Welcome to the St. Mary’s Healthcare System Resource Directory
This resource directory is for families/caregivers of children who have medically complex needs or long-lasting conditions that require extra health care and support services.
The information in this directory is provided to help you find resources to assist you with finding help for your child and family. The range of care/disability/health issues varies amongst children so the information may or may not pertain to your child.
What you'll find
After a family learns that their child is ill parents/caregivers typically begin to think about how they can best care for their child. The resources in this directory include agencies, service providers, advocacy organizations, and other resources to assist with providing a quality life for children with medically complex needs.
To find a resource enter your area of interest in the search box on the side bar and the location in the box located on the top of the screen. The directory is intended to assist you with being the best advocate for your child. Although we attempt to keep the directory current resources change constantly.
Got it!Category: Benefit assistance
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ssa.gov
For children under 18, who may be found to disabled if he/she has a physical or mental impairment, or combination of impairments, that causes marked & severe functional limitations, that can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months.
Contact Information
Social Security Field Office: 1-800-772-1213
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The Bronx Parent Center Without Walls Resourcesny.org
Provides free trainings, education, and assistance of parents of children with special needs.
Address
116 East 1
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The Family Center thefamilycenter.org
Works with families who are affected by crisis, illness, or loss. Provides free social and legal services, including healthcare coordination. English, Spanish, Korean, French Creole, French, Hindi, Urdu & American Sign Language; confidential, offered in the home when needed. Provides services to residents of all 5 boroughs of NYC.
Contact Information
800-219-4522
Brooklyn: 718-230-1379
Manhattan: 212-766-4522
Address
The Family Center Brooklyn: 493 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 The Family Center Manhattan: 315 West 36 Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018
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The Mayors Office for People with Disabilities NYC nyc.gov
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Web site can help you gather information on the programs that are available to people with disabilities. These resources can help in achieving greater independence, as well as assisting in furthering your education, achieving employment, and many other things that can enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program wicprograms.org
Provides nutritious food, milk, juice, formula and other items to low income pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five. Also provides breastfeeding support. You must meet certain income and health criteria to qualify.