Charlotte
Charlotte
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA provides services to veterans. They can help you file a claim or find a local resource. They can help with medical care, disability and more. They have special services for homeless Vets. Please call or see the website for more info.
National Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1.800.273.8255
Types of services:
- Caregiver Support
- Disability Compensation
- Educational Assistance
- Employment Services
- Geriatrics and Extended Care
- Home Loans
- Homeless Veterans
- Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom
- Pharmacy
- Primary Care
- Research
- Social Work
- Spinal Cord Injury
USAJOBS-U.S. Office of Personnel Management
OPM runs the USAJOBS website, which is the official job site for the U.S. government. It helps people find federal jobs all across the country and even in other parts of the world. Anyone can use it, and making an account is free. Please visit the website for more information.
Money Management International
Money Management International is a nonprofit organization. It is an education focused agency. Their mission is to improve lives through financial education. They offer a range of tools and services. These are available over the phone and online. As well as at branch locations across the country. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Hospice Care-Tidewell Hospice
This agency provides hospice care. Hospice provides medical care and emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and their families for end-of-life care.
Hospice staff provides care in places such as hospitals and nursing homes. They also provide care at home. Most people choose to receive their hospice care at home. The primary goal of hospice care is pain management and to provide patients comfort and dignity in their final days.
Tidewell has Hospice Houses in Manatee County. Patients can stay there and get care 24 hours a day. Please see the website for more information and locations.
Sunshine Health
Sunshine Health provides the Children's Medical Services Plan. This plan offers medical benefits to children in Florida. The CMS Health Plan is for children under 21 years of age. They help with preventative and ongoing care.
TTY Number: 800.955.8770
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
This agency's purpose is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. It can give them hope, strength, and joy. A wish come true helps a child deal with their illness in a positive way. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Empath TideWell Hospice
Tidewell hospice is a not-for-profit organization. Services are available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. Tidewell offers the highest quality care to patients and families living with advanced illnesses. They provide comfort and support. To deal with the complex and difficult issues while still finding joy in each day. The group strives to treat the whole person. And views the patient and their family as a unit. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Social Security Disability -Social Security Administration
SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs Available:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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