide-prevention and crisis-intervention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ young people, providing information and support 24/7, all year round.

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Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)

A multidisciplinary organization committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and well-being of all adolescents through advocacy, clinical care, health promotion, and research.

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HelpGuide.org

An independent nonprofit running one of the world's leading mental-health websites, offering trustworthy information people can use to improve their mental health and make healthy changes.

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Find local support

Search for free or reduced-cost help in your own community.

findhelp.org

Search and connect to free or reduced-cost local resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

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Looking for Bridges?

These are starting points, not a substitute for support.

If you're a young adult with a disability looking for employment support, see whether Bridges serves your city, or find vetted help if you're outside our service area.