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Social Work
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION AGENCIES:
PLANNING COUNCIL INFORMATION CENTER - 625-4543
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE FOR LOCAL INFORMATION RELATIVE TO HUMAN SERVICES. THEY WILL DIRECT CALLERS TO THE BEST SOURCES FOR HANDLING A BROAD RANGE OF PROBLEMS
KIDNEY FOUNDATION - 523-2056
National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias
Eastern Virginia Regional Office
6477 College Park Square, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (757) 523-2056
Fax: (757)523-2099
Website: www.kidneyva.orgANOTHER GOOD SOURCE FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS WHO NEED INFORMATION, RESOURCES OR REFERRAL SERVICES.
INFORMATION CENTER OF HAMPTON ROADS - 1-800-223-2086
TRANSPORTATION:
TRT HANDI RIDE - 640-6247
DIALYSIS PATIENTS USUALLY QUALIFY FOR THIS SERVICE. RIDES COST $2.20 ONE WAY. THIS IS A FEDERALLY BACKED PROGRAM. PATIENTS HAVE TO APPLY AND BE APPROVED. APPLICATION CAN BE MADE BY PHONING THE ABOVE NUMBER OR WRITING TO:
TIDEWATER REGIONAL TRANSIT
509 EAST 18TH STREET
P.O. BOX 2096
NORFOLK, VA 23501APPLICATION FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOCIAL WORK, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH.
NAVY RELIEF, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH - 953-5956
COULD ALSO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, BUT PATIENTS WOULD HAVE TO APPLY IN ADVANCE. GRANTS ARE AWARDED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS, DEPENDING ON INCOME, RESOURCES, EXPENSES, ETC.
AMBULANCE FIRMS
MOST MEDICAID PATIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGH THE MANY PRIVATE AMBULANCE FIRMS LISTED IN THE PHONE DIRECTORY. MEDICARE PATIENTS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THESE NO-COST SERVICES AND RATES CHARGED ARE HIGH.
INSURANCE AND GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE:
MEDICARE APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE AT LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES:
NORFOLK 858-6198 PORTSMOUTH 686-3830 VA BEACH 497-2891 SUFFOLK 934-0532 SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP), BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, AS WELL AS OTHER CARRIER’S OFFER POLICIES TO COVER MEDICAL COSTS NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID.
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
NORFOLK 441-1000 VIRGINIA BEACH 486-7223 CHESAPEAKE 382-2000 PORTSMOUTH 398-3600 SUFFOLK 923-3000 MEDICAID COVERS MEDICAL COSTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOME/RESOURCES. APPLICATIONS FOR THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE MADE AT LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.
BUDGET COUNSELING:
NAVY FAMILY SERVICE CENTER (NFSC)
NORFOLK 444-2102 LITTLE CREEK 462-7563 OCEANA 433-2912 CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING (CCCS) - 827-8344
(NO FEE FOR SERVICES)
BUDGET COUNSELING CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING NFSC OR CCCSCOUNSELING RESOURCES:
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
TRICARE Appointments - 1-866-MIL-HLTH
NAVY FAMILY SERVICES CENTER - 444-2102
(SHORT-TERM COUNSELING FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND THEIR FAMILIES)SOCIAL WORK , NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH - 953-5861
FIRST CALL, PENINSULA - 594-4636
(PROVIDES HUMAN SERVICE INFORMATION)BASIC NEEDS: (FOOD, CLOTHING AND OTHER SUPPLIES)
NEEDLE WORK GUILD OF AMERICA - 622-0379
(NEW CLOTHING)GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
(RECONDITIONED CLOTHING)
PORTSMOUTH 484-2208 VA BEACH 495-7956 NORFOLK 627-7733 SALVATION ARMY
(RECONDITIONED CLOTHING)
VA BEACH 499-0032 PORTSMOUTH 465-8164 NORFOLK 627-2330 SUFFOLK 934-6173 CHURCH SOCIAL MINISTRIES RESOURCE CENTER - 622-0125
(FOOD, CLOTHING, FINANCIAL)FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA - 624-1333
(FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES)NAVY RELIEF - 953-5956
NAVY RELIEF OFTEN PROVIDES GRANTS TO HELP APPLICANTS THROUGH FINANCIAL CRISIS. PATIENTS HAVE TO APPLY IN ADVANCE AND GRANTS ARE BASED ON CONSIDERATIONS OF INCOME, RESOURCES, DEBTS AND NEED.>KIDNEY FOUNDATION - 523-2056
National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias
Eastern Virginia Regional Office
6477 College Park Square, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: (757) 523-2056
Fax: (757)523-2099
Website: www.kidneyva.orgInformation regarding the NKF Patient Grant Program
Patient Grant Program (PGP) provides financial assistance to those affected by chronic kidney and/or urologic disease. The PGP provides funds to patients in our service area (most of Virginia and West Virginia) who experience unusual or unexpected expenses affecting the continuity of medical care. Priority is given to applications addressing dental, medical and/or transportation needs not covered by Medicare or other insurance. There are two grant sizes; the Small Grant (up to $100) which can be applied for once a year, and the Large Grant (from $101 to $500) which is a lifetime award.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
NORFOLK 220 W. BRAMBLETON AVE. 441-1000 VA BEACH 3432 VA BEACH BLVD. 486-7223 CHESAPEAKE 100 OUTLAW STREET 382-2000 PORTSMOUTH 1701 HIGH STREET 398-3600 SUFFOLK 440 MARKET STREET 539-0216 PATIENTS WITH LOW INCOMES AND RESOURCES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND APPLY FOR ONGOING AID WHICH MIGHT INCLUDE FINANCIAL GRANTS. FOOD STAMPS, MEDICAID, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES AND HEALTH INSURANCE. APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTANCT THEIR LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
CHURCH SOCIAL MINISTRIES RESOURCE CENTER - 622-0125
(PROVIDES EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR SUBSISTENCE NEEDS)
Last Updated: 26 Oct 2004
