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Links to Handicapped Services in NH and the US |
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| Here are Some places to get started for those people who are seeking services for mentally or physically handicapped individuals. | ||||||||||||||
JustGive is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with the charities and causes they care about and to increase overall giving. |
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| VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION NEW HAMPSHIRE Provides assistance to those whose disabilities hinder employment | ||||||||||||||
| The Joshua Frase Foundation is dedicated to supporting ongoing medical research for myotubular myopathy and other related congenital myopathies. | ||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES & NH DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES 361 LINCOLN STREET MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03103 Telephone: 603-668-2330 |
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| LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL CENTER (LARC) 1-800-639-5290 (NH only) or 224-3333 M-F 9AM -1 PM Provides free information, legal advice and referral services to low-income persons in the areas of family law, local welfare, and housing. Qualified individuals needing legal representation may be referred to the NH Bar Assoc.'s Pro Bono Referral System. |
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| BUREAU OF SPECIAL MEDICAL SERVICES NH Department of Health and Human Services Office of Health Planning and Medicaid 1-800-852-3345 ext. 4488 /603-271-4488 Provides specialized clinical health care for disabled children; initial visit is open to any special needs child and subsequent visits are based on income eligibility. Services available to all handicapped individuals. |
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| NEW HAMPSHIRE FAMILY VOICES 1-800-852-3345 x 4525 or 271-4525 NH Family Voices is run by parents having children with special health care needs, multiple disabilites and mental health conditions. Lending library contains 1,300 titles of books, videos and audio tapes. |
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| DISABILITIES RIGHTS CENTER 1-800-834-1721 or 228-0432 18 Low Avenue P.O. Box 3660 Concord, NH 03302 Serves as an advocacy and protection agency for the developmentally disabled and mentally ill; advises on financial entitlements and special education placements; provides legal representation for cases involving civil rights violations. |
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On Time MedTrans Medical Transportation Transportation for disabled . Provider of medical and personal transportation services for Ambulatory-Wheelchair- Stretcher-Gurney bound patients. We also specialize in personal transport. |
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| TALKING BOOK SERVICE 898-7064 Kelley Library 234 Main Street Salem, NH 03079 Provides applications for recordings from the New Hampshire State Library and U.S. Library of Congress. Visually impaired and physically disabled persons who are unable to handle print materials with ease are eligible for the service. |
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| TALKING BOOK SERVICE 898-7064 Kelley Library 234 Main Street Salem, NH 03079 Provides applications for recordings from the New Hampshire State Library and U.S. Library of Congress. Visually impaired and physically disabled persons who are unable to handle print materials with ease are eligible for the service. |
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| GRANITE STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING FOUNDATION 1-800-826-3700 228-9680 21 Chenell Drive Concord, NH 03301 Statewide services to assist physically disabled include: information and referral, peer support, advocacy, and independent living skills training. Interpreter referral services and transportation also available |
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| INFO-LINK 1-888-499-2525 Provides free information and referral service. Info-Link does not offer counseling, medical, or legal advice but puts callers in touch with community resources that can help them. Info-Link maintains detailed information about public and non-profit agencies and such topics as housing, health care, education, abuse, consumer complaints, and family problems.8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. |
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| HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, NH 1-800-640-7239 32 Constitution Drive 472-8623 Bedford, NH 03310 Mailing address: P.O. Box 5087 Manchester, NH 03108 Provides single-family low interest mortgages and rental assistance to those who qualify on a low-income basis; oversees low rent housing projects; assists in processing housing discrimination complaints. |
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| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, NEW HAMPSHIRE 893-9763 154 Main Street Salem, NH 03079 Serves residents of Atkinson, Danville, Derry, Newton, Plaistow, Salem , Hampstead, Sandown, and Windham. |
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I Hope This Information is helpful to anyone in search of such information. It can be difficult to hook up with services for those in need. Have a great day!  |
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