CHAPTER THREE - FINDING HELP

This chapter deals with health, education and social services available in the region. A wealth of helpful information including medical and dental resources, agencies that help with emergency situations, and where to find area support groups are detailed.

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                      Margaret Mead

Emergency Services

INFORMATION and Referral

• Resource Agencies

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS

• Hospitals

• Medical Clinics

HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

• Adult Day Health / Day Services

• Advocacy

• Case Management

• Clothing

• Counseling

• Dental

• Disabilities

• Dispute Resolution

• Elder Abuse

• Emergency Response

• Employment Services

• End-of-Life Care / Hospice

• Environmental Health

• Equipment and Supplies

• Food and Nutrition Resources

• Geriatric Care Management

• Health Education

• Health Screening and Geriatric Assessments

• Home Care and Home Support Services

• Home Health Care

• Home Maintenance and Repair

• Immigration Services

• Immunizations

• Medical Equipment & Supplies

• Medical or Safety Alert

• Outreach

• Pharmacy

• Physician and Medical Referral

• Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy

• Respite

• Shelters

• Support Groups

• Transportation and Escort

• Websites – Health Care

CAREGIVING

• Caregiver Resources

• Caregiver Training

HELP FOR CONSUMERS

• Consumer Information and Referral

• Consumer Self-Protection

• Identity Theft

• Sweepstakes Fraud
  

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