Private and Non-Profit Help Agencies
AARP. Members above 50 receive many benefits and discounts. People under 50 can obtain an associate membership. Some discounts that require age qualifications are not available. However, many other discounts such as cruises, hotels, car rental, vision and legal services are available. Contact AARP representative for details. www.AARP.org
Angel Food Ministries. Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 32 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread the good news of the gospel of Christ through salvation tracts that are placed in each food order. www.angelfoodministries.com
BenefitsCheckUp. Helps you learn about and sign up for valuable public and private programs that can save you money on your health care and prescription drugs. This includes the Extra Help through the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Company Patient Assistance Programs and other important federal and state programs. Website www.benefitscheckup.org
Feeding America. Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Our mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. www.feedingamerica.org
OnSight. For more than 20 years, OneSight has been committed to providing clear vision to millions in need through the hand-delivery of primary vision care and eyewear. They also donate millions of dollars to fund research towards the prevention of optical diseases. www.onesight.org/
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) is a professional association of over 4,200 attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. NAELA members assist their clients with public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning, among other important issues. www.naela.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Access a list of Area Agencies on Aging in the US. http://www.n4a.org/programs/eldercare-locator/resources/
Network of Care. Network of Care is a highly interactive, single information place where consumers, community-based organizations and municipal government workers all can go to easily access a wide variety of important information. www.networkofcare.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them. www.pparx.org/
Salvation Army. In this new century, The Salvation Army is serving more people in the USA than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life – food, shelter, and warmth. More than 33 million people received help from The Salvation Army in 2004. www.salvationarmyusa.org
Social Security Disability Free Evaluation with Allsup
TrustMe Health. Answer five simple, but critical medical questions, contact person and a five other details. You will get a customized wallet card to print that shows medical practitioners how to access your medical information. Your medical essentials will be in their hands in case of emergency, hospitalization, etc.
United Way. In 2005, 2-1-1 service expanded to reach 46% of the United States population, covering 36 states. While services that are offered through this three-digit telephone number vary from community to community, 2-1-1 (a partnership of United Way and AIRS, the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems) provides callers with information and referrals to human services for everyday needs and in times of crisis. refers to such services as help with utilities, rent, food pantries, clothing closets, clinics, etc. Website: www.national.unitedway.org
National Federal and State Help Agencies
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services www.CMS.gov
Benefits for Children with Disabilities www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.html
Department of Health and Human Services www.hhs.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources. Web Site: www.disabilityinfo.gov
E-Gov. The official U.S. gateway to all government information. Web Site: www.USA.gov Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
Eldercare Locator. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Website: www.Eldercare.gov
Employment Network Directory – List of companies hiring people with disabilities. Many of these companies work with The Ticket to Work Program and people on disability benefits. Many of the jobs are work at home. www.yourtickettowork.com/endir
The Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords and real estate companies as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions and homeowners insurance companies whose discriminatory practices make housing unavailable to persons because of: race or color; religion; sex; national origin; familial status or disability. www.justice.gov/crt/housing/housing_coverage.php
Food Stamp Program. Information, eligibility and application information. Web Site: www.snap-help.com
GovBenefits.gov. Site is the official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible to receive. Web Site: www.GovBenefits.gov
Healthcare.gov. Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers. www.healthcare.gov
Healthfinder. Provides links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations for seniors and others. Web Site: www.healthfinder.gov
Home and Community Based Services Waiver. Long Medicaid now pays for a comprehensive range of home and community services that provide alternatives to unnecessary institutional care. Contact your State Medicaid Single Entry Point (SEP) Agencies. http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/primer.htm
HUD Housing Programs. Site provides information related to housing options for seniors including information on HUD housing programs. Disability Rights and Resources www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/index.cfm
Independent Living Centers are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Their goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities. Website: www.ncil.org
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Site contains general information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/
Medicare Programs at: www.Medicare.gov
National Institute on Aging. Site provides aging-related health information easily assessable for adults 60 and over. Web Site: www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov
Nutrition Assistance Programs http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/default.htm
The Social Security Administration. Toll-free number operates from 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Friday. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day. The website contains a wealth of information and resources including on-line databases and publications. Web Site: www.ssa.gov Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Supplemental Nutrition assistance Program (SNAP) www.snapretailerlocator.com/
The Ticket to Work Program offered by the Social Security Administration www.yourtickettowork.com
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. www.hhs.gov/ Financial Assistance www.hhs.gov/children/index.html. Grants and Funding www.hhs.gov/grants/. Health Insurance www.hhs.gov/children/index.html. Office Locator http://www.hhs.gov/about/
The Weatherization Assistance Program offered by the U.S. Department of Energy. Web Site: www.eere.energy.gov/weatherization
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