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Animal Poison Control Hotline
Agency: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA)
Offers advice if a pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance.
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Autism Information and Referral
Agency: AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Offers referrals and information to parents and caregivers caring for children with autism.
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Advocacy and Support
Agency: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN (ASDC)
Offers information and advocacy services to parents of deaf or hard of hearing children.
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California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)
Agency: DEAF AND DISABLED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM (DDTP)
Provides free, specialized phones. This includes: Amplified phones Big button phones Phones with lights that flash for incoming calls Portable phones Other phones that are specially designed for anyone who has difficulty using a standard phone.
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Cancer Research and Support
Agency: AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH (AICR)
Offers research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer. Interprets the science and educates the public about the results. Also provides information and educational programs to help individuals make lifestyle changes for lower cancer risk.
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Cancer Support Services
Agency: CANCER CARE
Provides support services to individuals with a cancer diagnosis. Services include counseling, support groups, and education.
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Cancer Information Service
Agency: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI)
Provides cancer related information by phone or chat line. Cancer information specialists can answer questions about cancer and help with quitting smoking. Please note specialists cannot answer personal medical questions, make referrals to specific doctors or institutions, or give medical advice. Specific health concerns should always be directed ...
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Cancer Information and Referral
Agency: SUSAN G KOMEN FOUNDATION
Provides prevention information, education, and referrals for individuals and families who: Have been diagnosed Have just finished treatment Or have been a survivor for many years.
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Braille Books
Agency: AMERICAN ACTION FUND FOR BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Provides a free Braille book every month to blind children. Children may keep each book. Books are from a popular children’s reading series.Titles published every month are available in bookstores and public libraries.
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Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Information and Referral
Agency: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
Provides information and education on allergies, asthma, and immunology. Individuals can call and receive referrals to allergists in their area.
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AAIDD Support Services
Agency: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Provides resources and strategies that enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live a more successful life. Offers assessment and suggests strategies, services, and other support.
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Covered California Marketplace
Agency: COVERED CALIFORNIA
Facilitates a marketplace where legal residents of California can review options for and enroll in health insurance coverage. This program provides a marketplace where potential clients and their family members may get financial assistance to make coverage more affordable. They can compare and choose health coverage that best fits their needs and b...
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Craniofacial Support Services
Agency: FACES: THE NATIONAL CRANIOFACIAL ASSOCIATION
Provides financial assistance for traveling expenses to patients who are receiving medical treatment far from their home. Also provides referrals to other available resources. Assists in getting families in touch with other families who have a child with the same disorder.
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Connections Program
Agency: COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE (CCA), INC.
Offers support and information for colon and rectal cancer survivors and caregivers.
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Congress of California Seniors
Agency: CONGRESS OF CALIFORNIA SENIORS
Acts as legislative advocates for California seniors. Educates consumers, mobilizes concerned citizens and encourages actions on important issues such as: Health care Pension protection Low-cost senior housing Consumer protection Entitlement benefits
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Discount Prescription Assistance
Agency: CARECONNECT USA
Offers a discount card to help people cut their prescription drug costs. Offers a download of the Prescription Drug Card to help people receive savings of up to 75% at more than 57,000 national, regional, and local pharmacies.
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Educational Resources
Agency: HEART FAILURE SOCIETY OF AMERICA (HFSA)
Provides information and resources to help individuals take control of their heart health.
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Education and Advocacy
Agency: TOURETTE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Offers information about program options and services for children with Tourette.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
Agency: GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
Provides guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired as well as a guide dog training school. Students are housed on campus and are provided with transportation (to and from the campus), room and board and nursing services. Tours of the facilities in San Rafael, CA and in Boring, Oregon are available to those who are interested. Guide Dogs for ...
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Hair Donations
Agency: LOCKS OF LOVE: HAIR DONATIONS
Provides hair replacement to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis, related to the loss of hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and all body hair. Other recipients have been victims of severe burns, endured radiation treatment as a treatment for cancer, or suffer from skin disorders that cause permane...
