Rural individual assistance resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/individual/ Provides links to state housing agencies such as the Housing Finance Authority and the Department of Community and Economic Development. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/links.php?cat=23 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:31:29 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/links.php?cat=23 Information, resources and frequently asked questions related to suicide prevention in rural areas. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/suicide/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:04:43 CST http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/suicide/ Users may select a state or territory on the map or list of states to find housing resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- White House http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=113 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:35:18 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=113 A clearinghouse of information and material that can be used by Community Action Agencies and others to help low-income persons and families move toward self-sufficiency and to reduce poverty in communities across the United States. -- Office of Community Services http://www.virtualcap.org/ Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:24:22 CST http://www.virtualcap.org/ Information on free and low-cost health insurance programs for children.Call toll-free at 877.543.7669. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.insurekidsnow.gov Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:04:36 CST http://www.insurekidsnow.gov Provides money and services to people in federally designated disaster areas when losses are not covered by insurance and property has been damaged or destroyed. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1004 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:28:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1004 Users may select a state or territory on the map or list of states to find health related resources in a specific area for people with disabilities. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=137 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:07:34 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=137 La misin de United Way es mejorar la calidad de vida por medio de la movilizacin de la capacidad humanitaria y caritativa de las comunidades. http://espanol.unitedway.org/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:56:29 CST http://espanol.unitedway.org/ An information portal by state providing access to programs managed by local organizations that support a range of services, including shelter, food, counseling, and jobs skills programs. -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.hud.gov/homeless/hmlsagen.cfm Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:52:17 CST http://www.hud.gov/homeless/hmlsagen.cfm An online portal for U.S. citizens to locate services from the U.S. government. -- U.S. General Services Administration http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Find_Services.shtml Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Find_Services.shtml Helps Medicare beneficiaries that qualify apply for help with Medicare prescription drug costs. -- Social Security Administration http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp/ Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp/ An annotated list of congressionally chartered and non-profit organizations that support the health care, employment and rehabilitation needs of veterans. -- U.S. Department of Defense https://www.aw2.army.mil/more_resources.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CST https://www.aw2.army.mil/more_resources.htm Use this website to determine whether you are eligible to receive Lifeline and Link Up support. Lifeline support lowers the cost of basic, monthly local telephone service. Link Up support reduces the one-time cost associated with initiating telephone service and line extension to the consumer's residence. http://www.lifelinesupport.org/li/low-income/lifelinesupport/ Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.lifelinesupport.org/li/low-income/lifelinesupport/ Housing counseling agencies throughout the country that are funded by HUD who can give advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages. -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm Free program that helps eligible individuals and families save money on prescription medications. http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/ Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/ The Bureau of Primary Health Care Service Delivery Sites tool allows users to search for health centers, including Federally Qualified Health Centers and other Bureau of Primary Health Care service delivery sites, by location. These health centers provide free and low-cost health services. Services include primary medical, obstetrical and gynecological, dental, mental health and substance abuse care, other types of medical and support services. -- Bureau of Primary Health Care http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/ Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/ Assists service members leaving active duty by providing information and resources. To be used as part of a comprehensive program of transition and employment assistance. -- U.S. Department of Defense http://www.dodtransportal.dod.mil/dav/lsnmedia/LSN/dodtransportal/ Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.dodtransportal.dod.mil/dav/lsnmedia/LSN/dodtransportal/ Searchable database of patient assistance programs that provide free or low-cost prescription medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. Includes information for patients and for health care providers. Free, but registration is required. http://www.rxassist.org/ Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.rxassist.org/ Works to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Includes contact information and links for local United Way organizations. http://national.unitedway.org/ Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://national.unitedway.org/ Application information for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally-funded program to help eligible low income homeowners and renters meet their home heating and/or cooling needs. -- Administration for Children and Families http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/ Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/ Online tool for identifying and enrolling in Medicare prescription drug plans. Includes information about plans available in each state. Available in Spanish. -- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Questions/MPDPFIntro.asp?version=default&browser=Firefox%7C1%2E5%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&ViewType=Public&PDPYear Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Questions/MPDPFIntro.asp?version=default&browser=Firefox%7C1%2E5%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&ViewType=Public&PDPYear Links to state social services agencies and state agencies handling welfare reform. -- Administration for Children and Families http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/stlinks.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/stlinks.htm