St. Pio Parish
The Catholic Communities of St. John and St. Mark
Old Saybrook & Westbrook, CT
Helpful Contacts for Those in Need
CEREBRAL PALSY:
www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com
www.birthinjurycenter.org/cerebral-palsy/
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
Mental Health Disability Rights in The Workplace:
www.onlinemftprograms.com/mental-health-rights-in-the-workplace/
RVing with a disability: www.ezsnapdirect.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-rving-with-a-disability/
MEDICAL:
Depression & Addiction -- Signs, Symptoms & Treatment: https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/depression/
Diabetes Warning Signs: https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/the-early-warning-signs-of-diabetes
Memory Loss: www.remindercall.com/resources/thanks-for-the-memories-brain/
Telemedicine -- Online doctor: https://www.onlinedoctor.com/telehealth-connecticut/
MEDICARE:
Retirement Guide: www.retireguide.com/medicare/
Medicare Costs, Plans and Qualifying in Cs: https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicare-
plans/connecticut/#who_qualifies_for_medicare_in_connecticut
MESOTHELIOMA:
Mesothelioma Hope: https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/
Assisted Living: https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-assisted-living/
Spiritual Support: https://www.asbestos.com/support/spiritual/
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING:
Natural Family Planning: www.nfpandmore.org
Helping couples & families navigate fertility with faith: https://ccli.org/myparishnfp/
SENIOR CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING:
A Comprehensive Guide to Elderly Community Resources
Addiction: https://www.addictioncenter.com/Addiction/Elderly/
Caring For The Elderly:
https://www.cprcertified.com/blog/first-aid-tips-for-caregivers
Comprehensive Guide to Elderly Community Resources
Senior’s Guide to Bedroom Fall Prevention
Senior's Guide to Fentanyl
Five Home Repairs Seniors Should Avoid Doing When They Are Alone
Caregivers Guide to Senior Health:
https://nursingeducation.org/resources/caregivers-guide-to-senior-health/
Caring.com:
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/connecticut
https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/memory-care-facilities/
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/nursing-homes/
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/independent-living/
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/connecticut
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/paying-for-assisted-living.html
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/seniors-vision-guide/
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/cataracts/
Community Outreach and Senior Advocate, Carol Wells -- (800) 204-7132
Elderly Eating Disorders: https://withinhealth.com/learn/elderly
Medication Management:
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/medication-management-for-seniors/
Memory Care: https://www.memorycare.com/disability-benefits/
Senior Budgeting & Couponing:
https://couponfollow.com/research/seniors-guide-to-budgeting-and-couponing
SOUP KITCHENS & PANTRIES:
Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries: www.shorelinesoupkitchens.org | 860-388-1988
Food Pantry at St. Mark Church: Bob Edburg - 860-304-3454 | Tuesdays 11:30am – 2:15pm
St. Vincent DePaul:
Middletown – svdmiddletown.org | 860-344-0097
Norwich – svdpp.org | 860-889-7374
VETERAN SUPPORT:
Assisted Living and Long Term Care Benefits: https://www.seniorcareadvisor.org/veterans-benefits-for-assisted-living-long-term-care/
Addiction Resources in CT: https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/veterans/connecticut/
https://www.addictionguide.com/addiction/veterans/
Addition Treatments: https://www.southjerseyrecovery.com/resources/veterans-community-care-network/
Camp Lejeune: https://www.camplejeuneclaimscenter.com/
CT Rehabs: https://drugrehabus.org/rehabs/treatment/tricare/united-states/connecticut/
Free Grants: https://veteransaidgrants.org/
Mesothelioma: https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/prognosis/support/
Substance Abuse: https://www.arrowpassage.com/veteran-substance-abuse/
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES:
Westbrook Youth & Family Services - www.wyfs.org | 860-399-9239
Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services - www.osyfs.org | 860-395-3190
Causes of Child Birth Injuries: https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/resources/special-education/
Financial Education and Money Management: www.financecharts.com/pages/5724-retirement-calculators-and-stock-market-tips/
Homeless & Runaway Youth:
Resource Guide: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/resources-for-homeless-
and-runaway-youth/
Substance Use Prevention Education: https://www.addicted.org/supe/fentanyl/parents-guide-to-fentanyl/
https://www.addicted.org/supe/parents/protecting-children-from-online-drug-dealers/
Healthy Futures: For families on their parenting journey from pregnancy up to age six. This free,
at-home visiting program, is open to all families who reside in Middlesex County, as well as
Madison, Guilford, and Old Lyme.
Click on PDF below for more information:
IS IT INTERFERING WITH YOUR LIFE?
Alcohol:
www.aa.org | 1-866-783-7712
www.ctalanon.org | 1-888-825-2666 - (if someone else’s drinking is affecting your life)
www.AlcoholRehabGuide.org/Treatment
Alcohol & Cancer: https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/addiction/effects/cancer/
Alcohol, Drugs & Oral Care: https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/how-drugs-and-alcohol-affects-oral-health/
Adderall Abuse:
https://compass-recovery.com/adderall-guide/
Addiction Treatment:
Addiction Resources: https://www.mysticmag.com/news/addiction-resources-and-statistics/
https://www.addictiontreatmentdivision.org
https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/drug-addiction/
https://resume.io/blog/guide-to-finding-a-job-after-rehab
https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/treatment/12-step-program
Other Drugs: www.na.org | 1-818 773-9999 x 135
https://springhillrecovery.com/
Substance Abuse Signs: https://springhillrecovery.com/addiction/
Spiritual or Faith-Based Rehabs Near Me
Cyber-Bullying:
https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics
Food:
www.oa.org | 1-505-891-2664
Gambling:
www.gamblersanonymous.org - Connecticut Hotline Number: 1-855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542)
OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:
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Catholics Come Home (for returning Catholics)
More Catholic websites recommendations can be found via Untangling the Catholic Web.
While these organizations by their structure are not affiliated with either Parish or the Diocese of Norwich, we are enriched by the support, generosity and opportunities for Christian Service they provide.