Referral Categories

We organize the 200+ types of available services in the BRIGHT Network into key categories to help streamline the connection to specialized services.


  • Care Management: Personalized support services to navigate and access healthcare, housing, and social services.
    • Including services like: advocacy, goal setting, and case management
  • Crisis Intervention: Immediate assistance and support services for individuals facing urgent, life-threatening situations.
    • Including services like: screening and assessment, emergency shelter, peer advocates
  • Daily Needs: Resources and assistance for food, clothing, and other basic necessities to support daily living.
    • Including services like: childcare, clothing, groceries
  • Education for Clients: Educational programs, scholarships, and resources for lifelong learning and academic advancement.
    • Including services like: financial literacy, GED classes, scholarships
  • Employment: Job training, placement services, and resources to support employment and career development.
    • Including services like: internships, skill development, job readiness
  • Healthcare: Comprehensive medical services, including preventive care, treatment, and wellness programs.
    • Including services like: dentistry, optometry, OB-GYN
  • Housing: Assistance and resources for affordable housing, emergency shelters, and residential programs.
    • Including services like: short-term, long-term, and transitional housing programs
  • Legal Services: Legal advice, representation, and resources to address civil, criminal, and family law matters.
    • Including services like: expungement, name change, record sealing
  • Mental Health Services: Counseling, therapy, and support for individuals dealing with emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges.
    • Including services like: alternative therapy, virtual and in person counseling, psychiatry
  • Peer-Support Services: Community-based support groups and services led by individuals with shared experiences.
    • Including services like: peer mentorship, peer support group, peer networking
  • Substance Abuse Assistance: Treatment and support services for individuals struggling with addiction and substance use disorders.
    • Including services like: support groups, inpatient and outpatient facilities
  • Transportation: Accessible transportation options for medical appointments, work, and essential services.
    • Including services like: bus vouchers, private flights, and Uber/Lyft vouchers