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Find assistance programs and help from your state, city, and county government as well as local organizations.
There are numerous national assistance programs, ways to get help from your local government, community action agencies, and non-profits, as well as charities that offer programs and grants that will assist many families and individuals with bills, living expenses, and debts. You can find assistance to help pay your utility bills, help with medical bills, health care costs, rent, food assistance programs, credit card debt, and many other government assistance programs.
Every now and then hard working people may experience a financial hardship. Sometimes you just need that little extra help in paying some bills or debts. You should never hesitate to research your local state or county government to see what assistance programs they have and learn about what type of aid they can provide. After all, it is what your tax dollars are paying for.
Charities and organizations that can help with paying bills.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/charities_and_organizations_th.html
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/charity_help_with_bills.html
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/community_action_agency.html
Find summary of programs to help with bills.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/help_with_bills.html
Need a free car.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/need_a_free_car.html
List by state for mortgage and foreclosure assistance:
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/state_aid_and_assistance_progr.html#local
Emergency rental assistance.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/emergency_rent_assistance.html
Salvation Army centers by state and city
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/salvation_army_financial_assis.html
Find free health care and assistance programs.
Children and Teenagers –
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/children_s_health_insurance_pr.html
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/state_and_local_free_medical_c.html
Medical care for uninsured
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/medical_care_for_uninsured.html
Senior citizens and older adults
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/senior_assistance_programs.html
State laws ensure charity health care
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/medical_debt_collection_laws_s.html
Community Clinics and Health Care Centers
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/free_clinic.html
Dental Clinics
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/dental_clinics.html
Dental Services and Care
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/free_dental_care.html
EyeCare America - This assistance program is offered by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and it provides free eye care to senior citizens, children, individuals with diabetes, and people who may be at risk for glaucoma.
877-887-6327
Hearing aids
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/hearing_aid_assistance_program.html
HealthWell Foundation
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/assistance_with_prescriptions_.html
Non-profit organizations
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/financial_help_with_medical_bi.html
Prescription drugs for free
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/get_free_prescription_drugs.html
Sight For Students
Provides free eye exams and glasses to children 18 years and younger whose families can’t afford to pay for vision care. Thousands of students and children benefit from the Sights for Students program every year.
Dial 1-888-290-4964
VisionUSA
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/free_prescription_glasses_and_.html
Walgreens
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/walgreens_free_health_care.html
National and regional charities – These cover a wide host of areas for help.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/charities_and_organizations_th.html#health
Home Energy Assistance Program
These are energy assistance programs that are run at the state and local government level. Your best option is to contact the local community action agency in your area. They will be able to provide information and/or process applications to the program. Some of the states and their main public phone numbers are below.
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Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Community Services Division, 1-800-392-8098
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Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Assistance, 1-800-470-3058
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Arizona, Department of Aging and Adult Service, 1-800-582-5706
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Arkansas, Office of Community Services, Dept of Human Services, LIHEAP energy assistance crisis and public information number is 800-482-8988
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California, Department of Community Services and Development, 1-866-675-6623
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Colorado, Energy Assistance Division, Colorado Department of Human Services, 1-866-432-8435
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Connecticut, Community, Energy & Refugee Services, Department of Social Services, LIHEAP Division, 1-800-842-1132
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Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers, 1-800-464-4357
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District Of Columbia, Energy Affordability Division, District Department of the Environment, 202-673-6750
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Florida, Community Assistance Section, Office of Housing and Community Development, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 850-717-8450
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Georgia, Department of Human Services LIHEAP, Division of Family and Children Services. Emergency phone number is 1-800-869-1150
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Hawaii, Benefit, Employment, and Support Services Division, Financial Assistance Office, 1-808-586-5740
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Idaho, Division of Welfare, Department of Health and Welfare, 1-800-926-2588
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Illinois, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Energy Assistance, 1-877-411-9276
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Indiana, Housing and Community Development Authority, 1-800-872-0371
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Iowa, Division of Community Action Agencies, Department of Human Rights, 515-281-3861
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Kansas, Social & Rehabilitation Services, 1-800-432-0043
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Kentucky, Department for Community Based Services, Division of Family Support, 1-800-456-3452
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Louisiana, Housing Corporation, Energy Assistance Department, 1-888-454-2001
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Maine, State Housing Authority, Heating Bill Program, 1-800-452-4668
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Maryland, Office of Home Energy Programs, Department of Human Resources, Crisis Number, 1-800-352-1446
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Massachusetts, Division of Community Services, Department of Housing and Community Development, 1-800-632-8175
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Michigan, Division of Family Program Policy, 1-800-292-5650
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Minnesota, Department of Commerce, 1-800-657-3710
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Mississippi, Division of Community Services, Mississippi Department of Human Services, 1-800-421-0762
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Missouri, Family Support Division, Department of Social Services, (573) 751-4815
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Montana, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, Department of Public Health and Human Services, 1-800-332-2272
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Nebraska, Division of Children and Family Services, Department of Health and Human Services, (402) 471-3121
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Nevada, Division of Welfare & Supportive Services 1-800-992-0900
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New Hampshire, Office of Energy & Planning, (603) 271-2155
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New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Resources, Office of Low-Income Energy Conservation, 1-800-510-3102
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New Mexico, Work and Family Support Bureau, Income Support Division/Human Services Department, 1800-283-4465
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New York, Division of Employment and Transitional Supports, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, 1-800-342-3009
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North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Economic and Family Services Section, 1-800-662-7030
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North Dakota, Director of Economic Assistance Policy Division, Department of Human Services, 1-800-755-2716
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Ohio, Department of Development, LIHEAP emergency crisis number 1-800-282-0880
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Oklahoma, Department of Human Services, Family Support Services Division-SNAP/LIHEAP Section, 1-866-411-1877
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Oregon, Housing & Community Services, 1-800-453-5511
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Pennsylvania, Office of Income Maintenance, Department of Public Welfare, LIHEAP Crisis line, 1-866-857-7095
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Rhode Island, Office of Energy Resources, Department of Administration, (401) 574-9100
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South Carolina, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, (803) 734-0673
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South Dakota, Office of Energy Assistance, Department of Social Services, 1-800-233-8503
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Tennessee, Housing Development Agency, (615) 313-4766
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Texas, Department of Housing & Community Affairs, 1-888-782-8477
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Utah, Division of Housing & Community Development, Utah Department of Community & Culture, 1-877-488-3233
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Vermont, Office of Home Heating Fuel Assistance, Department for Children and Families, Main phone, including for crisis assistance 1-800-479-6151
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Virginia, Department of Social Services, Energy Assistance Program, 1-800-230-6977
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Washington, Community Services & Housing Division, Department of Commerce, (360) 725-2866
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West Virginia, Division of Family Assistance, Department of Health and Human Resources, 1-800-642-8589
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Wisconsin, Department of Administration, Division of Energy Services, for information on LIHEAP heating assistance the number is 1-866-432-8947
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Wyoming, Department of Family Services, 1-800-246-4221
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Puerto Rico, Department of the Family, (787) 289-7600