Help for rural individuals resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/individual/ Kaiser Health News article reports that long excluded by Medicaid programs in most states, millions of low-income, childless adults could qualify for coverage under Democratic health overhaul proposals. http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/March/08/childless-adults-health-reform.aspx Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:31:15 CST http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2010/March/08/childless-adults-health-reform.aspx Los Angeles CA April 27, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:13:22 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Provides background information on asbestos exposure; mesothelioma symptoms, treatment, and stages; and how Veterans can get help through the VA. http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:26:54 CST http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/ Grundy VA October 2, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:41:57 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Works exclusively through the Internet to provide hospice-related information for patients, children, and caregivers. Website contains articles regarding end-of-life issues and is dedicated to providing information and support to patients facing life-threatening illnesses and to their families and friends. http://www.hospicenet.org/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:32:35 CST http://www.hospicenet.org/ Vonore TN November 13, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:46:52 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Bristol TN October 8, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:41:58 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Grundy TN October 2, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:39:13 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Cleveland TN September 25, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:37:03 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Unicoi County TN August 14, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:28:55 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Williamsburg KY August 7, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:26:34 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Oklahoma City OK July 9, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:23:20 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wise County VA July 23, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:14:41 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Welch WV April 24, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:18:13 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Grainger County TN June 26, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:15:03 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Pike County KY June 19, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:13:07 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Harrogate TN May 22, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:07:23 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm McDowell County WV April 9, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:05:01 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Maryville TN March 20, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:50:33 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Provides most people receiving Social Security benefits (beneficiaries) more choices for receiving employment services. -- Social Security Administration http://www.cessi.net/ttw/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:37:13 CST http://www.cessi.net/ttw/ Provides resources about DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program that enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:59:38 CST http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/ Allows the public to search for ADA dentists by city, state, zip code, and area by speciality. -- American Dental Association http://ada.org/public/directory/index.asp Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:06:25 CST http://ada.org/public/directory/index.asp Provides information on eligibility for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. Also available in Spanish. -- Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:59:14 CST http://www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors/ Reviews how the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)-funded network of state and local agencies helped individuals and families overcome economic insecurity in FY 2007. -- National Association for State Community Services Programs http://www.nascsp.org/data/files/csbg_publications/annual_reports/reports/csbg%20is%2007%20annual%20report%205-8-09%20with%20appendix%20in%20full.pdf Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:52:20 CST http://www.nascsp.org/data/files/csbg_publications/annual_reports/reports/csbg%20is%2007%20annual%20report%205-8-09%20with%20appendix%20in%20full.pdf Offers a free and confidential screening tool for individuals and families to use to determine their eligibility status for public assistance programs and tax credits. Service currently covers Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. -- Children's Defense Fund http://www2.bridgetobenefits.org/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:12:59 CST http://www2.bridgetobenefits.org/ Offers information, support, and services provided by the Veterans Affairs office and other entities for returning soldiers of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.oefoif.va.gov/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:34:30 CST http://www.oefoif.va.gov/ Provides information and resource referrals for people dealing with emotional or other health problems associated with economic hard times. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:28:38 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/ Designed to help families increase their awareness and knowledge of family-centered care. -- Family Voices http://www.familyvoices.org/pub/projects/fcca_FamilyTool.pdf Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:57:16 CST http://www.familyvoices.org/pub/projects/fcca_FamilyTool.pdf Serves as a brief directory of referrals and information on mental health, substance abuse, and other services for veterans and their families. Most are available freely and anonymously. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/Veterans_Resource_Guide_Flyer.pdf Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:35:11 CST http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/Veterans_Resource_Guide_Flyer.pdf Describes problems faced by and services available to veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Discusses future issues and related impending decisions. Written to help the veteran and servicemember understand how variousagencies work and how he or she can get the benefits and services to which they are entitled. -- Veterans for America http://www.veteransforamerica.org/survival-guide/survival-guide-download-2/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:43:54 CST http://www.veteransforamerica.org/survival-guide/survival-guide-download-2/