How to Find Help

The following resources are provided to help you locate information and assistance on a variety of issues at the Federal, state, and local levels.

How to Find Help Sub Navigation:

• Eldercare Locator (Off Site)
• State and Area Agencies on Aging
• Resource Directory

• FirstGov.gov - The official U.S. gateway to all government information (Off Site)
  
• Social Security Administration - (ssa.gov) – Link to information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. (Off Site)
  
• Medicare – Link to information on Medicare (Off Site)
  
• Veterans Administration - (va.gov)– Link to the programs and services offered by the U.S. Veterans Administration (Off Site)
  
• Nursing Home Compare - Link provides detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. (Off Site)
  
• National Energy Assistance and Referral (NEAR) project – NEAR provides information on where individuals can apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Toll-free phone number is 1-866-674-6327 or send an e-mail to energyassistance@ncat.org (Off Site)

See More Resources for an additional collection of links related to Elders & Families.

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