Katrina Networking

I am using my networking and marketing skills to pass along vital information to organizations, volunteers and survivors of the 2005 hurricane season. Grants, networking, advocating, assistance resources, articles and more. Updated regularly to better assist you.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Medical Resources

Medical Assistance
6/12 - Free/Cheap Mammogram Programs
Avon Breast Care Program

CDC Breast Care Program

3/25 Medication Sheet - Printable

3/23 MS Health Department Health Screenings

Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222· Swallowing poison · Eye or skin irritation from toxic substances · Inhalation of noxious fumes or vapors · Animal, insect, snake and spider bites · Food or mushroom poisoning · Drug reactions · Attempted suicides or drug overdoses · Pet poisoning exposures
FOR BROCHURE AND TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT POISON AT HOME, please see this link: http://www.poison.org/prevent/documents/adultEd/Poison%20Brochure.pdf
Louisiana Center for the Blind [National Federation for the Blind of Florida as conduit]
www.lcb-ruston.com/
www.nfbflorida.org/
The Louisiana Center for the Blind is providing housing, clothing and food to blind people from the Gulf Coast Region affected by Katrina. The National Federation for the Blind of Florida is collecting funds to support the work of the center.
10/23 Inter-Faith Caregivers
Inter-Faith Caregivers 225-267-5600 For hurricane evacuees over the age of 50
10/16 Health Care Clinic Resource List
http://www.ahirc.org/cat_list.cfm?cat=31&st=AL
Not easily navigated, but if you're persistant, you'll find one in your area.

Specific Medical Assistance 9/20
Go to this site and search for financial assistance for specific medical conditions (you can also search by state):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/financialassistance.html
Search by State For What You Need Medically - http://www.ahirc.org/index.html
Great site that includes dental assistance. It lists different categories (veteran, elderly, disabled, etc.)
MS Specific Agency
HealthCare Financial Assistance Inc. Gulfport, MS 228-868-4025

Prescription Assistance
AARP Prescription Assistance http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/prescription/statebystate.html

Add Health (from Karen) 1-888-733-0126 www.addhealth.com AddHealth provides convenient nationwide access to discounts on prescription medications; physician visits, treatments and services; dental services and hardware; vision care and eyewear and hearing services and devices.

American Health Association (Katrinas Angels!) 1-888-777-7838 www.ahaheath.com The Healthy Advantage Healthcare Savings Card gives big savings of 10 to 50 percent on almost all healthcare needs that are NOT covered by insurance. Members often save hundreds of dollars each month with the Healthy Advantage Savings Card, which is sponsored by the American Health Association.

Best Meds (from Karen) 1-877-723-7863 www.best-meds.com Best-Meds.com is unique because we are affiliated with Canada's largest and lowest cost pharmacies. We work to see that you get the best possible prices of up to 20-85 percent savings.

Cancer Supportive Care http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/drug_assistance.html)

Discount Health (from Karen) www.discount-health.net Inexpensive health care products for the entire family at low cost prices.

Discount Prescriptions (800) 291-1206 Families can save between 20% and 40% on their prescription medications. No exam needed. National program. No need to make trips to the pharmacy, medication shipped to the home. Call for free information.

Free Medicine Program (from Karen) 1-800-921-0072 http://freemedicineprogram.com Our mission at the Free Medicine Program is helping patients in obtaining prescription drugs and medications absolutely FREE OF CHARGE.

6/12 - GlaxoSmithKline Prescription Assistance (womens day mag)
If you take meds made by GSK, are on Medicare Part D, spend more than $600/by June with a 1-person Household Income of under $25,525 or 2-person HHI under $34,225, you're elegible

Helping Patients (katrinas angels!) 1-800-762-4636 www.helpingpatients.org Helping Patients brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines. Its mission is to increase awareness of and enrollment in existing patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible. Through this site, Helping Patients offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

Merck Med Assistance http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patientassistance/home.html

People's RX Card (Katrinas Angels!) 1-800-667-6914 www.peoplesrxcard.com

PPRx https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php There have been ads for this on TV. If you need help, call them. A vetted organization with YOU in mind.

Pfizer's Sharing the Care (From Karen) 1-800-984-1500 www.sharingthecare.com Sharing the Care helps our nation's working poor and others who fall through the cracks of our health care system.

1/26 Prescription Point (FromKaren)
1-800-794-8552
www.prescriptionpoint.com
Prescription Point is an online US and Canadian mail order prescription service of choice.

Well-Aid (from karen)
1-877-687-4400
www.wellaid.com
Offers different benefit plans – prescription, dental, medical and vision. There are low monthly fees for these plans.


For Other Resource Pages
Businesses
Children/Childcare
Dental
Disabled
Education Assistance Elderly
Emotional Resources
Family Resources
Furniture and More
Grandfamily/Single Parent ResourcesGrants for Individuals - does not include homeowner or repair grants
Home/Utility LA Family Resources
Medical ResourcesMortgage Resources







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Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Non-Profit Resources

Funding
6/6 - From Terra - Click on http://groups.google.com/group/nvoad-recovery/web/government-funding-opportunities- or copy & paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn'twork.
2/3 Grant Writing Tip Site
3/8 Grants for NonProfits
3/25 - Church World Services - Unsure of Contact

Conferences
2/25 June Hurricane Work Shop AL/MS 6/27-29
Alabama/Mississippi Hurricane Workshop June 27-29, 2007 The focus will be Long Term Recovery. Go to HHS Calendar and click on the calendar you will find the dates and more info for this workshop. You can also call Margaret Carter POC for MEMA at 601-933-6370.
More details to follow: Elizabeth Stover FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office 220 Popps Ferry Rd. Biloxi, MS 39531 228.594.3060 Phone 703-927-8553

General Information
3/25 Fresh Start Sustainable Rebuilding

3/25 Computers Recycles.Org We are a service project aimed at area businesses, residents, schools, and nonprofit organizations interested in recycling and reusing computers. Our website serves as a regional and nationwide exchange board directly connecting those wishing to dispose of computers and nonprofit organizations in need.

3/12 MS Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force
Mississippi Coast Interfaith Disaster Task ForceCentral Office: #28, 29th St., Gulfport, MS 39507 Ph. 228-868-0961Warehouse: 6516 Woolmarket, Biloxi, MS 39531 Ph. 228-354-0969

3/8 Marketing Site From a MS Resident
3/5 - For Shelters to Post Their Information
3/16 Ways to lessen heat and hot water bills for you and your clients
2/19 Deconstruction Institute Information on how to do architectural reclamation and deconstruction
2/3 MS Food Resources For NFP's
2/3 Starting Community Gardens for Survivors
6/17 http://assoc.garden.org/grants/ Youth Gardening Grants
1/10 Katrina Cottage Collection
Katrina Cottages A Family of Small-Scale, High-Quality Homes
Katrina Cottages
Cusa Cottages
Cottage Living
1/4 NOVA, National Organization Victims Assistance
NOVA's mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. National Organization for Victim Assistance®
NOVA Victim Info
Information and Referrals for Victims of Crime and Disaster: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 1-800-TRY-NOVA (1-800-879-6682) or (703) 535-NOVA (6682)
Victims or communities wanting assistance may call (800) TRY-NOVA (879-6682) at any time for information and emotional support.
Citizen Action Team - Database of Resources
TechSoup Stock Faith-based nonprofits can register for free for TechSoup Stock and then be eligible for purchasing, at significantly discounted prices, donated software and other technology products that leading tech firms such as Microsoft make available to TechSoup.
National Cristina FoundationNational Cristina Foundation (NCF) accepts applications for free equipment from nonprofit organizations that are engaged in the education, rehabilitation, or training of people with disabilities, at-risk students, or economically disadvantaged persons.
Gifts In Kind The FASTEN team has gathered information about free and low-cost items that faith-based nonprofits may be able to access through a variety of organizations and associations. Gifts in Kind America is an organization for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Donor organizations (e.g., companies) may donate office equipment and supplies including software, hardware, building materials, furniture, clothing, toys, medical equipment and supplies, personal care products and more. Gifts in Kind is the largest recipient of such donations, reporting $200 million worth of products distributed per year. To receive items through Gifts in Kind, nonprofits need to register with the agency. Registration is based on a sliding fee scale, starting at $125 for nonprofits with an annual budget less than $1 million
Excess Access ExcessAccess is an Internet database service matching donors and recipients that are in the same geographical area. It links specific companies’ donations with nearby nonprofits looking for such items. At times, donors have volunteered to drop-off or ship very small items to the nonprofit, but this is at the donor’s discretion. Nonprofits with a “wish list” pay an upfront, flat, $3 registration fee that gives them a 6-month subscription to the service. Nonprofits can update or edit their wish lists at any time. The most frequently donated items are office or home furniture, supplies, electronic equipment, and appliances. This service also receives donations of building supplies, medical supplies, seasonal items such as decorations, food, toys, and clothing.
Throw Place Throwplace.com is an online market where individuals, charities, nonprofits and businesses can exchange excess goods and surplus inventory free of charge. Nonprofits register on the site for free, then can browse donated items and their location. Nonprofits can take up to 5 items per month from the inventory for free; beyond five items, there is a $5 per item charge.
New Hope Construction A non-profit that helps design and assemble needed items for you to build a new structure - whether it's a house, a library or a new fire station, they can help!
11/19 - Shared Housing - an idea for both volunteer and citizen
11/20 Fundraising/Management Assistance Site
I chose their newsletter page because they are free. Their software and research aspects are not. But I feel we can all learn from their newsletters on how to better involve our communities and the nation with the recovery effort.
11/20 - Resource for non- profits Networking for all non profits.
11/1 - Marketing Ourselves
11/20 - MS Development Authority Information. Grant Information
Katrina Aid Today Set up by UMCOR and partners exclusively for Hurricane Recovery. Many good ideas that can be used NOW.
Volunteer Coordinator Information and Grants through Lutheran Disaster Response
This page has several links on it for those working in long term recovery. While grants may not be approved due to not being part of LDR, the information they provide is incredible!
CDC Article on Flood Cleanup Detailed, dry, but packed with information.
Safety Gear For the Volunteer
Avoiding Heat Related Illness

Municipal Assistance
2/20/06 Smart Growth - How to let city expansion happen WELL
Effects on Emergency Services Personnel Can be extrapolated to long-term volunteers as well.
10/6/06 Efficiently Rebuilding - Site similar to Smart Growth - energy efficiency and time.
2/9/06 Booklet for Cultural Institutions FEMA, Heritage Preservation, and the National Endowment for the Arts collaborated on Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions FEMA 533/September 2005 (PDF). This 36-page book provides information on sources of funding and details on what activities are eligible. It also explains how the federal emergency assistance system works and gives tips to get started.

Library Funding
Academic Library Funding
Public Library Funding This is with the help of the Gates Foundation
Laura Bush Foundation The Laura Bush Foundation will announce a second round of grants by the end of summer 2006. It uses a competitive grant process to distribute the funds for books. To apply and to learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit the website.

For Other Resource Pages
Grants For Communities
Grants for Non-Profits
For Non-Profits and Municipalities
For Schools
Safety Guidelines For Volunteers

Businesses
Children/Childcare
Dental
Disabled
Education Assistance
Elderly
Emotional Resources
Family Resources
Furniture and More
Grandfamily/Single Parent Resources
Grants for Individuals - does not include homeowner or repair grants
Home/Utility
LA Family Resources
Medical Resources
Mortgage Resources

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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Emotional Assistance

3/25 MS - Project Recovery 1-866-856-3227.
The Project Recovery helpline is accessible through April 27, seven hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-866-856-3227. There are no medical or financial screening methods to qualify to receive services.
South Mississippians affected by Hurricane Katrina who need extra help coping with stress can call Project Recovery, which provides free crisis counseling services through community outreach, public education and information and referral.

United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits said it had arranged with United Behavioral Health to provide free access to a toll-free, 24-hour crisis hotline to anyone affected by the hurricane. The number is (866) 615-8700.Callers can speak with counselors for help with emotional issues they may be experiencing and to receive referrals from a national database of community resources covering a range of concerns, including financial and legal issues.Callers who have suffered physical trauma will be transferred to a nurse who will be able to provide health information and decision support regarding the need for medical treatment.
2/11 - Through UMCOR - several booklets:
For Church Leader:
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/resources/spiritualcare/congregations/
For Parents - Childrens Reactions
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/resources/spiritualcare/reaction/
For Everyone - Gauge Your Emotional Recovery
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/resources/spiritualcare/reaction/
For Everyone - Seeking Professional Help
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/resources/spiritualcare/teenager/
Assistance To Care http://www.a2care.org/ Emotional and Addiction Assistance through the Red Cross
United Behavioral Health is also offering resources and information on disaster relief assistance on www.liveandworkwell.com .
12/26 A Book to Make - Plus other things - Creations By You
http://www.amazon.com/s/102-4000736-2539363?ie=UTF8&search-alias=toys-and-games&field-brandtextbin=Creations%20by%20You

Online Support
Katrina Speak Out
I again wanted to extend an open invitation to anyone intersted in joining a yahoo group where they can say whats on there mind.We have a pretty good little group going where we just kinda support each other if intersted go to the link below and copy paste it in your search engine.This group is great and im proud to be a member of it and others because of the way it helps so many people.The reason I started Katrina_speakout was because I wanted somewhere we could discuss each others issues with (FREELY AND OPEN.)http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KATRINA_SPEAKOUT/
More Support Groups:
Katrina Wish List
Help For Katrina
Hurricane Caring Hearts
Hurricane Victim Help
First Responders Relief
Help For Katrina
Biloxi USA
Help For Families
Katrina Disaster 1
Katrina Rehousing
Katrinas Angels Forum
Katrina - NOLA

Hotlines
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE 1-800-787-3224 TDD
http://www.focusas.com/Hotlines.html - For Most National Hotlines and Helplines
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
Project Recovery Mental Health Assistance Line 1-866-856-3227
Crisis counseling for Louisiana hurricane victims 1-800-273-8255

Miscellaneous
Measuring Your Stress
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/03/measuring-life-stress.html
Your Cumulative Stress
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/03/cumulative-stress-test.html
Book - Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn - just republished. Excellent guide on stress management during times of disaster - health or otherwise
1/22 Free Bibles - From Marlene
https://www.biblesforamerica.org/pro.equestRcV.aspx
http://www.freebibles.net/
http://www.justbibles.org/freebible.htm
http://www.freebibleministry.com/free_bible.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/la/prophet1/bibles2.html
http://gofreebibles.com/
http://www.soulwinners.com/main.cfm?ID=13
http://www.auburn.edu/~allenkc/bible.html

Children
Booklet on Helping Kids Cope With Disaster
http://childadvocate.net/disasterbooklet.pdf
Very great booklet you can DL and print out for yourself. Free.
Article On Needs of Child in Distress
http://www.preparerespondrecover.com/childrensneeds/

Other Resources Pages
Dental

Education Assistance
Elder Care Assistance
Emotional Assistance
Family Resources
For Businesses
Grandfamily and Single Parent Financial Assistance
Home Rebuilding and Utility Assistance
LA Family Assistance
Links for Furnishings and More

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