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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.

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Category: INSURANCE-MEDICAID-FINANCIAL

  1. FEGS Health and Human Services fegs.org

    FEGS provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities that allow them to participate and live as independently as possible in the community. Services include service coordination, family support services, day habilitation, weekend respite, clinical services, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, transportation and residential alternatives

  2. First Hand Foundation firsthandfoundation.org

    First Hand is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding for individual children (up to age 18) with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. Funding may be available for clinical procedures, medicine, therapy, prosthesis; equipment, such as wheelchairs, assistive technology equipment, care devices, or hearing aids; and vehicle modifications.  Lodging, food, gas, parking and transportation for families of seriously ill children who must travel during treatment are also among the needs which might be covered.

     

    Contact Information

    816-201-1569

    Address

    2800 Rockcreek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64117

  3. Friends of Karen friendsofkaren.org

    Provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families.

    Contact Information

    212-308-1378

    Address

    116 East 16 Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003

  4. Gift of Life, Inc. giftoflifeinc.com

    Facilitates free medical services, including cardiac surgery, to children suffering from heart disease who otherwise lack access to such services.

    Contact Information

    516-504-0830

    Address

    475 Northern Blvd., suite 22, Great Neck, NY 11021

  5. Growing Up Healthy Hotline health.ny.gov

    A 24 hour/7 day a week (English/Spanish) hotline number you can call to get more information on NYS educational services, health insurance, and financial assistance.  An operator will help you identify services you need and help you locate a provider in your area.

    Contact Information

    Phone: 1-800-522-5006

    TTY:  1-800-655-1789

  6. Healing the Children htcne.org

    A non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization, whose purpose is to help children throughout the world receive medical care unavailable to them due to a lack of medical and financial resources or health insurance. The Domestic Kids Program provides medical treatment and assistance to children in our local communities who are unable to get these services due to a lack of financial resources or medical insurance. They have arranged for children to receive services such as dental, medical, and surgical care, medical equipment, prescription medications, medical equipment, physical therapy, speech therapy, etc.

    Contact Information

    860-355-1828

    Address

    PO Box 129, 219 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

  7. Heartshare Human Services of NY heartshare.org

    Making a world of difference in our community since 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York is a nonprofit human services agency dedicated to improving the lives of people in need of special services and support. We help individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

    HeartShare is committed to serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

    Contact Information

    718-422-4200

    Address

    HeartShare Human Services of New York 12 MetroTech Center, 29th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201

  8. Helping from Heaven-Lexi Kazian Foundation helpingfromheaven.org

    Obtaining therapy equipment for your child with special needs is expensive.  We are committed to helping families in need by providing grants three times per year.  Grant application deadlines are April 30, August 31, and December 1

    • Special needs bikes and tricycles
    • Wheelchairs and other special needs equipment
    • Adaptive bath and toileting equipment
    • Car seats
    • AFO’s
    • iPads and computers
    • Continuing education classes for therapists and parents regarding their child’s or client’s special need
  9. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) otda.ny.gov

    Provides heating benefits to supplement a households annual energy costs. Also provides emergency assistance for households in a heat or heat related energy emergency.

    Contact Information

    Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to your Local Department of Social Services Office or the NYS HEAP Hotline at 1-800-342-3009.

  10. Human Resources Administration’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access nyc.gov

    The mission of the Human Resources Administration’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA) is to expand access to health insurance for all New Yorkers

    Contact Information

    In most cases, if you are under the age of 65, the first step to getting coverage is filling out an application online, over the phone at 1-855-355-5777, or with help from a Certified Application Counselor or Navigator.