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Resources & Referrals

Finding the right support can feel easier with a place to start.

Charisma’s Heart helps women, youth, parents, and families identify resources and community connections that may support the needs they are navigating.

You do not need to know the name of a program or organization before reaching out. Start with what you need, and we can help you explore possible next steps.

Resource Navigation

You don’t have to know where to begin.

Finding help can become another task when you are already trying to manage a difficult situation, family responsibility, transition, or immediate need.

Resource navigation is about helping you identify what type of support may be useful and connecting you with organizations, programs, or information that may fit your situation.

Charisma’s Heart may provide information directly, connect you with a community partner, or refer you to an organization with specialized expertise.

A Simple Starting Point

Start with the need, not the system.

You may know that your family needs food, but not which local program to contact.

You may need housing information without knowing which organization serves your situation.

You may have a legal question but need help identifying where qualified legal assistance is available.

That is what resource navigation is for.

Resource Categories

Support may begin in different places.

Resource availability varies by location, eligibility, program capacity, and individual circumstances. Charisma’s Heart can help identify possible places to begin.

Basic Needs & Family Support

Connections related to food, clothing, hygiene products, household needs, school supplies, and other practical family resources.

Housing Resources

Information and connections related to housing assistance, housing instability, tenant resources, shelters, and community housing programs.

Youth & Education

Connections to youth programs, educational resources, mentoring opportunities, school-related support, and developmental opportunities.

Safety & Domestic Violence

Connections to specialized organizations, safety-planning information, survivor resources, and services for people experiencing abuse.

Legal Resources

Referrals to legal aid organizations, community legal clinics, and qualified professionals for matters requiring legal information or advice.

Community Programs & Services

Connections to nonprofits, public programs, community organizations, benefits, employment resources, and other local support systems.

How It Works

From a need to a possible next step.

Resource navigation is intended to make the process of looking for support more manageable.

01

Tell Us What You Need

Share the concern, goal, or type of support you are looking for.

02

Identify Options

We help identify relevant programs, organizations, information, or community resources.

03

Make the Connection

When appropriate, we provide referral information or help identify where to contact the organization directly.

04

Keep Moving Forward

Resource navigation may also connect with other Charisma’s Heart support when those programs fit your goals and needs.

Safety & Crisis Resources

Some situations need specialized or immediate support.

Charisma’s Heart can provide educational information and resource connections, but we are not an emergency or crisis-response service.

If you are experiencing abuse or are concerned about your safety, specialized organizations can help you understand available options and develop a plan based on your circumstances.

Immediate Safety

If you are in immediate danger

Call 911 or contact the appropriate emergency service in your area.

For domestic violence support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

You can also text START to 88788.

Legal Resources

Legal questions require the right expertise.

Charisma’s Heart does not provide legal advice or legal representation. When a situation involves a legal question, our role is to help identify appropriate resources or organizations where qualified assistance may be available.

Important Information

Resource navigation is not professional representation.

Charisma’s Heart provides resource information, referrals, mentorship, educational programming, and supportive navigation. We do not provide legal representation, medical care, mental health treatment, or emergency response services.

A referral does not guarantee eligibility, availability, acceptance, funding, or services from another organization. Each provider determines its own requirements and availability.

When specialized professional assistance is needed, individuals and families should work directly with appropriately qualified providers.

Start Here

Not sure which resource fits your situation?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Tell us what you’re looking for, and we can help you identify a possible place to begin.