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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/

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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/


https://stayhonest.org/guide/cannabis-substance-abuse-among-homeless-and-runaway-youths-what-can-you-do-how-to-find-help


​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:

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS:


     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.

 

ST. JOHN PARISH

161 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Tel: (860) 388-3787

ST. MARK PARISH

222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook, CT 06498

Tel: (860) 399-9207

Parishes of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich, CT 

 

Serving the Communities of Greater Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and

Our Sister Parish, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Port Au Prince, Haiti

 

     Accessible

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