Not sure where to turn?
Just tell me what's going on.
Describe your situation in your own words. Beacon's local AI will figure out what kind of help you need, show you real support nearby, and tell you exactly what to say.
You don't have to handle this alone
These lines are free, confidential, and open 24/7.
What to say when you reach out
Right now, you can
Beacon is not a substitute for professional or emergency care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S. you can call or text 988 any time.
Welcome to Beacon
You don't need to know a program's name or who to call. Tell Beacon what's going on — or browse the kinds of help available near you.
Resource directory
Every kind of free, local support Beacon knows about — filter by what you need.
My saved support
Resources you've saved — kept on this device, just for this visit.
Your searches
Only on this device, only for this visit — cleared when you close Beacon.
Messages
Gentle check-ins from Beacon. We'll never text or email you — these stay right here.
Settings
Beacon works with no account. These options stay on your device.
Beacon is a hackathon demo. Nothing you type leaves this device — the AI runs locally via Ollama. Resources are sample local listings; confirm details before relying on them.