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Employment & Job Training

Health & Human Services Resource Guide (Pennsylvania)
State Wide Directory of Social Services including:

  • Abuse
  • Disability Help
  • Domestic Violence Help
  • Food Programs, Free & Low Cost
  • Homeless Assistance
  • Housing Help
  • Job Training
  • Medical Help-Free & Low Cost Programs
  • Pregnancy & Family Planning
  • Utility Assistance

Employment & Training For Dislocated Workers 
Find employment and training information, services, and contacts in your geographic area. 

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

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Food & Housing

Health & Human Services Resource Guide (Pennsylvania)
State Wide Directory of Social Services including:

  • Services For Adults & Kids With Disabilities
  • Cash Assistance
  • Child Care, Child Health & Safety
  • Disability Help
  • Domestic Violence Help
  • Food Programs, Free & Low Cost
  • Homeless Assistance
  • Housing Help
  • Medical Help-Free & Low Cost Programs
  • Pregnancy & Family Planning
  • Utility Assistance

Low Cost Housing/Subsidized Housing (Pennsylvania)
Scroll down for a list in each county.

Faith Based initiatives of Pennsylvania That Provide Food To

HUD Housing Counselors (All 50 states)
Click on your state for a listing of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies who can give you advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages. 

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low Cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Welfare & Other Social Services (Consumer-SOS)


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Medicaid

Health & Human Services Resource Guide (Pennsylvania)
State Wide Directory of Social Services including:

  • Services For Adults & Kids With Disabilities
  • Cash Assistance
  • Child Care, Child Health & Safety
  • Disability Help
  • Domestic Violence Help
  • Food Programs, Free & Low Cost
  • Homeless Assistance
  • Housing Help
  • Medical Help-Free & Low Cost Programs
  • Pregnancy & Family Planning
  • Utility Assistance

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Medicaid (Applying For, Denial, Estate Recovery, Medicaid Planning) pp.46-48.

Health & Medical (Consumer-SOS)
More state specific help from Consumer-SOS.com.

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

For More Help, See Other Social Services

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Medicare

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Medicare (Part A, B, and D, Additional Insurance, Appeals, etc.) pp.42-45.
Services Provided For Under Older Americans Act. pp.19-21

Important Information About the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card (Pennsylvania)

How Will The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Affect Me? (Pennsylvania)

Medicare Supplement Insurance (Pennsylvania)

Medicare Part D English | En Espańol (Pennsylvania)  

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)

Health & Medical (Consumer-SOS)
More state specific help from Consumer-SOS.com.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems

The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

For More Help See Other Social Services

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Native Americans

Indian Health Service Area Offices 
These offices provide detailed information on each of the Indian Health Service programs and services. 

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

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Social Security/Disability

The Social Security Handbook
This Handbook is intended for the use of people who want an explanation of the various Social Security programs, so that they may understand how the programs operate, who is entitled to benefits, and how these benefits may be obtained.

Social Security Disability Secrets
Advice, FAQS and in depth answers from a former Social Security Claims Examiner. Learn how to apply, how to prepare your case and more.

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Social Security Benefits (Applying For, Types, Appeals, Taxes on) pp.36-42.
Veteran's Benefits pp.50-51.

Special Kids Network (Pennsylvania) 
This is a statewide information and referral helpline service that connects individuals and families of children with special health care needs in obtaining needed services.  The helpline number is 1-800-986-4550; TTY 1-877-232-7640. Also offers
parent support groups, education and legal advocacy.

Cash Assistance/Employment Training (Pennsylvania)
If you do not earn enough money to support yourself and your family
or if you are not able to work because of a disability, you can receive cash and employment assistance. You can apply for and renew your benefits from the comfort of your home using COMPASS, the online resource for cash assistance, Food Stamps, help with child care, health care coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), school meals, SelectPlan for Women and long-term living services.

Social Security Office Locator 
Type in your ZIP code to find the social security office nearest you. 

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid
(Links)

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

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Welfare & Other Social Services

Health & Human Services Resource Guide (Pennsylvania)
State Wide Directory of Social Services including:

  • Abuse
  • Disability Help
  • Domestic Violence Help
  • Food Programs, Free & Low Cost
  • Homeless Assistance
  • Housing Help
  • Medical Help-Free & Low Cost Programs
  • Pregnancy & Family Planning
  • Utility Assistance

Healthcare Access Guide For the Uninsured (Pennsylvania)
A
one-stop manual for individuals who either are uninsured or underinsured to identify free or low cost healthcare service. Scroll to your area of need.

Adult Basic Insurance For Adults Age 19-64 (Pennsylvania)
Covers the basic healthcare needs of Pennsylvanians between 19 and 65 who have no health insurance and who meet certain eligibility requirements

Cash Assistance/Employment Training (Pennsylvania)
If you do not earn enough money to support yourself and your family
or if you are not able to work because of a disability, you can receive cash and employment assistance. You can apply for and renew your benefits from the comfort of your home using COMPASS, the online resource for cash assistance, Food Stamps, help with child care, health care coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), school meals, SelectPlan for Women and long-term living services.

Social Services-State By State (DC Included)
State social service agencies administer a wide variety of programs and services, including alcohol and drug abuse prevention, disability resources, nursing homes, and child care facilities.

Assistance For Needy Families By State

Welfare Programs and Guidelines For DC & All 50 States
Learn the welfare requirements for your state.

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low Cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Government Benefits (Findlaw.com)
Use their search engine or check their topics for Welfare Benefits, Veteran's and Other military related benefits, social security and Medicare benefits.

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

Government Statistics & Links On Any Thing You Can Imagine
Whether its abortion, car crashes or crime stats, it's all here.

United Way Help Line 
(For all 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of.  Just type in the words the name of your topic and out pops up the names of valuable government and non-profit help agencies.

State Search 
The National Association of State Information Resource Executives provides a topical clearinghouse to state government information on the Internet. 

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Your local media often has a wealth of information on the services near you. 

The Gateway To Statistics From Over 100 U.S. Federal Agencies 
Links to statistics and numerous agencies of the federal government.

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Veterans/Military

Legal Issue Guide For Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Veteran's Benefits pp.50-51.

Veterans Facilities Directory - Health, Benefits, National
Cemeteries
 
View a detailed, interactive, and linked list to search all facilities within the Veterans Administration system.

Veterans' Survivor Benefits

The National Bar Association Dedicated to
Military and Veterans Law

Federal, State & Local Governments Throughout The US
Includes: Departments, Executive Branch , GPO, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Military, Municipal Government, Research Institutes & Services, State Government, Statistics, and the White House.

Veteran's Law

Military Installations
 
Links to Military Installation sites by State, service or country. Also has a National Park Guide. 

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Finding The Right Government Agency

Portal To All Fed Government Agencies On The Web
Use their search engine to look up keyword information even if you don't know which federal agency is involved. This site provides access to all three branches of the federal government-executive, legislative and judicial-as well as independent federal agencies.   It also has links to local government sites.

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

State Agricultural Departments (Links To All 50 States)

Important Federal Agencies
(Links, Addresses & Phone#s)

US Government Resources

Federal Web Locator 
Through this website, cyber consumers can link to the electronic doorsteps of federal departments, agencies, commissions and quasi official agencies.

Government Statistics & Links On Any Thing You Can Imagine
Whether its abortion, car crashes or crime stats, it's all here.

For More Help See Consumer-SOS Individual Topics


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Immigrants/Refugees

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