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Benefits advisement services can assist an individual with managing existing benefits, seek others, and understand the impact earned income will have on cash benefits and entitlement programs such as: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, and Medicare, Medicaid-Buy-In, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE), private insurance coverage, food stamps, PASS plans, public assistance benefits (i.e., Family Assistance or Safety Net benefits), student loans, and financial aid (e.g., TAP and PELL grants). Benefits advisors can provide individuals with disabilities accurate information to make an informed choice about work and financial independence.
Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help adults 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage (Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medic-Gap). Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. You can meet one-on-one with a trained counselor at one of our library-based locations. Spanish interpreter can be made available by appointment.

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General Benefits Assistance
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Provides information and referral to other community services as needed. Case managers work with families to resolve many issues such as SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits or Section 8 issues.
Processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs.

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Diapers
Medicaid
Adult State / Local Health Insurance Programs
Insurance Complaints
General Benefits Assistance
Children's State / Local Health Insurance Programs
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
A national program funded by the Social Security administration to provide guidance to individuals with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Provide one-to-one and group counseling, including crisis intervention and application for benefits (NYC residents) for people who are legally blind.
Communtiy Central provides a wide variety of supoort around the central goal of providing warm, healthy, and filling meals to all who show up. beyond this Community central organizes access to onsite health check-ups, hair cutting services, english classes, and more. The goal of centralizing all these services is to create a community that feels, comfortable and supported, so that that they can focus their attention on securring income and imdependent housing.
Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help adults 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage (Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medic-Gap). Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. You can meet one-on-one with a trained counselor at one of our library-based locations. Spanish interpreter can be made available by appointment.

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General Benefits Assistance
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help adults 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage (Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medic-Gap). Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. You can meet one-on-one with a trained counselor at one of our library-based locations. Spanish interpreter can be made available by appointment.

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General Benefits Assistance
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Will offer referrals to needed services in the community, help with claims against employers who discriminate and/or do not pay, help file police reports if they are robbed or assaulted, etc.

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General Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Individual Advocacy
The Older Americans Act authorizes Benefits Counseling services to assist older individuals, their family members and/or caregivers in understanding their rights, applying for benefits and receiving appropriate referrals, exercising choice , benefiting from services and opportunities authorized by law, and maintaining the rights of older persons, especially those with reduced capacity, in solving disputes.
Assists Hispanic and African American individuals with disabilities to access resources that are available to them in order to participate in community life.

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General Benefits Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Peer to Peer Networking
Provides a hotline for anyone struggling through an emergency situation, such an immediate need for shelter, food, clothing or fuel. Provides counseling, information and referral, and advocacy to access needed services.
Offers assistance to senior citizens regarding their benefits, from social security to medical coverage, with their questions or help filling out applications or advocating for them to communicate necessary information on various issues.

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Individual Advocacy
General Benefits Assistance
Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help adults 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage (Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medic-Gap). Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. You can meet one-on-one with a trained counselor at one of our library-based locations. Spanish interpreter can be made available by appointment.

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General Benefits Assistance
General Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Provides prescreening, assistance filling out applications, and assistance obtaining necessary documentation for food stamp benefits.

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Food Stamps / SNAP
Benefits Screening
General Benefits Assistance
Assist individuals with mental illness and their families to know their rights with respect to medical and social services systems. Also helps with referrals to the various mental illness support groups that are available.

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Mental Health Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
General Benefits Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Offers general legal aid to people 200 percent below the poverty income guidelines.

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Comprehensive Family Law Services
Insurance Claims Assistance
Adoption Legal Services
Alimony Assistance
Child Support Assistance / Enforcement
Divorce Assistance
General Benefits Assistance
General Legal Aid
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Provides assistance for individuals to access public assistance benefits, by facilitating the application procedures, aid in completing all DSS files/paperwork and to utilize the resources and services they may be entitled. Also aids individuals to navigate Social Security by assisting with access to benefits, complete applications, provide referrals, and give any assistance when necessary.
Offers assistance to those living within parish boundaries with food from the food pantry, advocacy, referrals and information for services such as utilities, Department of Social Services, healthcare, transportation, tax information, government services and senior advocacy.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Benefits Assistance
Food Pantries
Offers assistance through people who have received mental health services and act as peer advocates to those currently receiving or seeking services. Services include guidance and assistance in applying for SSI, food stamps, supported housing or Section 8.
Provides a comprehensive array of support services for individuals and families in need. Services include emergency and other financial assistance, counseling, benefits assistance, addiction support, case management, employment referrals, holiday programs and more.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Benefits Assistance
The Senior Outreach Program helps to meet the diverse needs of the aging population, sixty and over. Senior Outreach Workers provide information about programs, benefits, and services that may be available to seniors in our community. Our Senior Outreach Workers are also available to help fill out paperwork or applications for programs. They serve as advocates when seniors are having problems with social security, food stamps, Medicaid, health insurance, and more.

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General Benefits Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides a place for families and individuals who are dealing with mental health related issues and/or addiction. They are provided with supportive services and referrals to community services for housing, employment, addiction, mental health, benefits, health and other services. The Living Room provides a safe haven during the day, with needed facilities for the homeless.

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Homeless Drop In Centers
General Benefits Assistance
Operates an 18-bed shelter to provide emergency housing for Adults and their children who are victims of domestic violence, or sexual assault. Residents participate in individual and group counseling, skills training and parenting education programs. Residents are also provided legal advocacy and assistance in obtaining any public assistance or entitlements.

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General Benefits Assistance
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Abuse Counseling