As a Nurse Life Care Planner, I am always on the lookout for great resources to use in development of my plans as well as for medical case management for those injured. Please enjoy these social services resources and feel free to pass them along to others who could use some help.

211 Call Center Search
Provides information and referrals to community services across the U.S. This service is being suspended in some areas due to lack of funding.
211 Info Bank

Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
Agencies like these, promote individual fiscal responsibility and helps people avoid bankruptcy through a series of debt repayment programs and financial counseling. Not all agencies are the same! Please read the Federal Trade Commission’s “Facts for Consumers” before contacting an agency for assistance with credit counseling or debt restructuring.
Government Approved Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Agencies

Disability Resources
Search for state and local disability services.
DisabilityInfo.gov and state specific resources for Arkansas can be found at Arkansas DisabilityInfo.gov

Home Modification Assistance
Funding or other assistance for home modifications such as ramps.
HUD Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
National Caregivers Library
Volunteers of America

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Information about assistance available for struggling homeowners
Recovery Act Programs
Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling

Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
You may be eligible to receive prescription drugs free of charge from the drug companies through PAPs
Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Rural Resources
Agricultural Workers
AgrAbility

Caregiving
Easter Seals and National Alliance for Caregiving Report: Caregiving in Rural America
Rural Assistance Center

Rural Transportation A PDF document for download regarding transportation options for those in rural areas.
Fact Sheet: Accessible Transportation in Rural Areas

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Income for people who are unable to work because of a disability.
Apply or Appeal

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
A monthly stipend to aged, blind or disabled persons based on need.
Apply or Appeal

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Programs vary from state to state. For Arkansas specific resources check out Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Department of Veterans Affairs
State Protection & Advocacy Organization Information

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