Family support

Dor Yeshorim runs confidential premarital genetic screening used widely in frum communities, with testing drives at high schools, yeshivos and seminaries. Ask your doctor or a genetic counselor about medical questions, and your rav about any halachic question.

Sources: Dor Yeshorim: Dor Yeshorim: Jewish Genetic Screening · Dor Yeshorim: Process · checked 2026-11-07

Relief Resources is a nonprofit serving the Jewish community with emotional health referrals to professionals, education and support. In a crisis in the US, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. This site does not give medical advice.

Sources: Relief Resources: Home page · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. · checked 2026-11-07

HealthCare.gov explains Medicaid and CHIP and lets you check whether you qualify; you can also apply through your state's Medicaid agency.

Source: HealthCare.gov: Medicaid & CHIP coverage · checked 2026-11-07

CHIP covers uninsured children in families that earn too much for Medicaid but cannot afford private coverage. InsureKidsNow.gov explains how to apply in your state.

Source: InsureKidsNow.gov: Home page · checked 2026-11-07

NJ FamilyCare is New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program for eligible children and adults.

Source: NJ FamilyCare: Welcome to NJ FamilyCare · checked 2026-11-07

Chai Lifeline supports children with serious illness and their families with counseling, crisis help, family programs and Camp Simcha.

Source: Chai Lifeline: Chai Lifeline : Fighting Illness With Love · checked 2026-11-07

Bonei Olam provides guidance and financial help with fertility treatment for couples in the frum community.

Source: Bonei Olam: Financial Assistance for Fertility Treatment · checked 2026-11-07

Sharsheret supports Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer, including genetic risk, with free programs.

Source: Sharsheret: Jewish Breast Cancer & Ovarian Cancer Community · checked 2026-11-07

In the US, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, free and confidential. In immediate danger, call 911.

Source: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. · checked 2026-11-07

HRSA's Find a Health Center tool lists federally funded community health centers near you. Ask the center about fees based on income.

Source: HRSA: Find a Health Center · checked 2026-11-07

The Vaccines for Children program gives free vaccines to eligible children at participating doctors.

Source: CDC: About the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program - VFC Program · checked 2026-11-07

NeedyMeds is a nonprofit with free information on patient assistance programs, drug discount cards and low-cost clinics.

Source: NeedyMeds: Help Paying for Prescriptions & Healthcare Costs · checked 2026-11-07

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research explains low-cost options such as dental schools, community health centers and clinical trials.

Source: NIDCR: Finding Dental Care - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research · checked 2026-11-07