St. Pio Parish
The Catholic Communities of St. John and St. Mark
Old Saybrook & Westbrook, CT
Helpful Contacts for Those in Need
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/
Telemedicine -- Online doctor: https://www.onlinedoctor.com/telehealth-connecticut/
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
Home Ownership for People With Disabilities: https://lendedu.com/blog/home-ownership-for-people-with-disabilties/
RVing with a disability: www.ezsnapdirect.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-rving-with-a-disability/
MEDICARE:
Medicare Ins and Outs:
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/
Lawyer Center: https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/
Assisted Living: https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-assisted-living/
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:
Caring.com:
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/connecticut
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living
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.seniorhomes.com/senior-housing-for-low-income-residents/
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/education/seniors-vision-guide/
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/cataracts/
Addiction: https://www.addictioncenter.com/Addiction/Elderly/
Memory Care: https://www.memorycare.com/disability-benefits/
Caring for the elderly: https://www.cprcertified.com/blog/first-aid-tips-for-caregivers
Community Outreach and Senior Advocate, Carol Wells -- (800) 204-7132
Senior Budgeting & Couponing:
https://couponfollow.com/research/seniors-guide-to-budgeting-and-couponing
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/medication-management-for-seniors/
CEREBRAL PALSY & AGING:
www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com
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
TELEMEDICINE:
Online doctor -- https://www.onlinedoctor.com/telehealth-connecticut/
VETERAN SUPPORT:
Addiction Guide: https://www.addictionguide.com/addiction/veterans/
Camp Lejeune: https://www.camplejeuneclaimscenter.com/
CT Rehabs: https://drugrehabus.org/rehabs/treatment/tricare/united-states/connecticut/
Free Grants: http://freegrantsforveterans.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/
Homeless & Runaway Youth:
Resource Guide: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/resources-for-homeless-
and-runaway-youth/
Substance Abuse: 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:
IS IT INTERFERING WITH YOUR LIFE?
Adderall Abuse:
https://compass-recovery.com/adderall-guide/
Addiction Treatment Division:
https://www.addictiontreatmentdivision.org
https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/
https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/treatment/12-step-program
Other Drugs: www.na.org | 1-818 773-9999 x 135
https://springhillrecovery.com/
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
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.