Directory of Programs & Services for the Disabled
#211: dial: 2-1-1
A free community service administered by the United Way of Connecticut and funded by the Connecticut Department of Social Services and your local United Way. You can call 211 to get information, or to seek help in a crisis. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Simply dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 any time of day or night.Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc.
Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. uses its day-to-day work for and with patients to inform our public policy agenda. The Chronicity Project has two main goals: to redefine the definition of "disability" to include chronic illness; and to ensure that public policy debates about health care and health care finance reform include the voices of patients with chronic diseases. 18 Timberline DriveFarmington, CT 06032
ph: (860) 674-1370 ext. 2
fax: (860) 674-1378
patient_advocate2@sbcglobal.net
Center for Disability Rights:
http://www.centerfordisabilityrights-ct.org/764-A Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516
Voice : (203) 934-7077; Fax : (203) 934-7078 CDR is at the forefront of promoting empowerment and self-reliance for persons with disabilities.
CDR’s programs and activities result in greater self-sufficiency for individuals and offer savings to the state and the taxpayer by eliminating the need for many expensive services.
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| Consumers who become involved with the Center for Disability Rights want to help themselves. People with disabilities can find the tools to help them achieve their goals at CDR. It is not always easy and may take time, but given the instruments and peer support, there are no limits to what anyone can achieve. CDR is the bridge that helps you get there, not the final stop. Resources:
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Center for Medicare Advocacy :
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. is a national non‑profit, non-partisan organization that provideseducation, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain
Medicare and necessary health care POB #350
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-7790, (800) 262-4414, fax: (860) 456-2614
www.medicareadvocacy.org
C.H.O.I.C.E.S: Connecticut’s program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach,Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening.
• Call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422 to speak with a counselor in your area.
The CHOICES Program:
• Provides information to persons age 60 and older and persons with disabilities.
• Is a cooperative program of the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Area Agencies on Aging, and the Center for Medicare Advocacy.
• Is comprised of both Staff and Volunteers.
• Is also known as the CT SHIP or State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
• Is funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Administration on Aging through the Older Americans Act.
• Produces the following guides:
-Original Medicare and Supplemental Options
-Medicare and Managed Care (HMO) Choices
-Prescription Drug Assistance
-7 separate guides related to Medicare Rx
ConnPACE:
POB 5011 Hartford, CT 061021-800-423-5026, 860-269-2029
http://www.connpace.com/ ConnPACE is an outstanding service that that helps eligible senior citizens and people with disabilities
afford the cost of most prescription medicines as well as insulin and insulin syringes. If you are a Connecticut
resident age 65 or older, or with a disability age 18 or older, you may qualify for ConnPACE.
Infoline.org: http://www.infoline.org/Search/default.asp: Browse our online database of community services.
This database contains information about 5,000+ agencies offering health and human services to Connecticut residents .
Legal Services Programs:
Greater Hartford Legal Assistance (Hartford County): 1.860.541.5000. New Haven Legal Assistance (Greater New Haven) : 203.946.4811.Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (P&A)
(800) 297-4380 [v/tty]
60B Weston ST.
Hartford, CT 06120-1551
http://www.ct.gov/opapd/site/default.asp P&A is an independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rightsof people with disabilities in Connecticut.
State of Connecticut Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities: ( OP&A ) 1.800.842.7303, (Hartford; 860.297.4300) www.ct.gov.opapd, OPA-information@po.state.ct.us.
United Illuminating Energy Forgiveness Program: Call UI credit dept.: 1.800.442.5004. Payment matching program for UI customers who heat with electricity.
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Uncle Sparky wrote:
12-Jan-2009 - 18:37
Please include information and leads from your own personal files to our "Directory." Every resource can make a difference between health or illness, care or indifference, education or ignorance.
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