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/
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FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:​
Mental Health Disability Rights in The Workplace:
www.onlinemftprograms.com/mental-health-rights-in-the-workplace/
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RVing with a disability: www.ezsnapdirect.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-rving-with-a-disability/
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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
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Memory Loss: www.remindercall.com/resources/thanks-for-the-memories-brain/
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Telemedicine -- Online doctor: https://www.onlinedoctor.com/telehealth-connecticut/
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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
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Addiction: https://www.addictioncenter.com/Addiction/Elderly/
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Caring For The Elderly:
https://www.cprcertified.com/blog/first-aid-tips-for-caregivers
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Comprehensive Guide to Elderly Community Resources
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Senior’s Guide to Bedroom Fall Prevention
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Senior's Guide to Fentanyl
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Five Home Repairs Seniors Should Avoid Doing When They Are Alone
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Caregivers Guide to Senior Health:
https://nursingeducation.org/resources/caregivers-guide-to-senior-health/
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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
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Elderly Eating Disorders: https://withinhealth.com/learn/elderly
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Medication Management:
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/medication-management-for-seniors/
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Memory Care: https://www.memorycare.com/disability-benefits/
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Senior Budgeting & Couponing:
https://couponfollow.com/research/seniors-guide-to-budgeting-and-couponing
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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/
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Addiction Resources in CT: https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/veterans/connecticut/
https://www.addictionguide.com/addiction/veterans/
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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/
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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/
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Substance Use Prevention Education: https://www.addicted.org/supe/fentanyl/parents-guide-to-fentanyl/
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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?
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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/
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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
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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.