HELP IS HOPE · CALIFORNIA · ADULTS 18+
SELF HELP SOLUTION CENTER
Simple tools to help you stay on track.
Life can get stressful. Small steps can make a real difference. Try free tools for stress, housing, bills, work, and finding support. Choose what feels useful and go at your own pace.
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WHAT WOULD HELP RIGHT NOW?
You don't have to figure out everything. Choose one concern and we'll show you a practical place to begin.
YOUR SUGGESTED FIRST MOVE
Take a two-minute reset
Try an easy breathing or grounding exercise, then choose one small step for the rest of your day.
INTERACTIVE EXERCISES
DON'T JUST READ IT. TRY IT.
These tools work right here. No signup, no app download, and no need to get everything perfect.
BREATHE AT YOUR OWN PACE
Follow the moving circle if it's comfortable. You can pause or stop at any time.
Keep breathing normally if holding your breath feels uncomfortable. Stop if you feel dizzy.
FIND FIVE THINGS AROUND YOU
Notice what's around you, one sense at a time. Mark each step as you finish.
If a sense isn't available, skip it and focus on what you can notice comfortably.
GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD
Choose a prompt and write a few lines. There is no right answer.
Your entry stays in this browser tab. It is not submitted, tracked, or saved by this page.
GIVE A HARD THOUGHT SOME ROOM
Try turning a thought that's weighing on you into a fairer, more useful next thought.
LOVING-KINDNESS MEDITATION
Try offering warm, kind wishes to yourself and others. No special words or perfect focus needed.
May I find a little ease today.
PHRASE 1 OF 6Read each phrase quietly, at your own pace. You may change the words or stop whenever you want. No sound plays.
GUIDED BODY CHECK-IN
Sit or lie down comfortably. Notice the temperature, pressure, or tightness in each area. You do not have to change anything.
FOCUS AREA 01 / 06
HEAD & JAW
Notice your forehead, eyes, and jaw. Do they feel warm, cool, loose, or tight? You do not have to change anything.
Your body may feel different from the picture. Skip any area that feels uncomfortable. The guide changes automatically only after you press Start.
THE CATEGORY GAME
Choose an everyday topic. Name as many different answers as you can in 60 seconds. You decide what fits.
CAR BRANDS
Name different car brands, one at a time.
Type an answer to begin, or press Start.
Your answers stay on this screen. This game checks for repeats, not whether an answer is right or wrong.
SEVEN AT A TIME
Start at 100. Subtract 7, then keep subtracting 7 from your last answer. Take your time.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Try your first subtraction: 100 minus 7.
A wrong answer is just another try. This is a focus game, not a test.
FLIP & FIND THE PAIRS
Turn over two cards. If they match, they stay face-up. Find all six pairs at your own pace.
Pick any two cards to begin.
No timer and no score to beat. Flip the cards using your mouse, touchscreen, or keyboard.
REAL LIFE TOOLS
TURN PRESSURE INTO A NEXT STEP.
Use one tool to sort what matters, say what you need, or get moving on work.
FINANCIAL TOOLS & OFFERS
CHOOSE ONE TO REVEAL YOUR OPTIONSSPECIAL CREDIT CARD OFFERReview card options
Explore a Capital One card invitation and review any pre-approval terms, rates, and fees. Approval is not guaranteed.
VIEW CAPITAL ONE OPTIONSFINANCIAL OFFERExplore checking & savings
Review the SoFi Checking & Savings invitation. See the latest requirements, fees, and any bonus conditions before opening an account.
VIEW SOFI INVITATIONWHAT NEEDS MY ATTENTION FIRST?
Enter rough amounts for the next few weeks. Planning only.
Add amounts to see the gap. If bills feel hard to manage, you can ask providers about extensions or payment plans before a due date.
SEND THE MESSAGE YOU'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF
Choose a situation. Edit the message so it sounds like you, then copy it.
This copies text only. You decide whether to send it and to whom.
WORK & FINANCIAL NEXT STEPS
Take one small step toward work or a new skill. Banking and credit offers are directly below Work Next Steps in the left column.
A SMALL START TOWARD WORK
No one needs a perfect résumé to take a useful first step.
Third-party terms apply. Checking and payment apps do not build credit. Financial figures are not sent or saved. If you sign up through an invitation link, you and Help Is Hope may each receive a referral reward or other compensation, depending on the provider’s current terms.
MY NEXT STEPS
MAKE A PLAN YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE.
Choose from useful actions, add your own, and check them off. Keep it small. You can copy or download your plan before leaving.
ADD A NEXT STEP
MY ACTION LIST
Check off each step as you finish it.
Your plan starts empty. Add one action from the left to get started.
Privacy first: the page does not store your plan. Copy or download it if you want to keep it.
RESOURCE REPOSITORY
YOUR LIBRARY. YOUR CHOICE.
Pick a category or describe what is happening. A resource can appear in more than one category, so you can find the right help without knowing its exact name.
SEARCH IN PLAIN WORDS — THE LIBRARY MATCHES YOUR SITUATION, NOT JUST PAGE TITLES.
Choose a category above to see a few matching resources. You can always switch topics.
Try a shorter phrase, choose another category, or explore the 3-Minute Free Help Finder.
FIND YOUR FIRST STEP
GO STRAIGHT TO WHAT MATTERS.
What is putting pressure on you today? Pick the situation closest to yours. You will see two things you can try and links that match.
WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND?
CHOOSE WHAT FITS.
STEP 01 · CHOOSE A CONCERN
CHOOSE WHAT FITS FIRST.
Pick one situation on the left. We will show two practical steps and matching support links here.
- Write down your next rent due date and amount.
- Ask early about payment arrangements or available resources.
Outside programs decide eligibility and availability.
PEOPLE + PRACTICAL OPTIONS
YOU CAN START ON YOUR OWN. YOU CAN ALSO ASK.
Start with these free tools, or choose how Help Is Hope can support your next step.
PATH 01
HAVE MEDI-CAL?
Eligible Medi-Cal members may qualify for no-cost personal support. Your health plan decides coverage.
GET FREE HELP NOW ↗PATH 02
DON'T HAVE MEDI-CAL?
No Medi-Cal? Explore free resources with the 3-Minute Free Help Finder. You can use every self-help tool here.
3-MINUTE FREE HELP FINDER ↗TELEHELP. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT.
Get answers with Virtual Support 24/7, or explore the TeleHelp page.
Help Is Hope serves adults 18+ across California. Have Medi-Cal? Free help may be available based on eligibility and your health plan's coverage decisions. Resource availability and outside program decisions are not guaranteed.