Many patients need access to community resources. This list can help you know where to refer them for assistance.
Housing
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Local shelters
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Local housing authority
Food
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Local food bank or pantry
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Meals on Wheels
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Salvation Army
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Transportation
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Council on Aging
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Local public transportation
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Health system transportation assistance
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Health insurance transportation assistance
Finances
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Utility company assistance program
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Rental assistance program
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Salvation Army emergency financial assistance
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Local township trustee
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Supplemental Security Income
Medical care/insurance
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Medicare or Medicaid
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Extra Help or Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
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Health system insurance navigator
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Health system financial assistance
Child care
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Head Start
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Faith-based childcare services
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State child-care assistance
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Employer or school-based child-care assistance
Exercise classes
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Local library
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Local YMCA or JCC
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Local community center or senior center
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Local parks and recreation department
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Local faith-based organization
Date Last Reviewed: 03/01/2023
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