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Overcome Barriers Together

A key part of the Thread process is helping people overcome barriers that stand in the way of their goals. We know this can be difficult, and none of us are doing it alone. Relationships grow stronger when we show up, listen, and work through challenges together. Even if you’re not sure what to do, we have tools and resources to support the barriers our young people, their families, and volunteers face. You can find these resources here. For a full list of articles, please click on the individual section headers.

Barrier Removal Process

  • How do I support someone to work through a barrier?
  • Goal Setting: How can I help my young person set goals if they have multiple barriers they are navigating?
  • Getting Support During the Federal Shutdown

Understanding Benefits

  • Public Benefits: Acronym Cheat Sheet
  • Finding Resources in Your Community

Clothing/Gear

  • How can I help someone who needs weather appropriate clothing or needs clothing due to an incident or natural disaster?
  • How can I help someone who is in need of clothing for work or to participate in an activity?

Education and Extra Curricular Costs

  • How can I help someone with field trip/trip/extra curricular participant fees?
  • How can I help someone with an urgent tuition need?
  • How can I help someone get the required books needed?
  • How can I help someone get school supplies?

Food

  • Navigating Benefits - Food Security
  • How can I help someone get food when suddenly there are more people in the house?
  • How can I help someone with food after a loss or reduction in income?

Housing

  • Inspecting Your Rental Unit Before Moving In
  • A Guide for Preparing to Move-In to New Housing
  • What can I do to help someone who is experiencing homelessness or housing instability?
  • What if I or someone I'm working with needs money for rent?
  • What can I do to help someone get home repairs?

Immigration

  • An Explanation of What Different Immigration Statuses Mean
  • Do you have any suggested resources to help an individual navigating an immigration issue?
  • How can I help someone with food if they are ineligible for government benefits due to citizenship status?

Legal

  • How can I support a young person who is currently incarcerated?
  • Are there resources available for victims of crimes?
  • How can I help someone with legal fees?

Mental Health

  • What are some steps I can take when navigating a challenging situation with a young person?
  • How can I help someone who is suicidal or experiencing an active mental health crisis?

Physical Health

  • Using MyChart, Patient Portals, and other health apps to stay on top of your care
  • Choosing Your Doctor: What to Look For and What to Confirm Before Your First Visit
  • Where should I go - My Doctor/PCP, Urgent Care, or ER?

Non-Medical Debts

  • How Can I Help Someone with Student Loan Debt?
  • How can I help someone with credit card debt?
  • How can I help someone with funeral expenses?

Parenting and Child Care

  • Navigating Childcare: What Should I Have Ready in Order to Enroll My Child in Daycare?
  • Are there any general supports available for pregnant women or mothers with very young children?
  • What can I do to help someone in need of baby supplies?
  • How can I help someone find child care?

Technology

  • How can I help someone get stable internet?
  • What can I do to help someone get a computer?
  • What can I do to help someone with getting a phone?

Transportation

  • How can I help someone with Driver's Ed?
  • How can I help someone get a bus pass to get to work/school/activity?

Utilities

  • What should I know about the process of applying for energy assistance?
  • How can I help someone with notice for essential utility shut off?
  • How can I help someone with paying an overdue utility bill or other built up debt?
  • How can I help someone with paying for a phone bill?

Vital Documents

  • How can I help someone with documentation costs?
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