Help for rural individuals resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/individual/ Earth Times article reports that ads offering services such as cooking or repair work in exchange for dental and eye exams are becoming more common during the current recession. http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293304,dinner-for-a-dental-exam-bartering-for-health-services-booms.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:04:58 CST http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293304,dinner-for-a-dental-exam-bartering-for-health-services-booms.html 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 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of more than $2.6 billion to states to help low income citizens with their heating bills during October, November and December of this year. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12410 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:10:12 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12410 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 Buena Vista VA March 6, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:46:57 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Dandridge TN February 20, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:44:59 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Knoxville TN February 6, 2010 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:41:30 CST http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Palm Beach County FL November 21, 2009 -- Remote Area Medical Foundation http://www.ramusa.org/expeditions/schedule.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:41:13 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/ A foundation-led, non-partisan initiative aimed at ensuring that political leaders take significant actions to reduce poverty and increase opportunity in the United States. http://www.spotlightonpoverty.org/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:04:25 CST http://www.spotlightonpoverty.org/ Grants to individuals who submit the best ideas for tangible, lasting community projects. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2044 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:11:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2044 Provides a flexible monthly allowance to recipients of Medicaid personal care services or home and community based services, which allows them to direct and manage their own personal assistance services and address their own specific needs. -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.cashandcounseling.org/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:11:57 CST http://www.cashandcounseling.org/ Describes a federal income tax credit for eligible low-income workers which reduces the amount of tax an individual owes, and may be returned in the form of a refund. -- U.S. Department of Treasury http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/individuals/article/0%2C%2Cid=96456%2C00.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:38:03 CST http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/individuals/article/0%2C%2Cid=96456%2C00.html Strives to help seniors and caregivers locate adequate care and senior living facilities. Site includes options to search by state and type of facility and provides resources for gathering more information on this topic. http://www.assistedseniorliving.net/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:41:18 CST http://www.assistedseniorliving.net/ Helps low-income people buy food, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, they need for good health. Works with State and local agencies, advocates, employers, community and faith-based organizations, and others to reach eligible low-income people who are not currently participating in SNAP and share information about its nutritional benefits. -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:50:12 CST http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/