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of 7— Create a ChatGPT Account

What you'll accomplish

By the end of this guide, you'll use ChatGPT to quickly identify the types of community resources available for specific client needs, understand what each program type offers, and build a framework for evaluating whether a resource is appropriate for your client — cutting your resource research time in half.

What you'll need

  • A ChatGPT account (free at chat.openai.com)
  • Access to your county's 211 database or agency resource directory for follow-up verification
  • Time needed: 10 minutes to set up; 15–30 minutes per resource search after that
  • Cost: Free

How-To Guide: Community Resource Research with ChatGPT

Step 1: Create a ChatGPT Account

Go to chat.openai.com. Click Sign up. Create an account with your personal email. The free plan is all you need for resource research.

What you should see: The ChatGPT interface — a message box at the bottom and your conversation appearing above.