This government site will assist you in finding out if you are eligible for government benefits.
Category: Medical
National Association of Social Workers
This website has a Social Worker finder tool and helpful articles regarding family, health and senior issues.
Website: www.HelpStartsHere.org
HEALTHCARE.gov
Department of Health and Human Services explains the Affordable Healthcare Act and offers tool for finding health insurance.
Website: www.healthcare.gov
National Alliance for Mental Illness
This organization is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by mental illness. Website has support programs and educational materials.
Website: www.nami.org
New Eyes for the Needy
New Prescription eyeglasses for needy children and adults. Applications for are available on website.
Website: www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
Phone: 973-376-4903
Mission Cataract USA
A program providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay. This is a one day yearly event.
Website: www.missioncataractusa.org
Phone: 800-343-7265
VISION USA
Provides free eye care to uninsured low-income workers and their families.
Website: www.aoa.org
Phone: 800-766-4466
Eye Care America
A public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), this site offers information and tells you if you are eligible for free eye exams and eye care for up to one year.
Website: www.eyecareamerica.org
Phone: 800-222- EYES (3937)
Paralyzed Veterans of America
This site offers general information on spinal cord disease and injury and legal rights.
Website: www.pva.org
American Foundation for the Blind
This site has a search to find organizations that provide services to the visually impaired as well as offering information about living with vision loss.
Website: www.afb.org