MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT STUDY Catalogue of Community and National Resources Authors: Brian Lucero Susan Azrin September 1, 2006 Prepared for: Social Security Administration 7111 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Contract: SS00-05-60072 Prepared by: WESTAT 1650 Research Boulevard Rockville, Maryland TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 2 NATIONAL RESOURCES 2-1 3 COMMUNITY RESOURCES 3-1 4 MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER, CO 4-1 5 SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, CT 5-1 6 SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, CT 6-1 7 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, DC 7-1 8 HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, FL 8-1 9 BOLEY CENTERS, FL 9-1 10 COBB COUNTY, GA 10-1 11 THRESHHOLDS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTERS, IL 11-1 12 FAYETTE COMPANIES, IL 12-1 13 ADULT AND CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC., IN 13-1 14 WYDOT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE INC., KS 14-1 15 SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, MA 15-1 16 ST. LUKE?S HOUSE, INC., NORTH BETHESDA, MD 16-1 17 RISE SPRING LAKE PARK, MN 17-1 18 MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF GREATER MANCHESTER MANCHESTER, NH 18-1 19 PATHWAYS TO HOUSING NEW YORK, NY 19-1 20 NEIGHBORING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, OH 20-1 21 OPTIONS OF SOUTHERN OREGON GRANTS PASS, OR 21-1 22 LIFEWORKS, NW, OR 22-1 23 AIKEN BARNWELL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, SC 23-1 24 THE CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES SAN ANTONIO, TX 24-1 25 COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VANCOUVER, WA 25-1 1. INTRODUCTION In February 2006 we provided SSA with a preliminary version of this deliverable, a catalogue of transition resources. The contract calls for an update every six months. The February deliverable was limited to a list of national resources. During the last six months Westat worked with each of the 22 demonstration sites to develop a catalogue of community level resources. This August 2006 version of the deliverable includes both the national and community resources that will be provided to each beneficiary enrolled in the MHTS. However, each beneficiary will receive a manual of national and local resources that is customized to their local area. Soon after a site signed a site agreement, Westat began to work with the research assistant (RA) at the site to develop a community resources manual. The RA was sent a survey requesting a listing of community resources in each of ten community resources categories (provided in Chapter 3, Community Resource) or recommend an existing manual if it provided information for each of the ten categories. Westat reviewed each submission, and developed a resource manual for each demonstration site that contained both national and community level resources. A handful of sites received approval to use their own manual. For these sites Westat has produced a separate manual with just the national resources. As requested in the contract, control group beneficiaries will receive the resource manual immediately following randomization. Treatment group beneficiaries will receive the manual at transition, between months 18-24 of their 24-month intervention period. In Chapter 2 we present the national resources. Chapter 3 lists the 10 categories of community resources included in each community resource manual. Chapters 4 through 25 provide the current listing of community resources for each of the 22 demonstration sites. 2. NATIONAL RESOURCES This Chapter lists organizations across the nation that provide services to individuals with metal illness. Organizations are listed under seven different categories depending on the types of services provided. An organization that provides multiple services is listed under multiple categories. The seven service categories included in the national resources listing are: 1. Information on psychiatric disorders and substance abuse, 2. Consumer self-help and support groups, 3. Alcohol and substance abuse, 4. SSA work incentive programs, 5. Health insurance, 6. Suicide helpline, and 7. Legal aid 2-1. INFORMATION ON PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE Organization: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Web Site: www.dbsalliance.org/ Email: programs@dbsalliance.org Telephone: 1-800-826-3632 312-642-0049 Address: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501 Chicago, IL 60610-7224 Description: Consumer-directed organization for persons with mood disorders, e.g., depression and bipolar disorder. Information on these disorders, locators and guides for support groups and chapters, and various publications. Organization: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Web Site: www.nida.nih.gov Email: information@nida.nih.gov Telephone: 301-443-1124 Address: National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institutes of Health 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5213 Bethesda, MD 20892-9561 Description: Lead Federal agency for research on drug abuse. Comprehensive online source for information on alcohol and drug abuse. Fact sheets, research publications, news and events, and links to other NIDA sites. English and Spanish. Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness Web Site: www.nami.org/ Email: Email addresses on website Telephone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) 703-524-7600 Address: NAMI 2107 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-3042 Description: Dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illnesses and their families. Public education and information, family and peer education and support activities, and advocacy. Organization: National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) Web Site: www.nimh.nih.gov/ Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov Telephone: 1-866-615-6464 Address: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Public Information and Communications Branch 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 Description: Lead Federal agency for research on mental disorders. Comprehensive information on the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of mental disorders. Find mental health services in your area, affordable healthcare, NIMH clinical trials, and listings of professionals and organizations. Organization: Schizophrenics Anonymous Web Site: www.nsfoundation.org Email: inquiries@nsfoundation.org Telephone: 517-485-7168 Address: National Schizophrenia Foundation 403 Seymour Avenue Suite 202 Lansing, MI 48933 Description: Broad resource on schizophrenia and related disorders. Offers education, information, and public awareness services. Newsletter, reading list, and 160 self-help groups throughout the country. 2-2. CONSUMER SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse Web Site: www.selfhelpgroups.org Email: Email addresses on website Telephone: Telephone directory on website Address: See website for self-help group addresses Description: A keyword-searchable database of over 1,100 national, international, model and online self-help support groups for addictions, bereavement, health, mental health, disabilities, abuse, parenting, caregiver concerns and other stressful life situations. Find local self-help clearinghouses worldwide, research studies, and information on starting face-to-face and online self-help groups. Organization: Consumer and Networking Technical Assistance Center (CONTAC) Web Site: www.contac.org Email: kathymuscari@contac.org Telephone: 1-888-825-8324 Address: Contac P.O. Box 11000 Charleston, WV 25339 Contact: Kathy Muscari Director of Operations Description: Information; on-site training and skill-building curricula; electronic and other communication capabilities; networking and customized activities promoting self-help, recovery, leadership, business management, and empowerment. Organization: Emotions Anonymous Web Site: www.emotionsanonymous.org Email: info@EmotionsAnonymous.org Telephone: 651-647-9712 Address: Emotions Anonymous PO Box 4245 St. Paul, MN 55105-0245 Description: 12-step self help program for individuals with a wide array of emotional issues (depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, and more). Site includes the 12 steps, meeting locator, program traditions and an online book store. Organization: National Empowerment Center Web Site: www.power2u.org Email: info4@power2u.org Telephone: 1-800-769-3728 Address: National Empowerment Center 599 Canal Street Lawrence, MA 01840 Description: Center?s goal is to carry the message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been labeled with mental illness. Provides information, conferences, networking, referrals, lectures, and more. Contains a database for consumer-run statewide organizations throughout the U.S. Organization: National Mental Health Consumers? Self-Help Clearinghouse Web Site: www.mhselfhelp.org Email: info@mhselfhelp.org Telephone: 1-800-553-4539 215-751-1810 Address: National Mental Health Consumer?s Self-Help Clearinghouse 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1207 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Description: Fosters consumer empowerment through up-to-date news and information, a directory of consumer-driven services, electronic and printed publications, training packages, and consultation. Helps consumers organize coalitions, establish self-help groups and other consumer-driven services, advocate for mental health reform, and fight the stigma that society places on mental illness. Organization: Recovery, Inc. Web Site: www.recovery-inc.com Email: inquiries@recovery-inc.org Telephone: 312-337-5661 Address: Recovery, Inc. 802 North Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 Contact: Kathy Garcia, Executive Director Cheri Tatar, Director of External Relations Description: Members are individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder of any type. Offers a free method of recovery that all persons can apply to their lives. The Recovery, Inc., program is designed to work in conjunction with professional mental health services. Organization: Schizophrenics Anonymous Web Site: www.nsfoundation.org Email: inquiries@nsfoundation.org Telephone: 517-485-7168 Address: National Schizophrenia Foundation 403 Seymour Avenue Suite 202 Lansing, MI 48933 Description: Directory of 160 self-help support groups for individuals, their friends, and family members, affected by schizophrenia and related disorders. Broad resource on schizophrenia and related disorders. Offers education, information, and public awareness services. 2-3. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous Web Site: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/ Telephone: 212-870-3400 Address: A.A. World Services, Inc. P.O. Box 459 New York, NY 10163 Description: Broad resource on the 12-step recovery program for persons with alcohol addiction. Information on how to find AA meetings in your area. Organization: Double Trouble in Recovery Web Site: www.doubletroubleinrecovery.org Email: HV613@aol.com Telephone: 718-373-2684 Address: Double Trouble in Recovery PO Box 245055 Brooklyn, NY 11224 Contact: Howie Vogle Description: Online brochure showing the 12 steps to recovery for individuals with both a mental illness and a substance abuse problem. Information on how to start and run a recovery group. Organization: Dual Recoveries Anonymous (DRA) Web Site: www.draonline.org Telephone: 1-877-883-2332 Address: Dual Recovery Anonymous World Services Central Office P.O. Box 8107 Prairie Village, KS 66208 Description: Shows the 12 steps to recovery for individuals with a mental illness and substance abuse problem. Directory of meeting locations and registration for upcoming DRA meetings. Information on DRA?s history, traditions, personal stories and more. Organization: Narcotics Anonymous Web Site: www.na.org Email: customer_service@na.org Telephone: 818-773-9999 Address: Contact Narcotics Anonymous World Service Office in Los Angeles PO Box 9999 Van Nuys, CA 91409 Description: 12-step program for persons with drug addictions, modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Information on how to find meetings in your area. Organization: Recovery Circle Web Site: www.recoverycircles.org Description: 12-step program guides for both individuals with a mental illness and/or substance abuse and for friends, family, and professional staff who work with persons with mental illnesses. 2-4. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) WORK INCENTIVES Organization: Your Ticket to Work Web Site: www.yourtickettowork.org Email: Email via website Telephone: 1-866-968-7842 Description: Employment program for people with disabilities who want to work. Program?s goal is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation, and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations. Organization: The Work Site Web Site: www.ssa.gov/work/ Email: joie.hill@ssa.gov Telephone: 1-800-772-1213 For the deaf or hard of hearing call: 1-800-325-0778 Address: Social Security Administration Office of Public Inquiries Windsor Park Building 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 Description: Source for beneficiaries seeking information on benefits planning assistance, employment networking, Federal government employment, resume writing and job searches. Information for small business and self employment for people with disabilities. Organization: Social Security Work Incentives Web Site: www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/workincentives.htm Email: Email via website Telephone: 1-800-772-1213 For the deaf or hard of hearing call: 1-800-325-0778 Address: Social Security Administration Windsor Park Building 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 Description: Complete description of SSDI and SSI work incentive programs for beneficiaries who want to work. 2-5. HEALTH INSURANCE Organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Web Site: www.medicare.gov Email: Question box on web site Telephone: Available on web site Address: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore MD 21244-1850 Description: Medicare website for beneficiaries. Enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, find a doctor, find a Medicare-approved drug discount card, compare area hospitals, compare Medicare prescription drug plans, find helpful phone numbers and websites and more. Frequently asked questions and more. Organization: Insure Kids Now Web Site: www.insurekidsnow.gov/states.htm Email: comments@hrsa.gov Telephone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW Description: National campaign to link uninsured children, from birth to age 18, to free and low-cost health insurance through the State Children?s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). State directory o SCHIP programs, questions and answers, and information on immigration concerns. 2-6. SUICIDE HELPLINES Organization: Kristen Brooks Hope Center Web Site: www.hopeline.com Email: Info@hopeline.com Telephone: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) Address: Kristen Brooks Hope Center PO Box 151293 Alexandria, VA 22315-1293 Description: Suicide helpline and online resource center for persons who are depressed or suicidal. 24-hour, toll free hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE. Organization: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Web Site: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Telephone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Description: 24-hour toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis seeking help. Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone immediately. Connection to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services. 2-7. LEGAL AID Organization: Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Web Site: www.bazelon.org Email: webmaster@bazelon.org Telephone: 202-467-5730 Address: 1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 1212 Washington, DC 20005 Description: Legal advocate for persons with mental disabilities. Experts in Social Security policy as it applies to people with mental disabilities. Information on your rights to government benefit programs. Organization: National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Web Site: www.napas.org Email: info@ndrn.org Telephone: 202-408-9514 Address: National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) 900 Second Street NE, Suite 211 Washington, DC 20002 Description: Legal advocacy services for persons with disabilities. Guards against abuse and ensures accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and justice systems. Nonprofit organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy Systems and Client Assistance Programs for individuals with disabilities. 3. COMMUNITY RESOURCES As indicated in Chapter 1, Westat mailed each of the 22 site RAs the Community Resource survey (Exhibit 3-1). The survey lists 10 categories Westat felt would be valuable to beneficiaries in the control group looking for available services and those in the treatment group transitioning out of the study. For each organization listed in the manual, Westat requested the organization?s name, a brief description, address, telephone number, website address, and a contact person at the organization. Westat required the RA include, at a minimum, the organization?s name, description and telephone number and/or website. Upon completion, the RAs sent the surveys to Westat electronically. Sites that chose to provide beneficiaries with their own Community Resource Manual were asked to submit a hard copy to Westat for review. Following finalization of each manual, Westat will reproduce and send sites copies for distribution to each enrolled beneficiary. Community Resource Manual Status. We have reserved a chapter for each of the 22 sites?chapters 4 through 25. However, not included are resources for: * Henderson Mental Health Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL as they will be using their current community resource booklet; * Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester in Manchester, NH as they will be using their current community resource booklet; and * Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center in Aiken, SC as they will be using their current community resource booklet. Exhibit 3-1. Site Survey on Available Community Resources Please list the resources available in your community for beneficiaries who need any of the following services: [FORM DESIGN NOTE: INCLUDE TABLE LIKE THAT BELOW FOR EACH OF THE 10 RESOURCE CATEGORIES] Organization: Web Site Email Phone: Address: Contact: Description: 1. Self-help and consumer-support groups 2. Employment support 3. Free or reduced-fee mental health care 4. Free or reduced-fee general medical care 5. Housing assistance 6. Help with legal problems 7. Medications at reduced or no cost (including pharmaceutical company medication assistance programs) 8. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous groups 9. Other alcohol or substance abuse treatment 10. Benefits counseling, e.g., for public health insurance 4. MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER, CO 4-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Web Site: www.anad.org Telephone: 303-369-8119 303-556-2525 303-556-6273 Contact: Carol Koski Linda Wilkins-Pierce Britt Pickrel Description: Call any of the following local affiliates for meeting information. Organization: Anorexia Support Group Telephone: 303-789-4641 Contact: Stephen Firman Description: Support group for persons with Anorexia that is not affiliated with ANAD. Organization: Bluesy-Quation Telephone: 303-344-5103 Contact: Doug Horn or Rick McKinney Description: Band and support group. Meets Saturdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call for meeting/practice location. Organization: Capital Hill Action and Recreation Group (CHARG) Web Site: www.charg.org Telephone: 303-830-8805 Address: 920 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: Provides resources to persons with mental illness; to empower consumers through running their own program and learning new skills; and to advocate for the needs of persons with mental illness in the larger community. OPEN HOURS: Monday - Friday, Noon - 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Organization: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Web Site: www.chadd.org Telephone: 303-675-5337 Address: 1045 Lincoln Avenue Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 Description: Support group and advocacy organization for children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Call for information and location of local affiliates. Organization: Children of Aging Parents (COAP) Telephone: 303-693-9500 Contact: Curtis Schmidt Description: Caregiver support group. Organization: Community College of Denver - Center for Persons with Disabilities Web Site: www.ccd.edu/EPAC/disabilities.htm Telephone: 303-556-3300 Address: Campus Box 400 PO Box 173363 Denver, CO 80217-336 Contact: Jackie King, Manager Description: Support services for students with mental illnesses and other disabilities. Organization: Community Connections Telephone: 303-739-9631 Address: 1523 Emporia Street Aurora, CO 80010 Description: Drop-in center for individuals with mental illnesses. Educational and support services provided. Organization: Consumer Centered Services of Colorado (CCSC) Telephone: 303-839-1579 Address: 190 E. 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Description: Statewide network of individuals dealing with serious mental illnesses who are involved in mutual support, education and advocacy. Meets monthly in Denver Metro area. Organization: Denver Depressive / Manic Depressive Association Telephone: 303-329-8616 Address: 920 Emerson Street Denver, CO Contact: Judy Sullivan Description: A local advocacy organization for persons with Depressive/Manic-Depressive disorders. The group meets Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., at Our Savior?s Lutheran Church. Organization: Depression Drop-In Support Center (University of Denver) Telephone: 303-871-280 OR 303-871-3626 Address: Professional Psychology Center 2460 S. Vine Street, Room 12 Denver, CO Description: Group led by graduate psychology student. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Organization: Depressive/Manic Depressive Support Group of Metro Denver, Aurora Telephone: 303-329-9894 OR 303-693-0364 Address: 14301 E. Hampden Avenue Aurora, CO Contact: Carol Stowell OR Alan Krasnow Description: A local advocacy/support group organization for persons with Depressive/Manic Depressive disorders. Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., at Aurora MHC. Organization: Depression/Manic Depression Support Group of Metro Denver, Lakewood Chapter Telephone: 303-331-2599 OR 303- 798-3445 Address: 6200 W. Hampden Street, Lakewood (south frontage road between Sheridan and Wadsworth). Contact: Joe Description: A local advocacy/support group organization for persons with Depressive / Manic Depressive disorders. Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., at First Seventh Day Adventist Church. Organization: Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) Telephone: 719-578-1181 Address: 111 N. Walnut Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Description: A 12-step program for individuals who have an addiction to drugs/alcohol & suffer from a mental illness. Call for more information. Organization: Dual Recovery Anonymous Web Site: www.draonline.org Telephone: 303-866-7684 OR 303-866-7687 Address: 3520 W. Oxford Avenue Room B106 Denver, CO Contact: Barb or Jan Description: An independent self-help organization. For people who are chemically dependent and also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft. Logan. Organization: Emotions Anonymous Web Site: www.emotionsanonymous.org Telephone: 303-331-2493 Address: 1939 S. Monroe (at Buchtel) Denver, CO 80221 Description: Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Divine Science Church of Truth. Organization: Family and Friends of Bipolars Telephone: 303- 308-1735 OR 303-721-1462 Address: 14301 E. Hampden Avenue Aurora, CO 80114 Contact: Deborah Miller or Chip Bisbee Description: Support group for family and friends of bipolars. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m., at Aurora MHC. Organization: Family Members of People with Anorexia Support Group Telephone: 303-322-6241 Contact: Bobbie and Greg Description: Support group for family members of people with Anorexia. This group is not affiliated with ANAD. Organization: Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health Web Site: www.coloradofederation.org Telephone: 303-572-0302 OR 1-888-569-7500 Address: PO Box # 200188 Denver, CO 80220 Contact: Victoria Bresee, Executive Director Description: State office of National Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health (NFFCMH), a parent-run organization addressing needs of children/youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. Organization: Haven House Telephone: 719-578-1181 Address: 111 N. Walnut Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Description: A consumer-run drop in center for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Organization: HEARTBEAT (Founding Chapter) Web Site: www.heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org Telephone: 719-596-2575 Address: 2015 Devon Street Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Contact: LaRita Archibald, Executive Director in Colorado Springs Description: Mutual support services for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Call any of the following local chapters for information and meeting times. - Robert & Jan Burnside at (303) 794-3564 in Littleton. - Narice Wheat at (303) 934-8464 in Denver. - Don & Joann Harmon at (303) 422-4021 in Arvada. Organization: InterCommunity Volunteer Caregivers Telephone: 303-778-5984 Address: 1955 E. Arizona Avenue Denver, CO 80210 Description: Network of churches and volunteers who provide support, assistance, education and referral services for families dealing with Alzheimer?s Disease or mental illness. Organization: Jefferson Alliance for the Mentally Ill Partners (JAMI) Telephone: 303-989-5123 Address: 455 S. Lee Street Lakewood, CO 80226 Contact: Chris Hack Description: Network of volunteers from churches and other organizations who provide support and recreation for individuals receiving services from Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Organization: Mental Health Association of Colorado Web Site: www.mhacolorado.org Telephone: 303-377-3040 Address: 6795 E. Tennessee Avenue Denver, CO 80224 Contact: Jeanne Mueller Rohner, Executive Director Description: State office of National Mental Health Association (NMHA), an education and advocacy organization promoting mental health. Organization: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado (NAMI) Web Site: www.namicolorado.org Telephone: 303-321-3104 Address: 1100 Fillmore Street Denver, CO 80206 Contact: Heather Cameron, Executive Director Description: State office of NAMI ? A self-help, education & advocacy organization for individuals with mental illnesses & their families. Organization: NAMI of Denver Telephone: 303-756-0490 Contact: Ellen Rector Description: A self-help, education & advocacy organization for individuals with mental illnesses & their families. Organization: Peak Parent Center, Inc. Web Site: www.peakparent.org Telephone: 719-531-9400 1-800-284-0251 Address: 6055 Lehman Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Description: Statewide organization providing education, support and advocacy for children with disabilities and their families. Organization: Schizophrenia Peer Support Group Telephone: 303-830-8805 Address: 920 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 Contact: David Quarton Description: A peer support group for persons with schizophrenia. Meets Thursdays, 3:15 p.m. Organization: Visions of the Soul Studio Telephone: 303-274-9981 Address: 8801 W. 10th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215 Contact: Sarah McMahon Description: Bi-monthly support group for individuals with manic depression or depression. Meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call for more information. Organization: We Incested Needing Group Support (WINGS) Telephone: 303-238-8660 Address: 8007 W. Colfax Avenue CS 27 Box 129 Lakewood, CO 80215 Contact: Terri Knapp, Program Coordinator Description: Peer support/self-help services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Call for information. Organization: 1311 York Street Telephone: 303-322-3674 Description: A ?social club? for individuals dealing with substance abuse. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 365 days/year. Support groups and social activities. 4-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: ARC of Denver Web Site: www.arcofdenver.org Telephone: 303-831-7733 Address: 1905 Sherman Street Suite 300 Denver, CO 80203 Description: ARC advocates with and empowers people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in community life. Organization: Aspen Diversified Industries Web Site: www.aspendiversifiedindustries.com Telephone: 719-391-2550 Address: 415 W. Bijou Street Colorado Springs, CO?80905 Description: ADI is an entrepreneurial, non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting disadvantaged, disabled and non-disabled, by creating meaningful career opportunities for those who may lack such opportunities in the existing job market. Organization: Bayaud Industries, Inc. Web Site: www.bayaudindustries.org Telephone: 303-830-6885 Address: 333 W. Bayaud Avenue Denver, CO 80223 Contact: David DeLay Description: Assists in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment that meets the ability and interest of the individual. Persons must meet Bayauds mission criteria. Assistance may include job-seeking skills classes, supported job search, job development, employment training at work sites, and supported employment. Organization: Center for Work, Education and Employment (CWEE) Web Site: www.cwee.org Telephone: 303-892-8444 Address: 1175 Osage Street Denver, CO Description: CWEE?s mission is to provide realistic programs to help low-income single parents and families develop and expand the skills and confidence necessary to obtain continuous, meaningful employment and career advancement. Organization: Colorado Workforce Center (Denver) Web Site: www.coworkforce.com Telephone: 720-865-5619 Address: 1391 N. Speer Boulevard Suite 500 Denver, CO 80204 Description: Provides easy access to a wide array of employment and training services. At a Workforce Center you will find trained staff to help with your employment needs. Organization: Denver Metro Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site: www.cdhs.state.co.us Telephone: 303-866-2500 Address: 2211 W. Evans Avenue Building A & B Denver, CO 80223 Description: Rehabilitation provides goods and/or services necessary to help individuals with disabilities to secure and/or retain employment. Organization: Denver Urban Ministries Web Site: www.denum.org Telephone: 303-335-4896 Address: 1717 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80218 Description: Job counseling, placement, referrals, and scholarships. Organization: Denver Works, Inc. Web Site: www.denverworks.org Telephone: 303-433-0300 Address: 2828 N. Speer Boulevard Suite #103 Denver, CO 80211 Description: Denver Works strives to prepare the unemployed and underemployed for positions in which they might reach their full potential, find pride in their jobs, and provide for their families. Organization: Easter Seals Colorado Web Site: www.co.easterseals.com Telephone: 303-233-1666 Address: 5755 W. Alameda Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226 Description: Easter Seals Colorado Employment Services provides vocational services to people with disabilities. Professionally trained Employment Specialists develop quality jobs for people of all disabilities, with all educational backgrounds and work histories. Organization: Goodwill Industries of Denver Administration & Workforce Development Web Site: www.goodwilldenver.org Telephone: 303-650-7700 Address: 6850 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 Description: Offers job development. Organization: Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, Inc. Web Site: www.micasadenver.org Telephone: 303-573-1302 Address: 360 Acoma Street Denver CO 80223 Description: Assists low income, primarily Latina women of Metro Denver, to achieve self-sufficiency through the acquisition of basic skills, education, training, and employment. Services include emergency referral service, career assessment and advising, and educational services. Organization: Regional Assessment and Training Center, Inc. Telephone: 303-761-0193 Address: 3520 W. Oxford Avenue Denver, CO 80236 Contact: Dan Bradley Description: The Case Manager Aide program selects, trains and provides job placement services for primary consumers of mental health services and other disabilities. Organization: Urban League of Metropolitan Denver, The Web Site: www.denverurbanleague.org Telephone: 303-388-5861 Address: 5900 E. 39th Avenue Denver, CO 80207 Description: To help African American and other residents of metro Denver attain social and economic equality and self-reliance. 4-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: A. F. Williams Family Medicine Center ? Colorado Refuge Health and Mental Health Program Telephone: 303-372-9750 Address: 5250 Leetsdale Drive Suite 302 Denver, CO 80246 Description: Refugees experiencing a mental health crisis or who are seriously mentally ill. Organization: Acacia Counseling Telephone: 303-861-9378 Address: 1600 Downing Street Suite 300 Denver, CO 80218 Description: Outpatient, individual and group counseling, drug and alcohol, domestic violence and anger management, depression, anxiety. No psychiatrist. Court ordered evaluations $125 Does not accept Medicare/Medicaid. Sliding scale based on ability to pay. Organization: Affordable Counseling Connection Web Site: www.affordablecounselingconnection.com Telephone: 303-295-3326 Address: Six locations throughout the Denver Metro Area (see website or call) Description: Co-op of counselors and therapists who address a wide range of issues. Sliding scale available, approximately $40 to $45 per session. No psychiatrist. Organization: Asian-Pacific Center Telephone: 303-393-0304 Address: 1825 York Street Denver, CO 80206 Description: Outpatient mental health treatment, child, adolescent, and adult individual therapy. Drug and alcohol treatment. Cambodian, Laos, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Hmong languages spoken. Sliding scale fee based on ability to pay. Psychiatrist available for existing clients. Medicaid/ Medicare accepted. No court ordered evaluations. Organization: Buckingham Psychological Services Telephone: 303-750-7411 Address: 1450 S. Havana Street Suite 600 Aurora, CO 80012 Description: Outpatient program offering individual, family, children and adolescent counseling services. Will provide court ordered evaluation/assessment for $160. No Psychiatrist. Medicare, Medicaid (as secondary), Private insurance, and sliding scale starting at $75. Organization: The Center Telephone: 303-778-5774 Address: 2465 S. Downing Street Denver, CO 80210 Description: Individual, couple, family counseling, and medication management. DBT groups and chemical dependency ILP. No case management. (Will treat Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar, Major depression, only if there is no history of more than two hospitalizations or crisis). Sliding scale fee: $50 for individual therapy, $130 to see a psychiatrist. Payment expected at the time of service. Medicare accepted, but Medicaid not accepted. Organization: Charge Resource Center Telephone: 303-830-8805 Address: 709 E. 12th Street Denver, CO 80204 OR 920 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: Counseling services for the chronically mental ill (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Bipolar, and Major depression). Evaluations for existing clients only. Current wait list is approximately 6 months to 1 year. Accepts Medicaid and has Psychiatrist. Organization: Choices in Living Telephone: 303-427-4197 Address: 5005 W. 81st Place Denver, CO 80229 Description: Counseling, individual therapy, evaluations/assessments, drug/alcohol evaluations, DUI classes, parenting classes, UA?s, domestic violence classes, and anger management. Does not accept Medicare/Medicaid, Sliding scale based on ability to pay, $165 substance abuse evaluation. $225 for a Mental health evaluation. Organization: Denver Behavioral Health Telephone: 303-629-5293 Address: 1038 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80204 Description: $60 intake/evaluation fee ? must be referred by a Denver Health Primary Care physician. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance. Organization: Denver Catholic Community Services Web Site: www.catholiccharitiesdenver.org Telephone: 303-742-0828 Address: 2525 W. Alameda Avenue Denver, CO 80219 Description: Offers Spanish and English counseling, No evaluations. Sliding Scale Fee structure from $35-100, Medicaid and other private insurance accepted. Psychiatrist available if seeing a counselor at the agency: $90-100 for intake and $45-75 follow-up. Organization: Denver Family Institute Telephone: 303-756-3340 Address: 7200 E. Hampden Avenue Suite 301 Denver, CO 80033 Description: Counseling for children, adolescents, families and individuals. DFI treats a wide range of issues. No Evaluations ? phone calls returned within 24 hours. Sliding scale fee based on ability to pay. Organization: Eccos Family Center Telephone: 303-480-1920 Address: 655 Broadway Suite 450 Denver, CO 80203 Description: Bilingual (Spanish) counseling for child, adolescent, family and adults. Medicaid only if person lives in Denver, sliding scale w/o Medicaid, No psychiatrist. Organization: Jewish Family Services Telephone: 303-597-7777 Address: 3201 S. Tamarac Drive Denver, CO 80231 Description: Child, adult, couples, family counseling. & bereavement groups. Support group for caretakers of chronically ill family members. Same day/week intakes available. Sliding scale fee based on income; accept Medicaid and most insurance. No psychiatrist. Organization: La Casa/Quigg Newton Family Counseling Center Telephone: 303-436-8670 Address: 4545 Navajo Street Denver, CO 80211 Description: This service is sponsored by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and serves residents of the Quigg Newton Public Housing. Organization: Maria Droste Services of Colorado Telephone: 303-756-9052 Address: 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO 80222 ? 3305 Description: Counseling service; 20 private pay counselors, 1 Psychiatrist (does not take insurance/Medicaid). Evaluations $125-150, Sliding Scale $50-125, and Interns will see clients with sliding scale fees as low as $5-35, based on ability to pay. Psychiatrist fees are $90-165 for intake and $75-125 for medication management and therapy. Medicare/Medicaid. Organization: Men?s Center Telephone: 303-420-7322 Address: 609 W. Littleton Boulevard Suite 305 Littleton, CO 80120 Description: Licensed Psychologist providing counseling for men, women, families, & adolescents. Testing and evaluations ($200-500). Counseling sessions range from $50/hr to $125 based on ability to pay. No insurance/Medicare/Medicaid accepted. Organization: Multi-Service Telephone: 303-922-0234 Address: 3221 W. 1st Avenue Denver, CO 80219 Description: Spanish services available. Outpatient counseling for substance abuse, domestic violence, marriage and family, etc. Group therapy, individual counseling, and UA testing. No evaluations/No Psychiatrist. Fees: $25-$200 based on service requested. Organization: People House Web Site: www.peoplehouse.org Telephone: 303-480-5130 Address: 3035 W. 25th Avenue Denver, CO 80211 Description: Counseling for spiritual and personal growth, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self esteem, relationships, trauma recovery, sexual abuse, substance addiction, eating disorders, career counseling, and conflict resolution. Educational classes, workshops and groups are also offered. Sliding scale of $15 to $40 to see an intern or $40 to $60 for senior professionals. Organization: Professional Psychology Center at Denver University Telephone: 303-871-3626 Address: 2450 S. Vine Street Denver, CO 80210 Description: Child, adolescent, family, adult counseling. Testing, court ordered evaluations (same fee). Psychiatrist available for established clients. Call for initial consultation. If appropriate, you will be put on a wait list. Sliding scale fee of $10-50 a session, accepts Denver County Medicaid. Organization: Samaritan Counseling Center Telephone: 303-639-5240 Address: 2901 S. Colorado Boulevard Denver, CO 80222 Description: Counseling service for children, families and adults. Same week appointments available. Psychiatrist available. Sliding Scale fee from $45 to $125, Will do court ordered evaluations, some Medicaid accepted. Organization: Services De La Raza Telephone: 303-477-3817 Address: 4055 Tejon Street Denver, CO 80211 Description: Drug/alcohol counseling, individual/ family/group counseling, counseling for victims of domestic violence, and bilingual services. $45 intake fee, sliding scale for individual sessions ($25 minimum), 1 group per week, Medicare/Medicaid accepted, will perform Evaluation only ($175 for Psychiatric evaluation). Limited Psychiatric services available. Organization: Shepherds Gate Counseling Services at Denver Seminary Telephone: 303-762-6987 Address: 6933 S. Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80120 Description: Training program for graduate students. Serve clients without major mental illnesses. Sliding scale $5 to $10. No insurance accepted. No court ordered cases or evaluations. No Psychiatrist. Organization: Stout Street Clinic Telephone: 303-293-2220 Address: 2100 Broadway Denver, CO 80205 Description: Psychiatrist available for homeless clients (no fee). Consumers can line up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays by 8:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Organization: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Aurora/Fitzsimons) Telephone: 720-848-4011 OR 303-372-6868 crisis number Address: 12605 E. 16th Avenue Denver, CO 80215 Description: Only sees patients that come through the ER. Cannot call to schedule an appointment. Sliding scale, Medicaid if pregnant, $250 intake fee. Organization: University of Colorado at Denver, Auraria Campus Telephone: 303-556-4372 Address: Campus Box 106 P.O. Box 173364 Denver, CO 80217 OR Physical Address 600 Larimer Street Denver, CO Description: Offers counseling services, no evaluations. Intake is free of charge. Same-week appointments available. Sliding scale fee structure from $5-40 to see interns or graduate students in practicum. 10 free sessions for Denver Public Schools? students and their families. No insurance or Medicaid and Medicare accepted. 4-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: ARTS Outpatient Special Services Clinic Telephone: 303-355-1014 Contact: Michale Cugini, Clinical Coordinator Description: Provides medical care such as HIV testing, HIV-related medications, and regular check-ups. Also offers group, individual, and family counseling and support services to persons who are HIV positive or have AIDS and are also substance abusers. Organization: Caritas Clinic - Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Telephone: 303-318-2250 Address: Midtown Building 2 2005 Franklin Street Suite #390 Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Cherie Werkhoben Description: Adult health care services are provided for low income and underinsured persons. Services are provided by physicians in internal medicine and surgery. OB/GYN. Sliding scale fee. Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Organization: Clinica Campesina Family Health Telephone: 303-650-4460 Address: 1701 W. 72nd Avenue Third Floor Denver, CO 80221 Contact: Mr. Pete Leibig, Director Description: Comprehensive medical care services are offered, including health screenings, physical examinations, prenatal care, immunizations, etc. Sliding scale fee with a minimum of $10; Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Colorado Child Health Plan. Organization: Clinica Tepeyas Telephone: 303-458-5302 Address: 3617 Kalamath Street Denver, CO 80211 Description: Provides health care needs to those without medical insurance. The majority of their patients come from working families who are also Spanish-speaking residents of the Metro Denver area. They provide: wellness and physical exams; immunizations for adults and children; diabetes management and classes in Spanish; breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings; and a teen clinic. Organization: Center for Medicaid/ Medicare Services, The Telephone: 303-844-2111 Address: 1600 Broadway Suite #700 Denver, CO 80202 Description: Assures that Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients receive quality medical care at reasonable costs. Also administers two significant programs which contribute to assuring the quality of medical care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Organization: Colorado Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped Web Site: www.nfdh.org Telephone: 303-534-5297 Address: 1800 15th Street Suite 100 Denver, CO 80202 Contact: Rob Saldana Description: In conjunction with the Colorado Dental Association, provides comprehensive donated dental services to the elderly, medically compromised, or disabled. Organization: Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) Web Site: list of CICP medical providers can be found at www.chcpf.state.co.us Telephone: 303-866-3513 Toll Free: 1-800-221-3943 Description: The Colorado Indigent Care Program is used to partially reimburse medical providers for services given to the State?s non-Medicaid indigent residents. The benefits vary from clinic to clinic and from hospital to hospital. The Colorado Indigent Care Program is not an insurance program but rather a financial vehicle for providers to recoup their medical cost at a ?discount.? Organization: Community College of Denver Dental Hygiene Program Telephone: 303-356-7771 Address: Lowry Campus 1062 Akron Way Building 753 Denver, CO 80230 Description: Provides exams, x-rays, cleanings, preventative maintenance, and sealants at reduced rates to adults and children. Rates are reduced more for children and seniors. The approx. cost for a cleaning is $25 with additional costs for x-rays. Insurance is not accepted. Organization: Denver Health - Adult Urgent Care Clinic Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-6070 Address: 777 Bannock Street First Floor Denver, CO 80204 Description: Provides health care for adults on a walk-in basis only. Patients who do not have a defined health provider also may access the clinic for acute/urgent medical problems. The clinic offers basic medical evaluation, radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services. Patients who require routine medical follow-up are referred to one of Denver Health's community health centers in their neighborhood. Organization: Denver Health - Ambulatory Care Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-6533 Address: 777 Bannock Street Second Floor Denver, CO 80204 Description: The ACC features primary care services through its Kids Care, Women's and Adult clinics. Other services include ear, nose and throat, eye, and orthopedic clinics. Additional ambulatory care clinics include dental and surgery clinics. Organization: Denver Health - Bernard F. Gipson, Sr., Eastside Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-4600 Address: 501 28th Street Denver, CO 80205 (the intersection of 28th and Welton St.) Description: The Eastside clinic provides primary care services for infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Additional services include dental services, medical laboratory, and a pharmacy. The Enrollment Specialists assist uninsured patients in enrolling in any of the special medical insurance plans they may qualify for. Organization: Denver Health ? La Casa/Quigg Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-8700 Address: 4545 Navajo Street Denver, CO 80211 Description: One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. Organization: Denver Health ? La Mariposa Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 720-956-2260 Address: 1020 W. 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Description: One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. Organization: Denver Health - Lowry Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-4545 Address: 1001 Yosemite Street Denver, CO 80230 Description: One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. Organization: Denver Health - Montbello Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 720-956-2730 Address: 4685 Peoria Street Denver, CO 80239 Description: One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. Organization: Denver Health - Nurse Line Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-739-1211 Address: 1010 Yosemite Street Denver, CO 80220 Contact: Ronda Dunlap, R.N. Description: Free medical advice offered 24 hours a day. Nurses evaluate the health issue over the phone and make a recommendation about next steps. Organization: Denver Health - Park Hill Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 720-956-2820 Address: 3900 Grape Street Denver, CO 80207 Description: One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. Organization: Denver Health - Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-4200 Address: 1100 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80204 Description: Provides comprehensive primary and preventive care including management of chronic diseases for patients of all ages. This clinic includes primary care services for infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Additional services include a dental clinic, medical laboratory, and pharmacy. Organization: Denver Health - Westwood Family Health Center Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 720-956-2900 Address: 4320 W. Alaska Avenue Denver, CO 80219 Description: One of Denver Health?s family health clinics offering comprehensive medical care for all ages. Organization: Denver Health -Dental Services Web Site: www.denverhealth.org Telephone: 303-436-6440 Address: Main Hospital 777 Bannock Street Second Floor Denver, CO 80204 OR Eastside Family Health Center 501 28th Street 80205 Denver, CO OR Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center 1100 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80204 Description: Denver Health offers general dentistry services at Eastside Family Health Center, Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, and at the Denver Health Dental Clinic. The Dental services offered at the community health centers are emergency dental care, routine restorative dentistry, preventative treatment (hygiene and sealant), endodontic treatment (root canals), and prosthodontic treatment (dentures and partials). The Hospital?s Denver Health Dental Clinic is typically referred to for the more complex cases. This is the only dental clinic that offers conscious sedation to dental patients. Organization: Denver Indian Health and Family Services, Inc. Web Site: www.dihfs.org Telephone: 303-781-4050 Address: 3749 S. King Street Denver, CO 80236 Description: Provides services for members of Federally Recognized Tribes who reside in the Denver metropolitan area. Documentation is required. Services include: dental, optical, prescriptions, substance abuse treatment, diabetes treatment and education, mental health, youth prevention programs, and victims services. Organization: Denver Rescue Mission Clinic Telephone: 303-294-0157 Address: 1130 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Description: The Mission's health clinic provides free medical, dental, optical, hearing, and chiropractic services to the poor. Volunteer medical professionals play an integral part in this clinic program. Organization: Doctor Van, The Description: Every Tuesday night, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. in parking lot at Office Depot at Colfax and Pearl. Full range of medical services. (Bad weather may prevent their arrival.) Organization: Howard Dental Center Web Site: www.howarddental.org Telephone: 303-863-0772 Address: 1420 Ogden Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: For men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS. Organization: Inner City Health Center Web Site: www.innercityhealth.com Telephone: 303-296-1767 Address: 3405 Downing Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Inner City Health Center is a volunteer based health care facility committed to improve the health of low-income and medically uninsured families. Inner City Health Center is a full range health care facility, providing adult, pediatric, and prenatal care, spiritual guidance, patient advocacy, and dental services. Organization: Kaiser Connections Web Site: www.kaiserpermanente.org Telephone: 303-337-2524 Call for application Address: P.O. Box #921010 Ft. Worth, TX 76116 Contact: Kathy Queary Description: Provides low cost health care coverage for families who otherwise could not afford health care. Cannot be enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare. Organization: Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center Telephone: 303-739-1123 OR HOTLINE: 800-332-3073 Address: 1001 Yosemite Street Denver, CO 80230 Contact: Richard Dart, M.D., Ph.D., Director Description: A twenty-four hour emergency phone service provides information regarding treatment of any form of poisoning, exposure to toxic substances, drug reaction or overdose. Organization: Rose Family Medicine Center Web Site: www.rfmr.com Telephone: 303-584-7900 Address: 2149 South Holly Street Denver, CO 80222 Description: Offers a broad spectrum of outpatient services including pediatrics, adolescent and adult medical and preventive care; prenatal and OB care; acute, chronic, and minor injury care; geriatric medicine; well woman care; full service laboratory and X-ray services; newborn and infant care; patient education; school, work, and sports physicals; and sports medicine. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted. Organization: Samaritan House Clinic Telephone: 303-294-0241 Address: 2301 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Volunteer physicians treat homeless patients at the Samaritan House. The Samaritan House provides temporary shelter for homeless individuals and families. The clinic hours are 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Organization: Saint Anthony Central Hospital Web Site: www.stanthonyhospital.org Telephone: 303-629-3511 Address: 4231 W. 16th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Description: St. Anthony Regional Hospital?s Emergency Room provides care for the community?s residents. Available services include physician consultation, laboratory evaluations, x-ray examinations, surgery, and pastoral care. St. Anthony is a state designated Level III Trauma Center. Organization: Stout Street Clinic Telephone: 303-296-4996 Address: 2100 Broadway Denver, CO 80205 Description: Stout Street Clinic provides a diverse range of services which includes comprehensive primary medical, prenatal, pediatric, vision and dental care; mental health/psychiatric services; and a pharmacy to the homeless. They also provide the STOUT STREET CLINIC MOBILE CLINIC, Which operates throughout Denver. Organization: University of Colorado Hospital Web Site: www.uch.edu Telephone: 303-372-0000 Address: 9th and Colorado Campus 4200 East 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80262 Description: Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) hospital for general inpatient services and emergency/urgent care. Organization: University of Colorado School of Dentistry ? Adult Telephone: 303-315-8752, Ext. 2 Address: 4200 East 9th Avenue Suite C-284 Denver, CO 80262 Description: Dentistry for adults. Organization: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Web Site: www.vnacolorado.org/services/community.cfm. Telephone: 303-698-2121 Address: 390 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203 Description: Services are provided by dedicated teams of professional caregivers: nurses, certified home health aids, home-makers, personal care providers, medical social workers, dietitians, parent advocates, and physical, occupational and speech therapists. Organization: Women's AIDS Project - Empowerment Program, The Telephone: 303-320-1989 Address: 1600 York Street Suite #201 Denver, CO 80206 Contact: Jan Van Sickle, Program Manager Description: Offers services to women at risk for the HIV infection and those living with AIDS or HIV. Provides education, outreach, and prevention services to women. Also offers case management, assistance with resources such as food, housing, clothing, and medical care, group and individual counseling for mental health and substance abuse issues, weekly support groups, youth counseling, legal referrals, and SSI assistance. Organization: Women's Center - Rose Medical Center Telephone: 303-320-2121 Address: 4567 E. 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80220 Contact: Vicki Swindell, Director Description: Services span the ever-changing spectrum of a woman's health needs. Offer parent education and medical and psychological assistance in regard to infertility. Depending on service - Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted. 4-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: ACCESS Housing Telephone: 303-289-7078 Address: 6978 Colorado Boulevard Commerce City, CO 80022 Description: Temporary emergency shelter for families with children. 8 units. Must apply and complete intake M-F 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. Organization: Alternatives Pregnancy Center Telephone: 303-295-2288 Address: 1860 Larimer Street Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 Description: Free pregnancy testing, pregnancy consultation, referrals for medical care, short-term housing, and post-abortion services are available to women. Organization: Anchor 1 Housing Program - St. Francis Center Web Site: www.sfcdenver.org Telephone: 303-297-1576 (St Francis Center) Address: 2323 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Ms. Jackie Humphrey, Clinical Case Manager Description: Provide permanent and temporary housing with supportive services for men who are homeless with a disabling mental health diagnosis. Organization: Archdiocesan Housing Committee, Inc. (AHCI) Telephone: 303-830-0215 Address: 1544 Pearl Street Denver, CO 80203 Description: Provides low income persons with housing, support and understanding from caring staff. Organization: Argyle Park - Independent Living Telephone: 303-455-9513 Address: Northwest Denver Contact: Eric Meyer, Director of Administration Services Description: There are fifty one bedroom HUD subsidized, unfurnished apartments. Building is wheelchair accessible. Small pets are allowed. Noon meal is available. Organization: Atlantis Community, Inc. Telephone: 303-733-9324 Address: 201 S. Cherokee Street Denver, CO 80223 Description: Provides assistance with apartment locating, renovations for access, start-up expenses, co-signing for utilities, home repair, maintenance, finding appliances and furniture, landlord-tenant disputes, and roommate matching for persons who are severely disabled. Organization: Barney Ford Heights - Denver Housing Authority Telephone: 303-832-5120 Address: 2024 Clarkson Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Annie Hurst, Housing Manager Description: Subsidized building with 100 buffets, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units for seniors. Building is wheelchair accessible. Small pets are allowed. Visiting nurse program is available. Organization: Barrio Aztlan Homeownership Program - NEWSED Community Development Corporation Web Site: www.newsed.org Telephone: 303-534-8342, Ext. 101 Address: 1029 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Laura Martinez, Housing Counselor Description: Provides housing services to the low-to-moderate income. Organization: Barrio Aztlan - Southwest Improvement Council Telephone: 303-934-2181, Ext. 1 Address: 1000 S. Lowell Boulevard Denver, CO 80219 Contact: Liz Freyta, Housing Counselor Description: Offers assistance with down payment and closing costs, to purchase a house in the metro Denver area for first-time homebuyers. Also provides assistance with home ownership training and low cost mortgage loans. Also referrals to low cost rental housing owned by SWIC and managed with below market rents. Organization: Barth Hotel - Senior Housing Options, Inc. Web Site: www.seniorhousingoptions.org Telephone: 303-534-7142 Address: 1514 17th Street Denver, CO 80226 Contact: Carla Pradia, Manager Description: Sixty-two sleeping rooms, some with bath, with full assisted living services are offered. Rooms are furnished. Building is wheelchair accessible. Organization: Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. Web Site: www.briathome.org Telephone: 303-202-6340 Address: 2250 Eaton Street Suite B Denver, CO 80214 Description: Non-profit organization that provides affordable, safe, accessible housing and housing services to low income persons, seniors, and persons with disabilities in Colorado. Organization: Catholic Charities ? Samaritan House Telephone: 303-742-0828 Address: 2301 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Provides emergency shelter to homeless individuals and families; assists residents in acquiring permanent housing and a dependable source of income. Organization: Charity's House Ministries Telephone: 303-296-3842 Address: 3022 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Marshall Novling, Manager Description: Provides aftercare for men coming out of prison with wrap around services to prevent recidivism. Organization: Colorado AIDS Project Telephone: 303-837-0166 Address: 701 E. Colfax Avenue Suite 212 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Mrs. Jackie Long, Director of Public Relations Description: Offering case management, bilingual case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling, HIV prevention counseling, support groups, food bank, housing, health insurance assistance, and transportation and financial assistance. Organization: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Telephone: 303-293-2217 Address: 2111 Champa Street Denver, CO 80204 Description: Provides a range of healthcare services, housing and supportive programs for both families and individuals. Organization: Colorado Department of Human Services ? Supportive Housing & Homeless Programs (SHHP) Telephone: 303-866-7350 Address: 4020 S. Newton Street Denver, CO 80236 Description: SHHP?s rental assistance programs are available in all counties in Colorado. SHHP partners with over 60 private non-profit agencies to provide housing options for Colorado citizens with special needs. The rental assistance programs provide a subsidy for extremely-low and very low income families ? the elderly, the homeless, and persons with disabilities ? to rent decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the community. Organization: Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) Telephone: 303-866-2033 Address: 1313 Sherman Street Room 518 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Connie Campos, 303-866-4650 OR Marge Lambeth, 303-866-4649 Description: Provides rental assistance subsidies (Section 8 Vouchers) to low-income families in 47 Colorado counties. DOH contracts with local housing agencies that focus on family eligibility and ensure that the rental unit meets housing quality standards. Organization: Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation Telephone: 303-572-9445 Address: 670 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Description: Down payment assistance, first time homebuyer?s education seminar, & home purchase/mortgage default lending. The mission of the program is to increase home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income families in Colorado. Organization: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Telephone: 303-297-2432 Address: 1981 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 Description: Low-interest loans are offered to low to moderate income families to purchase homes, as is financing for development of rental housing and small business growth. Organization: Community Housing Services, Inc. Telephone: 303-831-1966 Address: 1212 Mariposa Street Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Grace Crewse, Manager Description: Elderly Housing, Housing Information and Referral. They provide services to individuals and families to help them find, and retain safe, stable and affordable housing. Organization: Colorado Veterans for Housing, Inc. Telephone: 303-322-6891 Address: 1732 High Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: Provides a transitional housing opportunity to homeless veterans to enable the veteran to improve his/her housing situation. Organization: Damen House Telephone: 303-433-4280 Address: 52nd and Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 Description: Long term residence for homeless single mothers with children under 12 and domestic violence cases. Organization: Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation Telephone: 303-477-4774 Address: 2926 Zuni Street Suite #202 Denver, CO 80211 Contact: Rosa Madrigal, Manager Description: Assists low and moderate income families to become homeowners. Works with families before and after the purchase on budgeting, home maintenance, financing and credit reports. Organization: Delores Project, The Telephone: 720-218-5466 Address: Confidential Description: Emergency overnight shelter for single women. Organization: Denver Department of Human Services Web Site: www.denvergov.org Telephone: 720-944-2775 Address: 1200 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80204 Description: Rental assistance (three day demand for payment), emergency housing, food vouchers, personal hygiene items, and bus tokens are provided to low income persons when available. Organization: Denver Housing Authority Web Site: www.dhanet.com Telephone: 720-932-3000 Address: 777 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203 Description: Denver Housing Authority's mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination in Denver. Organization: Denver Rescue Mission Web Site: www.denverrescuemission.org Telephone: 303-297-1815, Ext. 1118 Address: 3501 E. 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 Contact: Rachael Heivilin, Program Coordinator Description: Provides: Shelter, Family Housing Assistance, General Goods, and Distribution to Individuals and Organ. Organization: Disability Center for Independent Living, Inc. Telephone: 303-320-1345 Address: 5900 E. 39th Avenue Denver, CO 80207 Description: Provides emergency funding for housing and utility emergencies. Organization: Englewood House of Hope Telephone: 303-762-9525 Description: Shelter for women with children, up to 90 days stay at no cost. Organization: Family HomeStead Telephone: 303-623-6514 Address: P.O. Box 40186 Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Les Jones, Director Description: Emergency and transitional housing Organization: Francis Heights Clare Gardens Telephone: 303-433-6268 Address: 2626 Osceola Street Denver, CO 80212 Description: Subsidized building with independent housing options available to seniors and persons with disabilities. Organization: Gathering Place, The Telephone: 303-321-4198 Address: 1535 High Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: A shelter for women and children only. Organization: Habitat for Humanity Web Site: www.habitatmetrodenver.org Telephone: 303-534-2929 Address: 1500 W. 12th Avenue Denver, CO 80204 Description: Builds homes in partnership with low income families and volunteers in need of simple, decent housing. Homes are sold to families with no profit, no interest mortgages. In addition, homeowners must contribute 500 hours of "sweat equity" labor to the construction of their homes and others. Organization: Hope Communities, Inc. Telephone: 303-860-7747 Address: 2444 Washington Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Dana Sakalys, Property Manager Description: Housing is provided to low income persons and persons with disabilities. Section 8 assisted and unassisted units are available. Organization: Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Denver Web Site: www.InterfaithHospitality.org Telephone: 303-675-0713 Address: 915 E. 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80218 Description: A nonprofit agency of churches providing shelter and supportive services to homeless families. During the day, professional staff provides counseling, case management, referrals, transportation assistance and advocacy. Organization: Jefferson County Action Center Telephone: 303-237-7704 Description: Shelter ? must be able to prove three days of work to get in for first week, and you must work 4 days a week after entry. Organization: Karis Community Web Site: www.kariscommunity.com Telephone: 303-355-5546 Address: 1361 Detroit Street Denver, CO 80206 Description: Their mission is to provide a transitional group opportunity for restoring basic life skills and improving the social well-being of individual recovering from a serious persistent mentor illness. Organization: Matthews Center for Excellence Telephone: 303-295-0376 Address: 3154 Downing Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Transitional housing program for single women with a minimum stay of 3 months and a maximum stay of 1 year. Residents must volunteer a certain amount of time with a charity, and have the choice of attending on-site bible studies, AA classes, or support groups. Organization: Mercy Housing Web Site: www.mercyhousing.org Telephone: 303-830-3300 Address: 1999 Broadway Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202 Contact: Brendalee Connors, Regional Vice President Description: Their mission is to create and strengthen healthy communities through the provision of quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for low income individuals and families. Organization: Mile High Ministries Web Site: www.milehighmin.org Telephone: 720-377-1103 Address: 2330 Mulberry Place Denver, CO 80204 Description: Joshua Station Transitional Housing - A 15 month, Transitional Housing program for families with children. Weekly meetings with the case manager provide support and encouragement. Organization: Neighborhood Partners Telephone: 720-946-9022 Address: 215 South Wadsworth Boulevard Suite 240 Lakewood, CO 80226 Description: Dedicated to the renewal of neighborhoods through improved housing opportunities for low income families. Renovates or constructs houses using volunteer labor and donated materials and sells them to qualifying families. Organization: New Genesis Telephone: 303-831-4905 Address: 1680 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 Description: Provides transitional housing for single men who are homeless and working. This is a twelve-week program. Organization: Northeast Denver Housing Center, Inc. Web Site: www.nedenverhousing.org Telephone: 303-377-3334 Address: 1735 Gaylord Street Denver, CO 80206 Description: Affordable Housing Production: Rental housing & homeownership opportunities. Housing Related Services: Housing Counseling and Support Service Brokerage Home Improvements: Lead & Asthma mitigation "Healthy Homes Initiative" for homeowners and rental properties. Organization: Parent Pathways - Comprehensive Case Management and Supportive Services Telephone: 303-321-6363, Ext. 216 Address: 6795 E. Tennessee Avenue Suite #600 Denver, CO 80224 Contact: Ms. Michele Iverson, Program Manager Description: Helps struggling young homeless families acquire safe, affordable housing and build on their life skills. Case management provided to assist families in getting education, employment skills, mental health and other support services. Strong emphasis is placed on helping the family plan for a move into permanent affordable housing. Organization: People of Color Consortium Against Aids (POCCAA) Telephone: 303-321-7965 Address: 1652 Franklin Street Denver, CO 80218 Contact: Marty Velarde, Case Manager Coordinator Description: Offers linguistically appropriate, culturally competent HIV-related client intervention services such as, rental assistance. Client population consists of intravenous drug users and the chronically mentally ill. Organization: Project Heritage Telephone: 303-388-7115 Address: 6090 Smith Road Denver, CO 80216 Description: Provides information about and referrals to affordable housing to the working poor. Organization: Providence Network Web Site: www.providencenetwork.org Telephone: Providence House I, 303-860-8404 Providence House II & III, 303-894-0282 Joy House, 303-863-8368 Address: 801 Logan Street Denver, CO 80203 Description: Operates 4 homes in Denver area. Providence House I is co-ed and serves 18 residents. It is designed to help people with a variety of problems. Providence Homes II & III serve men with addictions. Joy House is an apartment building for women and children coming out of domestic violence situations. Organization: Restoration Center Telephone: 303-316-9816 Address: 1028 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: Provide a safe living environment for homeless women. Organization: River of Light Enterprise, Inc. Telephone: 303-667-6032 Address: 1671 Irving Street Denver, CO 80204 Description: We offer transformational housing for women with multiple disabilities. Private rooms with meals served, shared occupancy, and home health care available. Organization: Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association, Inc. Web Site: www.rmmha.org Telephone: 303-863-8651, Ext. 107 Address: 225 E. 16th Avenue Suite 1060 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Bill Reagan Description: The Mutual owns or manages affordable apartments throughout the Denver metro area, Greeley, Ft. Morgan and in Grand Junction. A partnership organization of community and resident members that develops, owns and manages affordable multi-family housing and provides related services for low and moderate income residents. Organization: Sacred Heart House of Denver Telephone: 303-296-6686 Address: 2844 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Provides short-term emergency housing, food, clothing, and case management for mothers with children and single women. Also provides referrals for housing, education/job training, child care, and health care. The Follow-Up Program offers continued support to persons who stabilize and move into permanent housing. Average stay is three weeks, dependent upon adherence to program requirements. Transitional housing program is available to residents who qualify. Organization: SafeHouse Denver, Inc. Telephone: 303-318-9959 Address: Confidential Description: Offers non-residential, short-term individual counseling to battered women, support groups, short-term educational groups, systems advocacy including legal, financial, and housing, and resources for information and referral. Provides a crisis line. Individual Counseling and support groups for monolingual Spanish-speaking clients, Support/educational groups for children. Organization: Salvation Army, The (Denver) Web Site: http://intermountain.salvationarmy.org/ Telephone: 303-861-4833 OR Crossroads, 303-298-1028 Address: P.O. Box 2369 Denver, CO 80201 Crossroads: 1901 29th Street Denver, CO 80216 Description: Lambuth Center: Provides short term transitional housing and food for families with children. Although usually not more then 6 months there is no maximum length of stay (or guaranteed minimum); condition upon individualized care work plan. Silvercrest: Subsidized building with sixty-four one-bedroom units for seniors and persons with disabilities. Building is wheelchair accessible. Small pets are allowed with pet deposit. Crossroads: For men only. Check-in for mat on the floor from 5p.m. until 10p.m. if space is available. Breathalyzer at check-in. Organization: Senior Support Services Web Site: www.seniorsupportservices.org Telephone: 303-832-1622, Ext. 202 Address: 846 E. 18th Avenue Denver, CO 80218 Contact: Cheri Lea Hager, Manager Description: Homeless prevention through rent/mortgage assistance, utilities assistance and case management as well as through support services: assist to obtain benefits and provide monthly medical screenings, case management, weekly psychiatric counseling, three meals a day, food pantry, clothing room, and information and referral. Organization: Sharing and Caring Ministries Telephone: 303-295-3301 Address: 3739 Downing Street Denver, CO 80207 Description: Offers housing and employment referrals. Organization: Southwest Improvement Council Telephone: 303-934-8057 Address: 1000 S. Lowell Boulevard Denver, CO 80219 Description: Create solutions for affordable, quality neighborhood housing; youth education, recreation and employment; elder wellness; health promotion; and minority outreach programs. Organization: STEP 13 Telephone: 303-295-7837 Address: 2029 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Transitional housing for men. Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Web Site: www.hud.gov Description: On HUD website, choose Colorado to get a list of all subsidized apartments and housing counseling agencies in the area. Organization: Victory Outreach Denver Southwest Telephone: 303-937-7460 Address: 3502 W. Walsh Place Denver, CO 80219 Contact: Patrick Ohlrogge, Director Description: The Christian Recovery Home is a ministry office local church. The purpose of the home is to redeem, restore, and re-claim the lives of those who have been destroyed and or disrupted by substance abuse. The home works by instilling 3 essential values. A commitment to Christ, a commitment to family, and a positive work ethic. Organization: Volunteers of America Telephone: 303-297-0408 Address: 1316 26th Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Larimer Lofts Transformational Housing: Transformational housing for families who were homeless, succeeded in transitional housing and plan for home ownership. Brandon House: Shelter for women and children. Call for space ? 303-620-9190. Costs $4 per day per family and do work exchange. Theodora House: Single Women only. Organization: Warren Village Telephone: 303-321-2345 Address: 1323 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: Warren Village provides subsidized transitional housing for low income single parent families. In addition to housing, residents must participate in the Family Services self-sufficiency program that provides support, case management and educational opportunities for residents. Organization: Women of the Word Ministries, Int'l Telephone: 303-894-9689 Address: 2311 High Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Training and Development, Resource Center, Counseling Department, Affordable Housing and Elijah's Rainbow (medical financial assistance). 4-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: Call-A-Lawyer - Denver Bar Association Web Site: www.denbar.org Telephone: 303-860-1115 Address: 1900 Grant Street Suite 900 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Dave Ells, Director Description: Free legal information (not legal advice) and agency referrals are provided. Organization: Colorado Legal Services (Denver) Web Site: www.coloradolegalservices.org Telephone: 303-837-1321 Address: 1905 Sherman Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Jonathan Asher, Director Description: Legal counseling and information are provided for low income persons in civil matters regarding public assistance, family law, mental health, restraining orders, pro se (do-it yourself) divorce, etc. No misdemeanor, traffic violation, criminal, or fee-generated cases accepted. Organization: Discrimination Complaints - Equal Employment Opportunity Comm. Telephone: 1-800-669-4000 Address: 303 E. 17th Avenue Suite 510 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Francisco J. Flores, Jr., District Director Description: Investigates complaints filed by persons who feel they have been discriminated against while employed or seeking employment due to disability, age (forty and older), sex, national origin, race, color, religion, or equal pay issues. Organization: Discrimination Investigation - Colorado Division of Civil Rights Telephone: 303-894-2997 Address: 1560 Broadway Suite 1050 Denver, CO 80202 Contact: Dr. Faye Thompson, Director of Compliance Description: Investigates charges of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodation. Persons must file in person or through an attorney. Organization: Denver Urban Ministries Legal Services Web Site: www.denum.org Telephone: 303-355-4896, Ext. 101 Address: 1717 E Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80218 Contact: William Lewis, Program Director Description: Free legal counseling, provided by volunteer lawyers, is available. Organization: Legal Center for People with Disabilities Web Site: www.thelegalcenter.org Telephone: 303-722-0300 Address: 455 Sherman Street Suite 130 Denver, CO 80203 Contact: Mary Anne Harvey, Director Description: The Legal Center is a nonprofit organization that promotes and protects the rights of persons with disabilities and older persons in Colorado. The Legal Center employs attorneys, paralegals, and advocates with expertise in disability law, elder law, and civil rights protection. Provides representation in issues of special education, employment discrimination in HIV/AIDS program only, fair housing, access to state or federally funded services, access to public accommodations, and protection from abuse and neglect as well as addressing complaints of residents of nursing homes and personal care boarding homes. Organization: Mental Health OMBUDS Program of Colorado - Mental Health OMBUDS Program of Colorado Web Site: www.mhopc.org Telephone: 303-813-1173 Address: 2460 W. 26th Avenue Suite 30C Denver, CO 80211 Contact: Angela Brantley, Deputy Director Description: The Mental Health OMBUDS Program of Colorado is an advocacy resource for consumers and families of consumers designed to assist with mental health service related issues. Our main service is individual advocacy to assist consumers and families with issues related to mental health services or needs. Issues may include access to services, service plans, satisfaction with services or other rights related issues. We can provide information and technical assistance, be an advocate for the consumer or family, investigate concerns, and assist in seeking solutions. Organization: American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Web Site: www.aclu-co.org Telephone: 303-777-5482 Address: 400 Corona Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: The ACLU of Colorado?s Legal Department works to protect and defend civil liberties through court litigation as well as legal advocacy outside the courtroom. With only two full-time attorneys on staff, the ACLU also relies on the work of dedicated volunteer cooperating attorneys from around the state who are willing to donate their time and talent to assist our struggle for liberty. 4-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST Organization: Clinica Campesina Family Health Services Web Site: www.clinicacampesina.org Telephone: 303-650-4460 Address: 1701 W. 72nd Avenue Denver, CO 80221 Description: Community health center, committed to providing affordable, high-quality medical care to low-income, unemployed and uninsured people. Organization: Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) Web Site: A list of CICP medical providers can be found at www.chcpf.state.co.us Telephone: 303-866-3513 OR Toll Free: 1-800-21-3943 Address: Denver Metro Area Description: Partially reimburses medical providers for services given to the State's non-Medicaid indigent residents. The CICP provider network consists of 49 hospitals, 18 clinics and 51 satellite facilities. The benefits vary from clinic to clinic and from hospital to hospital. The Colorado Indigent Care Program is not an insurance program but rather a financial vehicle for providers to recoup their medical cost at a "discount." Organization: Denver Rescue Mission Clinic Web Site: www.denverrescuemission.org Telephone: 303-294-0157 Address: 1130 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Description: The Mission's health clinic provides free medical, dental, optical, hearing, and chiropractic services to the poor. Volunteer medical professionals play an integral part in this clinic program. Organization: Doctor Van, The Description: Every Tuesday night (6:00 -8:00 P.M.) in the parking lot at Office Depot at Colfax and Pearl there is full range of medical services. (Bad weather may prevent their arrival.) Organization: Inner City Health Center Web Site: www.innercityhealth.com Telephone: 303-296-1767 Address: 3405 Downing Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Inner City Health Center is a private, non-profit, health care facility committed to improve the health of low-income and medically uninsured families. Inner City Health Center is a full range health care facility including adult, pediatric, and prenatal care, spiritual guidance, patient advocacy, and dental services. Organization: Partnership For Prescription Assistance Web Site: www.pparx.org Telephone: 1-888-477-2669 Description: Through their website and phone number, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. Organization: Stout Street Clinic Telephone: 303-296-4996 Address: 2100 Broadway Denver, CO 80205 Description: Comprehensive primary medical, prenatal, pediatric, vision and dental care; mental health/psychiatric services; and a pharmacy for the homeless. Stout Street Clinic serves over 75 to 100 people and fills more than 300 prescriptions each day at no cost to patients. Organization: Stout Street Clinic Mobile Clinic Telephone: 303-360-9175 Description: Mobile Clinic visiting numerous locations throughout the week. Call for scheduled times and locations. 4-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Denver Area Central Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA Meetings) Web Site: www.daccaa.org Telephone: 303-322-5636 OR 24 Hour Hotline: 303-322-4440 Address: 2785 North Speer Boulevard Suite 224 Denver, CO. 80211 Description: The purpose of the Central Office is to receive, distribute and follow up on 12 step calls, to answer inquiries about AA, to cooperate with local public information committees, maintain information about local hospitals and recovery facilities for alcoholics, to provide local AA meeting lists, to provide a newsletter, and to order, sell and distribute AA conference approved literature. Organization: Mile High Services Committee ? Narcotics Anonymous Web Site: www.nacolorado.org Telephone: 303-32-3784 Address: P. O. Box 140946 Edgewater, CO 80214 Description: The Mile High Area of Narcotics Anonymous services the Denver Metro Area including the cities of Denver, Englewood, Centennial, Littleton, Aurora, Arvada, Thornton, Westminster, Golden, Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Glendale, Weatridge, Highlands Ranch, covers Sheridan, Northglenn, Cherry Hills, Broomfield, Parker. Call them or visit their website for a full list of NA meetings in your area. 4-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division ? CO Department of Human Services Web Site: www.cdhs.state.co.us Telephone: 303-866-7480 Address: 4055 S. Lowell Boulevard Denver, CO 80236? Contact: Janet Wood, Director Description: Visit their website for a complete directory of providers in Colorado. Organization: Acacia Counseling, Inc. Telephone: 303-861-9378 Address: 1600 Downing Street Suite #300 Denver, CO 80218 Contact: Bob Schneider Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Action! Substance Abuse Recovery Program Telephone: 303-429-7144 Address: 7100 N. Broadway Building 3-N Denver, CO 80221 Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Addiction Recovery Programs, Inc. Telephone: 303-371-4804 Address: 10900 Smith Road Denver, CO 80239 Contact: Dennis M. O'Neill Description: Offender Education & Treatment (Non-DUI) Intensive Outpatient. Organization: Addiction Recovery Services Telephone: 303-601-5140 Address: 3801 E. Florida Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80210 Contact: Stephen Bentley Description: General Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) Telephone: 303-388-5894 Address: 3738 W. Princeton Circle Denver, CO 80236 Description: ARTS is the clinical program of the Division of Substance Dependence, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. ARTS provides residential and outpatient supported substance abuse treatment services for adolescents, women, and those involved in the criminal justice system. Organization: Arapahoe House Web Site: www.arapahoehouse.org Telephone: 303-657-3700 Address: Arapahoe House Administrative Offices: 8801 Lipan Street Thornton, CO 80260 Description: Arapahoe House is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing a continuum of accessible, affordable, and effective services for individuals and families with alcohol, drug or other behavioral health problems. Organization: BAC Corporation, The Telephone: 303-458-5959 Address: 3025 W. 37th Avenue Suite B8 Denver, CO 80211 Contact: Michelle Medina Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Behavioral Services Institute Telephone: 303-831-4500 Address: 1600 Downing Street Suite 200 Denver, CO 80218 Contact: Marjorie B. Lewis Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Behavioral Alternatives Centre Associates Telephone: 303-975-1105 OR 303-371-6404 Address: 2700 W. Evans Avenue Suite 25 Denver, CO 80219 OR 4775 Paris Street, Suite E Denver, CO 80219 Contact: Lincoln Baca Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Broader Horizons Counseling Services Telephone: 720-234-4555 Address: 1520 Marion Street Denver, CO 80218 Contact: John Fabiano Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Community Resource for Alcohol and Family Treatment (C.R.A.F.T.) Telephone: 303-922-6384 Address: 200 S. Sheridan Boulevard Suite #240 Denver, CO 80226 Contact: Benito Alvarado, Jr., CACIII Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Choices in Living Counseling Center Telephone: 303-937-7696 Address: 1601 S Federal Suite #209 Denver, CO 80219 Contact: Camilla Granger Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Colorado Assessment and Treatment Center Telephone: 303-757-6019 Address: 4155 E. Jewell Avenue Suite #916 Denver, CO 80222 Contact: Robert Wolfshon, Psy.D. Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Telephone: 303-813-4300 OR 303-813-4300 Address: 2100 Broadway Denver, CO 80205 OR 25 E. 16th Avenue Denver, CO 80202 Contact: James Ginsburg Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Community Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation and Education Center (C.A.D.R.E.C.) Telephone: 303-295-2521 Address: 3315 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Dr. Jacques Okonji, Ph.D., CAC III Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Community Education Center Telephone: 303-388-2014 OR 303-377-1110 Address: 4280 Kearney Street Denver, CO 80216 OR 1763 Williams Street Denver, CO 80218 OR 1740 Williams Street Denver, CO 80218 Description: Outpatient Treatment and Residential Treatment. Organization: Compasi?n Counseling and Training Center Telephone: 303-832-6020 Address: 847 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Javier Del Castillo Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Correctional Psychology Associates Telephone: 720-854-0262 Address: 570 W. 44th Avenue Suite 320 Denver, CO 80216 Contact: Evan C. Crist, Psy.D. Description: Outpatient Treatment for Women and Minors. Organization: The Council Telephone: 303-825-8113 Address: 1444 Wazee Street Suite # 125 Denver, CO 80202 Description: The Council is a leader innovative prevention and treatment techniques for alcohol abuse, other drug use and addictions. The Council is dedicated to providing quality services and programs with a focus on promoting prevention, treatment and education. Organization: Dayspring Family Care Center Telephone: 303-294-0972 Address: 2843 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Beverly N. McGill Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Denver Health and Hospital Authority Telephone: 303-436-7777 OR 303-436-3500 Address: 777 Bannock Street, Unit 9 Denver, CO 80204 OR 1155 Cherokee Street Denver, CO 80204 Description: Residential (non-hospital) Detoxification Transitional Residential Treatment Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Denver Indian Health and Family Services Telephone: 303-781-4050 Address: 3749 S. King Street Denver, CO 80236 Contact: Darla Williams Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Denver Rescue Mission Clinic - New Life Program Web Site: www.denverrescuemission.org Telephone: 303-294-0157 Address: 1130 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Description: Substance Abuse Education Program residents advance through five phases of ordered, staged growth in: academics/literacy; program performance; spiritual/ psychological/ social/emotional growth; relationship and life skills; and work habits. Organization: Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center Telephone: 303-393-2882 Address: 1055 Clermont Street Denver, CO 80220 Contact: Chad Emrick, Ph.D. Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Dynamic Directions Counseling, Inc. Telephone: 303-733-2182 Address: 2000 S. Acoma Street Suite A Denver, CO 80223 Contact: Leon Groce Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Empowerment Program, The Telephone: 303-320-1989 Address: 1600 York Street Suite 201 Denver, CO 80206 Contact: Carol T. Lease Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Excel Treatment Program Telephone: 303-782-0599 Address: 1660 S. Albion Street Suite 420 Denver, CO 80222 Contact: Tamea Sisco, Ph.D. Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: HealthONE, P/SL Behavioral Health Telephone: 303-866-2280 Address: 1719 E. 19th Avenue Denver, CO 80218 Contact: Don Myers Description: Medical Detoxification Day Treatment Intensive Residential Treatment Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Heritage Outpatient Treatment Services, LLC Telephone: 720-748-0523 Address: 1602 S. Parker Road Suite 214 Denver, CO 80231 Contact: Alex Thomas, MA, CAC III Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: IDEA Telephone: 303-477-8280 Address: 2560 W. 29th Avenue Denver, CO 80211 Contact: Marcela Paiz Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Latimer Counseling Services Telephone: 720-488-1390 Address: 3615 S. Tamarac Drive Suite 130 Denver, CO 80237 Contact: William L. Latimer, MA, CAC III, NCC Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Multi Services Clinic, Inc. Telephone: 303-480-0693 OR 303-922-0234 Address: 2001 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80211 OR 3221 W. 1st Avenue Denver, CO 80219 Contact: Jerry Fransua Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Newsed Community Development, Inc. Telephone: 303-534-8342 Address: 1029 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Veronica Barela Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: North Side Center for Change Telephone: 303-433-1306 Address: 4300 Kalamath Street Denver, CO 80211 Contact: Rose Rodriguez Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Phoenix Concept, The Telephone: 303-293-3620 Address: 2162 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80205 Contact: Harvey S. Hirsh Description: Outpatient Treatment Transitional Residential Treatment. Organization: Porter Adventist Hospital Web Site: www.porterhospital.org Telephone: 303-778-5774 Address: 2465 S Downing Street Suite 110 Denver, CO 80210 Contact: Paul Johnson Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Salvation Army (Denver, Colorado Springs) Telephone: 303-294-3441 Address: 4751 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 Contact: Major Henry Aalders Description: Transitional Residential Treatment. Organization: Servicios de la Raza, Inc. Web Site: www.serviciosdelaraza.org Telephone: 303-458-5851 Address: 4055 Tejon Street Denver, CO 80211 Contact: Sherie Calvillo, M.A Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: Sobriety House, Inc. Web Site: www.sobrietyhouse.org Telephone: 303-722-5746 OR 303-722-5746 OR 303-722-5746 OR 303-333-5407 Address: 107 Acoma Street Denver, CO 80223 OR 121 W. 1st Avenue Denver, CO 80223 OR 121 Acoma Street Denver, CO 80223 OR 1368 Elizabeth Street Denver, CO 80206 Description: Outpatient Treatment Residential Treatment Transitional Residential Treatment. Organization: Solace Counseling Services Telephone: 303-975-1922 Address: 3700 Havana Street Denver, CO 80239 Contact: Amy Dixon Description: Outpatient Treatment for Women. Organization: Southwest Family Services Telephone: 303-936-1790 Address: 1800 S. Sheridan Boulevard Suite 303 Denver, CO 80232 Contact: Pamela Morrow Description: Outpatient Treatment. Organization: STEP 13 Telephone: 303-295-7837 Address: 2029 Larimer Street Denver, Colorado 80205 Description: Transitional living program for addicted homeless. 4-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: BenefitsCheckUp ? RSVP Program Web Site: www.benefitscheckup.org Telephone: 303-297-0408 Address: 2660 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205 Description: Confidential and free screening process that alerts persons over 55 or disabled about federal, state, and local assistance programs and services for which they may be eligible. Organization: CP of Colorado Web Site: www.cpco.org Telephone: 303-691-9339 Address: 2200 S. Jasmine Street Denver, CO 80222 Description: Social Security Disability Income and Social Security Income recipients can obtain one-on-one benefits counseling from qualified counselors. Organization: CHARG Web Site: www.charg.org Telephone: 303-830-8805 Address: 709 E. 12th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Description: The organization works to improve the quality of life and functioning capacity of persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Organization: COLORADO ACCESS Web Site: www.coaccess.com Telephone: 720-744-5100 Address: P.O. Box 17580 Denver, CO 80217-0470 Description: Colorado Access is a nonprofit health plan that provides access to behavioral and physical health services for medically underserved Coloradans. Organization: Colorado Coalition For the Homeless ? BART Program Web Site: www.coloradocoalition.org Telephone: 303-293-2220 Address: Based at Stout Street Clinic 2100 Broadway Denver, CO 80205 Description: Benefit Acquisition and Retention Team (BART) helps to navigate the maze of regulations involved in obtaining benefits. Funded by a grant from the Social Security Administration, the program will help between 55 and 180 people annually with the intention that they will receive benefits within 60 days of application. As an additional service, CCH will offer payeeship to 80 percent of program participants. Organization: Denver County Department of Human Services Web Site: www.denvergov.org Telephone: 720-944-3666 Address: 1200 Federal Boulevard Denver, CO 80204 Contact: Roxanne White, Manager Organization: Disability Center for Independent Living, The Telephone: 303-320-1345 Address: 5900 E. 39th Avenue Denver, CO 80207 Description: They offer both personal and systemic advocacy services for individuals. From negotiating with landlords to working with SSA, they have experienced people to help. Organization: Guardianship Alliance of Colorado Web Site: www.guardianshipallianceofcolorado.org Telephone: 303-423-2898 Address: PO Box 740745 Arvada, CO 80006 Description: The Guardianship Alliance of Colorado is a nonprofit organization which is recognized statewide in Colorado as the resource for information, assistance and coordination concerning guardianship, conservatorship and related matters for adults. 5. SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, CT 5-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24-hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness Web Site: www.namict.org Telephone: 860-882-0236 Address: NAMI CT 30 Jordan Lane, 3rd floor Wethersfield, CT 06109 Description: Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy. Organization: NAMI Fairfield Web Site: www.namifairfield.org Telephone: 203-255-7567 Contact: Betsy Ann Entwisle Description: Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy. Organization: NAMI Trumbull Telephone: 203-261-2807 Contact: Nancy Correll Description: Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy. Organization: NAMI Stamford - Greenwich Telephone: 203-322-3383 Contact: Peter Case Description: Mental health organization with national, state, and local chapters dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Provides support, education, information, referral, and advocacy. Organization: NAMI Helpline Telephone: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264) TTY 1-888-344-6264 Description: Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to those who have questions or are affected by serious mental illness. Organization: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Web Site: www.nimh.nih.gov Telephone: 1-800-421-4211 Address: 5600 Fishers Lane Bethesda, Maryland 20892-8030 Description: The NIMH includes many information services, publications, and programs dealing with serious mental illness. Organization: Emotions Anonymous Web Site: www.emotionsanonymous.org Telephone: 203-338-0525 203-338-0525 203-323-0293 203-655-8435 Address: Various locations: United Congregational Church 877 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Bridge House 880 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Church of Christ 1264 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06903 Christ & Holy Trinity Church 55 Myrtle Avenue Westport, CT 06880 Description: Support group for people experiencing emotional difficulties. Organization: Depression and Manic Depression Support Group of Norwalk Telephone: 203-854-6745 Address: Grace Episcopal Church Corner of Union Park and Mott Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 Description: Support group for people with depression and bipolar disorder, their family and friends. Organization: Mental Health Association of CT-Schizophrenia Support Group Email: www.mhact.org Telephone: 1-800-842-1501, ext. 10 Address: United Congregational Church 877 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Support group for people with schizophrenia. Organization: Schizophrenia Anonymous Telephone: 203-388-1550 Address: F.S. Dubois Center 780 Summer St. Stamford, CT 06901 Description: Self-help 6-step support group for people with schizophrenia. Meets Wednesdays 11am. Organization: Soundview Warmline Telephone: 1-800-921-0359 Contact Richard Weingarten Description Peer run telephone service sponsored by SWCMHS, Office of Consumer Affairs that is staffed by consumers trained to provide: a friendly voice, reassurance, help in problem solving, and peer counseling. Operates 7 nights/week from 5pm ?10 pm. Organization: Laurel House Warmline Telephone: 203-363-7174 Description Serves the communities of Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Greenwich, Norwalk, Weston, and Wilton. Operates 7 days/week from 5pm - 10pm. Organization: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Telephone: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Description The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. Organization: Focus On Recovery-United, Inc (FOR-U) Web Site: www.focusonrecovery.org Telephone: 1-866-255-5029 Address: 809 Main St,, Suite 201 East Hartford, CT 06108 Contact: Heather McDonald, Executive Director Description: A consumer run and DMHAS funded organization, a Center of Excellence, and a wonderful resource for CT adults who experience psychiatric symptoms, and for their families and caregivers. Organization: Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. Web Site: www.mindlink.org Telephone: 1-800-573-6929 Address: 300 Russell Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Contact: Melissa Marshall, Executive Director, ext 302 Description: The mission of Advocacy Unlimited is to educate consumers of mental health services so that individuals can make informed choices about their own care and chart their own future. The goal is to integrate all persons, regardless of identified disabilities, into the larger community. Office hours Mon-Fri 9am ? 5 pm. Extensive online resources available on website. Organization: National Empowerment Center Website: www.power2u.org Telephone: 1-800-POWER2U: (800-769-3728) TTY/TTD:1-800-TTY-POWER or 1-800-889-7693 Address: National Empowerment Center 599 Canal St. Lawrence, MA 01840 Description: The mission of the National Empowerment Center Inc. is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to those labeled with mental illness. NEC has a toll free information and referral line and a Spanish speaking specialist is also available. NEC has a wealth of information about topics such as advance directives, schizophrenia, self-help groups in your area, legal services in your area, self-help techniques, coping with depression, etc. Organization: National Mental Health Consumers? Self-Help Clearinghouse Web Site: www.mhselfhelp.org Telephone: 1-800-553-4KEY (4539) Address: 1211 Chestnut St., Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Description: A consumer- run national technical assistance center that is committed to helping mental health consumers improve their lives through self-help and advocacy. Organization: Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County Support Groups Web Site: www.cwfefc.org Telephone: 203-334-6154 Description: Women Share: Support group for survivors of domestic violence. Meets Monday nights 5:30-7:00 pm. Organization: Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County Support Groups S.H.E. Group (Sharing Healthy Emotions) Web Site: www.cwfefc.org Telephone: Call for more information: 203-334-6154 Description: S.H.E. Group (Sharing Healthy Emotions):Support group for women who have experienced sexual abuse or assault during their lives. Meets Wednesday nights 5:30-7:30pm. Organization: Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County Support Groups Caminando Hacia La Luz Web Site: www.cwfefc.org Telephone: Call for more information: 203-334-6154 Description: Caminando Hacia La Luz: Support group for Spanish-speaking individuals who are survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Meets Thursdays from 10am-noon. Organization: Greenwich YMCA Domestic Abuse Services Web Site: www.ywca.org/greenwich Telephone: Main Office: 203-869-6501, ext. 170 24-Hour Hotline: 203-622-0003 Address: 259 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 Description: Offers access to anonymous, confidential crisis intervention, safety planning and supportive counseling 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Other services include: emergency shelter, adult counseling, child counseling, court advocacy, and advocacy with service systems. Organization: Women?s Crisis Center (also known as DVCC/Domestic Violence Crisis Center) Web Site: www.dvccct.org Telephone: 203-853-0418 24-Hour Toll-free Hotline: 1-888-774-2900 Address: 5 Eversley Avenue,, Suite 303 Norwalk, CT 06855 Description: Through counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, education and public awareness, DVCC hopes to prevent and break the cycle of violence that plagues so many individuals and families. English and Spanish speaking services. Multiple weekly support groups are offered. Call hotline for all services including support group info and intake. Organization: Women?s Crisis Center (also known as DVCC/Domestic Violence Crisis Center) Web Site: www.dvccct.org Telephone: 203-965-0049 Hotline: 203-357-8162 Address: Stamford Domestic Violence Services, Inc. 141 Franklin St. Stamford, CT 06901 Description: Through counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, safe housing, education and public awareness, DVCC hopes to prevent and break the cycle of violence that plagues so many individuals and families. English and Spanish speaking services. Multiple weekly support groups are offered. Call hotline for all services including support group info and intake. 5-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: 211 Infoline Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD, 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Web Site: www.211infoline.org Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: CT Works Centers of Southwestern CT Web Site: www.ctworkssw.org Telephone: 203-333-5129, 203-353-1702 Address: Bridgeport Site: 2 Lafayette Square Bridgeport, CT 06604 Stamford Site: 1340 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT 06902 Description: Provides services to unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking jobs and job assistance at no cost. Job seekers are afforded convenient access to employment, education, training and information services they need at a single location. Organization: Kennedy Center Web Site: www.thekennedycenterinc.org Telephone: 203-365-8522, 203-332-4535 ext 247 Address: 2440 Reservoir Avenue Trumbull, CT 06610 Contact: Fiona Jon Description: Work Services program of Kennedy Center focuses on job seeking, job placement, and job coaching. Travel Training is offered by the Kennedy Center to assist people in learning how to get from one place to another. The travel trainer helps the person identify everything from the time of departure to the best route to take to your location. Organization: Goodwill Industries of Western CT Web Site: www.goodwillwct.org Telephone: 203-581-5327 203-368-6511 203-609-0275 203-333-5129, ext. 357 Address: Bridgeport Site 165 Ocean Terrace Bridgeport, CT 06605 OR Stamford Site 970 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Judi Kibbe, Director of Vocational Services Description: Provides an array of vocational, residential, and community experience programs to people with disabilities. It?s vocational programs follow evidence-based practice and support individuals in competitive employment. Goodwill Hispanic Services Program serves people with language and economic barriers as well as people with disabilities. Services include a full range of vocational services as well as screening to determine eligibility for bilingual adult occupational skills training, English classes, social services, and counseling agencies if needed. Organization: Bridge House Inc Web Site: www.bridgehousect.org Telephone: 203-335-5339 Address: 880 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Contact: Vicky Furey Description: Psychosocial rehabilitation program for persons with mental illness. Clubhouse is open 7 days per week and offers a Work-Ordered Day Program, Transitional and Supported Employment Services, Social Recreation Program, Residential support and educational opportunities. Organization: Laurel House Web Site: www.laurelhouse.net Telephone: 203-324-1816 Address: 1616 Washington Blvd. Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Wendy Champeix Description: Laurel House offers 2 employment programs. The Transitional Employment Program offers onsite training and support at transitional employment placements. The Independent Employment Program has levels of support ranging from career guidance to on the job training and coverage. Creole, French, Russian, Romanian and Spanish spoken. Organization: Keystone, Inc. Web Site: www.keystonehouse.org Telephone: 203-855-7920 ext 18 Address: 141 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Contact: Thais Gordon Description: Keystone?s Employment Options Program provides individualized placement and supports, situational assessments, job coaching, and long term vocational supports as well as support with resume writing, interviewing skills and networking with area employers. Organization: Rehabilitation Center of Southwestern CT Web Site: www.stamhealth.org Telephone: 203-276-2660 Address: 26 Palmer?s Hill Road Jeanne S. Rich Campus Stamford, CT 06902 Description: Vocational program provides training and employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Organization: Search For Change Web Site: www.searchforchange.org Telephone: 203-831-0886 Address: 94 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Contact: Cliff Beauleau Description: SFC programs are designed to assist consumers in attaining the American dream through job development, career exploration, computer skills training and onsite or offsite job coaching. In addition to these services are long term and comprehensive supported employment services. Organization: Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Web Site: www.brs.state.ct.us/programs.htm Telephone: 203-551-5517, 203-251-9433 Address: 1057 Broad St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 1642 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905 Contact: Brenda Moore or Leah Henchcliffe Description: Assists individuals with significant physical and mental disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. American Sign Language and Spanish services at the Bridgeport site. Organization: Connect to Work Center Web Site: www.brs.state.ct.us/ConnectToWork.htm Telephone: 203-551-5517, 203-251-9433 Address: 1057 Broad St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 1642 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905 Contact: Brenda Moore or Leah Henchcliffe Description: Provides individualized benefits planning and counseling for people on public benefits. The Center?s Benefits Specialists can help you to understand how work will affect your benefits by providing specific information on the impact working has on all the benefits received by your family, problem solving for your specific concerns, and follow up services after you return to work. Organization: Marrakech, Inc. Web Site: www.marrakechinc.org Telephone: 203-338-0642, 203-389-2970, ext. 1303 Address: 50 Ridgefield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 6 Lunar Dr. Woodbridge, CT 06525 Contact: Gerry Zarra Description: Offers training programs for employment for persons who receive TFA, GA, or other state funded/insured programs. Services include occupational skills training for Human Services or Food Service, job development, and placement services. Organization: Dress for Success Web Site: www.dressforsuccess.org Telephone: 203-333-6505 Address: 35 Brentwood Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825 Description: Provides an appropriate outfit for women to interview for jobs and upon obtaining job. By referral from member agency. Organization: CT Dept. of Labor Web Site: www.ctdol.state.ct.us Telephone: 1-888- CT-WORKS Address: Multiple branch offices Description: State of CT agency dealing with all facets of employment. Organization: Ticket To Work Web Site: www.yourtickettowork.com Telephone: Toll free:1-866- 968-7842 Toll free TTY: 1-866-833-2967 Description: The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The goal of the Ticket to Work Program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehab, and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations. Organization: CT Department of Social Services (DSS) -Medicaid for the Employed Disabled Program Web Site: www.dss.state.ct.us Telephone: 1-800-842-1508 Description: People who are disabled and who are employed and paying Social Security taxes can earn up to $75,000 per year and be eligible for Medicaid. 5-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: Bridgeport Hospital REACH Program Web Site: www.bridgeporthospital.com Telephone: 203-384-3377 Address: 305 Boston Avenue Stratford, CT 06614 Description: REACH is an outpatient mental health service that offers psychiatric evaluation and treatment options for children, youth, and adults. In addition, the program offers specialized services for seniors requiring intensive treatment. Sliding scale fee or insurance. Organization: Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment Center Web Site: www.greenhosp.org Telephone: 203-863-3316 Address: 5 Perry Ridge Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Description: Offers a variety of programs for adults, children, and adolescents experiencing distress and other behavioral health issues. Also treats the effects of psychological and physical trauma. Sliding fee or insurance. Organization: Norwalk Hospital Clinic Web Site: www.norwalkhosp.org Telephone: 203-852-2988 Address: 34 Maple St Norwalk ,CT 06586 Description: Main Clinic provides evening individual and group therapy, medical supervision, addictions treatment, crisis intervention, as well as support groups for individuals with family members who have severe mental illness. Organization: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) Web Site: www.dmhas.state.ct.us Telephone: Main #: 203-551-7400 CRISIS#: 203-551-7507 Toll free:1-800-586-9903 203-579-7300 203-455-2160 Main #: 203-388-1600 CRISIS#: 203-358-8500 Toll free: 1-877-677-4135 Address: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 Community Services Administrative Services 97 Middle St., Bridgeport, CT 06604 (Serves: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull) Homeless Outreach Team 753 Fairfield Avenue,, Bridgeport, Ct 06604 F.S. Dubois Center 780 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901 (Serves: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton) Transitional Residential Program 33 Stevens St., Norwalk, CT 06850 Description: The SWCMHS is a network of state-operated or publicly funded non-profit mental health and addiction services providing evidence-based, recovery-oriented and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services. These services are targeted to publicly insured or uninsured adults with behavioral disorders and their families. SWCMHS provides a range of services including: intake, screening, triage and mobile crisis services, inpatient psychiatric services, inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification, transitional residential services, outpatient psychiatric services, vocational and social rehabilitation, homeless outreach services, legal and housing assistance, case management, medication monitoring, consultation and education, Hispanic services, advocacy, care management, services for persons with co-occurring mental illness and addiction, and mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. The Crisis Admissions Units (CAU) provide clinical assessments and recovery-oriented crisis services. Available services include telephone crisis coverage, walk-in crisis services, emergency evaluations in the community, and referrals to the appropriate level of care. Telephone crisis services are available 7 days/week from 8am ? 8pm. and walk-in services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am ? 7:30pm. Organization: Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services-The Center at Bridgeport Web Site: www.stvincent.org/behavioral Telephone: 203-362-3900 Address: 2400 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606 Description: Offers Partial Day Hospital Program, Intensive Outpatient and Continuing Care services. Partial hospital is a therapeutic supported alternative to inpatient care and provides stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms. Intensive Outpatient Services provides day and evening group structured treatment. Must have a primary diagnosis of mental illness for the Dual Diagnosis program. Continuing Care Services offers individual, family and group therapies, medication evaluation and management. There are also a Latino and Women?s Latino programs. Organization: Optimus Healthcare Web Site: www.bridgeportchc.org Telephone: 203-333-6864 203-696-3260 203-327-5111 Address: 471 Barnum Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06608 982-988 East Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06608 137 Henry St. Stamford, CT 06902 Description: Offers assessment, treatment, case management, and crisis intervention for persons in need of psychiatric treatment. Spanish services available. Sliding scale or insurance. Organization: Southwest Community Health Center Web Site: www.swchc.org Telephone: 203-330-6000 203-330-6054 203-330-6010 Address: 361 Bird St Bridgeport, CT 06605 1046 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 743 South Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Individual, child, family, and group health counseling for anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, family issues, and violence. Bilingual Spanish at all sites. Creole, French, and Turkish at Bird St site. Sliding fee or insurance. Organization: Jewish Family Services Web Site: www.jfsct.org www.stamfordjfs.org www.stamfordjfs.org Telephone: 203-366-5438 203-921-4161 203-454-4992 Address: 2370 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 111 Prospect St. Stamford, CT 06901 431 Post Road, East, Suite #11 Westport, CT 06880 Description: Counseling and therapy services include crisis intervention, short and long term treatment, consultation and evaluation, individual and group therapy, marital and family counseling, substance abuse consultation, and evaluation for medication. Bridgeport and Stamford offer languages spoken in Russian, Yiddish, and Hebrew. Sliding fee or insurance. Organization: Tully Health System-Outpatient Behavioral Services Web Site: www.stamhealth.org Telephone: 203-276-7560 Address: 32 Strawberry Hill Ct. Stamford, CT 06902 Description: Outpatient Behavioral Health Services offers a full range of mental health services including individual, group, couple and family therapy, eating disorders therapy group, and substance abuse counseling. Sliding fee or insurance. Organization: Family Services Woodfield (FSW) www.fswinc.org Telephone: 203-368-4291 Address: 475 Clinton Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Description: Offers psychiatric outpatient clinical services for people with mental illness. Bilingual Spanish services. Organization: Regional Network of Programs Web Site: www.regionalnetwork.org Telephone: 203-366-5817 Address: 480 Bond St. Bridgeport, CT 06610 Description: Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program offers individual therapy by a psychiatrist and support staff to adults who are dually diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse problems. Sliding fee or insurance. 5-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT. Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: Americares Free Clinics Web Site: www.americaresfreeclinics.org Telephone: 1-888-736-3435 Address: 1230 Stratford Avenue Newfield Public Library Bridgeport, CT 06604 HRS: Tues. 1-4p, Sat. 9a-12p 877 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 HRS: Thur. 4-7p 98 South Main St. South Norwalk Community Center Norwalk, CT 06854 HRS: Tues. 1-4p; Sat. 9a-12p . Contact: Sharon Joslin Description: Offers outpatient health care for the uninsured over 18 years at various sites in Bridgeport and over 16 years in the Norwalk Clinic. Organization: Optimus Health Care Clinics Web Site: www.bridgeportchc.org Telephone: 203-333-6864 203-696-3260 203-576-3881 203-330-2783 203-579-5000 203-332-4567 203-327-5111 203-359-6990 Address: Various Locations : Bridgeport Community Health Center 471 Barnum Avenue Bpt 982 East Main St. Bpt* 82 George St., Bpt 1071 E. Main St., Bpt 64 Black Rock Tnpk, Bpt* 790 Central Avenue, Bpt 137 Henry St., Stamford 245 Selleck St., Stamford Description: Provides primary health care services for all ages including physicals, assessment screenings, and treatment, regardless of ability to pay. Departments include: Adult Medicine, OB/GYN, Family Planning, Pediatrics, Surgical, Podiatry, Mental Health, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition and Chiropractic, Dental Medicine* and Social Services. Organization: St. Vincent?s Medical Center Community Outreach Program Web Site: www.stvincents.org Telephone: 203-576-5710 Address: Adult Medicine Center 43 Madison Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 (Lower level of Thomas Merton Center) Description: Outreach provides primary health care to low-income, disabled, homeless and elderly persons residing in Bridgeport who are not actively involved with a primary care physician. Organization: St Joseph?s Family Life Center Telephone: 203-326-2986 Address: 587 Elm St. Stamford, CT 06902 Description: Center offers limited primary health care and health screening provided by nurse practitioners in walk-in sessions without appointment on Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoons, and Thursday mornings. Women?s health care and follow up care are available by appointment only. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Languages spoken: English, Creole, French, and Spanish. Organization: Stamford Health Dept ? Women?s Clinic Web Site: www.cityofstamford.org Telephone: 203-977-5933 Health Dept Hotline: 203-977-5889 Address: 141 Franklin St. Stamford, CT 06906 Contact: Pauline Pochette, RN, Nurse Coordinator Description: Offers gynecological exams, blood work, cholesterol testing, pap smears, referrals for free mammograms, and referrals to health and social service agencies as needed. The clinic is offered twice per month. Languages spoken: English and Spanish. Organization: Norwalk Community Health Center of Norwalk Hospital Web Site: www.norwalkhosp.org Telephone: 203-899-1770 Address: 121 Water St. Norwalk, CT 06854 Description: Offers basic medical care including diagnosis and treatment of medical problems, family planning services, pregnancy testing, and health screenings. Sliding scale fee and must be a resident of Norwalk or surrounding town. Organization: Southwest Community Health Center Web Site: www.swchc.org Telephone: 203-330-6000 203-366-4000 203-330-6010 203-330-6054 Address: 361 Bird St. Bridgeport, CT 06605 510 Clinton Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 743 South Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 1046 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Description: Southwest Community Health Center provides general medical services for all ages regardless of ability to pay. Adult medical services include physicals, sick visits, immunizations, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, nutritional counseling, gastroenterology services, chiropractic services, podiatry services and cancer screening. Dental Clinic services also available. Special programs include comprehensive care to pediatric and adult patients with HIV/AIDS; the Michele Project, a pioneer program for early detection of major cancers. Project Connect to screen for victims of domestic violence; a prescription medications voucher program; and comprehensive outpatient services for substance abuse issues. Homeless Health Care program at the Fairfield Ave and Clinton Ave sites during varying hours. English and Spanish spoken at all sites. Main site on Bird St also has Creole, French, and Turkish speaking staff. Sliding fee and insurance accepted. Inability to pay not an obstacle to treatment. 5-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: Bridgeport Housing Authority Web Site: www.bridgeporthousing.org Telephone: 203-337-8900 Address: 150 Highland Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Darien Housing Authority Web Site: www.darienct.gov/officials/housing Telephone: 203-655-0866 Address: 2 Renshaw Rd, Town Hall Darien, CT 06820 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Fairfield Housing Authority Telephone: 203-366-6578 Address: 15 Pine Tree Lane Fairfield, CT 06432 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Greenwich Housing Authority Telephone: 203-869-1138 Address: 249 Milbank Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Monroe Housing Authority Telephone: 203-261-7685 Address: 358 Wheeler Rd, Fairway Acres Monroe, CT 06468 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Stamford Housing Authority Telephone: 203-977-1400 Address: 22 Clinton Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Stratford Housing Authority Telephone: 203-375-4483 Address: 295 Everett St. Stratford, CT 06615 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Trumbull Housing Authority Telephone: 203-261-5740 Address: 200 Hedgehog Circle Trumbull, CT 06611 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Westport Housing Authority Telephone: 203-227-4672 Address: 5 Canal St Westport, CT 06880 Description: Administers subsidized rental programs for income-eligible families, people ages 62+, and people with disabilities. Organization: Region 1 Bridge Subsidy Program Telephone: 203-365-8444 203-324-3167 Address: Mental Health Association of CT 4270 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06605 Family Centers, Inc 60 Palmer Hill Rd Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Joan Beckert Franklin Marzullo, HRC Description: A state funded rental assistance program which provides for a monthly housing subsidy payment to persons with a psychiatric disorder on a temporary basis while an individual/family is on a waiting list for permanent state and/or federal subsidy. Organization: Security Deposit Program Telephone: 860-418-6903 Contact: John Doyle, DMHAS Description: State funded program provides security deposit funds to individuals /families in search of permanent housing. Organization: Renter?s Rebate Program Web Site: http://ci.bridgeport.ct.us/ Telephone: 203-576-8062 Address: City of Bridgeport Assessor?s Office 45 Lyons Terrace #105 Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Rental rebate and property tax credit programs for low-income elderly or disabled individuals Organization: Renter?s Rebate Program Web Site: www.cityofstamford.org Telephone: 203-977-4018 Address: City of Stamford Assessor?s Office 888 Washington Boulevard Stamford, CT 06901 Description: Rental rebate and property tax credit programs for low-income elderly or disabled individuals. Organization: Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD) Web Site: www.abcd.org Telephone: 203-366-8241 Toll free: 888-852-6080 TTY: 203-366-4366 Address: 1070 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Offers an Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) for assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income residents with past due rent who have received a notice to quit. Serving Bridgeport, Easton, Trumbull, Fairfield, Monroe, and Stratford. Organization: Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now Telephone: 203-899-2483 Address: 98 South Main St. Norwalk, CT 06854 Description: Offers an Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) for assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income residents with past due rent who have received a notice to quit. Serves residents of New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. Organization: Person to Person Web Site: http://p2p.darien.org/ Telephone: 203-655-0048 Address: 1864 Post Road Darien, CT 06820 Description: Offers an Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) for assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income residents with past due rent who have received a notice to quit. Serves residents of Darien, Greenwich, and Stamford. Organization: CT Fair Housing Center Web Site: www.ctfairhousing.org Telephone: 1-888-247-4401 Address: 171 Orange St. New Haven, CT 06510 Description: Ensures that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in CT Organization: Shelter Plus Care Telephone: 203-579-7388, 203-579-7441 Address: 97 Middle St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Contact: Bridgeport contact: Becky Roman Stamford /Norwalk Contact: Diana Seghorn Description: The Office of Community Resources and Special Programs offers supported living services in subsidized apartments for people who are homeless AND who have a history of psychiatric disability, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or who are homeless and are HIV positive. Applicant must apply through Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Organization: Social Services-Western Regional Office- Community Based Services Program Web Site: www.dss.state.ct.us Telephone: 203-551-2700 Toll free (for Norwalk area callers):1-877-551-2700 Address: 925 Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 Description: Assessment, coordination and payment for services for persons age 18-64 with physical or mental disabilities who need supportive services to live independently in the community. The plan can pay a maximum of $650/month for non-medical services such as chore assistance, home delivered meals, companion, etc. Organization: Bridgeport Rescue Mission Telephone: 203-333-4087 Address: 1088 Fairfield Ave Contact: Kathy Williamson Description: Men?s shelter located in Bridgeport. Organization: Prospect House Shelter Telephone: 203-576-9041 Address: 392 Prospect St. Contact: Maria Lutz-Buyak Description: Men?s and Women?s shelter in Bridgeport. Organization: YMCA-ACS Families in Transition Telephone: 203-366-2809 Address: Various Locations: 387 Clinton Ave; Brook St; Washington Ave Contact: Carmen Colon Description: Family shelters located at 3 sites in Bridgeport. Organization: Operation Hope Telephone: 203-254-2935 Address: 50 Nichols Ave Contact: Lisa Mazzeo Description: 3 types of shelter services for men, women, and families located in Fairfield. Organization: Norwalk Emergency Shelter Telephone: 203-866-1057 Address: 4 Merritt St Norwalk, CT 06901 Contact: Carol Antonetz Description: Men?s and Women?s shelter located in South Norwalk. Organization: Pacific House Telephone: 203-348-2792 Address: 597 Pacific St Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Jerome Roberts Description: Men?s shelter located in Stamford. Organization: St Luke?s Lifeworks-Family Shelter Telephone: 203-388-0100 Address: 141 Franklin St Stamford, CT 06901 Contact: Centralized referral office Description: Family shelter located in Stamford. Organization: St Luke?s Lifeworks-Women?s Shelter Telephone: 203-388-0152 Address: 8 Woodland Place Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Centralized referral office Description: Women?s shelter located in Stamford. Organization: Bacharach Community Shelter Telephone: 203-222-9260 Address: 3 Wassell Lane Westport, CT 06880 Contact: MaryLou Heintz Description: Shelter for women with children located in Westport. Organization: Gillespie Center Telephone: 203-226-1191 Address: 45 Jessup Road Westport, CT 06880 Contact: MaryEllen Reynolds Description: Men?s shelter located in Westport. Organization: Hoskins Place Telephone: 203-226-1661 Address: 45 Jessup Road Westport, CT 06880 Contact: Lori Williams Description: Women?s shelter located in Westport. Organization: Mental Health Association of CT Web Site: www.mhact.org Telephone: 203-323-0124 203-365-8444 Address: 1480 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905 4270 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606 Description: Operates several residential programs for adults with chronic and severe mental illness, including same site and scattered site apartment programs. Organization: Laurel House-Housing Program Web Site: www.laurelhouse.net Telephone: 203-363-7170 Address: 6 Washington Ct. Stamford , CT Description: Supported living apartments where residents learn how to buy and prepare food, get along with roommates and maintain an apartment. Organization: Bridgeport Transitional Living Centers Telephone: 203-366-7012 Address: 74 Huntington Road Bridgeport, CT 06608 Description: Supervised apartments for persons with chronic mental illness. Organization: Keystone House Web Site: www.keystonehouse.org Telephone: 203-855-2000 Address: 137 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Description: Provides an Intensive Supported Apartment Program (ISAP) focusing on psychiatric rehabilitation in order to assist clients in developing and maintaining skills for independent living. The ISAP provides support based on each client?s needs. Organization: Regional Network of Programs (RNP) Web Site: www.regionalnetwork.org Telephone: 203-337-8180 Address: 2445 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606 Description: RNP provides many services including supportive living. Transitional Living Centers for people returning to the community after a mental health hospitalization, Supervised Apartments Program by referral from the mental health system, Single Room Occupancy for emergency shelter, and Urban Model Initiative serving those individuals who are dually diagnosed. Organization: Homes For The Brave Web Site: www.homesforthebrave.org Telephone: 203-338-0669 Address: 655 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Transitional living facility serves veterans who have been referred from Fairfield County homeless shelters and veterans involved in treatment at the VA CT Healthcare System who have chronic health and behavioral problems. The transitional program is a four to six month psycho-educational and psychosocial rehabilitation program that assists people in learning the skills needed to transition back into the community. Section 8 and Shelter Plus vouchers may be available to graduates who still need supportive case management services. 5-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: CT Legal Services Web Site: www.connlegalservices.org Telephone: 203-336-3851 203-348-9216 Address: 211 State St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 20 Summer St. Stamford, CT 06901 Description: Provides free civil law representation to low-income families and individuals in CT. Full service Offices in Southwest CT located in Bridgeport and Stamford, with a satellite office in Norwalk Organization: CT Legal Rights Project Telephone: 203-974-7638 Toll free: 1-877-402-2299 203-388-1566 Address: Greater Bridgeport Mental Health Center 1635 Central Ave Bridgeport, CT 06610 F.S. Dubois Center 780 Summer St. Stamford,CT 06905 Contact: Gina Texiera, Paralegal Advocate Description: Legal representation/education/Patient Rights. Organization: Legal Assistance Resource Center of CT- Statewide Legal Services of CT Web Site: www.larcc.org Telephone: Toll free:1-800-453-3320 Address: Telephone service only Description: Statewide Legal Services is a legal aid phone hotline program that assists low-income callers with many non-criminal legal problems such as those involving family, employment, benefits, and housing. Sponsored by Legal Assistance Resource Center of CT. Organization: The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Telephone: Toll free: 1-800-842-7303 (voice or TDD) Address: 60-B Weston Street Hartford, CT 06120 Description: The Office of Protection and Advocacy seeks to protect the rights of and to advocate for people with disabilities. They do this by providing information and referral services, case advocacy services, abuse investigations and protective interventions, and community development activities. Organization: Center for Medicare Advocacy Web Site: www.medicareadvocacy.org Telephone: 1-800-262-4414 Description: Provides information, advocacy, and legal assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries with all aspects of Medicare-related questions or problems, including help with filing Medicare appeals. 5-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS) Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: Partnership for Prescription Assistance Web Site: www.pparx.org Telephone: 1-888-4PPA-NOW 1-888-477-2669 Description: Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs ? matches patients with available programs. Organization: The Medicine Program Web Site: www.themedicineprogram.com Telephone: 1-573-996-7300 Description: Online assistance to individuals who are regularly required to take prescription medication but lack adequate income. Organization: Southwestern CT Agency on Aging CHOICES Program Web Site: www.swcaa.org Telephone: 1-800-994-9422 Address: 10 Middle St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: CHOICES counselors will help people who cannot afford their medications, AND who are enrolled in Medicare, to apply for pharmaceutical assistance programs offered by drug manufacturing companies. CHOICES counselors will also help people eligible for, or enrolled in, Medicare Part A and/or Part B understand the new Medicare prescription drug program(Part D) and will help them select the Prescription Drug Plan that best suits their individual situation. Organization: ConnPace Web Site: www.connpace.com Telephone: 1-800-423-5026 Description: Prescription assistance program sponsored by the CT Department of Social Services (DSS) for income eligible individuals ages 65+ or people ages 18-65 receiving SSI or SSDI. Income limit but no asset limit. Organization: Needymeds Web Site: www.needymeds.com Description: Web-based information on free or discounted prescription assistance programs that are offered by pharmaceutical companies. 5-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Web Site: www.ct-aa.org Telephone: 203-333-5804(Bpt) 203-227-2496(Westport) 203-869-5221(Greenwich) 203-855-0075(Intergroup) Toll free: 1-800-203-1234 Address: District 5: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport, and Weston District 6: Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Wilton Call for locations of meetings Description: 12 step self help groups for individuals with alcohol addiction. Organization: Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Web Site: www.ctna.org Telephone: 1-800-627-3543 Address: Call for locations of meetings Description: Self help organization follows the 12 step model in support groups for people in all stages of recovery from drug abuse. Support groups meet throughout CT. 5-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: Drug Treatment Advocate Program (DTA) City of Bridgeport-Health and Social Services Administration Web Site: http://ci.bridgeport.ct.us/ Telephone: 203-576-8086 Address: 752 East Main St Bridgeport, CT 06608 Contact: Ann Trojanowski Description: DPH funded case managers will do drug/addiction assessments and then find treatment beds for substance abusers who want to get into drug or alcohol treatment. Case managers can also arrange for subsequent levels of care. The case manager will transport the person to the treatment site. No Fee and must be a resident of Greater Bridgeport. Organization: Regional Network of Programs, Inc. Web Site: www.regionalnetwork.org Telephone: 203-386-8367 Address: 1438 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Provides substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detoxification. Sliding scale or insurance. Special language services: French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Organization: DMHAS- Access to Recovery Program (ATR) Web Site: www.dmhas.state.ct.us Telephone: 860-418-6747 Address: Access to Recovery Administration 4450 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 06134 28 Programs located throughout CT. Description: Substance abuse treatment referral program offering 28 individual programs throughout Fairfield County providing an array of treatment options. Intensive outpatient treatment for alcohol or drug abuse, methadone maintenance, ambulatory detox for narcotic addiction, and/or brief outpatient counseling for alcohol and substance abuse. People who are in treatment through ATR are also eligible for recovery support services including housing, case management, transportation, child care, basic needs, vocational and educational services, faith based services and peer based services. Organization: Liberation Programs Web Site: www.lmgprograms.org Telephone: Administrative Offices: 203-851-2077 Stamford: 203-356-1980 Bridgeport: 1-888-822-2270 Address: 119 Main St Stamford, CT 06901 399 Mill Hill Ave Bridgeport, CT 06610 Description: Liberation Programs is a private, non-profit substance abuse prevention and treatment organization. Programs include: outpatient and residential programs for men and women, and specialized programs for youth, adults 55+ and those who are living with HIV or AIDS. Organization: The CT Clearinghouse Telephone: Toll free: 1-800-232-4424 Address: 334 Farmington Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 Description: The state?s most comprehensive resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. Organization: Connecticut Renaissance, Inc. Web Site: www.ctrenaissance.com Telephone: 203-325-4197 Address: 141 Franklin St. Stamford, CT 06901 Description: Provides substance abuse and mental health services in an outpatient setting. Sliding fee or insurance. English, French, and Spanish spoken. Organization: Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Web Site: www.ccar-recovery.org Telephone: 203-856-9290 Toll free: 1-800-708-9145 Address: Bridgeport Recovery Community Center 49 Cannon St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Chapter meetings 3rd Tuesday of each month 7 pm-8:30 pm. CCAR Norwalk Chapter Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30 pm-8 pm at: 98 South Main St. Norwalk, CT 06854 Contact: Michael Askew, Peer Services Coordinator for Norwalk and Bridgeport Description: CCAR promotes and puts a positive face on recovery through advocacy, education, and service. CCAR advocates at the state level for policies and priorities that are pro-recovery, holds monthly meetings at local chapters, develops and delivers dozens of useful training programs, puts a face on recovery, and maintains a recovery housing database in collaboration with CT Assets Network. The chapters are ?peer led? and ?peer driven? by people in recovery and their family members. The chapters provide life skills training, support groups with trained facilitators, peer to peer advice, and referrals. Organization: Chemical Abuse Services Agency (CASA) Address: 690 Arctic St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Outpatient substance abuse counseling for adults whose primary language is Spanish. Services include education, recovery, HIV management and prevention. Organization: CT Counseling Centers, Inc. Web Site: www.ctcounseling.org Telephone: 203-838-6508 Address: 20 North Main St , 3rd floor Norwalk , CT 06854 Description: Accepts people with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, dual diagnosis program, drug and alcohol urine testing. All programs offer bilingual services. Organization: Fairfield Counseling Services Telephone: 203-255-5777 Address: 125 Penfield Road Fairfield, CT 07824 Description: Substance abuse evaluation and counseling with a family focus. Will accept dual diagnosis patients. Sliding fee or insurance. Organization: Catholic Charities Web Site: www.ccfc-ct.org Telephone: 203-372-4301 203-367-9036 Address: 238 Jewett Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 43 Madison Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: Provides assessment, individual counseling, and relapse prevention. Referrals to substance abuse programs other than outpatient, if needed. 5-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Voice/TDD 1-800-203-1234 (V/TDD) Description: 24 hour information and referral to health and human services in CT; Crisis intervention; Suicide prevention. Organization: Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County Web Site: www.drcfc.org Telephone: 203-378-6977 Address: 80 Ferry Blvd., Suite 210 Stratford, CT 06615 Description: Offers disability counseling support, advice, and guidance for people who have disabilities. Organization: Southwestern CT Agency on Aging CHOICES Program Web Site: www.swcaa.org Telephone: 1-800-994-9422 Address: 10 Middle St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Description: CHOICES counselors will help people who cannot afford their medications, AND who are enrolled in Medicare, to apply for pharmaceutical assistance programs offered by drug manufacturing companies. CHOICES counselors will also help people eligible for, or enrolled in, Medicare Part A and/or Part B understand the new Medicare prescription drug program(Part D) and will help them select the Prescription Drug Plan that best suits their individual situation. Organization: Connect to Work Center Web Site: www.brs.state.ct.us/ConnectToWork.htm Telephone: 1-800-994-9422 Address: 1057 Broad St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 1642 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905 Description: Provides individualized benefits planning and counseling for people on public benefits The Center?s Benefits Specialists can help you to understand how work will affect your benefits by providing specific information on the impact working has on all the benefits received by your family, problem solving for your specific concerns, and follow up services after you return to work. Organization: Center for Medicare Advocacy Web Site: www.medicareadvocacy.org Telephone: 1-800-262-4414 Description: Provides information, advocacy, and legal assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries with all aspects of Medicare-related questions or problems, including help with filing Medicare appeals. Organization: The CT Department of Social Services (DSS) Web Site: www.dss.state.ct.us Telephone: Public Information Line :1-800-842-1508 TDD: 1-800-842-4524 203-551-2700 Toll free: 1-877-551-2700 203-251-9300 Toll free: 1-866-663-9300 Address: Western Regional Offices: 925 Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 (Serves: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, and Westport) 1642 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905 (Serves: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Wilton) Description: Administers many state medical assistance programs, including Title 19 or Medicaid, for residents of CT. Organization: DSS-Medicaid for the Employed Disabled Web Site: www.dss.state.ct.us/svcs/medical/index.htm Telephone: Public Information Line :1-800-842-1508 TDD: 1-800-842-4524 203-551-2700 Toll free: 1-877-551-2700 203-251-9300 Toll free: 1-866-663-9300 Address: Western Regional Offices: 925 Housatonic Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 (Serves: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, and Westport) 1642 Bedford St. Stamford, CT 06905 (Serves: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford, and Wilton) Description: People who are disabled and who are employed and paying Social Security taxes can earn up to $75,000 per year and be eligible for Medicaid. 6. SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, CT 6-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: Pathways to Recovery Telephone: 860-859-4646 Address: 401 W. Thames Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Lyn Lawrence Description: Peer support services for individuals working toward recovery. Organization: Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Telephone: 860-440-3585 Address: 83 Boston Post Road Waterford, CT 06375 Contact: Kimberly Turner-Haubabook Description: Substance abuse drop-in services/alcohol/drug dependency. Organization: NAMI of Connecticut Web Site: www.nami.org Telephone: 860-859-4658 Contact: Julia Dimmock Description: National Association of Mental Illness ? local chapters provide information, support and referral. Organization: Reliance House Telephone: 860-885-1908 Address: 124 Laurel Hill Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Robin Underwood Description: Teamworks Clubhouse ? Mental Health Support Groups. 6-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: Community Enterprises Telephone: 860-464-7221 Address: 1649 Rte. 12 Ledyard, CT 06335 Contact: Oliver Jones Description: Supported Employment Services using the Individual Placement Services model. Organization: Sound Community Services Telephone: 860-443-0036 Ext. 185 Address: 38 Green Street New London, CT 06320 Contact: Kathy Lavoie Description: Employment services offered using the Individual Placement Services Model. Organization: Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Telephone: 860-859-5777 Address: CT Works 113 Salem Turnpike, Suite 200 Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Nancy Watson Description: Rehabilitation services for individuals interested in work. Organization: CW Resources Telephone: 860-440-3318 Address: 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06360 Contact: Tobin Zaccaro Description: Supported employment services. Organization: Reliance House, Inc. Telephone: 860-887-6536 Address: 40 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Kerry Dyer Description: Work services offered using the Individual Placement Services Model. Organization: CT Dept. of Labor Web Site: www.state.ct.gov Telephone: 1-888-CT-WORKS Address: Multiple branch offices Description: State of CT agency dealing with all facets of employment. 6-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: United Community and Family Services Telephone: 860-892-7042 Address: The Meadows Center 47 Town Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Linda Massey Description: UCF Health Center, outpatient treatment and counseling. Organization: Sound Community Services Telephone: 860-443-0036 Address: 165 State Street New London, CT 06320 Contact: Emily Greene Description: Outpatient mental health treatment. Organization: Catholic Charities Telephone: 860-892-7042 Address: 331 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Dr. Ciro Massa Description: Adolescent and adult counseling and treatment. Organization: WW Backus, Center for Mental Health Telephone: 860-823-6321 Address: 326 Washington Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Dr. James O?Dea Description: Mental health evaluation and treatment, psychiatric disorder counseling, inpatient treatment. Organization: Community Health Center Telephone: 860-447-8304 Address: 1 Shaw?s Cove New London, CT 06320 Description: Community Clinic, psychiatric disorder counseling. Organization: Lawrence and Memorial Hospital Telephone: 860-442-0711 Address: 365 Montauk Avenue New London, CT 06320 Contact: Max Gorski Description: Outpatient mental health services. Inpatient mental health services. 6-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: United Community and Family Services Telephone: 860-885-1308 Address: The Meadows Center 47 Town Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Lisa Massey Description: UCF Health Center, general medical services by Primary Care Physicians. Organization: Generations Family Health Center Telephone: 860-885-1308 Address: 330 Washington Street Suite 510 Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Louise Murray Description: Community clinic, family health center. Organization: Community Health Center Telephone: 860-447-8304 Address: 1 Shaw?s Cove New London, CT 06320 Description: Community clinic, family health center. Organization: Visiting Nurse Association of SE Connecticut Telephone: 860-701-3763, Ext. 225 Address: 403 North Frontage Road Waterford, CT 06385 Contact: Lois Maple Description: Nursing services, home health assistants, in home care. Provides a wide range of services to restore or maintain health status. 6-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: Katie Blair House Telephone: 860-886-7511 Address: P.O. Box 913 Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Carol Croteau Description: Supported housing for single mothers. Organization: TVCCA - Thames Valley Council Community Action Telephone: 860-425-6520 Address: 401 W. Thames Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Lisa Shippee Description: Emergency shelter for families. Organization: Women?s Center of Southeast Connecticut Telephone: 860-440-2573 Address: 19 Jay Street New London, CT 06320 Contact: Kathy Ziner Description: Range of services, including housing supports. Organization: SMHA Network Housing Telephone: 860-859-4649 Address: 401 W. Thames Street Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: David Pascua Description: Assistance locating and obtaining affordable housing. 6-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: CT Legal Services Telephone: 860-447-0323 Address: 153 Williams Street New London, CT 06320 Contact: John Stilka Description: Free legal services for individuals with low income. Organization: CT Legal Rights Project Telephone: 860-402-2299 Address: 401 W. Thames Street Building 301 Norwich, CT 06360 Contact: Karyl Lee Hall Description: Legal representation/education/Patient Rights. Organization: Statewide legal services of CT Telephone: 1-800-453-3320 Address: Middletown, CT Description: Legal representation/referral/statewide intake ? statewide intake for legal aid services referral. 6-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS) Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: Partnership for Prescription Assistance Web Site: www.pparx.org Telephone: 1-888-4PPA-NOW 1-888-477-2669 Description: Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs ? matches patients with available programs. 6-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous Telephone: 211 Address: For meeting locations, dial 2-1-1 Description: Self help groups for individuals with alcohol addiction. Organization: Narcotics Anonymous Telephone: 1-800-627-3543 Description: Self help support groups for individuals with chemical dependency. 6-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Telephone: 860-886-2495 860-447-1717 Address: Multiple sites Contact: Jack Malone Description: Range of services for individuals who are substance involved. Organization: Care Plus Telephone: 860-455-4300, Ext. 308 Address: 1353 Gold Star Highway Groton, CT 06340 Contact: Kathy Walton Description: Full range of substance abuse treatment options. Organization: Stonington Institute Telephone: 860-535-1010 Address: 75 Swantown Hill Road N. Stonington, CT 06359 Description: Full range of substance abuse treatment options. 6-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: 211 Infoline Web Site: www.211infoline.org Telephone: 211 Description: Free, confidential telephone services offering information and referral and crisis intervention. Organization: Connect to Work Telephone: 860-439-7674 Address: Shaw?s Cove Six New London, CT 06320 Contact: Clare LaCross Description: Benefits Counseling for SSDI/SSI recipients who are considering work. 6-11. GENERAL HEALTH LINKS Alternative Medicine Homepage http://www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html Jump station for alternative medicine sources. American Health Assistance Foundation http://www.ahaf.org/ A nonprofit charitable organization that funds research on age-related and degenerative diseases and provides emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers. AHAF is one of America's leading supporters of scientific and medical investigations into Alzheimer's, glaucoma, macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke. American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org/ Information on heart disease and strokes. American Medical Association http://www.ama-assn.org/ Medical information for consumers and physicians, abstracts of current medical articles from JAMA and other AMA journals, and an online doctor finder. Cancer News on the Net http://www.cancernews.com/ Dedicated to providing the latest information on cancer diagnosis and treatment. Links to most of the major cancer resources on the Net and articles on various forms of cancer. Also includes information on clinical trials. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ Information and statistics about diseases, disease prevention, travelers' health. Consumer Health Resources http://library.uchc.edu/departm/hnet/inters.html A very comprehensive list of links from the Healthnet librarians at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Provides links to such topics as alternative medicine, arthritis, allergies, nutrition, and quackery on the Web, as well as to specific diseases such as AIDS and cancer. Family Doctor.org http://familydoctor.org/ Operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). All information on the site has been written and reviewed by AAFP physicians and patient education professionals. The site covers the full spectrum of patients, from birth through end-of-life decisions. The Search by Symptom section is particularly helpful, both in determining the problem and in determining whether a trip to the doctor is needed. Healthfinder http://www.healthfinder.gov/ A consumer health information gateway site from the U.S. government. Provides links to reliable health information sources including online publications, web sites, support groups, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. HIV InSite http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/ HIV InSite is developed by the Center for HIV Information (CHI) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Its mission is to be a source for comprehensive, in-depth HIV/AIDS information and knowledge. HIV InSite's policy is to link to the best of the Web. InteliHealth - Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH Articles and pull-down menus provide information on a wide variety of health issues and specific diseases, including information on medications and treatment. The physician locator finds doctors within specialties or by name. Kid's Health http://www.kidshealth.org/ Information for families about children's health. Lyme Disease Foundation http://www.lyme.org This Hartford-based organization provides information about Lyme Disease, treatment, journal abstracts, a calendar of events relating to Foundation activities, tick identification resources, and links to other online resources. Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Mayo Clinic website for consumer health information. Includes current medical research news and information about prescription drugs. Medline Plus http://medlineplus.gov MedlinePlus brings together, by health topic, authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government, non-profit and other health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to the medical research literature. It also provides you with a database of full-text drug information and an illustrated medical encyclopedia. The Spanish version is located at http://medlineplus.gov/esp/. MedWeb Consumer Health http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/ List of links to pamphlets and other documents for common diseases and health issues. Maintained by Emory University Health Sciences Center Library. Mental HealthNet http://www.mentalhelp.net/ This site covers a wide range of mental health issues and topics. It offers descriptions of conditions, accompanies by basic and detailed information, including news articles. In the Topics area, some of the information has been updated recently and is fairly extensive, while other topics, such as autism, have not been updated in several years and have only basic information. Merck Manual http://www.merckhomeedition.com/home.html Like the print publication, this online edition of the Home Manual uses everyday language to present information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. You may choose to use the interactive Edition or a text-based version. The interactive edition includes photos, videos, audio, and animations. Merck Manual of Geriatrics http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/ This edition specifically addresses the challenges facing geriatric care, including information on nursing care, pharmacy issues, discussions of the best drugs for the elderly, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, rehabilitation, respiratory failure, and managed care. National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information for Patients http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/ Cancer information, including treatment guidelines written for the consumer by the federal government's National Cancer Institute. National Institute for Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm Offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) http://www.rarediseases.org/ Information about rare disorders, including lists of organizations and support groups. NOAH: New York Online Access to Health http://www.noah-health.org/ Seeks to provide health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant, and unbiased. Sponsored by The City University of New York, The New York Academy of Medicine, Metropolitan New York Library Council, the March of Dimes, and the New York Public Library. Currently in both English and Spanish. Psychology Today: Therapist Finder http://cms.psychologytoday.com/pto/home.php Psychology Today provides this resource on how to recognize if you need help and where to find it if you do. The therapist finder helps you locate therapists in your local area, provides you with a picture (usually) and personal statement from the therapist, and information about their fees, focus, specialties, and training. Psychology Today verifies the information at the time a therapist is initially listed in The Therapy Directory and annually thereafter. SafeMedication.Com http://www.safemedication.com/ Sponsored by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The drug information in the searchable database of more than 700 name-brand and generic medications is based on ASHP's Medication Teaching Manual: The Guide to Patient Drug Information. Shape Up America http://www.shapeup.org Information about how to achieve a healthy weight and increase physical activity. Includes a body mass index calculator. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation http://www.komen.org Fundraising and education go hand-in-hand with the Komen Foundation. This site provides information on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, and complementary therapies, as well as message boards, and support for family and friends of those affected by breast cancer. University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Oncolink http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/ Medical information and support group resources for all types of cancer. Local Hospitals Connecticut Children's Medical Center http://www.ccmckids.org Includes department-by-department listings, a physician directory, health-related links, and information on topics ranging from the common cold to having an MRI. You can also take a virtual tour of the hospital or see what happens before an operation. Connecticut Hospice http://www.hospice.com/ Basic information about hospice, including in-patient and home care. Eastern Connecticut Hospital Network http://www.echn.org/ Provides links to Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, the Glastonbury Wellness Center, Women's Center for Wellness, and Woodlake at Tolland Hartford Hospital http://www.harthosp.org Hartford Hospital's site includes information about the hospital as well as health tip information and links to other health-related sites. New Britain General Hospital http://www.nbgh.org/ New Britain General also provides general information about the hospital and its services and programs and a physician referral service. It also provides information about off-site centers and the Race for the Cure. St. Francis Hospital http://www.stfranciscare.org/ Includes an overview of the hospital, a physical locator, a telephone directory, information about medical breakthroughs, and a calendar of events. UConn Health Center http://www.uchc.edu/ A deep look at the Health Center's offerings, including health care services, educational programs, and research. Try the new link UConn Health to go directly to patient care services. Yale-New Haven Hospital http://http://info.med.yale.edu/ An in-depth look at the hospital, including separate sections for its research, education, patient care, and community services programs. Other Local Health-Related Links Connecticut Physician Profiles http://www.state.ct.us/dph/MD_Profile/hlthprof.htm Located on the Connecticut Department of Public Health's web site, this page makes information about practicing Connecticut physicians available to the general public. The Profiles include biographical and current practice information, medical school attended, post-graduate training, and board certification and specialty areas, as well as information on any malpractice suits or disciplinary actions that may have been filed against the physician. Connecticut Clearinghouse http:www.ctclearinghouse.org/ A program of Wheeler Clinic, the Clearinghouse is funded by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It is Connecticut's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. Hole in the Wall Gang Camp http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/ 7. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, DC 7-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: Advocates for Justice and Education Web Site: www.aje-dc.org Telephone: 202-678-8060 Address: 2041 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE Washington, DC 20020 Description: Parents of children with special needs. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM. Organization: Washington Home/Community Hospices of Washington Telephone: 202-895-2639 Address: 3720 Upton Street, NW Washington, DC 20016 Contact: Gretchen Gaines Description: Children?s grief group; includes non-verbal ways of dealing with grief (small children ok). Organization: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Capitol Area Information Line Web Site: www.dbsaalliance.org Telephone: 202-689-1250 Description: Support meetings for people in treatment who have depression and bi-polar illness (no staff; leave a message and they will call back). Organization: Family Advocacy & Support Association, Inc. (FASA) Telephone: 202-234-4387 Address: 24 Evarts Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Description: Provides education and support and advocacy for children?s issues (up to age 18) 1st & 2nd Mondays 6:00-8:00PM. Organization: Family Alliance for Community Support (FACs) Telephone: 202-483-3255 Address: 1250 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Description: Provides education workshop, support and advocacy for Children?s Mental Health & educational issues (0 to 18) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month 7:00-9:00PM. Organization: Recovery Inc. Telephone: 301-431-1818 Address: 5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW (at corner of CT and McKinley) Washington, DC 20015 Contact: Margaret Tuttle Description: All mental health diagnoses. Tuesdays 7:00 PM. Organization: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Web Site: www.nami.org/about/namidc/ Telephone: 202-546-0646 Address: 422 8th Street, SE (2nd Floor) Washington, DC 20003 Description: Support groups every Wednesday from 7-8:30p.m for consumers and their family members who are suffering with mental illnesses. Support groups are free and consumers and their family members are free to walk-in and observe a group before deciding if this service is right for them. Purpose of group is to inform consumers and their family members of the symptoms of various mental illnesses. Groups also educate family members on how to assist their loved one in dealing with a mental illness. Organization: Overeaters Anonymous Web Site: www.oa-dcmetro.org/meetings.htm Telephone: 301-460-2800 Address: Address varies depending on group. Description: Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. Approximately 18 meetings a week, in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. OA welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members. Primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer. Helpful to print the website?s list of scheduled meetings and contact numbers for each group. Organization: International Center for Counseling and Support (A division of Washington Assessment and Therapy Services) Web Site: www.watstherapy.com Telephone: 301-588-8881 option #6 or ext #117 Address: Locations in Lanham, Silver Spring, and Germantown, MD Contact: Ms. Adrianna Martin Description: Center accepts Medicaid, uninsured clients, payment on a sliding scale and private insurance. Organization: WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program) Telephone: 1-800-345-1WIC Description: WIC is a nutrition program that provides education, breastfeeding promotion and support, to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to age 5. To apply for the WIC Program in the District of Columbia call 1-800-345-1 WIC. Organization: Domestic Violence and Support Telephone: D.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 202-299-1181 or 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crime Victims Assistance: 202 842-8467 House of Ruth: 202-347-2777 My Sister?s Place: 202-529-5991 D.C. Rape Crisis Center: 202-232-0789 or 24 Hour Hotline: 202-333-RAPE Description: Hotlines to support victims of domestic abuse. Organization: Domestic Violence and Support (continued) Telephone: Alexandria Domestic Violence Program: 703-838-4911 Arlington Violence Intervention (9am-5pm): 703-228-1550 Arlington Violence Intervention Crisis Line (5pm-9am): 703-228-4848 Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-838-8238 Montgomery County: Abused Persons Program for Domestic Violence: 240-777-4000 (24 hour hotline) Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4673 Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program: 240-777-1355 Prince George?s County: Family Crisis Center: 301-864-9101 (24- hour hotline) Counseling for Domestic Violence: 301-779-2100 Domestic Violence Hotline: 301-731-1203 Description: Hotlines to support victims of domestic abuse. 7-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: Community Connections, Inc. Web Site: www.communityconnectionsdc.org Telephone: 202-546-1512 Address: 801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Suite 201 Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Emily Moody Description: Community Connections is a private, not-for-profit mental health agency in Washington, DC. Since 1984, Community Connections has worked with people who have been marginalized to assist them toward stable, integrated community living. Clinical programs, residential and supportive services, and research projects play mutually supportive roles in achieving this goal. Services offered: comprehensive case management, psychiatric treatment, housing, HIV/AIDS support, trauma counseling, supported employment, skills groups, children?s services, forensic (pre-trial) services. Organization: Chimes, District of Columbia Web Site: www.chimes.org Telephone: 202-408-0821 Address: Ariel Rios Federal Building Chimes B-351 (North Court) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20407 Description: Multi-service program assisting people with various disabilities including mental retardation and mental illness. Provides education, vocational training, mental health, medical services, and more. Organization: Jubilee Jobs Web Site: www.jubileejobs.org Telephone: 202-667-8970 Address: 2712 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 Description: Provides job preparation and placement services to ex-offenders, welfare recipients, immigrants, the homeless and the formerly addicted. Once people are working, the focus becomes job retention and career growth. Organization: Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Web Site: www.dhs.dc.gov Telephone: 202-442-8400 Address: 810 First Street, NE (9th Floor) Washington, DC 20002 Description: Comprehensive vocational and independent living services to persons with disabilities to promote their opportunities for employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence. Works with communities, businesses and organizations in an effort to ensure that individuals?attain integrated employment in the mainstream of society. Organization: ServiceSource, Inc. Web Site: www.servicesource.org Telephone: 703-461-6000 Address: 6295 Edsall Road Suite 175 Alexandria, VA 22312 Description: Offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. Also outsources labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including: food service, mail management, administrative services, document management, assembly and packaging, warehousing, shipping, receiving and logistics. 7-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) Web Site: www.some.org Telephone: 202-797-8806 Address: 68 0 Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Description: Services: Inpatient only; Mix of mental health and substance abuse services; Must be homeless; Need police clearance; Med. & dental clearance provided; Attend groups for 2-3 wks before patients are sent to 90 day program in W. VA. 7-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: Spanish Catholic Center Mt. Pleasant Medical Clinic Telephone: 202-939-2400 Address: 1618 Monroe Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 Contact: Christine Reesor (Coordinator) Description: Provides preventative and curative primary care services for low-income, uninsured and limited English proficient immigrants, particularly Spanish-speaking at the Mt. Pleasant Branch Health Center. Referrals for extensive medical testing, consults and treatments by specialists as needed including surgical interventions are possible through the Archdiocesan Health Care Network. Organization: Whitman-Walker Clinic Web Site: www.wwc.org Telephone: 202-797-3500 Address: 1407 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Contact: Kim Brown Description: Services: Inpatient (Bridgeback program): 6 mos-l yr. Outpatient: 3 groups per week during evenings; No tax for heroin; Proof of DC residence. Do not have to be HIV positive, but if patient is HIV positive, they must be referred to ?Access? program for general services; Insurance is accepted, but not required. Services are free for non-insured. Organization: Medical Care (for low-income and without insurance) Telephone: Unity Health Clinic: 202-328-1084 Perry Family Health Center: 202-682-3840 Washington Free Clinic: 202-667-1106 Alexandria Clinic (Spanish-speaking): 703-519-1725 Arlington Free Clinic: 703-979-1425 Arlington Pediatric Clinic: 703-271-8800 Queen Street Clinic: 703-299-9701 Montgomery County: Holy Cross Health Center: 301-562-5600 Spanish Catholic Center: 301-434-3999 Prince George?s County Community Clinic Langley Park: 301-585-1250 Walker Mill Clinic Capital Heights: 301-324-1500 Description: Various contact numbers for medical services. 7-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: Community Connections, Inc. Web Site: www.communityconnectionsdc.org Telephone: 202-546-1512 Address: 801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Suite 201 Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Emily Moody Description: Community Connections is a private, not-for-profit mental health agency in Washington, DC. Since 1984, Community Connections has worked with people who have been marginalized to assist them toward stable, integrated community living. Clinical programs, residential and supportive services, and research projects play mutually supportive roles in achieving this goal. Examples of services offered: comprehensive case management, psychiatric treatment, housing, HIV/AIDS support, trauma counseling, supported employment, skills groups, children?s services, forensic (pre-trial) services. Organization: Families Forward, Inc. Homeless Services Web Site: www.familiesforward.org Telephone: 202-639-9760 Emergency Shelter Hotline: 1-800-535-7252 For pregnant women: Northwest Pregnancy Center/Maternity Home: 202-483-7008 St. Ann?s Infant and Maternity Home: 301-559-5500 Missionaries of Charity/Mother Theresa House: 202-562-6890 Montgomery County Crisis Center: 240-777-4000 Prince George?s County Shelter Hotline: 1-888-731-0999 Address: 1012 14th Street, NW Suite 1400 Washington, DC 20005 Contact: Ruby King-Gregory Description: Assists homeless shelter residents in finding transitional housing in D.C. for one year and pays 70% of rent while client pays 30% of rent. Employment and training provided. Hotlines to assist homeless individuals. 7-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: Spanish Catholic Center Mt. Pleasant Branch Telephone: 202-939-2404 Address: 1618 Monroe Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Contact: Sylvia Albert, Esq. (legal counselor) Description: Assists clients in legalizing/normalizing their immigration status or petitioning relatives once they have become permanent citizens. Includes interviewing clients and helping them prepare and file forms and legal documents as necessary. Represents clients before the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Provides assistance for asylum seekers and other special immigration categories. Referrals made for pro-bono legal consults. English, Spanish, French, Italian. Organization: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Immigration Legal Services Telephone: 202-772-4348 Address: 924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Contact: Jeanne M. Atkinson (director) Description: Professional legal services for individuals appearing before the Immigration and Naturalization Services and Immigration Court: naturalization, asylum, removal proceedings, family-and employment-based permanent residence (green cards), and self-petitions for battered spouses. For residents of DC, MD, VA. $50.00 for consultation fees based on income, reduced fees and waivers considered. English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Indonesian, translators available from language bank. Organization: Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center Web Site: www.apalrc.orq (Check website news for upcoming free walk in clinics.) Telephone: General Hotline 202-393-3572 Chinese Hotline 202-367-3099 Hindi/Urdu Hotline 202-367-0795 Korean Hotline 202-367-3096 Vietnamese Hotline 202-367-3097 Address: 733 15th Street, NW Suite 315 Washington, DC 20005 Description: Provide legal assistance for many legal issues including domestic violence, immigration, and employment discrimination. Languages: Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil, Japanese, and Malayalam. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Organization: Lawyers Committee for Human Rights Web Site: www.LCHR.ORG Telephone: 202-547-5692, Ext. 203 Address: 100 Maryland Avenue, N.E. Suite 500 Washington, DC 20020 Contact: Erin Cororan Description: Provide legal services to illegal immigrants. Contact Intake worker. Organization: Boat People S.O.S Web Site: www.bpsos.org Telephone: 202-234-3598 Address: 1452 Park Road 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20010 Description: Founded by Vietnamese immigrants, Boat People S.O.S. provides the following services to all illegal immigrants: Community development, family services, health/mental health, survivor support and assistance. 7-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS) Organization: North Community Mental Health Center (DC Dept. of Mental Health) Web Site: www.dmh.dc.gov Telephone: 202-576-7253 Address: 1125 Spring Road, NW Washington, DC 20010 Description: The North Center provides a comprehensive range of outpatient mental health services for adults 18 years and older. Services include screening and evaluation, psychiatric treatment, and case management. The center offers specialized mental health services for the elderly and those with mental health and substance abuse needs. We accept walk-ins and appointments. The center accepts public sources of payment (Medicaid and Medicare), along with out-of-pocket fees for services rendered. Fees are determined on a sliding scale basis. The center does not refuse services to DC residents who are unable to pay. Organization: DC Community Services Agency Pharmacy Consumer Assistance Service (Catholic Community Charities) Telephone: 202-772-4367 Address: 924 G Street, NW (2nd Floor) Washington, DC 20001 Description: This program helps low-income, chronically ill patients with no other prescription coverage to obtain prescription medications at little or no cost. The program also assists in completing the necessary applications and paperwork. Must be DC resident without insurance and prescription coverage. 7-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous Web Site: www.aa-dc.org Telephone: 202-966-9115 Address: 4530 Connecticut Avenue, NW (Suite 111) Washington, DC 20008 Description: Washington Area Intergroup Association Online Resource for AA in the Nation?s Capitol/Listing of various local 12-step meetings and other AA activities. Organization: Narcotics Anonymous Web Site: www.cprna.org Telephone: 202-399-5316 1-800-543-4670 (MD, DC, and VA calls only) Address: PO Box 8160 Silver Spring, MD 20907 Description: Chesapeake and Potomac Region of NA. Listing of various local 12-step meetings and other NA activities. 7-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: Andromeda Telephone: 202-291-4707 Address: 1400 Decator Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Description: Outpatient substance abuse treatment for persons with HIV/AIDS, women. Accepts self-pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance. Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Organization: DC General Telephone: 202-698-7453 Address: 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE (Building 12) Washington, DC 20003 Description: Services: Detoxification facility only; Walk-in, no appointments; Open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.; No cost; Must be DC Resident with valid photo LD. and/or proof of residency; Walk-in screening; doctor determines length of stay for consumer. Organization: So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.) Web Site: www.some.org Telephone: 202-797-8806 Address: 68 0 Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Description: Services: Inpatient only; Mix of mental health and substance abuse services; Must be homeless; Need police clearance; Med. & dental clearance provided; Attend groups for 2-3 weeks before being sent to a 90 day program in W. VA. Organization: New Endeavors By Women Web Site: www.newendeavorsbywomen.org Telephone: 202-682-5825 Address: 611 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Contact: Mary Cooper Description: Services: Inpatient only; transitional/residential drug treatment; 6mos-1yr duration; CM services plus 2-3 groups per week.; Free to all DC Residents; Housing specialist assists to housing programs; Employment specialist helps find work; INTAKE: No self-referrals; Must be homeless; 30 days clean. Age 21 or older; Intake takes two weeks; 2 interviews followed by a wait for a bed; police clearance, physical, and proof of clean time all required; Must be psychiatrically stable for 30 days and must have outside psychiatrist and CM. Must independently take psychiatric and medical Rx. Organization: Vanguard (The Phoenix Program) Web Site: http://www.vanguardservices.org/ Telephone: 703-841-0660 Address: 521 North Quincy Street Arlington, VA 22203 Description: 24-hour-a-day primary care; Intensive, structured, 90-day, 3-phase, limited-access facility; Age 18 or older; Primary Dx of substance abuse disorder required. Organization: Institute for Behavioral Change Web Site: Ibcrhealth.org Telephone: 202-675-8315 Address: 401 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Yolanda Pounds Description: Services: For youth age 13-21; Outpatient group therapy for primarily marijuana abuse. 2 groups per week for 16 weeks; includes family therapy; parenting classes; Need current immunizations, photo J.D., Social Security card; 2 interviews and assessment done at home. Organization: A.P.R.A. (Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration) Telephone: 202-442-9152 or 1-888-7WE-HELP Contact: Robert Johnson Description: Inpatient, outpatient, and detoxification referral services. Organization: Drug Treatment Choice Program -- DC Department of Health Telephone: 202-442-9159 Address: 825 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Carol Ware Description: Law requires DC government. to pay for services chosen by consumer in consultation with a counselor if funds are available. Organization: R.A.P. (Regional Addiction and Prevention) Telephone: 202-462-7500 Address: 1949 4th St, NE Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Red Fern Description: Services: Inpatient: 120 days; 2 groups per day; Mostly court-ordered individuals; No active heroine addiction. If not court-ordered, individuals must have voucher from A.P.R.A. (Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration); Transitional Housing, leading to Independent Housing Asst. Organization: Seton House Telephone: 301-585-1716 Address: 1053 Buchanan St, NE Washington, DC 20017 Contact: Dr. Cohen Description: Provides inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. Dr. Cohen must be contacted to inquire if beds are available for inpatient program. Will usually keep patients for 5-6 days, depending on bed turnover. Accepts dually diagnosed individuals. Payment can be done through most types of insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Organization: Washington Hospital Center Psychiatric Unit Telephone: 202-877-5767 Address: 110 Irving St, NW Washington, DC 20010 Contact: Dotty McKaren Description: Provides inpatient services to patients with substance abuse issues but patients must also be diagnosed with mental illness, as well as homicidal, suicidal, and/or psychotic. The intake office is open from 9am to 5pm. Call Dotty to confirm if bed is available first. If intake is after hours, patient must go through the emergency room first. Most types of insurance are accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare. Organization: Gospel Rescue Ministries for Men/ Fullerton House for Women Telephone: 202-842-1731 Address: 810 5th St, NW Washington, DC 20001 Contact: James Ball Description: Provides inpatient services to substance abusers. Services are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Intake starts at 3pm. The cost is $40 a week or $3 a night, and does not accept any insurance. Patients are allowed to stay for up to 90 days. Organization: Howard University Hospital Drug Recovery Institute Telephone: 202-865-6689 Address: 2041 Georgia Ave, NW Suite 6B-07 Washington, DC 20060 Contact: Mrs. Stewart Description: Provides outpatient services only to dually diagnosed individuals. Patients must have health insurance and cannot be taking Methadone. Case Manager must call for appointment to intake. They accept all age groups, including adolescents, and also provide services to pregnant women and HIV positive. Services can be provided in French, Spanish, Arabic and for the hearing impaired. Accept most forms of insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Patient must be willing to pay in full for services if they do not have insurance. Organization: George Washington University Hospital Psychiatric Services Telephone: 202-715-5080 Address: 900 23rd Street, NW (6 South Nurses Station) Washington, DC 20037 Description: Provides inpatient services to dually diagnosed patients, focusing on alcohol dependency. Patients can be referred by anyone and must go through the emergency room for intake to the program. Patients can be homicidal, suicidal, or psychotic to receive services. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and can provide services for the hearing impaired. Organization: Family and Medical Counseling Services Web Site: www.fmcsinc.org Telephone: 202-889-7900 Address: 2041 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE Suite M-2 Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Jennifer Bishop, ext. 246 Description: Provides comprehensive, holistic services that promote the emotional and physical health of families and individuals, regardless of income or social status. FMCS?s goal is to develop and implement innovative programs and research projects. Provides services that foster the welfare and health of low, moderate, and fixed income persons to empower them to maximize their fullest economic, social, and health capabilities. Outpatient substance abuse treatment, both group and individual. 7-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: District of Columbia Government Web Site: www.dc.gov Telephone: Citywide Call Center: 202-727-1000 Address: John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Description: Health Insurance District residents have several health care insurance options, depending on their age and income level. Under 65 and Low Income The DC Healthy Families program provides free health care coverage for uninsured children less than 19 years of age and their parents or guardians. For individuals age 19 to 65 who are not eligible for Medicaid, DC Healthcare Alliance may provide free or low cost coverage if you meet low-income levels. Medicaid provides coverage for a number of needy groups, including elderly, disabled, HIV sufferers, and certain immigrants who meet specific low income levels. Use the online Social Service Benefits Interview to find out if you might be eligible for free or low cost health insurance, free or low cost prescription coverage, or other health programs from the District. Under 65 and High Income Many employers provide health insurance for their employees, often offering several options. Learn about the ?factors to consider when you are choosing among a variety of health care insurance options. District residents can also purchase private health insurance. Learn about insurance companies that offer health care insurance to District residents. 65 and Over Medicare provides a basic level of coverage, with supplemental coverage and Medicare/HMO coverage available for additional fees. Additional coverage is available for prescription drugs for seniors. The District?s Office on Aging also provides free health insurance counseling to help seniors select the coverage that best meets their needs. Find out more about health care for District seniors. 7-11. EDUCATION GUIDANCE Organization: Academy of Hope Web Site: www.aohdc.org Telephone: 202-328-2029 Address: 1501 Columbia Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 Description: GED and Adult Education programs every week from Monday to Thursday from 6:30-9p.m. Must be 18 years of age and a DC resident. Offers External Diploma Program for residents who are over 25 years of age and have been employed for over a year. The program does not offer GED, but instead requires individual to complete 65 tasks related to work and life experiences and this program will be in lieu of a GED. Organization: Calvary Baptist Church Chinese Center Telephone: 202-347-8355 ext. #24 Address: 755 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Contact: Joseph Coleman Description: Free service. They accept walk-ins on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am ? 12:00 PM. It offers church services, social work service and ESL classes. Organization: Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church ESL Program Telephone: 202-363-2202 Address: 1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW Washington, DC 20009 Contact: Julie Combes Description: Free service. Accept walk-ins on Sunday from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Organization: Chinatown Service Center ESL Classes Telephone: 202-898-0061 Address: 900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Contact: Michelle Chang Description: Free service. They accept walk-ins on Monday & Tuesday from 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM and Saturday from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Organization: Montgomery County Refugee Training Center Telephone: 301-649-8050 Address: 12518 Greenly Street Silver Spring, MD 20906 Contact: Noah Sadaan, Coordinator Description: Education and training programs to refugees without charge. Includes ESL courses. Organization: African Immigrant & Refugee Foundation Web Site: Alrf.kabissa.org Telephone: 202-234-2473 Address: 1525 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 Description: They provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups. Also offer translation services, tutoring and mentoring and survival skills workshops for newly arrived immigrants 8. HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, FL Henderson Mental Health Center will use their existing Community Resource Manual. 9. BOLEY CENTERS, FL 9-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: Pasco County Drop-In Center Web Site: http://www.gcjfs.org Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Address: 14041 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33760 727- 479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Description: The Pasco-Drop-In Center is available to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Utilizing the role recovery model of care, the goal of the services provided is to help members develop the skills they need to improve social and community connections and to help those members live full lives. Organization: Christ Church of Palm Harbor Food Pantry Telephone: 727-542-0016 Address: 1111 Indiana Avenue Palm Harbor, FL Description: Provides food to persons in need. No documentation required. 10am ? 1pm; T only. Organization: Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center Telephone: 727-791-8255 Address: 1003 M.L. King Street North / 4 Street North Safety Harbor, FL Description: 8:30am-5pm, M-F; and by appointment. Provides food pantry and food assistance to families. Service Area: Safety Harbor - Zip Codes 33755, 33759, 33761, 33763, 34677, 34683, 34695, 34698. Organization: PCHS General Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-518-3789 727-464-8400 727-943-4743 Address: 12420 130th Avenue North Largo, FL Located in the Largo Health Dept. 8am-4: 30pm, M-F. Walk-ins: 8am-10am, M-W. 2189 Cleveland Street Suite 266 Clearwater, FL 7:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. 301 South Disston Avenue Suite 1200 Tarpon Springs, FL 8am-4: 30pm, M-F. Description: Provides vender payments for food. Must qualify. Organization: Abundant Life Ministries Food Pantry Telephone: 727-210-5433 Address: 1550 Belcher Road South Largo, FL Description: Provides food for those with immediate need. Persons must arrive at West end of church on Thursdays between 10 am-11am only. Organization: Calvary Baptist Church Hear ?Line Ministries Food Pantry Telephone: 727-446-3799 Address: 418 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL Description: Provides financial assistance, food and clothing assistance for those in need. Hours 9:30-12 p.m., M, Tu, Wed, and Friday. Organization: Community Help Services Telephone: 727-448-0005 Address: 1848 North Highland Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Assists families and single parents with food. Hours 8:30 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Organization: Helping Hands Telephone: 727-724-1290 OR 727-446-6222 Address: 24107 US Highway 19 North Clearwater, FL Description: Provides food to anyone in need. Hours 10am ? 2 p-m M-F. Organization: R.C.S. Food Pantry Telephone: 727-443-4031 Address: 700 Druid Road Clearwater, FL Description: Offers emergency, short-term food assistance to the needy. Food distribution is 12:30 p.m. ? 3:45 p.m., M-F; First Saturday of each month 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Organization: Salvation Army Telephone: 727-446-4177 Address: 410 North Fort Harrison Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Gives food to first 15 person who arrive in the morning. Hours: 9 a.m. ?4 p.m., M-F. Organization: Salvation Army Food Assistance Social Services Office Telephone: 727-821-9123, Ext. 221 Address: 1400 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides emergency food for families and seniors in need. I.D. required for each member of the household. 9am ? 11:30am & 1pm-3:30pm., M-F. Organization: St. Giles Food Pantry Telephone: 727-545-2664 Address: 8271 52nd Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides a 3-day supply of emergency food to persons in need. Need Photo ID, Social Security Card for everyone in household, piece of mail addressed to current residence, and proof of income if available. 9:30am ? 12:30pm, M-Th. Organization: Salvation Army Social Services Telephone: 727-446-4177 727-934-4476 Address: 1521 East Druid Road Clearwater, FL 10am-4pm, M; 9am-4pm, T-F. 209 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 9am ? 12pm and 1pm-4pm, M and F. 9am-12pm, W. Description: The Family Services Program - Provides crisis counseling, case management services and emergency intervention assistance such as help with rent and utilities, food, and prescription medication. The goal is to help stabilize these families, teaching new life skills to the adults when appropriate and strengthening their ability to care for themselves. These services are offered to the families of the Clearwater community as well as to those in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor. Housing Services Program - Provides counseling, information, referral and residential housing services to families and individuals who have fallen on hard times or are at risk of becoming homeless. Seasonal Assistance Programs - Often referred to as our ?Christmas Joy Center?, offer gifts of food, toys and other spirit-lifting remembrances to disadvantaged families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special seasons of the year. Disaster Services -?Offer emergency food and supplies as well as financial support services to those devastated by natural and other disasters. Organization: Daystar Life Center Telephone: 727-825-0442 Address: 226 6th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides food to people in need. Clients need show up at Daystar at 9am, M-F with I.D. and SS cards. 9am ? 12pm & 1pm ? 2pm, M-F. Organization: First Church of the Nazarene-Nazarene Food Basket Telephone: 727-544-3608 (Church) Address: 6565 78th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides food to persons of low income and the homeless. Area Served: 33714, 33709, 33773, 33772, 33781, 33782. 9am ? 12pm, Tues. Only. Organization: ?He Cares? Ministry Telephone: 727-548-1535 Address: 9825 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides emergency food to people in need. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration. 10am ? 12pm, W/F. Organization: Home Visitation to the Needy South Pinellas St. Vincent de Paul Telephone: 727-825-0725 Address: St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides food to people in need. A home visit is required before help is offered. 9am ? 4:30pm, M-F. Organization: People That Love Mission-Food and Clothing Pantry Telephone: 727-820-0775 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides non-perishable food to anyone in need. Also provides a soup kitchen. Soup Kitchen: 4pm-5:30pm, M-Sa; Open Sunday for guests only. Brown Bag Lunch: 11am, M-F, first come first serve. 11:30am ? 2pm, Tues.-F. Organization: ?He Cares? Ministry Telephone: 727-548-1535 Address: 9825 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides financial assistance for water bills. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration. Tu/Th by appointment only. Organization: People That Love Mission-Utility Assistance Program Telephone: 727-820-0775 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent water bills. A request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill. Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board. 9am ? 5pm, M-F, or by mail. Organization: PCHS General Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-547-7736 727-547-7814 727-893-5007 727-582-7781 727-582-7709 Address: 6350 76th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL 727-547-7736, 547-7814 8am ? 4:30pm, M-F. Sanderlin Center Outreach 2335 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 727-893-5007 7:30am ? 4:30pm, M-Th. 647 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 727-582-7781, 582-7709 info line 7:30am ? 5pm, M-F. Description: Provides assistance through voucher payments for water bills. Must qualify. Organization: Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission Telephone: 727-545-8282 Address: 5625 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL Description: Serves breakfast and dinner meals. Provides bag lunches which can be made at breakfast time. Breakfast: 4:30am-5:30am, M-F. Bag lunches are given to those in need immediately following breakfast. Dinner: 5:30pm, M-F; 1 pm, Sat.; 3:30 pm, Sun. Organization: Wesley United Methodist Church Telephone: 727-896-4797 Address: 301 37th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides food to those in need. Must bring ID for all individuals in the household. 9:30am - 12:30pm, M-W-F. Organization: We Help Services (of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic) Telephone: 727-821-1200 Address: 863 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Emergency food provided on a temporary basis for those who have exhausted all other resources. 10am-3:30pm, M; 8:30am-3:30pm, Tues-Th. Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Organization: St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Telephone: 727-441-3790 OR 727-825-0725 Address: 1345 Park Street Clearwater, FL St. Petersburg , FL Description: Provides one meal daily to persons in need. Must have CHIP card of Florida ID with address. Meals served 9:30 a.m. ? 11:30 am, 7 days a week. Organization: Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen Telephone: 727-937-9535 Address: 305 North Ring Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Soup Kitchen. Serves a hot meal from 11 a.m. ? 12 p.m. M, W, F only. Organization: Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Food Pantry Telephone: 727-937-9535 Address: 101 W. Court Street Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Food Pantry. Provides a bag of food. Amount of food is determined by family size. Must have Social Security card or form of ID. Hours: 9:30 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: People That Love Clothing Pantry Telephone: 727-525-4789 Address: 817 5th Avenue, North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides clothing to anyone in need. Hours: 11 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: Salvation Army Clothing Closet Telephone: 727-821-9123 Address: 1400 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides clothing to persons in need. ID required. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 3:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: Suncoast Haven of Rest Telephone: 727-545-8282 Address: 5625 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides clothing to persons in need. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 7 p.m., M-F. Organization: 2-1-1 Pinellas Telephone: 2-1-1 727-562-1542 (cell phone access) Description: Crisis and information and referral line for social services agencies in Pinellas County. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Consult-A-Nurse Largo Medical Center Telephone: 1-800-257-0944 Description: Assistance line for medical questions and physician referral 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Quest Inn Telephone: 727-443-2067 Address: 509 North Ft. Harrison Avenue Clearwater, FL Contact: Suzanne Bissett, Director, Leslie Backus, Manager Description: A community based, community funded, self-help program with house rules, curfew, and dormitory style living the Quest Inn houses up to fifteen men and six women. A clean sober environment is provided where clients can receive crisis intervention, counseling and help finding employment as well as food, shelter, clothing and hygiene items. Clients must be in recovery, employable and have legal identification. There is a flexible time limit on the length of stay. Organization: Daystar Life Center Telephone: 727-825-0442 Description: Men and women?s clothing. Food pantry. Help with rent and utilities. Emergency gasoline. 1-day and 7-day bus passes. M-F 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 3PM. Closed Wednesday in Summer. Organization: ASAP Drop In Center Telephone: 727-823-5665 Address: 423 11th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM Organization: St. Vincent de Paul Telephone: 727-821-3446 Address: 757 Arlington Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. 11 AM- 12 noon everyday. Organization: WE ?Help Telephone: 727-823-3471 Address: 863 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: The Refuge Web Site: www.refugefaithcovenant.netfirms.com Telephone: 727-896-3531 OR 727-459-5800 Address: 1022 Crescent Lake Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 328 9th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL Description: Food and clothing for homeless, job placement assistance, drop-in center, housing support services, social justice advocacy, 53-bed addiction recovery halfway house. 24 hours. 6 PM- 8 PM S-Th. Organization: People That Love Telephone: 727-820-0775 727-525-4789 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 817 5th Avenue, N. St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: Adventist Community Center Telephone: 727-447-1087 Address: 1445 Lakeview Road Clearwater, FL Contact: Vivian Ashley Description: Food and Clothing assistance. 9:00 ? 12 noon on Tuesdays. Organization: League of Mercy Telephone: 727-823-1985 Address: 1720 16th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: Maggie?s Closet Telephone: 727-823-7894 Address: 48 9th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Need referral. Organization: Magic Closet/Trinity United Church Telephone: 727-321-8589 Address: 1150 49th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. 9 AM-3 PM Tuesday. Organization: Suncoast Haven of Rest Mission Web Site http://www.havenofrest.com/ Telephone: 727-545-8282 Fax: 727-541-6305 Address: 5625 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL Description: Clothing Assistance Organization: Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP) Telephone: 727-466-6612 Address: 1339 Park Street Clearwater, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 9 AM- 4 PM. Organization: Everybody?s Tabernacle Web Site: http://everybodystabernale.com Telephone: 727-442-9041 Address: 1120 N. Betty Lane Clearwater , FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 9 AM- 5 PM. Organization: Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen Telephone: 727-937-9535 Address: 305 North Ring Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM. Organization: Mental Health Association of Greater Tampa Bay Telephone: 727-524-4460 Address: 15733 Bedford Circle East Clearwater, FL Description: Support groups and advocacy. Organization: Pinellas County School Board-GED Program Email: eddyc@pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-588-6301 Description: Literacy Council tutoring for individuals reading below a 6th grade level. Organization: First Church of the Nazarene Telephone: 727-544-3608 (Church) Address: 6565 78th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Hours: 9am ? 12noon, Tu & F. Provides clothing to low-income and homeless. Organization: Mid-Pinellas Homeless Outreach Telephone: 727-521-1577 Address: 5301-A Haines Road Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides clothing exchange closet to anyone in need. Hours: 8a-1p, M-Sat; most afternoons. Organization: Smoking Cessation and Physical Fitness Web Site: www.pinellaswellness.com Telephone: 727-820-4113 727-820-4114 Description: Steps to a Healthier Pinellas and Project Strong Heart. Take free smoking cessation classes. Organization: Hope 4 the Homeless Ministries Telephone: 727-328-2596 866-299-HOPE Address: 5019 1/2 20th Avenue South Gulfport, FL Description: Provides clothing to homeless individuals. Hours: 10am ? 5pm, M-F, by appointment. Organization: Dixie Hollins Adult Education Center Telephone: 727-547-7872 Address: 4940 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education. 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm, M-Th; Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc. Organization: Lakewood Community School Telephone: 727-893-2955 Address: 1400 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education. 1 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 3 pm, F. Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED and ESL classes. Fees vary according to program. Organization: Northeast Community School Telephone: 727-570-3193 Address: 1717 54th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education. 2 pm ? 9:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 4 pm, F. Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc. Organization: Pinellas Technical Education Center -P.T.E.C. Web Site: http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-893-2500 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 7:30 am - 9:30 pm, M-Th; 7:30 am ? 4 pm, F. Provides vocational training and GED classes. Organization: Seminole Vocational Education Center Telephone: 727-545-6405 Address: 12611 86th Avenue North Seminole, FL Description: Adult Education. 7:20 am - 2 pm, M-F. Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields including: agriculture, business education, construction trades, etc. Career counseling and employment placement are also provided. Also offers GED classes. Organization: WorkNet Pinellas Web Site: http://www.worknetpinellas.org/news/press_details.php?id=3 http://www.worknetpinellas.org Telephone: 727-524-4344 727-524-4344 Address: 3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 100 Pinellas Park, FL 300 Plaza West 3151 3rd Avenue North, Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 8 am ? 5pm, M-F. Provides a full service center for job preparation & placement, including a resource room & GED classes. Assistive technology available for visually impaired individuals. Organization: St. Petersburg College Web Site: http://www.spcollege.edu Telephone: 727-394-6111 727-341-4656 Address: 9200 113th Street North Seminole, FL 8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am-4 pm, F 6605 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 4 pm, F Description: Adult Education. Offers credit and non-credit courses. Also offers English as a Second Language courses. Organization: Tomlinson Adult Learning Center Telephone: 727-893-2723 Address: 296 Mirror Lake Drive North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education. 7:45 am ? 10 pm, M-Th; 7:45 am - 3:30 pm, F. Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc. Organization: Tutoring Training- 20th Street Telephone: 727-896-8006 Address: Church of Christ 825 20th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education Provides GED assistance and computer training for adults. Evenings, M-Th. Organization: Palm Harbor Community School Telephone: 727-669-1140 Address: 1900 Omaha Street Palm Harbor, FL Description: Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and ESL classes, etc. 1p-9p, M-Th; 8a-3:30p, F. Organization: Clearwater Adult Education Center Telephone: 727-469-4190 Address: 540 South Hercules Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED, & ESL Classes. 2 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 3 pm, F. Organization: Even Start Family Literacy Program Web Site: http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-552-1568 727-742-2080 727-552-1568 727-215-2310 Address: 2494 25th Street South (St Pete) 8a-1p, M-F 901 34th Street South (St Pete PTEC) 8:45a-2:45p, M-F 1501 16th Street South (St Pete Midtown Technology Center) 4001 58th Avenue North (St. Pete Lealman Elementary) 8:45a-2:45p, M-F Description: Adult education/GED preparation/job skills. Organization: Coordinated Child Care-Resource and Referral Web Site: http://www.childcarepinellas.org Telephone: 727-547-5750 Address: 6698 68th Avenue North, Suite B Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides referrals to generalized and specialized childcare. Also provides referrals to subsidized childcare. Organization: Community Pride Child Care Center Telephone: 727-725-4152 727-443-0958 OR Address: 2401 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 1235 Holt Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Child care. Organization: Happy Workers Children?s Center Web Site: www.happyworkers.org Email: happy.workers@verizon.net Telephone: 727-894-5337 Address: 920 19th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Child care. Organization: Head Start Child Development Web Site: http://www.pinellascountyheadstart.org/ChildServices/Index.htm Telephone: 727-895-2512 Address: 6698 - 68th Avenue North, Suite D Pinellas Park, FL Description: Pinellas County Head Start/ Early Head Start. Organization: Community Preschool Web Site: http://www.communitypreschool.com/ Telephone: 727-895-2512 FAX: 727-894-8264 Address: 1665 25th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Nurture, educate and prepare children for kindergarten in a respectful and diverse environment. Organization: Catholic Charities Web Site: www.dioceseofStPete.org Telephone: 727-893-1311 Address: 6533 ? 9 Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Assistance with immigration, refugee programs, and voice mail. Organization: Clothing Depot Telephone: 727-784-7274 Address: 2021 Nebraska Avenue Palm Harbor, FL Description: Provides clothing to those in need. Friday 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Organization: Community Transportation Services Telephone: 727-545-2100 Address: 7740-66 Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Transportation Disadvantaged Program for persons with no transportation and income under 200% Federal Poverty Level. Discounted monthly bus passes and taxi services or wheelchair transport. Application process. Organization: Driver?s License Division of the State of Florida Telephone: 727-725-7944 727-547-7684 727-593-2749 727-893-2583 727-562-3262 Address: 2465 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 6855-62 Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL 4827 ? 34 Street South St. Petersburg, FL 1900 ? 62 Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 743 S. Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Obtain driver?s license or Florida ID. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Saturday. 8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ?Friday. 8a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ?Friday. Organization: FEAST Email: nuyoudocs@aol.com Telephone: 727-789-5275 Address: (Tampa Road and US 19) 32756 US Highway 19 North Palm Harbor, FL Contact: Walter Anderson Description: Food bank for people in need. 9 a.m. ? 12 noon, Tuesday-Friday. Organization: Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Telephone: 727-327-3353 Address: 4950 ? 6 Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Food pantry open 4 p.m. ? 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Photo ID for self and family members required. Organization: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Telephone: 727-906-8300 Address: 3300 ? 31 Street South. St. Petersburg, FL Description: Serves Meals Wednesday 12 noon- 2 p.m. Organization: Front Porch of Florida Telephone: 727-898-6144 Address: 1523 ? 16 Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Social service referrals. 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 am- 5 pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 10 am ? 3:30 Friday. Organization: Computers for Our Community Program Telephone: 727-898-7315 Address: 1371 16 Street South St. Petersburg, FL Contact: Esther Description: Computers for Our Community Program provides computers and computer training for low-income community residents. 10:30 am ? 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Organization: Life line Telephone Service - Verizon Telephone: 1-800-483-4200 Address: Pinellas County Description: Provides $12.00 month basic phone service for recipients of SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, Low Income Energy Assistance, Food Stamps or Temporary Aid for Needy Families. Organization: PSTA ?Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Transportation for the Disadvantaged Program Telephone: 727-545-2100 Description: Schedule and route information. Express service. Discounted passes for daily, weekly, and monthly routes. 8:30 am ? 4:30 p.m. Organization: Recovery, Inc Web Site: http://recovery-inc.org/meetings/florida.html Telephone: 727-712-3708 727-581-3835 727-938-1681 OR 727-525-1749 727-345-4208 Address: Grace Lutheran Church 1812 North Highland Avenue Clearwater, FL Thursday 7:30 p.m. St. Cecelia?s Church, Larkin Hall-820 Jasmine Way Clearwater, FL Thursday 7:00 p.m. St. Paul U.M.C. # 100 ? 1199 Highland Avenue Clearwater, FL Saturday 1:30 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church 1801 ? 62 Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL Thursday 1:30 p.m. Description: For people diagnosed with mood disorders including depression, dysthymia and bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders; psychotic disorders including schizophrenia; anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder; and personality disorders. Members also include people not diagnosed, but having difficulty dealing with problems of everyday life. Practical coping techniques are learned through the regular attendance at meetings, studying the recovery literature, and daily practice. Not affiliated with any religion or belief system, and operated entirely by non-professionals. Recovery is not a 12-step program. Because of dual diagnoses, some members attend both Recovery and 12 step group. Recovery works in conjunction with Professional mental health services. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Description: Community Support Programs. Case Managers help clients achieve a successful adjustment to the community after long or recurrent hospitalizations. Specialized services are offered to homeless clients, and clients who are involved in the criminal justice system. The Forensic FACT Team provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to persons who are diagnosed with a mental illness and are under a valid Chapter 916 Conditional Release Order. The Mental Health Recovery Program activities include therapeutic groups, peer discussions and training in basic living skills, socialization, communication and assertiveness. The Drop-In Center is a client-run community- based center that provides social activities for severely and persistently mentally ill adults. 9-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: WorkNet Pinellas Web Site: http://www.worknetpinellas.org/news/press_details.php?id=3 Telephone: 727-578-4593 Address: 3491 Gandy Boulevard Suite 100 Pinellas Park, FL Description: WorkNet Pinellas came into existence in January 2001 under the general direction of Pinellas County and Workforce Florida, Inc. (WFI) which is the state?s chief workforce policy organization. Created by the Workforce Innovation Act of 2000, the public-private partnership supports and promotes economic growth through workforce development. Workforce Florida is the principal architect in the state?s efforts to develop and retain a highly competitive workforce responsive to the needs of employers. Organization: Labor Line Services Web Site: http://laborline.net Telephone: 1-800-982-8812 Address: 12425 28th Street, North Suite 105 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides pre-employment screening, job readiness training, job search, on-going support. Hours: 8 am- 5 p.m., M-F. Organization: Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC) Web Site: http://www.ptec.pinellas.k12.fl.us/default.htm Telephone: 727-893-2500 Ph: 727-538-7167 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 6100 154th Avenue North Clearwater, FL 33760 Description: Provides GED, training/education in vocational/technical fields. PTEC provides students an opportunity to develop national workplace competencies to fill the needs of business and industry. Their services include guidance, assessment, resources, job placement and scholarships. Hours: 7:30 am- 9:30 p.m., M-TH 7:30-4, Friday. Organization: The Center for Independence, Inc. Telephone: Ph: 727-816-1515 Fax: 727-816-1520 Address: 7027 US 19 North New Port Richey, FL 34652 Description: CFI serves people with a variety of developmental disabilities (including autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, mental retardation and brain injury) in Pasco County. CFI provides the following programs: Group Home Living, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite Care, Advocacy Services, Guardianship and Transportation Services. Organization: WorkNet Jordan Park One Stop Telephone: 727-328-2610 Address: 1200 25th Street South Unit 624 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides full service job preparation, job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F. Organization: WorkNet St. Petersburg One Stop Telephone: 727-893-1255 Address: 3151 Avenue North Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides full service job preparation/job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F. Organization: Success Training and Retention Services (STARS) Telephone: 727-550-4150 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides a 3 - week workshop for attitudinal change and job readiness. Placement follows graduation. Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ?F. Organization: Pinellas County Urban League, Inc. Web Site: http://www.pcul.org/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-2081 Address: Main office: 333 ? 31st Street North St. Petersburg., FL Rainbow Village Office: 13420 Adams Circle Largo. FL Martin Luther King Jr. Center - 1201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Clearwater, FL Contact: Sharon T. Melville, Coordinator Description: The Minority Skills Bank helps people secure suitable jobs by offering job readiness counseling, employability skills training, referral and placement assistance and follow-up support. The program also helps businesses and corporations secure well-screened and qualified employees. In an effort to promote the economic independence of Urban League constituents, the Minority Skills Bank works with unemployed and underemployed individuals to insure appropriate job referrals. The applicants? skills and educational levels are matched with specific job requirements from local employers to insure qualified referrals, maximizing permanent placement results. Services include: job readiness counseling, employability skills development training, referral and placement assistance and follow-up. The Minority Skills Bank is assisted by a panel of human resource professionals from local corporations who volunteer their expertise through membership on the Minority Skills Bank Advisory Committee. In addition to regular interviewing and job referrals, the Minority Skills Bank has accepted the challenge of working with those deemed ?hard-to-place? due to significant employment barriers. Services are provided free of charge at three (3) locations in Pinellas County. Eligibility Requirements: Available to anyone, age 16 or older, who is seeking employment. Service Area: Pinellas County Funding Source: United Way of Tampa Bay. Organization: Abilities of Florida, Inc. Web Site: www.ourpeoplework.org Telephone: 727-538-7370 Fax: 727-538-7387 Address: 2735 Whitney Road Clearwater, FL 33760 Description: Abilities of Florida, located in Clearwater, is an affiliate of the Service Source Network. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Abilities offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. It also can offer outsourcing labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including food service, mail management, administrative services, warehousing, shipping and receiving, and logistics. Organization: Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living (CASIL) Web Site: www.cascil.org Telephone: 727-577-0065 Fax: 727-539-7588 Address: 12552 Belcher Road South Largo, FL 33773 Description: CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning. Organization: Jobs and Benefits Center Telephone: 727-893-2255 727-469-5860 727-570-3000 Address: 3251 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 1100 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 100 Pinellas Park, FL Description: Employment and Training. Organization: Career Options Telephone: 727-570-3262 727-298-1718 Address: 3251 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 202 Pinellas Park, FL 1100 Cleveland Street Suite 400 Clearwater, FL 33755 Description: Assists individuals within income guidelines with barriers to employment, also displaced worker program. Assists with transportation, skill classes, IQ tests, helps individual abused or history of incarceration. Organization: Vocational Rehabilitation Telephone: 727-893-2261 727-570-3083 727-298-1784 Address: 3251 3rd Avenue North, Suite 145 St. Petersburg, FL 3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 101 Pinellas Park, FL 50 South Belcher Road, Suite 116 Clearwater, FL Description: Assists individuals with physical and mental disabilities who are able to return to work. May provide grant money, transportation and medical coverage. Organization: Resource Center for Women Telephone: 727-893-7134 727-586-1110 727-586-1110 Address: 1111 18th Avenue South (Enoch Davis), St. Petersburg, FL 301 Seminole Boulevard, Suite 150 (Plaza Center) Largo, FL 33770 401 Martin Luther King Drive Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Description: Career counseling, pre-employment training, personal growth, parenting classes, support groups. Organization: Vet Center Telephone: 727-893-3791 Address: 2837 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Veterans employment assistance. Organization: ASAP Drop-In Center Telephone: 727-823-5665 Address: 423 11th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides employment assistance for homeless through referrals to temporary positions and day labor. 7:30 am - 10:30 am, M-F. Organization: Advance Ability Solutions Web Site: http://www.ucptampa.org Telephone: 727-535-3887 1-800-666-0713 Address: 13830 58th Street North, Suite 400 Clearwater, FL Description: Employment Training and Supported Living Services. Provides job training & placement for adults with any developmental disability. 8:30 am ? 6 pm, M-F. Organization: James B. Sanderlin Family Center Telephone: 727-321-9444 Address: 2335 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides employment posting, computer classes and referrals. 8 am ? 8 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 12 noon, F; 9 am - 4:30 pm, Sa. Organization: Pinellas County Government Job Line Telephone: 727-464-3745 Description: A recorded message describing position openings and closing application dates for Pinellas County government jobs. 24 hours/7days/week. Organization: Pinellas Opportunity Council Family Development/Skill Training Telephone: 727-327-8690, Ext. 12 Address: 3443 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides training to improve life skills. Prepares people to seek and obtain employment. Must meet income guidelines. 8:30 am ? 5 pm, M-F. Organization: SUCCESS Employment Services Web Site: http://goodwill-suncoast.org Telephone: 727-523-1512 Address: 10596 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides on-the-job training and supervision. As well as job placement for people ages 16 or older with primary disability. 8 am ? 4:30 pm, M-F. Organization: Weil Habilitation Center ? PARC Pinellas Association for Retarded Children Telephone: 727-345-9111 Address: 3100 75th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides vocational assessment, employment development, time limited job coaching and job placement for Individuals 16 years or older with a diagnosed disability. 8 am ? 4:30 pm, M-F. Organization: Projects with Industry Web Site: http://www.ourpeoplework.org Telephone: 727-538-7370, Ext. 346 Address: 2735 Whitney Road Clearwater, FL Description: Provides career exploration, and information to people 40 years or older with disabilities. Also provides computer literacy training. 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 4pm, F. Organization: Vocational Rehabilitation Services Web Site: http://www.rehabworks.org Telephone: 727-518-3454 Address: 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 123 Largo, FL Description: Provides vocation evaluation, employment assistance, on-the-job training, transportation, & physical aids to reduce vocational impediments. 8 am ? 5 pm, M-F. Organization: Adult Service ? U.P.A.R.C. Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Children Telephone: 727-799-3330 Address: 1501 North Belcher Road Suite 249 Clearwater, FL Description: Individual approach to assist disabled adults reach their optimum functioning level. Services include: evaluation; work adjustment; adult basic education; daily living skills; and social services. Pre-vocational classrooms are available. Developmental enrichment programs for the elderly. 8 am ? 4 pm, M-F. Organization: People That Love Mission Telephone: 727-525-4789 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St Petersburg, FL Description: Transportation Assistance. Daily/Weekly Bus Pass Program. 11 am - 2:30 pm, M-F. Provides free bus passes for job seekers and those in need of transportation to obtain regular work and job interviews. Must provide proof. Organization: Transportation Disadvantaged Program Telephone: 727-545-2100 Address: 7740 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Transportation Assistance. 5:30 am ? 6 pm, M-F. Provides transportation to employment, and education to those who qualify. Client must be approved first and can call for an application. Organization: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site: http://www.rehabworks.org/ Email: Loretta Laird at loretta.laird@vr.fldoe.org Telephone: 727-570-3052 Address: Saint Petersburg Offices 9400 4th Street, North Lake Building, Suite 203 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Vocational Rehabilitation is an employment program assisting individuals with disabilities, including Floridians with the most severe disabilities, to pursue meaningful careers commensurate with their abilities and capabilities. Their services include counseling, job coaching, medical services, therapy services, adaptive aids, vocational assessment and training, employment services, supported employment, transition services, referral source and mental health services. Organization: Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Inc. Web Site: www.goodwill- suncoast.org Telephone: 727-523-1512 Fax: 727-577-2749 Address: 10596 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL Description: Goodwill Industries of Suncoast, Inc. helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Their mission is accomplished through employment services, independence preparedness services and affordable housing. The agency offers a variety of employment and training services, promotes self-sufficiency, and contributes to community conservation through recycling. Organization: Goodwill Temporary Services Web Site: http://goodwill-suncoast.org Telephone: 727-577-6411 1-800-641-8367 Address: 9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 104 St Petersburg, FL Description: Provides screening and assessment of skills and job placement assistance. 8 am ? 4:30 pm, M-F. Organization: Seminole Vocational Education Center Web Site: http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-545-6405 Address: 12611 86th Avenue North Seminole, FL Description: Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields. Also provides career counseling, job placement, & GED classes. 7:20 am ? 2 p.m., M-F. Organization: Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Web Site: http://www.jan.wvu.edu Telephone: 1-800-526-7234 Description: Provides information for disabled employees or persons with functional limitations. 8 am ? 8 p.m., M-Th; 8 am ? 7 p.m., F. Organization: Job Merit Program Telephone: 727-821-0314 Address: 1400 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides job counselors to homeless Persons. 9 am?11:30am, 1pm-3:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc Telephone: 727-479-1800 Description: Ticket to Work: An employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going back to work. Gulf Coast is an Employment Network that can assist ticket holders with the following services: Resume preparation, interviewing skills, job coaching, job search assistance and job placement. Organization: Able Body, Inc Telephone: 727-449-8778 727-531-2383 727-938-6574 727-520-1536 Address: 1450 Gulf-to-Bay Clearwater, FL 2965 East Bay Drive Largo, FL 29020 US Highway 19 North Tarpon Springs, FL 5050 1/2 Haines Road St. Petersburg, FL Description: Places individuals in daily jobs. Workers are paid daily. Office open 5 am ? 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Organization: Delta Temporary Help, Inc. Telephone: 727-327-7010 Address: 2359 ? 1 Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Daily Jobs; daily pay. Office hours 5 a.m.-6 p.m. Organization: Labor Ready Telephone: 727-547-0559 727-520-8846 Address: 6320 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL 4632 ? 28 Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Daily work-daily pay. Office open 5 am-6:30 pm. Monday ?Friday and on call Saturday-Sunday. Organization: Pacesetter Personnel Service Telephone: 727-894-0225 Address: 1627 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Daily work assignments at 5:30 am ? 9:00 am Monday ? Friday. Make an appointment to interview for future jobs, as no assignments are made on the phone. Organization: Pride Job Placement Email: broberts@pride-enterprises.com Telephone: 1-800-982-8812 Address: 12425 ? 28 Street North, Suite 105 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Pre-employment screening, job readiness training, job search, and on-going support. 8-5 Monday ? Friday. Organization: Worker?s Compensation Employee Assistance Office Address: 1-800-342-1741 *Employee Assistance Field Office 813- 930-4031 Rehabilitation and medical care field office 570-3052 Description: Employee Assistance/Rehabilitation and Medical care. 9-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: CHIPS Center Telephone: 727-466-6612 Address: 1339 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 Description: Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment. M-Th 9 AM- 12 PM. Organization: Grief Recovery Centers Telephone: 727-545-8334 Address: 5111 66th Street North, Suite 102, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 Description: Grief Recovery. Organization: SCCMH Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) Telephone: 727-894-3533 Address: 21 9th Street South, Suite C St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides Mental Health services for residents & staff of homeless shelters in south Pinellas County and also for persons at risk of being homeless. All persons must have a diagnosis of a mental illness and/or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse to receive treatment services. Hours: 8:30am ? 5pm M-F. Organization: Adult Comprehensive Protection Services, Inc (ACPS) Telephone: 727-547-8676 Address: 8130 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Guardianship Services. Organization: Directions for Mental Health, Inc. Telephone: 727-524-4464 Address: 1437 South Belcher Road, Suite 200 Clearwater, FL Description: Case Management Services Intensive Case Management Services Forensic Specialist Services Crisis Response Team Support Funds Medication Organization: Gulf Coast Community Care Web Site: http://www.gcjfs.org/svc-mental.htm Telephone: 727-538-7460 Address: 1404 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL Description: Residential Services Adult Therapeutic Foster Care Mental Health Overlay Services Clubhouse Geriatric Crisis Response Services Case Management Services Forensic Outreach Services Support Funds Adult mentors, mentally ill, disabled, elderly community care, HIV services. Organization: Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services, Inc. (PEMHS) Telephone: 727-545-6477 Address: 11254 58th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Crisis Stabilization Short-term Residential Treatment (SRT) Services Crisis Support/Emergency Screening Family Emergency Treatment Center Crisis Team Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Case Management Services Intensive Case Management Services Supported Employment Services Medical Services Indigent Drug Program (IDP) Forensic Outreach Services Drop-in Center Clubhouse Forensic Specialist Services Support Fund Supported Housing Services FACT Services Organization: The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Telephone: 727-841-4200 Address: P.O. Box 428 7809 Massachusetts Avenue New Port Richey, FL Description: Crisis Stabilization Crisis Support/Emergency Screening Medical Services Indigent Drug Program (IDP) Support Fund Case Management Services Drop-in Center Supported Housing Services Supported Employment Services Forensic Specialist Services Organization: Westcare of Florida, Inc. Telephone: 727-328-1752 Address: 2525 First Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Crisis Support/Emergency Screening. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Case Management Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Florida Assertive Community Treatment FACT Services. Organization: The Harbor BHCI Web Site: www.theharbor-bhci.org Telephone: 727-841-4430 Address: 6641 Industrial Avenue New Port Richey, FL Description: The Harbor BHCI offers a full range of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adults and children. Organization: Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, Inc. Web Site: www.cascil.org Telephone: 727-577-0065 Fax: 727-539-7588 Address: 12552 Belcher Road South Largo, FL Description: CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning. Organization: Association of Retarded Children Upper Pinellas Web Site: http://members.aol.com/uparc Telephone: 727-799-3330 Fax: 727-799-4632 Address: 1501 North Belcher Road Suite 249 Clearwater, FL Description: The ARC Upper Pinellas County serves adults and children with developmental disabilities. Their services include Early Intervention, Preschool, Homebound and Family Resources, Residential Homes, Habilitation Centers, Personal, Social and Community Services and a Medical and Elderly Division. Organization: Directions Adult Outpatient Services Telephone: 727-524-4464 Address: 1437 South Belcher Road Clearwater, FL Description: Provides individual counseling, evaluation, and psychiatric services. Organization: Directions Homeless Outreach Telephone: 727-547-4566 Address: 8823 115th Avenue North Largo, FL Description: Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, individual counseling, psychiatric services (homeless individuals only). Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Outpatient Services. Outpatient services are for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (18+) who require long-term outpatient psychiatric treatment and have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder, and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. The goal of services is to enable clients to maximize their ability to function at an optimal level in the community and to reduce the risk of hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Substance Abuse Services. Substance abuse programs increase client understanding of substance abuse and its impact on adults and children with mental illness. Program goals are to provide information to parents, significant others and professionals in the community who are involved with someone who is mentally ill and may be at-risk for substance abuse. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Community Support Programs. Case Managers help clients achieve a successful adjustment to the community after long or recurrent hospitalizations. Specialized services are offered to homeless clients, and clients who are involved in the criminal justice system. The Forensic FACT Team provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to persons who are diagnosed with a mental illness and are under a valid Chapter 916 Conditional Release Order. The Mental Health Recovery Program activities include therapeutic groups, peer discussions and training in basic living skills, socialization, communication and assertiveness. The Drop-In Center is a client-run community- based center that provides social activities for severely and persistently mentally ill adults. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/Dropin.htm Telephone: 727-552-2440 Address: 1001 16th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: The Drop-In Center is a great place for individuals diagnosed with a mental illness to socialize or relax. The Center offers a wide variety of activities and support groups. The Drop-In Center is client run and operated. The Center is open 7 days a week including holidays - but please call the location for hours. For additional information or directions, please call (727) 552-2440. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Senior Support Services. The ?golden years? are often not the wonderful time people imagine it to be. Seniors may need counseling and other services to cope with the losses associated with aging. Designed for individuals 60+, senior support services are offered at home, in the office and at senior centers and dining sites. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. (Vincent House) Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/vincent_house.htm Telephone: 727-820-9600 Address: 6713 49th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Vincent House is part of an international organization of 400 clubhouses. For more information on the International Center for Clubhouse Development, or on specific program policies and goals, log on to www.iccd.org Program Mission: The mission of Van Gogh?s Palette, Inc. is to assist, promote and celebrate individuals recovering from mental illnesses in their effort to improve social and vocational skills and become employed in the community. This will be accomplished with the input of the individual, utilizing his/her talents while demonstrating respect, encouragement and dignity. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m. Persons recovering from mental illnesses are able to relearn vocational and social skills by participating in a training program known as the ?work-ordered day.? Persons that choose to participate in the clubhouse are able to perform certain duties in the work units (food service, business and employment) as a way to relearn how to interact with other people and how to complete simple tasks, thus learning basic work skills. Membership to Vincent House is open to the public. The pre-qualifications for participation are a history of mental illness and a desire to participate. Organization: Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS) Family Emergency Treatment Center (FETC) Telephone: 727-558-1053 OR 727-552-1053 Address: 650 16th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: PEMHS Family Emergency Treatment Center is an ambulatory walk-in center for mental health and addiction treatment. Provides emergency mental health treatment for those in need. Hours: 8 p.m. ? 10 p.m., M-Sat. Organization: Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS) Access Center Telephone: 727-552-1053 Address: 650 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides emergency mental health assessment, crisis stabilization, and suicide intervention.24 hours, 7 days a week.. Organization: Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS) Telephone: 727-545-6477 Address: (Adult Services, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Program, and Administrative Offices) 11254-58th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Short Term Residential Treatment ? Provides a longer stay to meet consumer treatment needs; serves as an alternative to state hospital placement. The program focuses on education and activities of daily living (ADL) skills to enhance community living. (Pinellas Park & St. Petersburg). Organization: Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services (PEMHS) Telephone: 727-545-6477 Address: (Adult Services, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Program, and Administrative Offices) 11254-58th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Crisis Stabilization ? Provides brief, intensive services for adults in crisis that include diagnoses, medication, and health education as well as individual and group therapies, recreation activities and discharge planning. (Pinellas Park). Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Address: 14041 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL Description: Jail Diversion for mentally ill offenders providing community placements for non-violent inmates in the Pinellas County Jail. Funded by the Department of Children and Families and Pinellas County Social Services, no other agency provides this service in the county. Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Address: 14041 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL Description: Case Management services are provided to individuals with chronic mental illness in order to coordinate and access needed psychiatric, social, health and other services. Working jointly with consumers, case managers help identify client needs through an assessment process, then assist consumers to receive needed services. Services are monitored to ensure that client needs are being met. Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Description: Day Treatment is a community-based, psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults and seniors with chronic mental illness that teaches and strengthens the skills needed for independent living. Consumers attending the program acquire skills in areas such as medication management, improving interpersonal relations, managing skills of daily living, how to access community resources, banking and budgeting, recreational activities, and others. Services are provided to individuals in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Description: The Hope Club is based on the International Center for Clubhouse Development where people who have a mental illness can come to rebuild their lives. The participants are called members, not patients and the focus of their recovery is on their strengths, not the illness. Work in the clubhouse, whether it is clerical, data input, meal preparation or reaching out to their fellow members, provides the core healing process. The focus of The Hope Club is on creating a bookstore atmosphere where members can learn skills such as cataloging books and CDs, pricing, keeping inventory, producing a newsletter, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Members also receive help in securing housing, advancing their education, good psychiatric and medical care, and maintaining government benefits. Organization: Pasco County Drop-In Center Web Site: http://www.gcjfs.org Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Address: 14041 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL Description: The Pasco-Drop-In Center is available to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Utilizing the role recovery model of care, the goal of the services provided is to help members develop the skills they need to improve social and community connections and to help those members live full lives. 9-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: University of Florida Dental Clinic Telephone: 727-893-2704 Address: 960 7th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Reduced fee payment for dental services. No guarantee to be seen. Organization: Pinellas Technical Education Center- PTEC Telephone: 727-893-2500 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Emergency care. Wednesdays at 8 AM-? Organization: St. Petersburg Junior College Dental Hygiene Clinic Telephone: 727-341-3668 Address: 7200 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Cleanings and x-rays. Small charge. Organization: Everybody?s Tabernacle Telephone: 727-442-9041 Address: 1120 North Betty Lane Clearwater, FL Description: General dental care for residents of the facility. Call first 442-9041. Organization: Clearwater Free Clinic Web Site: www.stpetersurgfreeclinic.org Telephone: 727-447-3041 Address: 707 North Ft. Harrison Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Free Clinic. Medical clinic serving uninsured adults and children who live in upper Pinellas County. Clients must provide documentation of citizenship and residence, a Florida picture ID, and a SS card. Client must give amount of income at appointment. Client must call to make an appointment the day he or she needs to be seen, not before. No walk-ins. They are open from 9 to 5 Monday - Thursday. Organization: Greenwood Community Health Resources Center Web Site: http://www.gchrc.org/ Email: wecare@carsonhrc.org Telephone: 727-467-9411 Fax: 727-467-2771 Address: 1108 North Martin Luther King Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: The mission of the Greenwood Community Health Resource Center is to provide quality health care to the underserved citizens of the Greenwood area and Pinellas County. Our services are all provided free. Organization: Morton Plant Hospital?s Turley Family Health Center Web Site: www.baycare.org/12354.cfm Telephone: 727-462-7000 Address: 300 Pinellas Street Clearwater, FL Description: Turley Family Health Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides comprehensive health care with an emphasis on prevention primarily for the North Greenwood community. Accepting Medicaid patients and extending discounted care to low-income individuals who fail to qualify for Medicaid has allowed Turley Family Health Center to provide health care to infants, children and adults who might otherwise not receive health care. Organization: St. Petersburg Free Clinic Web Site: http://www.stpetersburgfreeclinic.org/ Telephone: 727-327-0333 Address: 863 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Contact: Chris Almvig, Director of Health Care Services, calmvigspfc@yahoo.com Description: The Free Clinic Health Center functions as a walk-in clinic for adults without private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and do not qualify by low income for county health care. Professional doctors and nurses volunteer their time and services to see patients. Mon. & Wed., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue. & Th., 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Organization: Bayfront Family Health Center Telephone: 727-893-6116 Address: 700 6th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Description: Medical Clinics (Free or sliding scale fee schedule). Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Organization: Community Health Centers of Pinellas Web Site: http://chcpinellas.org/index.htm Telephone: 727-821-6701 727-824-8177 727-824-8131 727-544-2284 727-461-1439 727-587-7729 727-944-3828 Address: Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center at the Historic Mercy Hospital Campus 1344 22nd Street South St Petersburg FL Johnnie Ruth Clarke Dental Clinic 1344 22nd Street South St Petersburg FL Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. Pharmacy 1344 22nd Street South St Petersburg FL Community Health Centers at Pinellas Park 6237 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Community Health Centers at Clearwater 1020 Lakeview Road Clearwater, FL Community Health Centers at Largo 12420 130th Avenue North Largo, FL Community Health Centers at Tarpon Springs 301 Disston Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: CHCs must serve areas that are designated as a Medically Underserved Area or Medically Underserved Population (MUA/MUP). The designation criteria include poverty levels, number of providers and health status indicators. CHCs must provide primary and preventive primary care, dental and mental health services (on site or by arrangement). CHC must provide services to everyone regardless of a patient?s ability to pay. Health care services are not provided for free. CHCs offer sliding fee scales for patients without insurance. Organization: Sun Coast Family Center Telephone: 727-593-5492 Address: 13540 Walsingham Road Largo, FL Description: General family practice serving individuals ages three years old and up. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay, and has a sliding scale. For the sliding scale, individual must show proof of income for everyone working in the house. At the first visit, individual should bring insurance card and picture ID OR proof of income (sliding scale) and picture ID. Prefers patients to make an appointment but accepts walk-ins. Organization: Pinellas County Human Services Medical and Dental Program Telephone: 727-943-4743 727-464-8400 727-547-7736 727-582-7781 727-893-5007 Address: Tarpon Springs Outreach 301 South Disston Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Clearwater Office 1100 Cleveland Street 12th Floor Clearwater, FL Pinellas Park Outreach 6350 76th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL St. Petersburg Office 647 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Sanderlin Center Outreach 2335 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: If you are eligible for services, you may receive general primary care with access to prescriptions, hospital care, and lab work. Dental care is relief of pain only. You must be at 100% of the poverty guidelines. The caseworker will be able to give you more information on the financial guidelines. The program serves people between the ages of 18 and 65 who are Pinellas county residents. You must have a medical problem. They do not provide preventative care. Organization: Johnnie Ruth Clarke Dental Clinic Telephone: 727-824-8177 Address: 1344 22nd Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Comprehensive dental clinic serving patients of all ages. Services provided: digital x-rays, preventative care, basic dental needs, most major services, wisdom teeth extraction. Accepts straight Medicaid and self-pay. Minimum pay available to those who qualify. Organization: Pinellas Technical Education Center Telephone: 727-893-2500 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides a low cost dental clinic on the first three Wednesday mornings of the month when school is in session. Patients are accepted on a walk in basis only. Individual must come at 6:15 a.m. Only the first 4 patients to sign in at intake time are taken. The following services are provided: Extractions $40; Fillings $20-60, and X-Rays $5. Cash or checks are accepted at the time of service. Organization: UF College of Dentistry Clinic Telephone: 727-893-2704 Address: 960 7th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: An emergency dental clinic is offered every morning Monday through Friday. Emergency walk-ins must arrive at 7:30 a.m. The clinic is limited to the first 8 people. There is NO guarantee to be seen. Potential patients are encouraged to call the day before to make sure the clinic will be open. Most procedures cost $110, generally 1/3 the cost of private dental fees. Organization: Dr. King Telephone: 727-593-8700 Address: 12685 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL Description: Monday ? Friday, 8:30 ? 5:00 p.m. (Free or sliding scale fee, will do suture removals). Organization: House of the St. Pete Free Clinic Telephone: 727-823-5780 Address: 2151 Central Avenue Petersburg, FL Description: Shelter for single men. Intake 5:30 p.m. ?7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Organization: Lions? Sight Clinic Telephone: 727-725-9102 Address: Office on Aging at the Sunshine Center. 330 ? 5 Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Eye exam and glasses for people in need. Apply 9:00 am Monday ?Friday. Additional hours on Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am ? 2:30 p.m. Organization: Mobile Medical Unit of Pinellas County Social Services Telephone: 727-582-7577 Address: Pinellas County Description: Serves homeless and other populations at shelters, soup kitchens, and other county sites. Organization: Consult-A-Nurse Largo Medical Center Telephone: 1-800-257-0944 Description: Assistance line for medical questions and physician referral 24 hours, 7 days a week. 9-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc Web Site: http://www.gcjfs.org Telephone: 727-841-4155 Address: Hacienda Home 5621 Main Street New Port Richey, FL Description: Hacienda Home is a 32-bed residential treatment facility that provides care for older adults and seniors age 50 and older who are suffering from serious and persistent mental illness. Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc Web Site: http://www.gcjfs.org Telephone: 727-479-1800 727-538-7460 Information Referrals: 1-800 888-5066 Address: 14041 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL Description: The Supported Housing Program (SHP) provides services in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough county to adults who have a serious and persistent mental illness. This Role Recovery based program is designed to assist individuals reach the goal of living as independently as possible by helping these individuals locate and maintain housing in the?community. Organization: Benedict Haven, Inc. Telephone: 727-527-2257 Address: 210 72nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Contact: Dolores Castaldo Description: Permanent family-style home for adults with severe mental with 24 hour supervision. Organization: Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIPS) Telephone: 727-466-6612 Address: 1339 Park Street Clearwater, FL Description: Provides shelter to homeless families and individuals. Intake: 4:30 p.m. ? 7:30 am everyday. Organization: Everybody?s Tabernacle Telephone: 727-448-9041 Address: 1120 North Betty Lane Clearwater, FL Description: Provides shelter to homeless families and individuals. Intake : 9 a.m. ? 4 p.m., M-F. Organization: Grace House Telephone: 727-446-5964 Address: 1552 Myrtle Avenue South Clearwater, FL Description: Provides shelter for homeless families with children. Must have ID. Intake: 8 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m., M-F by appointment only. Organization: The Haven Telephone: 727-442-4128 Address: Confidential location Description: Provides safe temporary housing and other services for victims of domestic violence. 24 hours 7 days a week. Organization: People That Love Men?s Shelter Telephone: 727-525-4789 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides emergency housing for single men. Intake: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: People That Love Women?s Shelter Address: 815 5th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides shelter for single women, women with children, and couples with children. Intake: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Salvation Army Emergency Shelter Telephone: 727-821-9123 Address: 1400 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Overnight shelter for single men, women, single women, couples and families with children. Intake: after 9pm police escort required. Organization: St. Pete Free Clinic Beacon House Telephone: 727-823-5780 Address: 2151 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides shelter for single men. Intake: 5:30pm ? 7:30pm M ? F. Organization: CASA Telephone: 727-898-3671 Address: Confidential location Description: Provides safe, temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence. Intake: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: YWCA Emergency Housing Program Telephone: 727-823-2859 Address: 429 6th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides emergency, short-term housing for intact families and single parents with children. Intake: 8am ? 4:30pm, M ? F. Organization: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc Telephone: 727-893-1661 Address: 66th Street Group Home 3180-3200 66th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: 66th Street Group Home is a Level II Residential Treatment Program for 14 male and female adults age 18 to 45. The clients may have a history of serious mental illness with many being dually diagnosed. Some consumers may have forensic involvement and are diverted from jail. Program adopts individuals under Florida Statute 916 as Incompetent to Proceed or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Organization: Mustard Seed Inn Telephone: 727-328-1990 Address: 2510 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Transitional housing program for recovering substance abusers or dual diagnosed individuals. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m., M-F. Organization: Turning Point Telephone: 727-823-7811 Address: 1801 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Inebriate intervention Center provides shelter for 24 hours to time required to secure placement at detoxification, rehabilitation, or transitional living. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Beacon House Telephone: 727-823-5780 Address: 2151 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL Description: Hours of Operation: Weekdays only Intake 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. M-F. Fees (if any):$5/night but free if no funds. Description of Services Offered: Overnight shelter and breakfast for single men. Intake Process: No ID needed. No alcohol, drugs. Organization: Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, Inc. CASCIL Web Site: www.cascil.org Telephone: Ph: 727-577-0065 Fax: 727-539-7588 Address: 12552 Belcher Road South Largo, FL Description: CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning. Organization: Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Inc. Web Site: www.goodwill-suncoast.org Telephone: 727-523-1512 Fax: 727-577-2749 Address: 10596 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL Description: Goodwill Industries of Suncoast, Inc. helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Their mission is accomplished through employment services, independence preparedness services and affordable housing. The agency offers a variety of employment and training services, promotes self-sufficiency, and contributes to community conservation through recycling. Organization: The Center for Independence, Inc. Web Site: www.arcpasco.org Telephone: 727-816-1515 Fax: 727-816-1520 Address: 7027 US 19 North New Port Richey, FL Description: CFI serves people with a variety of developmental disabilities (including autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, mental retardation and brain injury) in Pasco County. CFI provides the following programs: Group Home Living, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite Care, Advocacy Services, Guardianship and Transportation Services. Organization: Directions for Mental Health, Inc. Telephone: 727-524-4464 Address: 1437 South Belcher Road, Suite 200 Clearwater, FL Description: Homeless Services. Organization: SCCMH Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) Telephone: 727-894-3533 Address: 21 9th Street South, Suite C St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides Mental Health services for residents & staff of homeless shelters in south Pinellas County and also for persons at risk of being homeless. All persons must have a diagnosis of a mental illness and/or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse to receive treatment services. Hours: 8:30am ? 5pm M-F. Organization: Mustard Seed Inn Telephone: 727-328-1990 727-328-1752 Address: 2510 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 2525 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL Description: Transitional housing program for recovering substance abusers or dual diagnosed individuals. 9am ? 5pm, M ? F. Organization: People That Love Mission Utility Assistance Program Telephone: 727-820-0775 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent electric and water bills. Request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill. Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board. 9am - 5pm, M-F, or by mail. Organization: Pinellas Opportunity Council Emergency Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-442-5649 Address: 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment. 8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. Organization: Pinellas Opportunity Council Emergency Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-937-9393 Address: 218 Lemon Street, Village Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment. 8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. Organization: Salvation Army Social Services-Clearwater Telephone: 727-446-4177 Address: 1521 East Druid Road Clearwater, FL Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be higher than $50 to receive assistance. CANNOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already. 10am-4pm, M; 9am - 4pm, T-F. (Closed 12pm - 1pm each day for lunch). Clients are seen by appointment only M/T/F. Appointments are usually scheduled 2 weeks in advance. Accepting walk-ins on Wednesdays and Thursdays (first 5 people at 9am). Organization: Salvation Army Social Services Tarpon Springs Telephone: 727-934-4476 Address: 209 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be more than $50 to receive assistance. CANNOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already. 9am - 12pm and 1:00pm - 4pm, M and F; 9am-12pm, W. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Residential (regular, co-occurring, forensic) Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Description: (FACT) Florida Assertive Community Treatment Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Supported Housing Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Indigent Drug Program (IDP) Supported Housing Services Supported Housing Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-528-8400 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Supported Employment Services Supported Housing Services Supported Housing Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Support Funds Supported Housing Services Supported Housing Services. Organization: Casablanca Condominiums Telephone: 727-579-7920 727-538-7370 Address: 2099 ? 54 Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for disabled residents. Managed by Abilities of Casablanca. Subsidized by HUD. Organization: Community Service Foundation Telephone: 727-461-0618 Address: 925 Lakeview Road Clearwater, FL Description: Assists people with utilities, rent, mortgage. Affordable housing referrals, fair housing counseling, homebuyer education, home budget seminars. 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. by appointment. Organization: CTM Love Basket Telephone: 727-524-1978 Fax: 727-535-2212 Address: Pinellas, FL Description: Assists with electric bills, water, partial rent and mortgage payments for single parents and disabled persons. Requires Pastor referral. 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Organization: Dryer Group Home Telephone: 727-799-3330 Address: 2606 Dryer Avenue Largo, FL Description: 1 bedroom apartments for disabled residents. Managed by UPARC, Inc. Subsidized by HUD. Organization: Housing Authority, Pinellas County Telephone: 727-443-7684 Address: 111479 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL Description: Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday. Tarpon Springs office hours ? 7:30 am ? 12 noon and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Monday- Friday. Organization: Clearwater Housing Authority Web Site: www.clearwaterhousingauth.org Telephone: 727-441-3634 Fax: 727-446-3462 Address: 210 South Ewing Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday. Organization: Dunedin Housing Authority Telephone: 727-449-7684 Address: 11479 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL Description: Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday. Organization: St. Petersburg Housing Authority Telephone: 727-323-3171 Address: 3250 5 Ave North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday. Organization: Tarpon Springs Housing Authority Telephone: 727-937-4411 Address: 500 South Walton Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Low income housing for families and elderly residents. Section 8 Housing locations. 8 am ? 5 pm Monday- Friday. Organization: Our Brother?s Keeper Telephone: 727-820-9787 Address: 1601 ? 12 Street South St. Petersburg, FL Contact: Kiambu Mudada Description: Community based organization providing transitional housing and re-entry program for substance abusers. Organization: Quest Inn Telephone: 727-43-2067 Address: 509 North Ft. Harrison Avenue Clearwater, FL Contact: Suzanne Bissett, Director, Leslie Backus, Manager Description: A community based, community funded, self-help program with house rules, curfew, and dormitory style living the Quest Inn houses up to fifteen men and six women. A clean sober environment is provided where clients can receive crisis intervention, counseling and help finding employment as well as food, shelter, clothing and hygiene items. Clients must be in recovery, employable and have legal identification. There is a flexible time limit on the length of stay. 9-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: Gulfcoast Legal Services-Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Web Site: http://www.gulfcoastlegal.org/ Telephone: 727-821-0726 Fax: 727-821-3340 Address: Gulfcoast Legal Services 641 First Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Gulfcoast Legal Services is a non-profit corporation providing free legal assistance to income eligible residents of Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Outreach to the homeless is available at St. Vincent De Paul Society (401 15th Street North, St. Petersburg) between 11am ? 12noon on Thursdays. Phone call consultations can also be provided if necessary. Gulfcoast has been in existence since 1979. We have 17 attorneys and 4 paralegals working in four offices. If you have a legal question please contact one of our offices directly. Organization: St. Petersburg Bar Association Telephone: 727-821-5450 Address: 2600 9th Street North, Suite 602 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Refers clients to private lawyers in specific legal areas. Hours: 9am ? 4:30pm, M ? Th; 9am ? 4pm, F (closed 12pm ? 1pm for lunch). Organization: Clear water Bar Association Web Site: http://www.clearwaterbar.org Telephone: 727-461-4880 Address: 314 South Missouri Avenue, Suite 107 Clearwater, FL Description: Refers clients to private lawyers in specific legal areas. Referrals available by phone only, no walk-ins. 9:30 am- 4:30 p.m., M-F. 9-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Organization: Compassionate Drug Patient Assistance Web Site: http://www.healthcouncils.org/mednet.htm Telephone: 727-217-7070, Ext. 12 Fax: 727-570-3033 Address: 9800 4th Street North St Petersburg, FL Description: Who Is Helped: Those who have no insurance and meet Federal Poverty Guidelines and live in either Pinellas or Pasco County. Services Provided: Assistance in obtaining medications from patient assistance programs. Is Helped: Those who have no insurance and meet Federal Poverty Guidelines and live in either Pinellas or Pasco County. Services Provided: Assistance in obtaining medications from patient assistance programs. Days/Hours of Service: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm. Organization: St. Vincent De Paul Telephone: 727-461-9598 Address: 1015 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL Contact: Mary Description: Free Medications Program. Physical and Mental Health needs. Organization: Daystar Life Center in St. Petersburg Neighborly Pharmacy Telephone: 727-289-5030 727-892-5781 Address: 1015 Omaha Circle Palm Harbor, FL The Sunshine Center 330 5th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides an alternative to national drug companies. Offers prescription drugs at below existing market prices. They have a full formulary of drugs (generic and brand names). Neighborly Pharmacy offers free delivery in Pinellas County. Private insurance is not accepted. However, cash, checks, credit cards, and Medicaid are accepted. Organization: Rx Outreach Web Site: www.rxoutreach.com Telephone: 1-800-769-3880 Address: PO Box 66536 St. Louis, MO 63166 Description: Rx Outreach is an easy and affordable way for people of all ages to get medicines they need. Through this program, people who qualify financially can get more than 50 generic medications that treat a wide range of conditions including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and depression. Rx Outreach provides a three-month supply of a medicine for $18. A six-month supply of a medicine costs $30. People may take advantage of the program even if they receive medicines through another discount program. The program is available to individuals and families with incomes of up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, this figure is about $47,000 per year. 1. Fill out the Rx Outreach form. 2. Visit or call your doctor or clinic and get a WRITTEN prescription for a 3-month or 6-month supply for each medicine needed. 3. Mail the signed application with your payment and prescription to Rx Outreach. Organization: County Social Services (Medical Medications only) Telephone: 727-893-5007 Address: 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Medical medication only. Organization: Center Pharmacy Telephone: 727-341-0149 Fax: 727-345-2986 Address: 6449-38th Avenue North No full address Contact: Kim Description: Prescription Medication. 9-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Narcotics Anonymous (Bay Area Service Committee) Web Site: www.bascna.org Telephone: 727-547-0444 Address: P.O. Box 703 Largo, FL Description: ?N.A. is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.? Hours of Operation: Meetings (1 hour) are available every day of the week, with meeting times throughout the day. Call the 24 hr hotline to be connected to a recovering addict. Fees (if any): No Dues or Fees! Service Area: Generally, Pinellas County, though our hotline volunteers have info about hotline numbers and meetings all over the Greater Tampa Bay area. Description of Services Offered: ?N.A. is a non-profit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a MAJOR problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean.? Eligibility Requirements: ?There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stay clean.? Intake Process: Just show up at a meeting! ?There are no strings attached to N.A. We are not affiliated with any other organizations, we have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone. We are not connected to any political, religious, or law enforcement groups, and are under NO surveillance at any time. Any one may join us, regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.? Organization: Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) Web Site: www.aapinellas.org Telephone: Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline ? English NOW AVAILABLE 24 HOURS! Pinellas County: 727-530-0415 Description: Alcoholics Anonymous? is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. 9-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: SCCMH Homeless Outreach Support Team (HOST) Telephone: 727-894-3533 Address: 21 9th Street South, Suite C, St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides Mental Health services for residents & staff of homeless shelters in south Pinellas County and also for persons at risk of being homeless. All persons must have a diagnosis of a mental illness and/or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse to receive treatment services. Hours: 8:30am ? 5pm M-F. Organization: CHIPS Center Telephone: 727-466-6612 Address: 1339 Park Street, Clearwater, FL Description: Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment. M-Th 9 AM- 12 PM. Organization: The Harbor BHCI Web Site: www.theharbor-bhci.org Telephone: 727-841-4430 Address: 6641 Industrial Avenue New Port Richey, FL Description: The Harbor BHCI offers a full range of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adults and children. Organization: Pinellas Domiciliary Co-occurring Residential Treatment Telephone: 727-942-4181 727-9340-123 Address: 3575 Old Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Residential Treatment. Organization: BayCare Behavioral Health Care Telephone: 727-544-3638 Address: 2637 McCormick Drive Clearwater, FL Description: Substance Abuse Treatment. Organization: NARCONON Gulf Coast Email: rehab@narconongulfcoast.com Telephone: Toll Free: 1-800-253-3168 Local Phone: 850-837-2799 Fax: 850-654-7986 Address: Florida Drug Treatment Center 3391 Scenic Highway 98 East Destin, FL Description: The NARCONON program steps are entirely drug-free; that is, the NARCONON program does not use drugs or medications to solve the problems caused by drugs, but rather nutrition and nutritional supplements as an important component of its delivery. Thus the program is neither a psychiatric nor medical, but a social education model of rehabilitation. Organization: Rational Steps Telephone: 727-347-3284 Address: 1591 Main Street Dunedin, FL Description: Primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services. Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE). Organization: Operation PAR (Parental Awareness and Responsibility) Telephone: 1-888-727-6398, 727-524-4311 Address: Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Lee Counties Description: Provides screening, assessment, and detoxification service for people who are drug/alcohol dependent. Call Center will screen/refer to appropriate program. 24 hours/7 days. Medically supervised detoxification, also short term and long term residential, outpatient. Organization: Mustard Seed Inn Telephone: 727-328-1990 Address: 2510 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Transitional housing program for recovering substance abusers or dual diagnosed individuals. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m., M-F. Organization: The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Web Site: www.theharbor-bhci.org/ Telephone: 727-842-3200 24 Hour Crisis Support 727-849-9988 Pasco and Hernando Counties Address: 7809 Massachusetts Avenue New Port Richey, FL Description: Institute offers a full range of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Pasco and Hernando Counties. Additionally, The Harbor has been designated by the Florida Department of Children and Families as a Baker Act Receiving Facility for adults, children and adolescents. Organization: Turning Point Telephone: 727-823-7811 Address: 1801 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Inebriate intervention Center provides shelter for 24 hours to time required to secure placement at detoxification, rehabilitation, or transitional living. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Windmoor Hospital WIN Team Telephone: 1-888-834-2946 Description: Consultant will offer a referral to substance abuse. Mental health treatment based on phone assessment. Calls are returned within 15 minutes. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Stepping Stone of Tampa Inc of St. Petersburg FL Telephone: 727-367-3800 Address: 4615 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg FL 33706 Dolphin Village St. Petersburg FL 33706 Description: Substance abuse treatment services. Organization: Christian Recovery Center Telephone: 727-822-4981 Address: 302 ? 15 Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Substance abuse halfway house for men and women. 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ? Friday. Organization: Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater Web Site: http://www.windmoor-healthcare.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-541-2646 Fax: 727-541-4402 Address: 11300 US Highway 19 Clearwater, FL Description: Progressive, fully accredited private behavioral healthcare facility. Accepts Medicare and most major insurances. Inpatient Addictions Treatment Program. Full service psychiatric facility. Provides free confidential assessment. Participates in 4 screening projects, which include outreach, screening and education programs for depression, anxiety, alcohol and eating disorders and are programs of the non-profit National Mental Illness Screening Project, Inc. Organization: CHIPS Center Telephone: 727-466-6612 Address: 1339 Park Street Clearwater, FL Description: Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment. M-Th 9 AM- 12 PM. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Substance Abuse Services. Substance abuse programs increase client understanding of substance abuse and its impact on adults and children with mental illness. Program goals are to provide information to parents, significant others and professionals in the community who are involved with someone who is mentally ill and may be at-risk for substance abuse. 9-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: Medicaid Resource Unit Web Site: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Areas/area5.shtml Telephone: 1-800-333-7586 OR 727-552-1191 Address: Pinellas County Description: Medicare information and eligibility, 8-5 Monday- Friday. Organization: Abilities, Inc., of Florida Telephone: 727-538-7370, Ext. 360 Address: 2735 Whitney Road Clearwater, FL Contact: Judy Blair Description: This project is providing beneficiary planning, assistance, and outreach to beneficiaries with disabilities. Service Areas Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. Organization: HealthNet Helpline Web Site: Healthnet@pinellascares.org Telephone: 727-562-7545 Description: Helps people without insurance and/or funding find resources for healthcare. Hours: 8:30 a.m. ? 6 p.m., M-F. Organization: Social Security 1-800-772-1213 Telephone: 727-893-3176 727-893-3600 Address: 391 34th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL Description: 8:30AM- 3:30PM Verify status of claim- 893-3600, A-H, X3023- Mrs. Dean, J-Q, X3021-Mrs. Thrush, R-Z- X3022- Mrs. Morse. Organization: Social Security 1-800-772-1213 Telephone: 727-893-3544 Address: 6469 102nd Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL (Pinellas Place Shopping Center- 66th Street North and 102nd Avenue North) Description: 8:30AM- 3:30PM Organization: Social Security 1-800-772-1213 Telephone: 727-461-0481 Address: 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 500 Clearwater, FL 33755 (Nationsbank Building- NE corner of Cleveland and Garden)- metered parking. Description: 9 AM- 4 PM Organization: Pinellas County Veterans Affairs Telephone: 727-464-8460 727-893-1196 Address: 1100 Cleveland Street Suite 1400, Clearwater, FL (Plaza 300 North) 3160 5th Avenue North, Suite 116 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Veterans Affairs 9-11. EDUCATION Organization: Pinellas County School Board- GED Program Email: eddyc@pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-588-6301 Description: Literacy Council tutoring for individuals reading below a 6th grade level. Organization: Smoking Cessation and Physical Fitness Web Site: www.pinellaswellness.com Telephone: 727-820-4113 727-820-4114 Address: South county residents. North county residents. Description: Steps to a Healthier Pinellas and Project Strong Heart. Take free smoking cessation classes. Organization: Dixie Hollins Adult Education Center Telephone: 727-547-7872 Address: 4940 62nd St North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm, M-Th; Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc. Organization: Lakewood Community School Telephone: 727-893-2955 Address: 1400 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 1 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 3 pm, F. Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED and ESL classes. Fees vary according to program. Organization: Northeast Community School Telephone: 727-570-3193 Address: 1717 54th Ave North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 2 pm ? 9:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am ? 4 pm, F Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc. Organization: Pinellas Technical Education Center -P.T.E.C. Web Site: http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-893-2500 Address: 901 34th St South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 7:30 am - 9:30 pm, M-Th; 7:30 am - 4 pm, F Provides vocational training and GED classes. Organization: Seminole Vocational Education Center Telephone: 727-545-6405 Address: 12611 86th Ave North Seminole, FL Description: Adult Education 7:20 am - 2 pm, M-F Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields including: agriculture, business education, construction trades, etc. Career counseling and employment placement are also provided. Also offers GED classes. Organization: WorkNet Pinellas Web Site: http://www.worknetpinellas.org/news/press_details.php?id=3 http://www.worknetpinellas.org Telephone: 727-524-4344 727-524-4344 Address: 3491 Gandy Boulevard, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 300 Plaza West 3151 3rd Avenue North, Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 8 am ? 5pm, M- F. Provides a full service center for job preparation & placement, including a resource room & GED classes. Assistive technology available for visually impaired individuals. Organization: St. Petersburg College Web Site: http://www.spcollege.edu Telephone: 727-394-6111 727-341-4656 Address: 9200 113th St North Seminole, FL 8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am-4 pm, F 6605 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 8 am-7:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 4 pm, F Description: Adult Education Offers credit and non-credit courses. Also offers English as a Second Language courses. Organization: Tomlinson Adult Learning Center Telephone: 727-893-2723 Address: 296 Mirror Lake Drive North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education 7:45 am ? 10 pm, M-Th; 7:45 am - 3:30 pm, F Provides comprehensive educational programs and guidance services including career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and testing, special interest and recreational courses, English as a second language, etc. Organization: Tutoring Training- 20th Street Telephone: 727-896-8006 Address: Church of Christ 825 20th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Adult Education Provides GED assistance and computer training for adults. Evenings, M-Th. Organization: Palm Harbor Community School Telephone: 727-669-1140 Address: 1900 Omaha Street Palm Harbor, FL Description: Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, G.E.D. preparation and ESL classes, etc. 1p-9p, M-Th; 8a-3:30p, F. Organization: Clearwater Adult Education Center Telephone: 727-469-4190 Address: 540 South Hercules Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Provides career counseling, continuing adult education, GED, & ESL Classes. 2 pm - 8:30 pm, M-Th; 8 am - 3 pm, F. Organization: Even Start Family Literacy Program Web Site: http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-552-1568 727-742-2080 727-552-1568 727-215-2310 Address: 2494 25th Street South (St Pete), FL 8a-1p, M-F 901 34th Street South (St Pete PTEC), FL 8:45a-2:45p, M-F 1501 16th Street South (St Pete Midtown Technology Center), FL 4001 58th Ave North (St. Pete Lealman Elementary), FL 8:45a-2:45p, M-F Description: Adult education/GED preparation/job skills. Organization: Head Start Child Development Web Site: http://www.pinellascountyheadstart.org/ChildServices/Index.htm Telephone: 727-895-2512 Address: 6698 - 68th Avenue North, Suite D Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Description: Pinellas County Head Start/ Early Head Start. Organization: Community Preschool Web Site: http://www.communitypreschool.com/ Telephone: 727-895-2512 Fax: 727-894-8264 Address: 1665 25th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: WE nurture, educate and prepare children for kindergarten in a respectful and diverse environment. Organization: Computers for Our Community Program Telephone: 727-898-7315 Address: 1371 16 Street South St. Petersburg, FL Contact: Esther Description: Computers for Our Community Program provides computers and computer training for low-income community residents. 10:30 am ? 5:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday. Organization: Pinellas Technical Education Center (PTEC) Web Site: http://www.ptec.pinellas.k12.fl.us/default.htm Telephone: 727-893-2500 727-538-7167 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 6100 154th Avenue North Clearwater, FL Description: Provides GED, training/education in vocational/technical fields. PTEC provides students an opportunity to develop national workplace competencies to fill the needs of business and industry. Their services include guidance, assessment, resources, job placement and scholarships. Hours: 7:30 am- 9:30 p.m., M-TH 7:30- 4, Friday. Organization: WorkNet Jordan Park One Stop Telephone: 727-328-2610 Address: 1200 25th Street South, Unit 624 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides full service job preparation, job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F. Organization: WorkNet St. Petersburg One Stop Telephone: 727-893-1255 Address: 3151 Avenue North, Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides full service job preparation/job placement. GED, resume preparation and job search available. Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ? F. Organization: Success Training and Retention Services (STARS) Telephone: 727-550-4150 Address: 901 34th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides a 3 - week workshop for attitudinal change and job readiness. Placement follows graduation. Hours: 8am ? 5pm, M ?F. Organization: Seminole Vocational Education Center Web Site: http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us Telephone: 727-545-6405 Address: 12611 86th Avenue North Seminole, FL Description: Provides training and education in a variety of vocational fields. Also provides career counseling, job placement, & GED classes. 7:20 am ? 2 p.m., M-F. 9-12. FOOD, FINANCIAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ASSISTANCE Organization: Christ Church of Palm Harbor Food Pantry Telephone: 727-542-0016 Address: 1111 Indiana Avenue Palm Harbor, FL Description: Provides food to persons in need. No documentation required. 10am-1pm; T only. Organization: Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center Telephone: 727-791-8255 Address: 1003 M.L. King Street North 4 Street North Safety Harbor, FL Description: 8:30am-5pm, M-F; and by appointment. Provides food pantry and food assistance to families. Service Area: Safety Harbor - Zip Codes 33755, 33759, 33761, 33763, 34677, 34683, 34695, 34698. Organization: PCHS General Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-518-3789 727-464-8400 727-943-4743 Address: 12420 130th Avenue North Largo, FL Located in the Largo Health Dept. 8am-4: 30pm, M-F. Walk-ins: 8am-10am, M-W. 2189 Cleveland Street Suite 266 Clearwater, FL 7:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. 301 South Disston Avenue Suite 1200 Tarpon Springs, FL 8am-4: 30pm, M-F. Description: Provides vender payments for food. Must qualify. Organization: Abundant Life Ministries Food Pantry Telephone: 727-210-5433 Address: 1550 Belcher Road South, Largo, FL Description: Provides food for those with immediate need. Persons must arrive at West end of church on Thursdays between 10 am-11am only. Organization: Calvary Baptist Church Hear ?Line Ministries Food Pantry Telephone: 727-446-3799 Address: 418 Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL Description: Provides financial assistance, food and clothing assistance for those in need. Hours 9:30-12 p.m., M, Tu, Wed, and Friday. Organization: Community Help Services Telephone: 727-448-0005 Address: 1848 North Highland Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Assists families and single parents with food. Hours 8:30 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Organization: Helping Hands Telephone: 727-724-1290 OR 727-446-6222 Address: 24107 US Highway 19 North Clearwater, FL Description: Provides food to anyone in need. Hours 10am ? 2 p-m M-F. Organization: R.C.S. Food Pantry Telephone: 727-443-4031 Address: 700 Druid Road Clearwater, FL Description: Offers emergency, short-term food assistance to the needy. Food distribution is 12:30 p.m. ? 3:45 p.m., M-F; First Saturday of each month 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Organization: Salvation Army Telephone: 727-446-4177 Address: 410 North Fort Harrison Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Gives food to first 15 people who arrive in the morning. Hours: 9 a.m. ?4 p.m., M-F. Organization: Salvation Army Food Assistance Social Services Office Telephone: 727-821-9123 Ext. 221 Address: 1400 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides emergency food for families and seniors in need. I.D. required for each member of the household. 9am ? 11:30am & 1pm-3:30pm, M-F. Organization: St. Giles Food Pantry Telephone: 727-545-2664 Address: 8271 52nd Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides a 3-day supply of emergency food to persons in need. Need Photo ID, Social Security Card for everyone in household, piece of mail addressed to current residence, and proof of income if available. 9:30am ? 12:30pm, M-Th. Organization: Salvation Army Social Services Telephone: 727-446 ? 4177 727-934-4476 Address: 1521 East Druid Road Clearwater, FL 10am-4pm, M; 9am-4pm, T-F. 209 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 9am ? 12pm and 1pm-4pm, M and F. 9am-12pm, W. Description: The Family Services Program - Provides crisis counseling, case management services and emergency intervention assistance such as help with rent and utilities, food, and prescription medication. The goal is to help stabilize these families, teaching new life skills to the adults when appropriate and strengthening their ability to care for themselves. These services are offered to the families of the Clearwater community as well as to those in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor. Housing Services Program - Provides counseling, information, referral and residential housing services to families and individuals who have fallen on hard times or are at risk of becoming homeless. Seasonal Assistance Programs - Often referred to as our ?Christmas Joy Center?, offer gifts of food, toys and other spirit-lifting remembrances to disadvantaged families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special seasons of the year. Disaster Services -?Offer emergency food and supplies as well as financial support services to those devastated by natural and other disasters. Organization: Daystar Life Center Telephone: 727-825-0442 Address: 226 6th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides food to people in need. Clients need show up at Daystar at 9am, M-F with I.D. and SS cards. 9am ? 12pm & 1pm ? 2pm, M-F. Organization: First Church of the Nazarene-Nazarene Food Basket Telephone: 727-544-3608 (Church) Address: 6565 78th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides food to persons of low income and the homeless. Areas Served: 33714, 33709, 33773, 33772, 33781, 33782. 9am ? 12pm, Tues. Only. Organization: ?He Cares? Ministry Telephone: 727-548-1535 Address: 9825 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides emergency food to people in need. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration. 10am ? 12pm, W/F. Organization: Home Visitation to the Needy South Pinellas St. Vincent de Paul Telephone: 727-825-0725 Address: St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides food to people in need. A home visit is required before help is offered. 9am ? 4:30pm, M-F. Organization: People That Love Mission-Food and Clothing Pantry Telephone: 727-820-0775 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides non-perishable food to anyone in need. Also provides a soup kitchen. Soup Kitchen: 4pm-5:30pm, M-Sa; Open Sunday for guests only. Brown Bag Lunch: 11am, M-F, first come first serve. 11:30am ? 2pm, Tues.-F. Organization: ?He Cares? Ministry Telephone: 727-548-1535 Address: 9825 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides financial assistance for water bills. Clients need photo ID, SS cards for ALL family members, birth certificate for children, address verification, income verification, and vehicle registration. Tu/Th by appointment only. Organization: People That Love Mission- Utility Assistance Program Telephone: 727-820-0775 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent water bills. A request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill. Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board. 9am ? 5pm, M-F, or by mail. Organization: PCHS General Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-547-7736 727-547-7814 727-893.5007 727-582.7781 Info Line: 727-582-7709 Address: 6350 76th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL 8am ? 4:30pm, M-F. Sanderlin Center Outreach 2335 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 7:30am ? 4:30pm, M-Th. 647 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 582-7781, 582-7709 info line 7:30am ? 5pm, M-F. Description: Provides assistance through voucher payments for water bills. Must qualify. Organization: Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission Telephone: 727-545-8282 Address: 5625 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL Description: Serves breakfast and dinner meals. Provides bag lunches which can be made at breakfast time. Breakfast: 4:30am-5:30am, M-F. Bag lunches are given to those in need immediately following breakfast. Dinner: 5:30pm, M-F; 1 pm, Sat.; 3:30pm, Sun. Organization: Wesley United Methodist Church Telephone: 727-896-4797 Address: 301 37th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides food to those in need. Must bring ID for all individuals in the household. 9:30am - 12:30pm, M-W-F. Organization: We Help Services (of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic) Telephone: 727-821-1200 Address: 863 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Emergency food provided on a temporary basis for those who have exhausted all other resources. 10am-3:30pm, M; 8:30am-3:30pm, Tues-Th. Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Organization: St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Telephone: 727-441-3790 OR 727-825-0725 Address: 1345 Park Street Clearwater, FL St. Petersburg , FL Description: Provides one meal daily to persons in need. Must have CHIP card of Florida ID with address. Meals served 9:30 a.m. ? 11:30 am, 7 days a week. Organization: Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen Telephone: 727-937-9535 Address: 305 North Ring Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Serves a hot meal from 11 a.m. ? 12 p.m. M, W, F only. Organization: Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Food Pantry Telephone: 727-937-9535 Address: 101 W. Court Street Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Provides a bag of food. Amount of food is determined by family size. Must have SS card or form of ID. Hours: 9:30 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: People That Love Clothing Pantry Telephone: 727-525-4789 Address: 817 5th Avenue, North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides clothing to anyone in need. Hours: 11 a.m. ? 2:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: Salvation Army Clothing Closet Telephone: 727-821-9123 Address: 1400 4th Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Provides clothing to persons in need. ID required. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 3:30 p.m., M-F. Organization: Suncoast Haven of Rest Telephone: 727-545-8282 Address: 5625 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides clothing to persons in need. Hours: 9 a.m. ? 7 p.m., M-F. Organization: 2-1-1 Pinellas Telephone: 2-1-1 727-562-1542 (cell phone access) Description: Crisis and information and referral line for social services agencies in Pinellas County. 24 hours, 7 days a week. Organization: Daystar Life Center Telephone: 727-825-0442 Address: 226 6th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Description: Men and women?s clothing. Food pantry. Help with rent and utilities. Emergency gasoline. 1-day and 7-day bus passes. M-F 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 3PM. Closed Wednesday in Summer. Organization: ASAP Drop In Center Telephone: 727-823-5665 Address: 423 11th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance M-F 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM. Organization: St. Vincent de Paul Telephone: 727-821-3446 Address: 757 Arlington Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance 11 AM- 12 noon everyday. Organization: WE ?Help Telephone: 727-823-3471 Address: 863 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: The Refuge Web Site: www.refugefaithcovenant.netfirms.com Telephone: 727-896-3531 OR 727-459-5800, 727-898-0070 Address: 1022 Crescent Lake Dr. 328 9th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL Description: Food and clothing for homeless, job placement assistance, drop-in center, housing support services, social justice advocacy, 53-bed addiction recovery halfway house. 24 hours. 6 PM- 8 PM S-Th. Organization: People That Love Telephone: 727-820-0775 727-525-4789 Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: Adventist Community Center Telephone: 727-447-1087 Address: 1445 Lakeview Road Clearwater, FL Contact: Vivian Ashley Description: Food and Clothing assistance. 9:00 ? 12 noon on Tuesdays. Organization: League of Mercy Telephone: 727-823-1985 Address: 1720 16th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: Maggie?s Closet Telephone: 727-823-7894 Address: 48 9th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Need referral. Organization: Magic Closet/Trinity United Church Telephone: 727-321-8589 Address: 1150 49th Street North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. 9 AM-3 PM Tuesday. Organization: Suncoast Haven of Rest Mission Telephone: 727-545-2664 Description: Clothing Assistance. Organization: Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP) Telephone: 727-466-6612 Address: 1339 Park Street Clearwater, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 9 AM- 4 PM. Organization: Everybody?s Tabernacle Web Site: http://everybodystabernale.com Telephone: 727-442-9041 Address: 1120 North Betty Lane Clearwater , FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 9 AM- 5 PM. Organization: Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen Telephone: 727-937-9535 Address: 305 North Ring Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. M-F 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM. Organization: First Church of the Nazarene Telephone: 727-544-3608 (Church) Address: 6565 78th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Clothing Assistance. Hours: 9am ? 12noon, Tu & F. Provides clothing to low-income and homeless. Organization: Mid-Pinellas Homeless Outreach Telephone: 727-521-1577 Address: 5301-A Haines Road Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides clothing exchange closet to Anyone in need. Hours: 8a-1p, M-Sat; most afternoons. Organization: Hope 4 the Homeless Ministries Telephone: 727-328-2596 1-866-299-HOPE Address: 5019 1/2 20th Avenue South Gulfport, FL Description: Provides clothing to homeless individuals. Hours: 10am ? 5pm, M-F, by appointment. Organization: Coordinated Child Care-Resource and Referral Web Site: http://www.childcarepinellas.org Telephone: 727-547-5750 Address: 6698 68th Avenue North, Ste B Pinellas Park, FL Description: Provides referrals to generalized and specialized childcare. Also provides referrals to subsidized childcare. Organization: Community Pride Child Care Center Telephone: 727-725-4152 727-443-0958 OR Address: 2401 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 1235 Holt Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Child care. Organization: Happy Workers Children?s Center Web Site: www.happyworkers.org Email: happy.workers@verizon.net Telephone: 727-894-5337 Address: 920 19th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Description: Child care. Organization: Catholic Charities Web Site: www.dioceseofStPete.org Telephone: 727-893-1311 Address: 6533 ? 9 Ave North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Assistance with immigration, refugee programs, and voice mail. Organization: Clothing Depot Telephone: 727-784-7274 Address: 2021 Nebraska Avenue Palm Harbor, FL Description: Provides clothing to those in need. Friday 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Organization: Community Transportation Services Telephone: 727-545-2100 Address: 7740-66 Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Transportation Disadvantaged Program for persons with no transportation and income under 200% Federal Poverty Level. Discounted monthly bus passes and taxi services or wheelchair transport. Application process. Organization: Driver?s License Division of the State of Florida Telephone: 727-725-7944 727-547-7684 727-593-2749 727-893-2583 727-562-3262 Address: 2465 McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 6855-62 Ave North Pinellas Park, FL 4827 ? 34 Street South St. Petersburg, FL 1900 ? 62 Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 743 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Obtain driver?s license or Florida ID. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday ?Friday 8a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday -Friday Organization: FEAST Email: nuyoudocs@aol.com Telephone: 727-789-5275 Address: (Tampa Road and US 19) 32756 US Highway 19 North Palm Harbor, FL Contact: Walter Anderson Description: Food bank for people in need. 9 a.m. ? 12 noon, Tuesday-Friday. Organization: Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Telephone: 727-327-3353 Address: 4950 ? 6 Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Food pantry open 4 p.m. ? 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Photo ID for self and family members required. Organization: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Telephone: 727-906-8300 Address: 3300 ? 31 Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Serves Meals Wednesday 12 noon- 2 p.m. Organization: Front Porch of Florida Telephone: 727-898-6144 Address: 1523 ? 16 Street South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Social service referrals. 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 am- 5 pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 10 am ? 3:30 Friday. Organization: Life line Telephone Service - Verizon Telephone: 1-800-483-4200 Address: Pinellas County Description: Provides $12.00 month basic phone service for recipients of SSI, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, Low Income Energy Assistance, Food Stamps or Temporary Aid for Needy Families. Organization: PSTA ?Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Transportation for the Disadvantaged Program Telephone: 727-545-2100 Description: Schedule and route information. Express service. Discounted passes for daily, weekly, and monthly routes. 8:30 am ? 4:30 p.m. Organization: The Center for Independence, Inc. Web Site: www.arcpasco.org Telephone: 727-816-1515 Fax: 727-816-1520 Address: 7027 US 19 North New Port Richey, FL Description: CFI serves people with a variety of developmental disabilities (including autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, mental retardation and brain injury) in Pasco County. CFI provides the following programs: Group Home Living, Supported Living, Supported Employment, Respite Care, Advocacy Services, Guardianship and Transportation Services. Organization: Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living (CASIL) Web Site: www.cascil.org Telephone: 727-577-0065 Fax: 727-539-7588 Address: 12552 Belcher Road, South Largo, FL Description: CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning. Organization: Goodwill Industries Suncoast, Inc. Web Site: www.goodwill-suncoast.org Telephone: 727-523-1512 Fax: 727-577-2749 Address: 10596 Gandy Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL Description: Goodwill Industries of Suncoast, Inc. helps people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Their mission is accomplished through employment services, independence preparedness services and affordable housing. The agency offers a variety of employment and training services, promotes self-sufficiency, and contributes to community conservation through recycling. Organization: Worker?s Compensation Employee Assistance Office Telephone: 1-800-342-1741 *Employee Assistance Field Office 813- 930-4031 Rehabilitation and medical care field office 570-3052 Description: Employee Assistance/Rehabilitation and Medical care. Organization: Grief Recovery Centers Telephone: 727-545-8334 Address: 5111 66th Street North, Suite 102 St. Petersburg, FL Description: Grief Recovery. Organization: Adult Comprehensive Protection Services, Inc (ACPS) Telephone: 727-547-8676 Address: 8130 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Guardianship Services. Organization: Coast Community Care Web Site: http://www.gcjfs.org/svc-mental.htm Telephone: 727-538-7460 Address: 1404 Icot Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33760 Description: Residential Services Adult Therapeutic Foster Care Mental Health Overlay Services Clubhouse Geriatric Crisis Response Services Case Management Services Forensic Outreach Services Support Funds Adult mentors, mentally ill, disabled, elderly community care, HIV services. Organization: The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Telephone: 727-841-4200 Address: P.O. Box 428 7809 Massachusetts Avenue New Port Richey, FL Description: Crisis Stabilization Crisis Support/Emergency Screening Medical Services Indigent Drug Program (IDP) Support Fund Case Management Services Drop-in Center Supported Housing Services Supported Employment Services Forensic Specialist Services Organization: Westcare of Florida, Inc. Telephone: 727-328-1752 Address: 2525 First Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Description: Crisis Support/Emergency Screening. Web Site: www.cascil.org Telephone: 727-577-0065 Fax: 727-539-7588 Address: 12552 Belcher Road, South Largo, FL Description: CASCIL serves persons with disabilities and their families who reside in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Their services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring, Independent Living Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Transportation and Equipment Loaning. Organization: ARC Upper Pinellas Web Site: http://members.aol.com/uparc Telephone: 727-799-3330 Fax: 727-799-4632 Address: 1501 North Belcher Road Suite 249 Clearwater, FL Description: The ARC Upper Pinellas County serves adults and children with developmental disabilities. Their services include Early Intervention, Preschool, Homebound and Family Resources, Residential Homes, Habilitation Centers, Personal, Social and Community Services and a Medical and Elderly Division. Organization: Directions Homeless Outreach Telephone: 727-547-4566 Address: 8823 115th Avenue North Largo, FL Description: Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, individual counseling, psychiatric services (homeless individuals only). Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/index.htm Telephone: 727-327-7656 Address: 4024 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL Description: Senior Support Services The ?golden years? are often not the wonderful time people imagine it to be. Seniors may need counseling and other services to cope with the losses associated with aging. Designed for individuals 60+, senior support services are offered at home, in the office and at senior centers and dining sites. Organization: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc. Web Site: http://www.suncoastcenter.com/vincent_house.htm Telephone: 727-820-9600 Address: 6713 49th Street North Pinellas Park, FL Description: Vincent House is part of an international organization of 400 clubhouses. For more information on the International Center for Clubhouse Development, or on specific program policies and goals, log on to www.iccd.org. Program Mission: The mission of Van Gogh?s Palette, Inc. is to assist, promote and celebrate individuals recovering from mental illnesses in their effort to improve social and vocational skills and become employed in the community. This will be accomplished with the input of the individual, utilizing his/her talents while demonstrating respect, encouragement and dignity. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ? 1:00 p.m. Persons recovering from mental illnesses are able to relearn vocational and social skills by participating in a training program known as the ?work-ordered day.? Persons that choose to participate in the clubhouse are able to perform certain duties in the work units (food service, business and employment) as a way to relearn how to interact with other people and how to complete simple tasks, thus learning basic work skills. Membership to Vincent House is open to the public. The pre-qualifications for participation are a history of mental illness and a desire to participate. Organization: People That Love Mission Utility Assistance Program Telephone: 727-820-0775 Address: 817 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL Description: Assistance is given to those in need with delinquent electric and water bills. Request must be in writing accompanied by delinquent bill. Assistance is subject to approval by Mission Review Board. 9am - 5pm, M-F, or by mail. Organization: Pinellas Opportunity Council Emergency Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-442-5649 Address: 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Clearwater, FL Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment. 8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. Organization: Pinellas Opportunity Council Emergency Financial Assistance Telephone: 727-937-9393 Address: 218 Lemon Street Village Tarpon Springs Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric bills, water bills, and utility deposits. Assists one time per year. Client must contact to make an appointment. 8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. Organization: Salvation Army Social Services-Clearwater Telephone: 727-446-4177 Address: 1521 East Druid Road Clearwater, FL Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be higher than $50 to receive assistance. Can NOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already. 10am-4pm, M; 9am - 4pm, T-F. (Closed 12pm - 1pm each day for lunch). Clients are seen by appointment only M/T/F. Appointments are usually scheduled 2 weeks in advance. Accepting walk-ins on Wednesdays and Thursdays (first 5 people at 9am). Organization: Salvation Army Social Services Tarpon Springs Telephone: 727-934-4476 Address: 209 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs Description: Provides limited financial assistance for electric and water bills. Maximum utility assistance is the last $50 for payment of a utility bill. Balance must not be more than $50 to receive assistance. Can NOT assist in cases where utilities have been shut off already. 9am - 12pm and 1:00pm - 4pm, M and F; 9am-12pm, W. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Description: Residential (regular, co-occurring, forensic) Services. Organization: Boley Centers for Behavioral Health Care, Inc. Telephone: 727-821-4819, 727-538-9903 Address: 445 31st Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Description: FACT Services. Organization: Community Service Foundation Telephone: 727-461-0618 Address: 925 Lakeview Road Clearwater, FL Description: Assists people with utilities, rent, mortgage. Affordable housing referrals, fair housing counseling, homebuyer education, home budget seminars. 8:30 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. by appointment. Organization: CTM Love Basket Telephone: 727-524-1978 Fax: 727-535-2212 Address: Pinellas Description: Assists with electric bills, water, partial rent and mortgage payments for single parents and disabled persons. Requires Pastor referral. 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 10. COBB COUNTY, GA 10-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER-SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, South Cobb Web Site: www.namigeorgia.org Telephone: 770-943-5322 Address: Austell, GA Contact: Kathleen Breen rkbreen@ comcast.net Description: Support for persons with psychiatric disorders. Organization: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Cobb (Serving Cobb & Cherokee) Web Site: www.namigeorgia.org Telephone: 770-573-2738 Address: Marietta, GA Contact: Camille & Joe Auci Description: Support for persons with psychiatric disorders. Organization: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Douglas Web Site: www.namigeorgia.org Telephone: 770-942-8926 Address: Douglasville, GA Contact: Rose & George Eddington Description: Support for persons with psychiatric disorders. 10-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: Georgia Department of Labor (Serving Cobb & Cherokee Counties) Web Site: www.dol.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-528-6100 Address: 465 Big Shanty Road Marietta, GA 30066 Contact: Beverly Johnson Description: Unemployment insurance services, employment services, job assistance, training, computer access. Organization: Cobb Works! Web Site: www.cobbworks.org Telephone: 770-528-4300 Address: 463 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Workforce Development Center. Organization: The Edge Connection (Serving Cobb County) Web Site: www.theedgeconnection.com Telephone: 770-499-3228 Address: 3333 Busbee Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144 Contact: Carol Description: Business training and consultation, resource center with computers and self- employment information. Organization: In the Meantime Ministries (Serving Cobb County) Telephone: 678-285-0720 Address: 2001 Southern Tech Lane SE Marietta, GA Description: Provides employment opportunities and food to those finding themselves ?in hard times.? Organization: Catholic Social Services (Serving Cobb County) Web Site: www.cssatlanta.com Telephone: 770-429-2369 Address: 995 Roswell Street NE Marietta, GA 30060 Contact: Patricia Henao Description: Provides job development, job referral/ placement, job coaching and readiness. Organization: Clothing Connection (Serving Cobb County) Telephone: 770-956-0711 Address: 2000 Powers Ferry Road Suite 2-3 Marietta, GA 30067 Contact: Stacey Description: Helps women transition into the workforce by providing business clothing. Organization: Project Motivation, Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Marietta (Cobb County) Web Site: www.mustministries.org Telephone: 770-427-9862 Address: 55 Elizabeth Church Road Marietta, GA 30061 Contact: Andy Peabody Description: Assists individuals to enter and/or re-enter the work force and become gainfully employed. Includes services such as vocational assessment, career counseling, job readiness assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and job placement assistance. Classes are free. Organization: Project Motivation, Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Smyrna (Cobb Co.) Web Site: www.mustministries.org Telephone: 770-436-9514 Address: 460 Pat Mell Road Smyrna, GA 30080 Contact: Susan Williams Description: Assists individuals to enter and/or re-enter the work force and become gainfully employed. Includes services such as vocational assessment, career counseling, job readiness assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and job placement assistance. Classes are free. Organization: Project Motivation, Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Cherokee Web Site: www.mustministries.org Telephone: 770-479-5397 Address: 141-B W. Marietta Street Canton, GA 30169 Contact: Kim Loesing Description: Assists individuals to enter and/or re-enter the work force and become gainfully employed. Includes services such as vocational assessment, career counseling, job readiness assistance, job search assistance, job coaching, and job placement assistance. Classes are free. Organization: Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site: www.dol.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-528-3435 Address: Marietta (Cobb) Office 1046 South Cobb Drive SE Marietta, GA 30060 Contact: Bernadette Amerein; Debbie Reynard- Slayton Description: Facilitates persons with disabilities to find work. Organization: Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site: www.dol.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-489-3018 Address: Douglasville Office 8385 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 101 Douglasville, GA 30134 Contact: Debbie Reynard-Slayton Description: Facilitates persons with disabilities to find work. Organization: Vocational Rehabilitation Web Site: www.dol.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-720-3570 Address: Cherokee Office 3049 Marietta Hwy, Suite 130 Canton, GA 30114 Contact: Bernadette Amerein Description: Facilitates persons with disabilities to find work. Organization: Goodwill Career Center (Serving Cobb & Douglas Counties) Web Site: www.ging.org Telephone: 404-373-0456 Address: 2201 Glenwood Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Description: Provides resources, technology, and support services to help job seekers secure employment, and to assist in the development of micro-businesses. Organization: Goodwill Career Center (Serving Cherokee County) Web Site: www.ging.org Telephone: 770-874-0901 Address: Highway 92 & I-575 9425 Hwy 92, Suite 142 Woodstock, GA 30188 Description: Provides resources, technology and support services to help job seekers secure employment and to assist in the development of micro-businesses. Organization: Douglas Career Resource Center Web Site: www.atlantaregional.com Telephone: 770-920-4104 Address: 6754 Broad Street Douglasville, GA 30134 Description: Provides free job training, career planning, assistance with job placement, and assistance in accessing Pell Grants, HOPE Scholarship and WIA funds for education. Organization: Tallatoona-Douglas Human Resource Center Web Site: www.tallatoonacap.org Telephone: 770-949-6339 Address: 6287 Fairburn Road Douglasville, GA 30134 Description: Provides activities designed to assist low-income participants to secure and retain meaningful employment. 10-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: Cobb & Douglas Community Services Boards Web Site: www.cobbcsb.com Telephone: 770-422-0202 (Access Center) Address: 3830 South Cobb Drive Suite 300 Smyrna, GA 30080 Description: Provides mental health care and substance abuse services. Organization: Highland Rivers Community Services Board (Serving Cherokee County) Web Site: www.highlandrivers.org Telephone: 1-800-493-1932 (Crisis Line) Address: 1710 White House Drive Suite 204 Dalton, GA 30720 Description: Provides mental health care and substance abuse services. Organization: Catholic Social Services (Serving Cobb County) Web Site: www.cssatlanta.com Telephone: 770-429-2369 Address: 995 Roswell Street NE Suite 314 Marietta, GA 30060 Contact: Patricia Henao Description: Provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Organization: Mt. Bethel Shepherd Center (Serving Cobb County) Web Site: www.mtbethel.org Telephone: 770-579-1799 Address: 4385 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 Contact: Don Mayfield Description: Counseling Center affiliated with Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. Organization: Trinity African Baptist Church (Serving Cobb Co.) Telephone: 770-941-4131 Address: 592 Veterans Memorial Hwy Mableton, GA 30126 Contact: Rev. Portia Wills Lee Description: Offers family counseling. Organization: New Beginnings Counseling Center (Serving Douglas County) Web Site: www.nbcounseling.com Telephone: 770-949-0074 Address: 7193 Douglas Boulevard. Suite 103-D Douglasville, GA 30135 Description: Provides individual and family therapy and support groups; fees vary according to service and are intended to make services affordable to everyone. 10-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: The Good Samaritan Health Center (Serving Cobb County) Web Site: www.goodsamcobb.org Telephone: 770-419-3120 Address: 1605 Roberta Drive Marietta, GA 30008 Description: Healthcare services on sliding scale fee, based on income; Accepts only those without health insurance; Spanish-speaking. Organization: Westend Medical Clinic (Serving Cobb County) Telephone: 770-919-0025 Address: 397 Roosevelt Circle Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Takes walk-ins or appointments Mon-Fri for a $40 fee. Does not provide medications. No one is turned away. Organization: Cobb Indigent Clinic Telephone: 770-528-5055 Address: 590 Commerce Drive Suite 120 Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Offers free services for chronic and acute needs, but intake is not quick? applications taken Mon-Fri with proof of income and expenses ($750 net individual income cap). Organization: Luke?s Place Web Site: www.lukesplaceclinic.org Telephone: 678-521-2887 Address: 948 Front Street Mableton, GA 30126 Description: Free clinic & community wellness center; Free quality healthcare to the uninsured of Mableton and surrounding community. Organization: Southside Medical Center (Serving Cobb County) Web Site: www.southsidemedical.net Telephone: 770-319-5909 Address: 578 Windy Hill Road Smyrna, GA 30080 Description: General medical care for adults and pediatrics; based on sliding fee scale according to income; accepts Medicare, Medicaid & Peachcare. Organization: Southside Medical Center Web Site: www.southsidemedical.net Telephone: 404-688-1350 Address: 1046 Ridge Avenue Atlanta, GA 30315 Description: General medical and dental care for adults and pediatrics; OB-GYN care; eye care; based on sliding fee scale according to income; accepts Medicare, Medicaid & Peachcare. Organization: Marietta Public Health Center (Cobb County) Web Site: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Telephone: 770-514-2300 Address: 1650 County Services Pkwy. Marietta, GA 30008 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Organization: Acworth Public Health Center (Cobb County) Web Site: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Telephone: 770-974-3330 Address: 4489 Acworth Industrial Drive Acworth, GA 30101 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Organization: East Cobb Health Center (Cobb Co.) Web Site: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Telephone: 678-784-2180 Address: 4938 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Organization: South Cobb Community Health Center (Cobb Co.) Web Site: www.cobbanddouglas publichealth.org Telephone: 678-385-1360 Address: 875 Six Flags Drive Austell, GA 30186 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Organization: Smyrna Community Health Center (Cobb County) Web Site: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Telephone: 770-438-5105 Address: 3830 South Cobb Drive Suite 200 Smyrna, GA 30080 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Organization: Douglasville Public Health Center (Douglas County) Web Site: www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Telephone: 770-949-1970 Address: 6770 Selman Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children; No doctor on premises; Nurse practitioner for women?s health only. Organization: Cherokee County Health Department Web Site: www.health.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-345-7371 Address: 1219 Univeter Road Canton, GA 30115 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Organization: Woodstock Office, Cherokee Co. Health Dept. Web Site: www.health.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-928-0133 Address: 7545 N. Main St., Suite 100 Woodstock, GA 30188 Description: Personal health services to adults, adolescents, and children. 10-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: City of Marietta Section 8 (Cobb County) Web Site: www.mariettaga.gov/housing/index.htm Telephone: 770-794-5437 Address: 205 Lawrence Street Marietta, GA 30060 Contact: Mitch Bland Description: Provides housing opportunities and assistance to low and moderate income citizens of Marietta. Organization: Marietta Housing Authority Web Site: www.atlantahousing.org Telephone: 770-419-3204 Address: 95 Cole Street Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Low-cost/subsidized rental housing and section 8; priority given to families residing, working or hired to work in Cobb County. Organization: Cobb Housing, Inc. Web Site: www.cobbhousinginc.org Telephone: 770-429-4400 Address: 268 Lawrence Street, Suite A Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Provides assistance to low-income people who are purchasing their first home. Must be living or working in Cobb County. Organization: Cobb Family Resources Telephone: 770-428-2601 Address: 377 Henry Drive Marietta, GA 30064 Contact: Lynda Perryman Description: Assist persons requiring services for homelessness and housing. Organization: St. Michael?s House (Serving Cobb and Cherokee Counties) Telephone: 770-652-4491 Address: Kennesaw, GA Contact: John Description: Provides transitional housing for women and up to 3 children 12 years old or younger; does not serve those experiencing domestic violence or substance abuse problems; 3-interview process w/criminal background check and urinalysis. Organization: Cobb Habitat for Humanity Web Site: www.cobbhabitat.org Telephone: 770-432-7954 Address: 1625 Spring Road SE Smyrna, GA 30080 Description: Creating affordable housing for families in need. Organization: Douglas Habitat for Humanity Web Site: www.douglascountyhabitat.org Telephone: 770-489-8883 Address: P.O. Box 2211 Douglasville, GA 30133 Description: Creating affordable housing for families in need. Organization: Cherokee Habitat for Humanity Web Site: www.cherokeehabitat.org Telephone: 770-345-1879 Address: 551-B Marietta Road Canton, GA 30114 Description: Creating affordable housing for families in need. Organization: Gateway 24/7 Homeless Services Center Web Site: www.gatewayctr.org Telephone: 404-215-6602 Address: 275 Pryor Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Contact: Rachel Page Description: Providing services to homeless persons meant to lead to autonomous living. Organization: Douglas County Shelter Home Telephone: 770-949-4911 Address: 1755 Sandy Lane Douglasville, GA 30134 Description: Provides temporary housing for men facing eviction or without permanent, stable home; also helps with employment, permanent housing, and health needs. 10-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: Cobb County Legal Aid Web Site: www.atlantalegalaid.org Telephone: 770-528-2565 Address: 32 Waddell Street Marietta, GA 30090 Description: Legal advice, representation and referrals for low income individuals & families for civil legal problems. Organization: Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, Inc. Web Site: www.galawcenter.org Telephone: 404-681-0680 Address: 60 Walton Street, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Description: Addresses issues of housing, education, family law, income maintenance, individual rights, employment and consumer rights. Organization: Georgia Legal Services Program Web Site: www.glsp.org Telephone: 404-206-5175 Address: 1100 Spring Street Suite 200-A Atlanta, GA 30309 Description: Provides free legal services to low-income persons in civil matters. 10-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST (INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS) Organization: Ministries United for Service and Training (MUST) Ministries Marietta (Cobb Co.) Web Site: www.mustministries.org Telephone: 770-427-9862 Address: 55 Elizabeth Church Road Marietta, GA 30061 Contact: Andy Peabody Description: Help with prescriptions. Organization: Cobb Family Resources Telephone: 770-428-2601 Address: 377 Henry Drive Marietta, GA 30064 Contact: Lynda Perryman Description: Help with prescriptions. Organization: Indigent Medical Services Program, Tallatoona-Douglas Human Resource Center Web Site: www.tallatoonacap.org Telephone: 770-949-6339 Address: 6287 Fairburn Road Douglasville, GA 30134 Description: Provides help to low income clients to receive their prescribed medications. Organization: Lilly Cares, Eli Lily Discount Prescription Program Web Site: www.lillycares.com/index.jsp Telephone: 1-800-545-6962 Description: Must receive Medicare and have no other prescription medication plan; income restrictions apply. Organization: Bridges to Access, Glaxo Smith Kline Discount Prescription Program Web Site: www.bridgestoaccess.gsk.com Telephone: 1-866-728-4368 Description: Provides outpatient medications to eligible low-income patients in the US who do not have prescription drug benefits. Organization: Pfizer Discount Prescription Program Web Site: www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com Telephone: 1-800-776-3700 Description: Pfizer no longer issues share cards, but remains committed to helping Medicare beneficiaries access Pfizer medications. 10-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous Web Site: www.atlantaaa.org Telephone: 404-525-3178 Address: 127 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Contact: Helen Description: Provides information and referral to 650 local support groups throughout GA. Organization: Narcotics Anonymous Web Site: www.grscna.com Telephone: 770-421-8881 Address: Marietta, GA Description: Provides information and referral to local support groups in Marietta area. Organization: Cocaine Hotline Web Site: www.georgiaca.org Telephone: 404-255-7787 Address: Atlanta, GA Description: Provides referral to local 12-step meetings of Cocaine Anonymous throughout metro Atlanta. 10-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: Cobb & Douglas Community Services Boards Web Site: www.cobbcsb.com Telephone: 770-422-0202 (Access Center) Address: 3830 South Cobb Drive Suite 300 Smyrna, GA 30080 Description: Provides mental health care and substance abuse services. Organization: Highland Rivers Community Services Board (Serves Cherokee County) Web Site: www.highlandrivers.org Telephone: 1-800-493-1932 (Crisis Line) Address: 1710 White House Drive Suite 204 Dalton, GA 30720 Description: Provides mental health care and substance abuse services. Organization: Mothers Making a Change Web Site: www.cobbcsb.com Telephone: 770-499-2422, Ext. 3016; 770-422-0202 (Hotline) Address: 331 N. Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Substance abuse services, treatment, and halfway house for women. Organization: Peachford Hospital Web Site: www.peachfordhospital.com Telephone: 770-455-3200 Address: 2151 Peachford Road Atlanta, GA 30338 Contact: Erica Collins Description: Provides inpatient treatment for psychiatric disorders and addictive diseases; accepts those with Medicare. 10-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: The Bridge Program @ Cobb Works! Web Site: www.cobbworks.org Telephone: 770-528-4300 Address: 463 Commerce Park Drive Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30060 Contact: Alisa Jackson Description: Provides low cost medical insurance to individuals and families with no access to insurance or other medical services. Organization: Shepherd Center Web Site: www.shepherd.org Telephone: 404-352-2020 Address: 2020 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30309 Contact: Sally Atwell Curtis Rogers Description: Staff includes two Benefits Planning and Outreach (BPAO) specialists. Organization: Georgia Cares Web Site: www.atlantaregional.com Telephone: 1-800-669-8387 Address: Atlanta Regional Commission 40 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Description: Provides Medicare and insurance counseling to dual-eligible (Medicare & Medicaid) persons. Organization: Department of Family & Children?s Services Web Site: www.dhr.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-528-5000 Address: Cobb County Office 325 Fairground Street SE Marietta, GA 30060 Description: Provides Medicaid assistance. Organization: Department of Family & Children?s Services Web Site: www.dhr.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-489-3000 Address: Douglas County Office 6218 Hospital Way Douglasville, GA 30134 Description: Provides Medicaid assistance. Organization: Department of Family & Children?s Services Web Site: www.dhr.state.ga.us Telephone: 770-720-3610 Address: Cherokee County Office 105 Lamar Haley Parkway Canton, GA 30114 Description: Provides Medicaid assistance. 11. THRESHHOLDS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTERS, IL 11-1. SELF-HELP AND CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUPS Organization: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Web Site: www.dbsa-gc.org Telephone: 312-695-3511 Address: 6666 N Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 Description: Offers free peer-led support groups for people living with mood disorders, their families, and friends, on the 4th Monday of the month and education programs on the 2nd Monday of the month. The ?Maintaining Mood Stability? workshop meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday at 7pm. All programs meet in the lower level conference room at the Devon Bank, 6445 N. Western Avenue Organization: Women?s & Men?s Support Group Telephone: 708-524-2582 Address: 814 Harrison Oak Park, IL 60304 Description: Drop-In Center. Organization: NAMI Greater Chicago Web Site: www.NAMIGC.org Telephone: 312-563-0445 Address: 1536 W Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Description: Peer to peer educational courses and support groups offered for persons with mental illnesses and for families or friends. Support groups usually meet the first and third Mondays of the month from 2:30-4:00. Groups meet in several locations throughout the city and suburbs. Call for the location nearest you. Organization: Emotions Anonymous Web Site: www.emotionsanonymous.org Telephone: 708-383-0200 Address: None Available - Call and leave a message with the answering service for meeting locations and times. Description: Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. Organization: Recovery, Inc. Web Site: www.recovery-inc.org Telephone: 312-337-5661 773-274-9166, Paul B. or (815) 338-5609 773-784-6253, Dennis F. or 815-338-5609 815-338-5609 Address: 802 N Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60610 3480 N Lake Shore Drive, entrance on Stratford Place 2765 W Montrose Avenue at California 644 Belmont Avenue Description: A self-help mental health program for people diagnosed with mood disorders including depression, dysthymia and bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders; psychotic disorders including schizophrenia; anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders; and personality disorders. Monday Meeting 7:00 P.M. Temple Shalom Monday Meeting 8:00 P.M. at Horner Park Field House Saturday Meeting 2:00 P.M. at John Merlo Chicago Public Library 11-2. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Organization: Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Telephone: 773-838-5745 888-261-8570 (TTY) Address: Ford City DRS Office 7600 S Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60652 Description: The Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state?s lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities. Organization: Goodwill Career Center Web Site: www.goodwillchicago.org Telephone: 773-863-6030 Address: 6310 S Western Avenue Chicago, IL Description: One of the world?s largest nonprofit providers of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Last year, local Goodwills collectively provided employment and training services to more than 720,000 individuals. We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these. Organization: Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Web Site: www.jvschicago.org Telephone: 312-673-3400 312-444-2877 (TTY) Address: 216 W Jackson Boulevard Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Description: JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency, fully credentialed, which provides career counseling and job placement to Chicago area clients. JVS assists clients in evaluating their interests, aptitudes and experiences to clarify career direction. Clients can choose from a range of services which include networking, exploring the job market, learning job search techniques, obtaining job placement assistance and support/strategy groups. Organization: Mayors Office for People With Disabilities Telephone: 312-746-5743 312-744-7833 (TTY) Address: 2102 W Ogden Chicago, IL 60612 Description: The Employment Services Unit is committed to providing a variety of employment services for both job seekers with disabilities and employers. They provide: job readiness, skills assessment, resume writing, job interviewing skills, career counseling and job placement/referral assistance services. Organization: Neumann Association Web Site: www.nuemannassociation.org Telephone: 773-506-3054 Address: 5547 N Ravenswood Chicago, Illinois 60640 Contact: Michelle Morris Description: The Career Services Division of Neumann Association assists adults with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive and supported employment. Comprehensive, hands-on training combined with job placement services has helped hundreds of individuals we serve become successfully employed. Neumann Association works with over 50 employers and other agencies to place individuals with disabilities in employment of their choice. Organization: Thresholds Web Site: www.thresholds.org Telephone: 773-471-3750 Address: 3110 W 63rd Street Chicago IL 60613 Description: Thresholds is committed to helping people obtain and maintain the employment of their choice. They offer an array of employment services that meet members? specific needs and goals including; vocational evaluation, job seeking skills, job placement, and job support. Organization: Ticket To Work Web Site: www.yourtickettowork.com Telephone: 1-866-968-7842 Address: Please call the hotline for more information. Description: Assists individuals with disabilities in Illinois who receive Social Security benefits by providing information and advice regarding vocational rehabilitation and employment services, as well as advocacy or other services that beneficiaries with disabilities may need to secure, regain, or retain employment. 11-3. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE MENTAL HEALTH CARE Organization: Greater Lawn Mental Health Center Web Site: http://www.cityofchicago.org Telephone: 312-747-1020 Address: 4150 W 55th Street Chicago, IL 60632 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Pilsen Little Village Community Mental Health Center Web Site: http://www.pilsenmh.org Telephone: 773-579-0832 Address: 3113 W Cermack Road Chicago, IL 60623 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Englewood Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-7496 Address: 641 W 63rd Street Chicago, IL 60621 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Back of the Yards Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-3560 Address: 4313 S Ashland Chicago, IL 60609 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Northtown/Rogers Park Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-744-7617 Address: 1607 W Howard Chicago, IL 60626 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Woodlawn Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-0059 Address: 6337 S Woodlawn Chicago, IL 60637 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Auburn Gresham Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-0881 Address: 1140 W 79th Street Chicago, IL 60620 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Beverly-Morgan Park Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-1100 Address: 1987 W 111th Street Chicago, IL 60643 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Catham-Avalon Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-0901 Address: 110 E 79th Chicago, IL 60620 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Greater Grand/Mid-South Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-747-0036 Address: 4314 S Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60653 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. Organization: Lawndale Mental Health Center Telephone: 312-746-5905 Address: 1201 S Campbell Chicago, IL 60608 Description: Offers a sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance. 11-4. FREE OR REDUCED-FEE GENERAL MEDICAL CARE Organization: Provident Hospital Telephone: 312-572-2000 Address: 500 E 51st Street Chicago, IL 60615 Description: Community Health Clinic that accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. Organization: Cook County Stroger Hospital Telephone: 312-864-6000 Address: 1835 W Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612 Description: Provides comprehensive primary & specialty healthcare services to residents of Cook County. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. Organization: Cottage Grove Health Center Telephone: 708-757-8800 Address: 1647 Cottage Grove Avenue Ford Heights, IL 60612 Description: Provides Primary care services to residents of Cook County. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. Organization: Southwest Family Health Center Telephone: 773-735-2345 Address: 4839 W 47th Street Chicago, IL 60638 Description: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. Organization: Englewood Neighborhood Health Center Telephone: 312-747-7831 Address: 641 W 63rd Street Chicago, IL 60621 Description: Community Health Clinic Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00-4:00pm Tuesday, Thursday- 10:00-6:00pm Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. Organization: Christian Community Health Center Telephone: 773-233-4100 Address: 9718 S Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60628 Description: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. Organization: Ashland Family Health Center Telephone: 773-434-9216 Address: 5256 S Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60609 Description: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured. 11-5. HOUSING ASSISTANCE Organization: Housing Authority of Cook County Telephone: 312-939-0742 Address: 310 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Concerned with the construction of federally assisted low-rent housing for low-income families and elderly. Operation of a housing assistance payments program to help modest income families and elderly afford private rent accommodations. Organization: Lifelink- Greencastle of Engelwood Web Site: www.lifelink.org Telephone: 773-488-4999 Address: 6344 S Peoria Street Chicago, IL 60621 Description: Housing for seniors and physically challenged adults with limited resources. Organization: Franciscan Outreach Association Web Site: www.franoutreach.org Telephone: 773-278-7120 Address: 1645 W LeMoyne Street Chicago, IL 60622 Description: Emergency shelter, Transitional Shelter, Financial Aid, Rent/Mortgage assistance. Organization: Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights- Heartland Housing Web Site: www.heartland-alliance.org Telephone: 312-660-1300 Address: 208 S La Salle Street, Suite 1818 Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Housing Search Assistance; Supportive housing, affordable housing, community economic development. Organization: Lakefront Supportive Housing Web Site: www.lakefront.org Telephone: 773-561-5012 Address: 4946 N Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640 Description: Advocates for supportive housing. On-Site supportive services including case management, tenant leadership and education, training and employment services. Organization: Chicago Department of Housing Web Site: www.cichi.il.us Telephone: 312-747-9000 Address: 318 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Provides subsidized rental housing. Organization: United States Housing and Urban Development Web Site: www.towercom.com/chhud Telephone: 312-353-5680 Address: 77 W Jackson Boulevard Suite 2608 Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Provides rent/mortgage assistance, housing search assistance, subsidized rental housing and home rehabilitation/repair. Organization: Mayors Office for People with Disabilities Web Site: http://egov.cityofchicago.org Telephone: 312-744-6673 Address: 2102 W Ogden Chicago, IL 60612 Description: Promotes and identifies integrated, accessible and affordable housing in Chicago. 11-6. HELP WITH LEGAL PROBLEMS Organization: Chicago Legal Clinic Telephone: 773-731-1762 Address: 2938 E 91st Street Chicago, IL 60617 Description: Provides legal services and education to underserved and disadvantaged Chicago area residents. Organization: Heartland Alliance For Human Needs And Human Rights Web Site: www.heartland-alliance.org Telephone: 312-629-4500 Address: 208 S La Salle Street, Suite 1818 Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Provides referrals for legal assistance. Organization: Salvation Army- Harbor Light Center Web Site: www.salarmychicago.org Telephone: 312-421-5753 Address: 1515 W Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60607 Description: Provides lawyer referral services and legal representation. Organization: Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation Telephone: 312-341-1070 Address: 111 W Jackson Boulevard Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Provides legal services in civil matters to low income and elderly residents at no cost. Organization: Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago Telephone: 312-341-1070 Address: 111 W Jackson Boulevard 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60604 Description: Free legal services in civil cases such as domestic violence, consumer fraud, HIV/AIDS, eviction, immigration, employment problems, and consumer issues. Organization: Council for Disability Rights Web Site: www.disabilityrights.com Telephone: 312-444-9484 Address: 205 W Randolph Street Suite 1645 Chicago, IL 60606 Description: Advocates for people with disabilities; supports and opposes any discrimination based on disability; information services to people with disabilities, their families and friends, and the general public; job placement services to clients of the Office of Rehabilitation Services; education advocacy services for children with disabilities; and individualized training services. Organization: Equip for Equality Legal Advocacy Program Web Site: http://www.equipforequality.org/programs/legaladvocacy/ Telephone: 312-341-0022 1-800-537-2632 800-610-2779 (TTY) Address: 20 N Michigan, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60602 Description: Provides comprehensive legal advice, representation and education to people with disabilities in Illinois. The program assists individuals with any type of disability and of all ages. 11-7. MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED OR NO COST Organization: Illinois RX Buying Club Web Site: http://www.illinoisrxbuyingclub.com/ Application and pharmacy locations available online. Telephone: 1-866-215-3462 Address: P.O. Box 94858 Chicago, IL 60690 Description: This is a prescription discount program for Illinois residents. In January 2006, this program will expand to provide coverage to Illinois residents without Medicare. The discount you get depends on the drug and the pharmacy, but you may save up to 24%. There is a $10 annual fee. To be eligible in 2006, you must be an Illinois resident with Medicare or have an Illinois Disabled Person Identification card and a Class 2 disability (meaning your doctor has certified that your disability significantly impairs your ability to work) or be an Illinois resident of any age who is uninsured and has an income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (approximately $60,000 a year for a family of four). Illinois Rx Buying Club will allow you to get discounts on drugs not covered by Illinois Cares Rx Basic, such as antibiotics. However, you can only get a discount on drugs when you are paying 100% of the cost. Organization: Illinois Cares RX Basic Web Site: http://www.illinoiscaresrx.com/ Telephone: 1-800-624-2459 Address: Illinois Department on Aging PO Box 19003 Springfield, IL 62794 Description: Illinois Cares Rx Basic (formerly Circuit Breaker) Adults 65 years of age or older or people with disabilities aged 16 and over and have a total annual income of less than $21, 218 for individuals; less than $28,480 if you are married or if you live with one qualified additional resident; less than $35,740 if you are filing an application for you, your spouse and one other qualified additional resident or for you and at least two qualified additional residents. If you enroll in the Illinois Cares Rx Basic program, you will be automatically enrolled in the Rx Buying Club at no additional cost. If you are enrolled in Illinois Cares Rx Plus, you probably do not need to enroll in the Rx Buying Club. Organization: I-SaveRx Web Site: http://www.illinoisbenefits.org/frames.php?url=http://www.i-saverx.net/index.htm Telephone: 1-866-472-8333 Address: I-Save Rx Pegasus Health Services Unlimited Suite 100 8 Manning Close NE Calgary, Alberta Canada T2E 7N5 Description: I-SaveRx is a program that offers residents of Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Vermont access to prescription drugs from licensed and inspected organizations in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. People who enroll in the program may save from 25-50% on brand name prescriptions. Covered drugs for chronic illnesses and oral contraceptives are included. There are no enrollment fees, income or age restrictions. You may only order refills of prescriptions that you have used before. You have to fill any new prescription for 30 days at a pharmacy in the U.S. before ordering that prescription through I-SaveRx. Organization: Kid Care Web Site: www.kidcareillinois.com Telephone: 1-866-468-7543 Address: State of Illinois Kid Care Unit PO Box 19122 Springfield, IL 62794-9122 Description: KidCare is a state program that offers health coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans. This program also covers prescription drugs. Organization: Med Assist Web Site: http://www.cc.dio.org/programs.htm#medassist Telephone: 217-523-9201 Address: Catholic Charities 800 S Fifth Street Springfield, IL 62703 Description: The staff of the MedAssist Program help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that pharmaceutical companies have for the poor. 11-8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUPS Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous Web Site: www.chicagoaa.org Telephone: 312-346-1475 24 hour list of meetings/events Address: 200 N Michigan Avenue Suite 501 Chicago, IL 60630 Description: The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking. A fellowship of men and women for the purpose of maintaining sobriety for its members and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Spanish speaking groups available. Organization: Cocaine Anonymous Telephone: 773-202-8898 24 hr. list of meetings/events Address: PO Box 300745 Chicago, IL 60630 Description: A simple 12-Step program of recovery modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Organization: Families Anonymous Telephone: 773-777-4789 Address: 4626 N Know Ave Room 301 Chicago, IL 60630 Description: An international 12 step program for the families with a loved one afflicted with drug, alcohol, or emotional problems. It is a self-help program; completely anonymous, non-professional and non-religious. Organization: Narcotics Anonymous Web Site: www.na.org Telephone: 708-848-4884 24 Hour Helpline Address: Please Call for Meeting Locations Description: A self help program structured with the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program as a model. Promotes complete abstinence from all mind-altering drugs. 11-9. OTHER ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Organization: The New Visions Program at Saint Elizabeth Hospital Telephone: 1-800-939-CARE Address: 1431 N Claremont Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Description: Emphasis on emergency detoxification and stabilization in an inpatient setting. Offers free assessments & comprehensive inpatient services in English, Spanish & Polish. Organization: Mercy Medical Web Site: http://www.mercy-chicago.org Telephone: 773-585-1955, Ext. 2258 Address: 5525 Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60629 Description: Outpatient substance abuse treatment. Organization: Chicago Department of Health Greater Lawn Mental Health Web Site: http://www.cityofchicago.org Telephone: 312-747-1020 Address: 4150 W 55th Street Chicago, IL 60632 Description: Offers an outpatient program as well as a special program for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Organization: Cornell Interventions Southwood Telephone: 773-737-4600 Address: 5701 S Wood Street Chicago, IL 60636 Description: This program offers substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance and Methadone Detoxification. It provides residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days) and outpatient services. A sliding fee scale and payment assistance is available. Organization: DUI Counseling Center Bayrach Counseling Services Telephone: 773-254-9122 Address: 4059 W 47th Street Chicago, IL 60632 Description: Offers substance abuse treatment services with groups focusing on DUI/DWI offenders. Sliding fee scale available. Organization: Advocate Christ Medical Center Substance Abuse Services Web Site: http://www.advocatehealth.com Telephone: 708-346-1337 Address: 4440 W 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Description: Outpatient substance abuse treatment. Organization: Pilsen Little Village Community Mental Health Center Web Site: http://www.pilsenmh.org Telephone: 773-277-3413 Address: 3113 W Cermack Road Chicago, IL 60623 Description: Offers substance abuse treatment, Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detoxification in an outpatient setting. A sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance is available. Organization: Anixter Center Schwab Rehabilitation Center Web Site: http://www.anixter.org Telephone: 773-522-2010, Ext. 5221 Address: 1401 S California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608 Description: Substance abuse treatment services. A sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance is available. Organization: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Program Web Site: http://www.mercy-chicago.org Telephone: 312-567-2486 Address: 2525 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 Description: Offers substance abuse treatment, detoxification and methadone maintenance. Care is provided in an inpatient setting, residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), outpatient or partial hospitalization treatment. Organization: Gateway Foundation Web Site: http://www.gatewayfoundation.org Telephone: 773-826-1916, Ext. 2893 Address: 3828 W Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60624 Description: Offers substance abuse treatment and halfway house services. Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) and residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days is available. A sliding fee scale (based on income and other factors), and payment assistance is available. Organization: Community Mental Health Council Outpatient Substance Abuse Program Web Site: http://www.thecouncil-online.org Telephone: 773-734-4033, Ext. 131 Hotline- 1-877-311-3222 Address: 8704 S Constance Avenue Chicago, IL 60617 Description: Provides substance abuse treatment with a special focus on persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Sliding fee scale and payment assistance available. 11-10. BENEFITS COUNSELING Organization: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Web Site: www.hfs.illinois.gov Telephone: 773-918-6700 Address: 6305 S Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60636 Description: Formerly the Department of Public Aid, is a state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois' families through health care coverage, child support enforcement and energy assistance. Organization: Social Security Web Site: www.ssa.gov Telephone: 1-800-772-1213 Address: 8658 S Sacramento Chicago, IL 60652 Description: The Social Security office can help you with questions about Medicare and social security benefits. Organization: Health Benefits for Workers With Disabilities Web Site: www.state.il.us/dpa/ Telephone: 1-800-226-0768 866-675-8440 (TTY) Address: Illinois Department of Public Aid Description: Low Cost Health Insurance for Illinois Residents between 16-64 who have a disability and who are employed. Organization: Kid Care Web Site: www.kidcareillinois.com Telephone: 1-866-468-7543 Address: State of Illinois Kid Care Unit PO Box 19122 Springfield, IL 62794-9122 Description: KidCare is a state program that offers health coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans. This program also covers prescription drugs. Organization: ICHIP Web Site: http://www.chip.state.il.us/ Telephone: 1-800-962-8384 Address: Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan 320 W Washington Suite 700 Springfield, Illinois 62701-1150 Description: The Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) is a state health benefits program. Organization: The Mayor?s Office For People With Disabilities Web Site: www.cityofchicago.org/Disabilities Telephone: 312-746-5743 Address: Mayor?s Office for People with Disabilities Employment Services Unit Central West Field Office 2101 W Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 Description: The Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Project is a federally funded project to educate and assist individuals with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Certified Benefits Specialists meet individually with clients, helping them to anticipate and plan for changes that may occurred in their state and federal benefits as a result of employment. These benefits may include the following: SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, TANF, Food Stamps, subsidized housing, worker?s compensation and unemployment benefits. 1 3 2- iii 1-1 2-1 3-2 3-1 4-54 Community Resources 4-1 Mental Health Center of Denver, Colorado 39 5- 17 6- 6-1 7-19 7-1 8-1 9-86 9-1 10-18 10-1 11-20 11-1