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DPLANE- DISCHARGE PLANNING / LEARNING AND NEGOTIATING ENTITIES- Assistance
for the individual, family, friends, employers, co-workers, counselors, case
managers, etc:
1. Determine: If community resources for housing, basic needs, medical,
mental health, or similar resources are required. While the person is in
treatment, obtain a signed release of information form from the individual to
allow for contact of family members, local community resources, and human
service providers. Determine whether the person will be discharged, (the
treatment center should begin work on an appropriate discharge plan within a
couple of days from initial admission), to a community center, halfway house,
homeless shelter, or contract facility. If so, correspond with the facility
director to discuss plans for addressing the individuals physical,
psychological, social, or other special needs. If you are seeking treatment,
please go to the SAMHSA site for a national listing of treatment centers at ( http://www.samhsa.gov/
), or call 1-800-729-6686.
2. Basic Living Needs: Establish a key community contact person, or family,
or friend for basic needs (e.g., clothing, transportation, temporary shelter,
food). Local food stamp/welfare programs can be located using the U.S.
Department of Agriculture locator number, 1-800-221-5689 ( www.usda.gov/
). The United Way maintains contact lists of numerous non-profit social services
agencies. Use your local telephone book, the internet, or call the national
number at 1-703-836-7100 for offices in the persons release community.
3. Housing: If the person will release directly to the community, contact
local halfway way houses, or other housing facilities, (this should be
accomplished with the individuals attendance, along with the treatment centers
staff). Contact local shelters, residential programs, housing authorities, U.S.
Housing and Urban Development ( www.hud.gov/ ) or non-profit missions for
possible placements. Sober Houses has listings for national halfway houses at ( http://www.soberhouses.com/
), or call / E-mail at 866-762-3747 / ( info@soberhouses.com
).
4. Medical: Medical issues should be considered (chronic health care, etc.).
Be aware about the individuals condition(s). If indigent, direct the individual
to available public health clinics or hospitals in their release communities for
health care and prescriptions. Call a local United Way ( www.unitedway.org
) agency to receive a list of support groups and services which are specific to
the medical condition. Also, the Health and Human Services Administration ( www.hhs.gov/
) site contains excellent resource links. You will find listings for doctors and
specialists, from A-Z at ( www.ni-cor.com/medical ) .
5. HIV/AIDS / Hep C Services: An individual who is known to be infected with
the HIV virus or who has been diagnosed with AIDS can find an assortment of
services by calling the HIV/AIDS Treatment Center Information Service at
1-800-448-0440 or the individuals state department of health. The Centers for
Disease Control hotline at 1-800-342-2437 ( www.cdc.gov
), and the Access Project ( www.aidsinfonyc.org/adap
) maintain useful sites for HIV/AIDS individuals who need assistance accessing
treatment and prescription medications. Hep C Alert has numerous information and
support documents and listings at ( www.hep-c-alert.org/
).
6. Prescriptions: An individual may need ongoing medications to treat chronic
medical or mental health conditions. Persons who are indigent should be directed
to their local community clinics or public health hospitals to fill
prescriptions. If the person qualifies for SSA benefits, Medicaid will cover
medical and prescription care. Refer the individual to their local SSA office to
apply. Useful websites include: ( www.medicare.gov
), and ( www.needymeds.com/ ).
7. Dental: National networks of dentists and hygienists who offer care to
under-served populations may be found at Clinicians National Forum website ( www.cnf.org/
).
8. Mental Health: Contact a local Mental Health/Mental Retardation agency to
refer individuals for care. Contact the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill
whose staff can provide a list of MH resources for the individual at
1-800-950-6264 or ( www.nami.org/ ).
9. Substance Abuse/Aftercare/Maintenance: considering that the individual has
a history of alcohol or drug abuse, a referral to local Alcoholics Anonymous,
Narcotics Anonymous, or similar support groups may be made. Check with the
individuals treatment center Case Manager to ascertain if there is a court order
for aftercare as a condition of release. Many communities have specific programs
and services for the chemically addicted, and the individual should be
instructed to pursue these services. Information and referral services are
available through the National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information
at 1-800-729-6686 ( www.samhsa.gov/
).
10. Social/Community Supports: Various support groups for individuals may be
available to them in their home communities. Contact a local United Way agency (
www.unitedway.org ) or a local
mental health association for information and referral services. Encourage the
individual to contact a local church, temple, or mosque for assistance.
11. Legal Aid (civil/family/child custody): Many communities have civil legal
aid services available (sliding scale fees or networks of pro bono attorneys).
Refer the individual to their local telephone directory which may list these
services.
12. Income Sources: Direct the individual to their state/local employment or
work force office for assistance. If an individual received Social Security
benefits in the past, or you suspect that they are incapable of securing or
sustaining employment, call the Social Security Administration ( www.ssa.gov/
) at 1-800-772-1213 for benefits application and office locations. If needed,
refer the individual to their local county welfare office for public assistance.
13. Vocational Services: Refer the individual to their local
employment/rehabilitation commissions for job placement and training services.
Several social service agencies in the individuals release community may sponsor
ex-drinkers/addicts in job training and placement programs. Local United Way
agencies, like the Salvation Army (national office 1-703-684-5500 or ( www.salvationarmy.org/
), may be helpful. The U.S. Department of Labor is another contact for
vocational assistance (1-877-872-5627 or ( www.dol.gov/ )
14. US Veterans: An individual who was in the uniformed services may be
eligible for a host of rehabilitation, housing, and other services through the
Department of Veterans Affairs. Call 1-800-827-1000 or visit their site at ( www.va.gov/
) to establish eligibility, identify local facilities, or to enroll in
programming.
15. Sex Offenders: Sex Addicts Anonymous can be reached at 1-800-477-8191, or
visit their web site
at
( www.sexaa.org/ ). There are multiple
agency links on this site.
16. Domestic Violence: A national hotline, 1-800-799-7233, is available to
provide info/referral services to individuals who have been victims of domestic
violence.
17. Seniors: An assortment of services for the aged can be accessed through
state offices of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) which can be
accessed through ( www.aarp.org/ ) .
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aged at ( www.aahsa.org/
) has numerous community links.
Vocational
Rehabilitation Offices, (i.e. Voc Rehab, VR, RSA, D.E.S.) Listed in Alphabetical
Order State by State
ALABAMA
| ALASKA | ARIZONA | ARKANSAS
| CALIFORNIA |
COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | DELAWARE
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
FLORIDA | GEORGIA | HAWAII
| IDAHO | ILLINOIS | INDIANA
| IOWA |
KANSAS | KENTUCKY | LOUISIANA
| MAINE | MARYLAND | MASSACHUSETTS
|
MICHIGAN | MINNESOTA | MISSISSIPPI
| MISSOURI | MONTANA |
NEBRASKA | NEVADA | NEW
HAMPSHIRE | NEW JERSEY | NEW
MEXICO | NEW YORK |
NORTH CAROLINA | NORTH
DAKOTA| OHIO | OKLAHOMA | OREGON
|
PENNSYLVANIA | RHODE ISLAND
| SOUTH CAROLINA | SOUTH
DAKOTA |
TENNESSEE | TEXAS | UTAH
| VERMONT | VIRGINIA |
WASHINGTON | WEST VIRGINIA
| WISCONSIN | WYOMING
U.S.
Territories
Additional
Information
The SBSES is a service of the Office
of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor which
provides information, counseling, and referrals about self-employment and small
business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities. SBSES, located at
the Job Accommodation Network, is
available through JAN's toll-free number 1-800-526-7234 V/TTY.
About
the Small Business and Self-Employment Service
for
general information about SBSES.
Resources
for Small Business and Self-Employment
for
listings of available resources.
Other
Services Available To SBSES Callers Through JAN
The Job Accommodation Network is a national toll-free consulting service that
provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people
with disabilities.
http://www.firstgov.gov/Contact/By_topic.shtml#top
(This link will take you to the government resources page)
A Guide to Federal Rules on SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans
Benefits for Adults with Disabilities
Covering:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability
- Social Security Disability Insurance Disability (SSDI)
- Medicaid health and mental health services
- Medicare health and mental health services
- Veterans pensions and compensation
- Veterans health care
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Stamps
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Children & Education |
- Child
Abuse and Neglect Call state
officials to report abuse or neglect.
- Child
Support E-mail contact
information for locating a non-custodial parent.
- College
Cost Survey Let the House
Committee on Education and the Workforce know your thoughts on
college costs by taking their online survey.
- Education
and Children E-mail your
question to the Department of Education.
- Head
Start Call the regional
office in your area to learn more about the program.
- Health
Insurance for Children Call
the program office in your state to see if your children are
eligible for free or low-cost health insurance.
- School
Lunch/Breakfast Contacts for
your state agencies that administer federal child nutrition
programs.
- Special
Education E-mail your
comments on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
to the House Education and the Workforce Committee to help
strengthen IDEA and to ensure that no child is left behind on the
road to educational excellence.
- Student
Financial Aid Call or send
mail for help resolving financial aid problems.
- Teen
Violence E-mail, call or fax
to talk about or receive information.
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Products & Safety |
- Auto
Safety Call to report vehicle
and child safety seat defects.
- Cable
TV Complaints Learn how to
file a complaint from the Federal Communications Commission.
- Consumer
Complaints Learn where to
report your consumer complaint and find contact information to file.
- Corporate
Customer Service Information
Search this online listing of corporate customer service contact
information by company name.
- Cosmetics
Call or write to report adverse
reactions to the Food and Drug Administration.
- E-Commerce
Complaints File an official
report online to complain about an international E-commerce
transaction.
- Federal
Regulations Here are some of
the newest Federal announcements for requests for public comments,
notices of meetings and workshops and proposed safety legislation in
which you can get involved.
- Foodborne
Illness and Food Product Complaints
Call to file a complaint.
- Mail
E-mail questions about the U.S.
mail or other postal services to the U.S. Postal Service.
- Meat
and Poultry Hotline Call to
talk to the Food Safety Education staff.
- Telephone
Service Complaints E-mail or
mail your comments and concerns to the Federal Communications
Commission.
- Unsafe
Products E-mail a report of
an injury or file a complaint about a product to the Consumer
Product Safety Commission.
- Unsafe
Vehicle E-mail or call to
report an unsafe vehicle.
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Fraud, Law Enforcement & Crime |
- Antitrust
Violations E-mail, call or
mail a report of a possible antitrust violation or potential
anti-competitive activity, whether civil or criminal, to the
Department of Justice.
- Arson,
Bombs, Firearms, Tobacco or Other Related Criminal Activities
Call to report arson, bomb,
firearms or tobacco related criminal activity.
- Asset
Forfeiture E-mail a question
or comment about asset forfeiture and auctions.
- Community
Oriented Policing E-mail or
call for information on grants and training programs.
- Consumer
Fraud E-mail complaints to
the Federal Trade Commission.
- Crime
Victims E-mail or call for
crime victims' support and assistance.
- Domestic
Violence Hotline E-mail or
call for crisis intervention, information about domestic violence
and referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic
violence and those calling on their behalf. Services are available
in English and Spanish.
- Fraud
and Waste in Government E-mail,
call, fax or mail reports of government fraud and waste to the
Federal Inspectors General.
- Homeland
Security Advisory System E-mail
your comments on the new Homeland Security Advisory System to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Homeland
Security Department E-mail
your questions and comments to the new Department.
- Homeland
Security State Contact List View
the map and find contact information for your state's homeland
security contact appointed by your Governor.
- Identity
Theft E-mail your complaint.
- Immigration
and Naturalization Call for
information about immigration and naturalization assistance provided
in English and Spanish.
- Immigration
and Naturalization Local Offices Call,
write or visit a local office to find the status of your case.
- Internet
Fraud (Civil or Criminal) E-mail
reports of suspected fraud to the FBI's Internet Fraud Complaint
Center.
- Medicaid
Fraud Report Medicaid fraud
or abuse in your state.
- Medicare
Fraud Report Medicare fraud
and abuse.
- Nuclear
Facilities E-mail or call to
report any safety or security concern involving a nuclear reactor,
nuclear fuel facility, or radioactive materials.
- Terrorist
Activity E-mail leads to the
FBI online or call your local FBI Field Office.
- Victim's
Rights, Services and Criminal & Juvenile Justice Call
for information and referrals.
- Violence
Against Women and Family Violence E-mail
your questions about laws, regulations, grants and other resources.
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Health |
- Blood
E-mail, call, fax or mail
notification of blood transfusion-related or blood donation death.
- Children's
Health Insurance State
E-mail, phone and mail contacts.
- Diabetes
E-mail comments and suggestions
about Public Health Resources from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
- Fraud
Call
1-800-447-8477 (1-800-HHS-TIPS)
to report fraud to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Genetics
E-mail comments and questions to
the Office of Genetics and Disease Prevention.
- Health
Information Toll-Free Hotlines
Call for information about health topics, from asthma to weight
control.
- Infectious
Diseases E-mail comments and
questions to the National Center for Infectious Diseases.
- Medicaid
E-mail, call or mail state and
federal contacts.
- Medical
Products and Drugs E-mail a
report of an adverse reaction.
- Medicare
Call for general quality of care,
billing or general information.
- Tuberculosis
Call to ask questions and get
information about Tuberculosis.
- Unlawful
Sales of Medical Products on the Internet
E-mail a report.
- Viral
Hepatitis Call to get
information about viral hepatitis.
- Vaccines
Call or mail adverse affects.
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Home, Community & Work |
- Accessibility
E-mail, mail or call with
complaints concerning access to facilities for people with
disabilities.
- Affordable
Housing E-mail a question to
Ginnie Mae about affordable housing.
- Census
E-mail the Census Bureau
questions and comments about the Census.
- Discriminatory
Mortgage Lending File an
official complaint, if you feel that you have been discriminated
against based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
family status or disability.
- Emergency
e-mail Notification Sign up
to receive emergency E-mail notification of natural disasters, or
other emergencies in your area, from local, regional and national
government sources.
- Employment
and Training Find state
contacts for unemployment, welfare-to-work, adult and Native
American training programs, and more.
- Employment
Discrimination Call about
employment discrimination.
- Energy-Efficient
and Renewable Energy Technologies
E-mail, call, fax or mail your questions to the Department of
Energy.
- Environmental
Programs E-mail a question or
comment to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Environmental
Violations E-mail a report of
possible environmental violation to the Environmental Protection
Agency.
- Housing
Counselors Find contact
information for a government-approved housing counselor, in your
state, for advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures,
credit issues and reverse mortgages.
- Housing
Discrimination E-mail, call
or mail complaints about housing discrimination when renting or
buying a home.
- Land
Sale Complaints If you
believe you have been a victim of fraud and abuse when buying or
leasing land from developers, you can file a complaint by writing to
HUD.
- Mine
Emergency Numbers Key
contacts from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
- Mine
Safety Contact information
for District Offices to get answers to your questions regarding
regulations, inspections, data and policy.
- National
Parks and Forests, Grasslands and Research Stations
E-mail feedback to the Forest Service.
- Radon
Call the hotline to learn about
radon and indoor air quality in your home.
- USA
Freedom Corps E-mail a
question or comment.
- Worker
Issues E-mail or mail the
Department of Labor.
- Workplace
Safety E-mail a complaint to
the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
- Workplace
Safety for the Federal Workplace
E-mail or call for program information to improve the health and
safety of the government workforce.
- Veterans
Employment and Training Key
contacts for grants and employment and training assistance for
veterans.
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- Air Force
Information for locating active duty Air
Force personnel and Air
Force recruiting and Air
Force Contacts.
- American
Battle Monuments Commission
Write to place flowers at the grave or memorial site of an American
Battle Monument or cemetery.
- Army
Information for locating active duty Army
personnel, Army
recruiting and Army
contacts.
- Department
of Defense E-mail, call or
mail questions and requests for information.
- Department
of Veterans Affairs E-mail,
call, fax or mail questions, comments or complaints.
- Find
Military Personnel Find ways
to locate persons of unknown whereabouts.
- Marines
Information for locating active duty Marines,
Marines
recruiting and Marines
contacts.
- Navy
Information for locating active duty Navy
personnel, Navy
recruiting and Navy
contacts.
- Troops
E-mail greetings to overseas
troops.
- Troops
E-mail your thanks during National Military Appreciation Month.
- Veterans
Employment and Training Key
contacts for grants and employment and training assistance for
veterans.
- Veterans
Issues E-mail inquiries about
medical and other benefits, cemeteries, agent orange and Persian
Gulf illness.
- War in Iraq
Call the White House to voice your opinion, Monday - Friday, 9-5pm
(EST), 202-456-1111.
- World
War II Memorial E-mail, call
or mail a comment on the construction of the Memorial.
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Money & Business |
- Antitrust
and Competition E-mail, call
or mail the Federal Trade Commission with a question or comment on
an antitrust matter.
- Antitrust
Violations E-mail, call or
mail a report of a possible antitrust violation or potential
anti-competitive activity, whether civil or criminal, to the
Department of Justice.
- Banks
Mail consumer complaints about banks to the Federal Reserve
Board.
- Business
and Electronic Commerce Practices
E-mail complaints (stores, finance companies, auto dealers, mortgage
companies, credit bureaus, spam e-mail, etc.) to the Federal Trade
Commission.
- Charities
E-mail complaints to the Federal
Trade Commission.
- Credit
Unions E-mail or call with
questions or comments, or report fraud to the National Credit Union
Administration.
- Deposit
Insurance E-mail for
assistance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission.
- Economic
and Humanitarian Assistance Activities Overseas
E-mail, call or write comments or questions to the U.S. Agency for
International Development.
- Export
Assistance E-mail, call, fax
or mail the Department of Commerce.
- Export
Control or Boycott Related Violation
E-mail a lead or a tip to the Bureau of Export Administration.
- Investors
E-mail, fax or mail concerns and
problems of individual investors to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC).
- IRS
(Internal Revenue Service) Reform
E-mail an idea, issue or suggestion to the Citizen Advocacy Panel.
- Labor
Toll-free numbers to contact Department of Labor program
offices.
- Patents
and Trademarks E-mail, call
or mail questions about patents and trademarks.
- Statistics
Contacts to assist with locating and using Bureau of Labor
Statistics data, publications and services.
- Tax
Help E-mail or call with
comments and feedback.
- Tax
Refund Status Check your
federal tax refund status online.
- Trade
Barriers Call to receive
assistance in resolving problems.
- Workplace
Safety E-mail a complaint to
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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