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Basic Needs » Temporary Financial Aid » Utility Assistance » Discounted Utility Services

Utility companies that offer their services at below normal rates for people who have disabilities, who are elderly or who meet low-income guidelines.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Day Care » Child Care » Drop In Child Care

Programs that provide supervised care for children on an unscheduled basis for all or part of the day.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Divorce Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals who are divorced or have decided to divorce, and for their families.

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Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Management Organizations » Disaster Relief / Recovery Organizations

Organizations that have a formal role in coordinating the provision of disaster relief and/or recovery services following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. Included are coalitions of community-based organizations in a defined geographic area whose members are prepared to act in concert to respond to the emergency needs of the community during the relief and recovery phases of a disaster and non-affiliated organizations with a designated role. Some collaboratives are local VOADs, which are organized through state-level VOAD chapters , which are affiliates of the national organization, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), a formal coalition of national voluntary organizations with a common interest in provi ding disaster relief. Other coalitions are “interfaiths” which gather financial and other resources from the faith community and distribute them to people in need, generally after American Red Cross and other immediate relief organizations have completed their work. NOTE: "Disaster Relief" is a category of services utilized by community agencies involved in disaster work. Government organizati ons do not recognize disaster relief as a formal part of the disaster cycle. Most of the services classified as disaster relief are considered by government to be part of disaster recovery and a few (e.g., disaster welfare inquiries) are categorized as disaster response.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Addictions / Dependencies Support Groups » Debt / Overspending Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have difficulty controlling their compulsion to spend money they do not have, their families and friends. The groups provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants overcome their addiction to shopping and come to terms with their indebtedness, and may include Christian-oriented and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Substance Abuse Education / Prevention » Drug Abuse Education / Prevention

Programs that provide a variety of services including individual, group and/or family counseling; knowledge and skill-enhancing activities; and structured groups which focus on family dynamics, proble m-solving, self-esteem and similar issues, for people of all ages who are at risk for drug abuse, i.e., who are currently in the light or experimental stage of using drugs; who are members of a drug u sing sibling, peer or family group; and/or who have behavioral and/or emotional problems at home, in school, in the community or with the criminal justice system. Drug abuse education programs usually also offer presentations in schools and agencies and to family groups regarding the dangers of drug abuse.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Day Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities » Developmentally Disabled Social / Recreational Programs

Community-based day programs that provide training in community integration and self-advocacy specifically as they relate to recreation and leisure pursuits. Participants are primarily adults age eigh teen through twenty-two with developmental disabilities who are still in school and desire an after-school program or are older than age twenty-two but are not working or are working part-time.

Education » Educational Support Services » Disabled Student Services

Programs that provide special assistance for students whose visual, hearing or physical disabilities would prevent them from obtaining an education without support services.

Education » Educational Programs » Independent Study » Distance Education

Programs that provide opportunities for students to pursue a course of independent study utilizing communication methods which do not require them to be in a classroom and have face-to-face contact wi th their instructors.

Education » Educational Programs » Dropout Programs » Dropout Prevention

Programs that develop educational strategies and practices including special instructional methods and materials to encourage children and adolescents to remain in school and complete their elementary and secondary education. Also included are programs which are often staffed by representatives from a variety of organizations including the school, the police, the probation department, family couns eling agencies and delinquency diversion agencies which monitor and/or investigate a young person's school attendance and jointly develop and implement interventions which encourage the young person t o remain in school or to return to school if already a dropout.

Education » Educational Programs » Dropout Programs

Programs that provide educational services for school dropouts or which seek to prevent students of compulsory school age from dropping out of school.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Occupational / Professional Associations » Medical Associations » Dental Associations

Organizations whose members are dentists who have affiliated for the purpose of continuing professional development through articles in learned journals, participation in professional conferences and other informal educational opportunities. Many dental associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, accept and investigate complaints from the public regard ing the practices of members and maintain referral services through which citizens who require dental assistance are referred to members.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Public Awareness / Education » Directory Publication

Programs that publish and distribute directories of agencies that provide human services for residents of the community. Included are programs that produce directories that focus on a specific geograp hical area, service category or target group as well as those that produce a comprehensive directory of all community resources.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Family Law » Divorce Assistance » Divorce Mediation

Programs that provide a neutral third person who facilitates discussion between people involved in a divorce action enabling them to make their own settlement decision.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Family Law » Divorce Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who are initiating or responding to a suit for an annulment of their marriage, which establishes that a marital status never existed; a legal separation, wh ich suspends the marriage so far as concerns the cohabitation of the two parties; or a divorce, which totally dissolves the marriage relationship.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Estate Planning Assistance » Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management

Programs that provide assistance for people who want to officially authorize another individual (and one or more alternates) to handle important matters such as bill paying, contracts, investments, ta xes, estate planning or a business in the event that the individual becomes incapacitated. There are two kinds of power of attorney: a power of attorney which takes effect immediately upon signing an d a springing power of attorney which does not take effect unless and until the individual becomes incapable of handling his or her own affairs and expires if the person regains capacity.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Estate Planning Assistance » Advance Medical Directives » Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Programs that provide assistance for people who want to officially authorize another individual (and one or more alternates) to make health care decisions on their behalf in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to make those decisions themselves. The appointed agent is authorized to review the medical records of the individual, admit and/or discharge the individual from a hospit al or nursing facility, consult with his or her caregivers and sign forms that may be needed to assure that care is provided according to his or her preferences. The agent may also carry out the indiv idual’s preferences regarding an autopsy and anatomical gifts.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Discrimination Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who believe that they have been treated unfairly or denied normal privileges based on their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disab ility, sexual orientation or marital status. In Canada, sources of income, same-sex partner status, criminal convictions, political belief and family status may apply. Discrimination protections may b e covered by provisions of the U.S. Constitution or Canadian Charter of Rights, but are more frequently addressed by statutory law at the federal, state/provincial or municipal level.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Information Lines » Directory Assistance

Programs that provide access to residential and business telephone numbers. Included are 411 services and organizations that provide information about residential and business names, addresses and tel ephone numbers via a Web site on the Internet.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Post Disaster Housing Assistance » Disaster Specific Permitting Programs

Programs that streamline the process for obtaining building permits and associated construction permits following a major disaster or large-scale emergency to enable people in the affected area to reo ccupy their homes or utilize their business property as quickly as possible. Permits may be available at temporary facilities located in or adjacent to the disaster area or through special hotlines e stablished for disaster victims.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Post Disaster Housing Assistance » Disaster Specific Home Repairs

Programs that provide financial assistance, building materials and supplies and/or the services of volunteers who have building trade expertise to help individuals and families whose homes have suffer ed damage in a major disaster or large-scale emergency make necessary repairs.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Post Disaster Clean Up » Debris Removal

Programs that help communities clean up blighted areas or recover from a major disaster or large-scale emergency by removing the rubble of razed buildings, the remains of downed trees and other major wreckage.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Disaster Service Centers / Hotlines

Programs that establish one-stop centers that may be staffed by representatives from local, state and federal agencies, insurance companies and other disaster-related providers; or which operate hotli nes that enable people to apply for financial and/or other assistance and/or to obtain the information they need to stabilize their current situation and begin to recover.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Disaster Service Centers / Hotlines » Disaster Recovery Centers

Centers opened by federal authorities and staffed by representatives from local, state and federal agencies, insurance companies and other disaster-related providers who have been assembled to provide follow-up information about applications that have been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal programs and about other relevant services which may be available to disaster victims. Disaster Recovery Centers perform some of the functions previously available in Disaster Application Centers which are no longer operated by FEMA.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Disaster Donations Coordination » Disaster Related Monetary Fund Management

Organizations that collect monetary contributions from the general public and distribute them to people who have suffered a loss due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services » Disaster Donations Coordination

Organizations that assume responsibility in the aftermath of a major disaster or large-scale emergency for collecting donations from the general public and distributing those items to people who have suffered a loss and are currently in need. Donated materials may include money, groceries, drinking water, blankets, personal comfort kits, disposable diapers, clothing, household goods, medical suppl ies, cleaning supplies, hand tools, plastic sheeting, tar paper, building materials and other relief supplies.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Recovery Services

Programs that provide longer-term assistance for people who have suffered injuries or incurred losses due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a communi ty with the objective of facilitating the return of the community to its pre-disaster condition and/or rebuilding the community in a way that makes it less vulnerable in the future.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Relief Services » Post Disaster Food Services » Disaster Food Stamps

A program that provides Food Stamp coupons to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program. Households are certified for two weeks to a month depending on USDA approvals, and must be in a situation where they can purchase and prepare meals. P eople in mass care shelters are not eligible. If a household continues to need Food Stamp assistance after the certification period, they must apply for the normal Food Stamp program.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Relief Services » Disaster Welfare Inquiries

Programs conducted by organizations like the American or Canadian Red Cross that provide a communication network which enables the general public to obtain information about the circumstances of relat ives and friends who are in an area within the United States or Canada where a major disaster or wide-spread emergency has occurred. Also included are disaster survivor registries which allow individu als who are alive following a disaster to post their name and medical condition for access by family members and friends.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Relief Services » Disaster Services for Animals

Programs that provide emergency services for animals who have been threatened or affected by a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Reporting » Drug Crime Reporting

Programs that provide a hotline or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report information about the activities of individuals who are dealing in narcotics which might facilitate th eir arrest and conviction.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Relief Services

Programs that facilitate the exchange of information and/or provide short-term assistance, usually in the form of food, clothing, blankets, temporary shelter, furnishings, small appliances or temporar y financial aid, for people who have suffered injuries or incurred losses due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. The objective of disast er relief is to help individuals sustain their lives during the immediate aftermath of the event. NOTE: "Disaster Relief" is a category of services utilized by community human services agencies invol ved in disaster work. Government organizations do not recognize disaster relief as a formal part of the disaster cycle. Most of the services classified as disaster relief are considered by governmen t to be part of disaster recovery and a few (e.g., disaster welfare inquiries) are categorized as disaster response.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Response Services

Organizations that are responsible for taking actions before, during and after the onset of a major disaster or large-scale emergency that will end the emergency, preserve lives, limit damage, ensure the availability of critical services and reduce the probability of secondary effects.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Prevention » Dating Violence Prevention

Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of date rape, verbal and physical abuse, threats of abuse and other forms of violence that occur between dating teens through a variety of educational int erventions which may focus on potential victims and perpetrators; agency, school or health care personnel who work with them; or the community as a whole. Activities may include classroom-based educa tion, teacher workshops, parent workshops, peer leadership training, counseling groups for males who abuse or threaten a female peer, and community-based workshops for out-of-school youth. Programs ma y also be available for older people who are dating.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Prevention » Crime Prevention Equipment » Dead Bolt / Security Locks

Programs that pay for, supply and/or install front and rear entry dead bolt locks, window locks, louver locks, sliding glass door locks and other security locks to help people who qualify for the serv ice better secure their property against intruders.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Warnings

Programs that issue alerts, advisories and warnings to inform the public of an impending event such as a major fire, flood, hurricane or tornado which has the potential to cause loss of life, personal injury, property destruction or damage and wide-spread community disruption. Disaster warnings may include safety instructions for people who are likely to be affected by the event, may communicate i nformation about measures, such as curfews, that the authorities have taken to minimize the effects of the incident, and may provide crucial information about the status of the physical environment (e .g., roads and bridges that are impassable) following the event.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Mitigation

Programs that provide services which enable individuals and organizations to make physical preparations prior to a disaster or large-scale emergency which will prevent or reduce loss of life, personal injury and destruction of or damage to property when an incident actually occurs. Mitigation includes any activities that prevent an emergency, reduce the chance of an emergency happening or lessen the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Preparedness » Disaster Preparedness Partnerships

Organizations within the local area or from other areas that have entered into an agreement with local disaster responders to support their activities following a disaster.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Judicial Services » Public Counsel » District Attorney

The chief prosecuting officer for the county who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; enforcing laws which require responsible people to support their dependents; and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption as well as unlawful conduct by public offici als.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Judicial Services » Divorce / Custody Investigators

Programs that investigate parties to a divorce in cases involving minor children and report their findings and recommendations for custody and visitation to the court.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Preparedness » Disaster Preparedness Information

Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after a major disaster or wide-scale emergency to reduce loss of life and property and improve their cha nces for survival. Included are programs that inspect the homes of individual residents and give them a report which suggests ways to enhance their safety and reduce the risk of property damage or los s, as well as those that deal with disaster preparedness in a more general way.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Preparedness

Activities, programs and systems developed prior to an emergency that support the development and testing of disaster plans; the training of staff in the implementation of the plans; the establishment of collaborative arrangements with other services; the provision of suitable warning systems; the identification, procurement and/or collection of the facilities, equipment, supplies and trained pers onnel that will be necessary for responding to an emergency; and the development and dissemination of information and/or training about how individuals and organizations can prepare for a major disast er or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Management Organizations

Public and private organizations that are responsible for the organized analysis, planning, decision making, assignment and coordination of available resources involved in the mitigation of, preparedn ess for, response to, and/or relief/recovery from a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. These organizations have a formal role in developing o verall emergency policy within their jurisdictions; establish coordination with other agencies active in disaster situations; develop action plans for emergency response; coordinate facilities, servic es, personnel, equipment and materials that are required before, during and immediately following an incident; and/or are involved in disaster relief and recovery activities.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services

Public and private programs that provide emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, relief and/or recovery services prior to, during and after a major fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, drought, famine, explosion or nuclear accident, the outbreak of civil unrest, or other large-scale emergency of natural or human or igin that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. The federal government recognizes four phases of disaster work: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Many community agencies ad d disaster relief as a phase during response and early recovery.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Criminal Correctional System » Alternative Sentencing / Supervision » Diversion Programs

Community-based programs that provide and/or coordinate the delivery of individual, group and family counseling, training, employment assistance and other prescribed social services for individuals wh o have been arrested for a minor offense and directed to participate in an educational or treatment program in lieu of prosecution for the offense. In most cases, the courts suspend prosecution for a prescribed period and dismiss charges altogether against those who successfully complete the program.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Courts » State Trial Courts » Juvenile Courts » Dependency Courts

State courts that have jurisdiction over minors who have been neglected or physically or sexually abused by the adults responsible for their care; who are in need of proper and effective parental care and control and have no parent or guardian capable of or willing to exercise such parental care and control; or who are physically dangerous to society due to mental or physical deficiencies, disorde rs or abnormalities. Dependency courts determine whether a particular child requires the protection of the court and select the most appropriate facility for placement including return to his or her o wn family.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Regulations / Standards » Dangerous Weapons Control

Programs that establish and enforce laws which control the conditions under which guns and other dangerous weapons may be purchased or otherwise obtained and used. These programs describe the types of weapons that may be possessed, define the individuals to whom dangerous weapons may be sold and the conditions under which they may purchase them, and provide guidelines for circumstances under which police and other authorities may confiscate weapons which have been obtained or used illegally.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Regulations / Standards » Consumer Safety Standards » Drug Safety Standards

Programs that enforce the laws that establish standards for the safety, purity, effectiveness, classification and availability of prescription and over-the-counter substances that are used in the diag nosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Facilities / Community Centers » Drop In Centers

Programs that provide an alternative, non-residential environment that people with any of a variety of issues can visit on an informal basis to find mutual support and access to social and recreationa l activities. People can drop by whenever they like without the need to make an appointment and have the option of participating in whatever activities are currently underway.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Records / Licenses / Permits » Parking Permits » Disability Parking Permits

Programs that issue plates, decals or other special devices which allow people who have disabilities to park in designated spaces in public areas or in front of their homes, to park for unlimited peri ods of time in time limit zones and/or to park in metered parking areas without paying fees. The permits may not apply to commercial loading zones, bus zones, red zones and no parking zones.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Donor Services » Donation Pickups

Organizations that operate vans and trucks which are available to pick up and remove personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items that individuals and organizations want to get rid of.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Donor Services » Donation Matching Services

Organizations that maintain "wish lists" of personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items that nonprofit agencies need, and attempt to match them with individuals, groups or businesses who want to donate those items.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Records / Licenses / Permits » Law Enforcement Records / Files » Driving / Accident Records

Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to the official cumulative driving history of an individual which includes citations or arrests for traffic violations or accidents while driving a motor vehicle.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Donor Services » Donated Specialty Items

Organizations that specialize in accepting particular types of donations.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Donor Services

Programs that accept donations of material goods and services or money to purchase them and which coordinate the distribution of donations to agencies, organizations and disadvantaged community reside nts.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Records / Licenses / Permits » Driver Licenses

Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for an individual to operate a motor vehicle on public roads and highways following successful completion of a written and/or driving ex amination and a vision test.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Records / Licenses / Permits » Domestic Partner Registries

Programs that allow unmarried couples who wish to formally register their relationships, usually for insurance purposes, to file affidavits of domestic partnerships.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Records / Licenses / Permits » Divorce Decrees

Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to or copies of the official document that dissolves a marriage relationship between a man and a woman.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Records / Licenses / Permits » Death Certificates

Programs that issue, maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to or copies of the official documents that certify that an individual has died. Death certificates specify the cause of death and are generally signed by an attending or examining physician.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Human Rights Groups » Disability Rights Groups

Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Licensing / Certification / Accreditation » Facilities Licensing » Day Care Licensing

Programs that establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for adult and child day care facilities including day care centers and family day care homes, review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance with requirements and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Licensing / Certification / Accreditation » Business Registration / Licensing » DBA Registration

Programs that make an official record of the assumed names of individuals, partnerships or other business associates including groups of people who have pooled their resources to purchase lottery tick ets or participate in other games of chance.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Money Management » Debt Management » Debt Consolidation Services

Programs that pay all or a portion of an individual's outstanding bills and negotiate a loan agreement with the individual for reimbursement. The individual makes one payment rather than many and the total monthly payment amount is frequently lower than it was previously.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Money Management » Debt Management

Programs that provide direct advice and guidance and/or legal assistance for people who are having difficulty meeting their financial obligations and, as a result, are faced with bankruptcy or loss of their homes or property.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Consumer Complaints » Practitioner Complaints » Dentist / Dental Hygienist Complaints

Programs that provide assistance for consumers who want to register complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, violation of laws regulating dispensation of dangerous drugs and narco tics, quality of service, excessive fees, misrepresentation, fraud, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of dentists or dental hygienists.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Consumer Complaints » Drug Complaints

Programs that provide assistance for consumers who want to register complaints regarding the effectiveness, packaging, labeling, safety, advertising or other problem with prescription or over-the-coun ter drugs.

Basic Needs » Transportation » Transportation Passes » Bus Passes » Discount Bus Passes

Programs that issue bus passes for students, older adults and people who have disabilities that enable them to utilize mass transit services at discount rates.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Disability Related Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for people who have disabilities with the objective of helping them to cope more effectively with their disab ility, to evaluate their alternatives and to make personal choices which will maximize their ability to function independently.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Crisis Intervention » Telephone Crisis Intervention » Domestic Violence Hotlines

Programs that provide telephone crisis intervention services for battered women and men which may include steps to ensure immediate safety; short-term emotional support; assistance with refuge; legal information and advocacy; referrals for medical treatment; ongoing counseling and/or group support; and other related services.

Basic Needs » Transportation » Local Transportation » Paratransit Programs » Drinking / Drug Impaired Driver Transportation

Programs that provide transportation home for people who are inebriated or have taken drugs and are unable to drive their own cars and/or for people who fear riding with someone who has been drinking or taking drugs.

Basic Needs » Transportation » Local Transportation » Paratransit Programs » Disability Related Transportation

Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Also included are programs that provide transportation for youngsters with disabilities who have no other mean s of accessing necessary specialized services and activities.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Transportation Volunteer Opportunities » Donations Pickup Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with a valid driver's license and current insurance who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to pick up and remove personal and h ousehold goods, office equipment and supplies and other items that individuals and agencies want to get rid of.

Basic Needs » Material Goods » Personal Goods / Services » Clothing » Diapers

Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers for families who are unable to obtain diapers without assistance.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Health Care Volunteer Opportunities » Dental Care Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking dental hygienists, dentists, endodontists, orthodontists, oral surgeons or other licensed dental specialists who are willing to contribute their services on a v oluntary basis without remuneration.

Basic Needs » Material Goods » Discount Programs

Programs that offer a special pricing structure for their own or a broader array of goods and services which may be open to the general public, be available to members only or be restricted based on a n individual's age, disability or other factors.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Family Services Related Volunteer Opportunities » Abuse Support Volunteer Opportunities » Domestic Violence Volunteer Opportunities

Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on any of a variety of projects which attempt to prevent the physical, emotional and sexual abuse of individuals by their spouses or partners or provide supportive services for abused adults and/or the individuals responsible for t he abuse.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster / Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster Relief Services Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration providing services following a disaster o r large scale emergency that help individuals sustain their lives during the immediate aftermath of the event. Typical services include emergency services for animals, mass shelter care, child care as sistance, food services, mental health services and transportation.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster / Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster Recovery Services Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration providing services following a disaster o r large scale emergency that facilitate the return of the community to its pre-disaster condition and/or help to rebuild the community in a way that makes it less vulnerable in the future. Typical ser vices include commodity replacement assistance, disaster-specific donations coordination, clean-up activities, housing assistance and spontaneous volunteer management.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster / Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster Preparedness Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on the development and testing of disaste r plans; the training of staff in the implementation of the plans; the establishment of collaborative arrangements with other services; the provision of suitable warning systems; the identification, p rocurement and/or collection of the facilities, equipment, supplies and trained personnel that will be necessary for responding to an emergency; and/or the development and dissemination of information and/or training about how individuals and organizations can prepare for a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster / Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration to make physical preparations prior to a disaster or large-scale emergency which will prevent or reduce loss of life, personal injury and destruction of or damage to property when an incident actually occurs. Mitigation includes any activit ies that prevent an emergency, reduce the chance of an emergency happening or lessen the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Disaster / Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on search and rescue operations or in com munities that have been devastated by a major fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, drought, famine, explosion or nuclear accident, t he outbreak of civil unrest, or other large-scale emergency of natural or human origin that disrupts the community's normal functioning. Volunteers may offer their services prior to an emergency and w ait to be called to provide assistance; or may make contact following the emergency if they recognize that their skills are needed.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Communications / Marketing Volunteer Opportunities » Disability Related Reading Services Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to read highlights from national newspapers, ar ticles from periodicals or novels, and other special interest reading material on the radio or record the material for use by telephone reading services that provide people with visual impairments or other disabilities that limit their ability to read print material with access to recorded tapes or readings from current popular publications. Also included are programs that read written material on to audiocassettes for use by for people with visual impairments or others who have difficulty reading.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Emergency Shelter » Crisis Shelter » Domestic Violence Shelter

Programs that provide temporary emergency shelter for women who have experienced domestic violence, and for their children. Such facilities usually provide in-house individual, group and family counse ling and the full range of secondary services related to domestic violence including referral to appropriate resources. Also included are similar facilities for battered men and those that can accommo date both men and women.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Administration Volunteer Opportunities » Clerical Volunteer Opportunities » Data Entry / Word Processing Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are skilled in operating word processing or database management programs and are willing to compile, type, revise, combine, edit, print, and sto re correspondence, records, reports or other documents or enter material into a computerized database on a voluntary basis without remuneration.

Basic Needs » Food » Emergency Food » Specialty Food Providers » Drinking Water

Programs that provide bottled water or other sources of potable water for people who have no access to drinking water due to ruptured water mains, problems with water purification plants or other disr uptions in the community water supply.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction » Driver Training

Programs that provide instruction for individuals who want to learn to drive a motor vehicle.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction » Dance Instruction

Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn or perfect their skills, grace, rhythm, coordination and individual expression when executing or participating in any o f a number of different dance forms.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Recreational Activities / Sports » Disability Related Sports

Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages with functional or cognitive disabilities to learn, become competitive in and enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities and sports, man y of which played in wheelchairs or have otherwise been modified to accommodate the athletes' disabilities.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Parks / Recreation Areas » Public Parks » Dog Parks

Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public enclosed off-leash recreational areas where dog owners can exercise their animals and allow them to play with one another. Amenities ma y include balls, tug toys and other playthings; seating for owners; supplies for disposing of waste; water dishes; and access to water. Separate enclosures may be provided for small, shy or older dogs or dogs with physical problems.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Parks / Recreation Areas » Camps » Day Camps

Programs that provide creative recreational experiences in cooperative indoor and/or outdoor group living for children, usually age four to thirteen, or adults who are transported to the site each mor ning and who return to their homes at the end of each day. Transportation may be provided by the program or may be the responsibility of the family.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Protective Services » Children's Protective Services » Dependency Investigation

Programs that investigate the backgrounds of children and families who have been reported for child abuse or neglect and make recommendations to the Dependency Courts regarding the need for protection by the court and options for placement if required.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Personal Enrichment » Death and Dying

Organizations or programs which focus on the topic of death and/or the process of dying and which may provide information about death and dying from different historical, philosophical, spiritual, rel igious, medical or mental health perspectives through classes, workshops, speakers, printed materials, or other modalities which may assist interested people to develop their own way of viewing and de aling with these experiences.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Disability Related Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific disabilities, their families and friends. The groups provide an opportunity for participants to share information, practical tips for d aily living and encouragement about issues related to the problem

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Addictions / Dependencies Support Groups » Drug Dependency Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who abuse drugs including prescription and over-the-counter medication. The groups provide emotional support, information and resources to help part icipants overcome their dependency, and may include Christian-oriented and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups, and groups for anesthetists, pharmacists, psychologists, physicians or other health care professionals who are recovering from drug dependency.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Abuse / Violence Related Support Groups » Domestic Violence Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have been involved in physical or emotional abuse involving a spouse or other partner. The groups provide emotional support, information and res ources for those who participate, and may be structured for victims of domestic violence or those responsible for battering them.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Day Care

Programs that provide personal care for dependent individuals in a supervised, protective setting during some portion of a twenty-four hour day. Services may include social, recreational and developme ntal activities and snacks and/or meals as appropriate.

Individual and Family Life » Death Certification / Burial Arrangements

Programs that investigate and establish the cause of death in prescribed situations; or provide funeral services and/or arrange for the shipping, interment, entombment, scattering or release of the re mains of a family member who has died.

Income Security » Social Insurance Programs » Disability Insurance

Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability.

Income Security » Employment » Job Situations » Day Labor

Programs that provide or assist people to obtain skilled or unskilled work that is available and paid for by the day.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Supportive Substance Abuse Services » Substance Abuse Hotlines » Drug Abuse Hotlines

Programs that establish immediate telephone contact between people who abuse drugs of any kind or are at risk of abuse and individuals who are trained to provide telephone assistance with the objectiv e of defusing the immediate crisis, ensuring the person's safety, and providing information about alternatives the person may explore to begin recovering. Drug abuse hotlines are also typically availa ble to significant others of people who abuse drugs.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Supportive Substance Abuse Services » Substance Abuse Drop In Services » Drug Drop In Services

Programs that provide alternative environments for individuals who abuse drugs that are drug-free and nonresidential in nature and which may offer recreational activities, socialization, information a nd referral, individual and/or group counseling sessions, twelve-step meetings, snacks, day beds, showers and/or clean clothing.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Supportive Substance Abuse Services » Substance Abuse Crisis Intervention » Drug Related Crisis Intervention

Programs that provide in-person, immediate response services for individuals who have had adverse or psychotic-like reactions to drugs, who have taken an overdose of drugs or who are otherwise in life -threatening situations because of drugs. Included are twenty-four hour facilities that have emergency intake capabilities and organizations that have mobile units which allow staff to intervene direc tly at the scene.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Substance Abuse Treatment Programs » Substance Abuse Day Treatment » Drug Day Treatment

Programs that provide supervised, structured, full-day daytime activities which may include individual and group counseling, twelve-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and v ocational services, a program for family members, relapse prevention services and a continuing care program for individuals who have problems related to drug abuse, who need treatment that is more int ensive than an outpatient program but do not require twenty-four hour hospital care and are currently sober. Most participants attend day treatment programs eight hours per day Monday through Friday w ith part-day sessions on the weekends though some programs are available as little as five hours per day or as long as twelve hours per day.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Substance Abuse Treatment Programs » Substance Abuse Counseling » Drug Abuse Counseling

Programs that provide individual, group or family therapy for individuals who abuse drugs and/or for their families to help them better understand the nature of their physical and/or psychological dep endency or impairment and to support their efforts to recover.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » DUI Offender Programs

Programs that provide mandated educational, treatment and/or other services for individuals who have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs including prescription drug s and ordered by the court to seek assistance as part of state or provincial efforts to enforce of DUI laws.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Detoxification » Drug Detoxification

Programs that provide assistance and support for individuals who have a physical dependency on any of a variety of habit-forming drugs or other prescription medication during the withdrawal period.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Detoxification

Programs that provide assistance and support for individuals who are physically dependent on substances of any kind during the withdrawal period.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Assessment for Substance Abuse » Drug / Alcohol Testing

Programs that administer blood, urine or breath tests or utilize other screening techniques to determine whether the individual has alcohol or an illegal drug in his or her system and to identify the substance involved. Sweat, saliva, tears and hair can also be analyzed for the same purpose.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dermatology

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have benign and malignant disorders of the skin and related tissues of the mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails as well as advice regarding the care of normal skin. Dermatologists use a variety of diagnostic procedures including microscopic and microbiologic exa mination of the skin and its secretions and treatment methods which may include externally applied, injected and internal medications; selected x-ray and ultraviolet light therapy; and a range of surg ical procedures using instruments which include the scalpel, surgical curette, electrosurgical unit, freezing surgical unit and laser.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care » Dental Restoration

Programs that are staffed by specialists who are concerned with the repair, replacement or reimplantation of broken or missing teeth.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care » Dental Prosthedontics » Dentures

Programs that construct and fit sets of artificial teeth to replace an individual's missing natural teeth. Included are appliances that replace all or a portion of the natural teeth.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care » Dental Prosthedontics

Programs that replace defective or missing teeth through the use of artificial appliances such as bridges, crowns or artificial dentures or which install special devices to correct conditions like cle ft palate.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care » Dental Hygiene

Programs that offer preventive dental care including professional teeth cleaning and information about the proper daily self-care of the teeth to remove plaque, food and other residue that is associat ed with periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care

Programs that specialize in the care of the teeth and associated structures in the oral cavity including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums.

Health Care » Specialized Treatment » Disease Specific Treatment » Diabetes Clinics

Programs that provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services on an inpatient or outpatient basis for individuals who have juvenile or adult diabetes, a chronic, incurable disease in which the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to allow the body to adequately metabolize sugar. The disease can be managed through a combination of diet, exercise, insulin and hygienic measure s.

Health Care » Specialized Treatment » Disease Specific Treatment » Dementia Management

Programs that offer any of a variety of therapeutic approaches which are intended to maximize the existing cognitive functioning of people who have Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease or other forms o f cognitive impairment. Interventions include structured activities and exercises that are designed for people who have a short attention span and require extra verbal and visual stimulation with the objective of enhancing the individual's perception of the environment, promoting trust, reducing anxiety, avoiding overstimulation and maximizing communication skills.

Health Care » Specialized Treatment » Disease Specific Treatment

Programs that provide comprehensive medical and/or surgical services on an inpatient or outpatient basis for people who have a targeted disease, condition or disorder.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Day Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities » Developmentally Disabled Behavior Management Programs

Community-based day programs for adults with developmental disabilities and/or dual diagnosis who are unable to access other day settings because of their behavior problems. The objective of these pro grams is to help participants modify their behavior and develop the functional skills that are required for success in an adult development center or an activity center.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Day Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities » Developmentally Disabled Activity Centers

Community-based day programs that provide social and recreational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities who generally have acquired most basic self-care skills, have some ability to interact with others, are able to make their needs known and respond to instructions. The programs use social and recreational activities to help participants develop and maintain basic functional sk ills, though most will remain in the program on a long-term basis rather than transitioning to more independent settings.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Day Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Community-based programs that provide long-term personal and social development opportunities within a structured environment for individuals with developmental disabilities who are unable to function independently in social, recreational or employment settings. Services are available on an hourly or daily basis and may include daily living skills instruction, basic education, recreational and soc ial activities, exercises to improve coordination and other forms of developmental support which help participants develop and maintain the functional skills that are required for community involvemen t, self-advocacy, self-care and employment, if possible.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Animal Aides » Dog Guides

Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of dogs who have been taught to help people who are blind increase their mobility and independence in a sighted world. The dogs are taught to obse rve traffic, lead their masters around obstacles, stop at all curbs and disobey commands that would endanger their master's safety.

Health Care » Human Reproduction » Mother and Infant Care » Delivery / Childbirth

Programs that provide facilities and/or necessary medical attention for women who are ready to give birth.

Health Care » Human Reproduction » Mother and Infant Care » Doulas

Programs that offer the services of doulas, women experienced in childbirth who are specially trained to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support for pregnant women before, dur ing and just after labor and childbirth. The doula helps in the development of a birth plan; provides an objective view of the progress of labor; helps the woman make adjustments if unexpected demands or complications arise; guides her in breathing techniques, positioning, massage and use of the bath, shower, birth ball, hot and cold packs and other comfort measures; communicates with her birth pa rtner; and makes one or more postpartum visits to the family's home following birth to offer guidance and support during the early weeks of parenting. "Doula" is a Greek word for "women helping women" .

Health Care » Health Supportive Services » Health Education » Disease / Disability Information

Programs that provide information about the etiology, symptoms, preventive measures, screening/diagnostic procedures, and/or methods of treatment or management for specific illnesses or disabling cond itions; and/or which disseminate information about the latest research with regard to a particular illness or condition. Included are programs that maintain disease registries, i.e., databases that co ntain information about people who have been diagnosed with a specific type of disease and have been treated by a particular hospital or live within a particular geographic area. Registry information is used by public health authorities to identify and investigate unusual patterns of occurrence of the disease and can help communities plan for and deliver needed medical services.

Health Care » Health Supportive Services » Health Care Referrals » Dental Referrals

Programs that link people who are in need of care which involves their mouth, teeth, gums or associated structures with private dentists, orthodontists, periodontists or other members of the dental pr ofession.

Health Care » Health Supportive Services » Assistive Technology Equipment » Daily Living Aids

Programs that provide equipment that has been especially designed or adapted to assist people who have physical disabilities to bathe, shave, dress, brush their teeth, comb their hair, prepare their m eals, eat, drink, clean their homes and perform other daily tasks.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Pediatric Evaluation » Developmental Assessment

Programs that provide screening and diagnostic services for individuals, usually infants or young children but also for older people, which measure cognitive/intellectual functioning, language and com munication skills, independent living skills, social and emotional development and perceptual/motor functioning in order to identify people who show developmental delays, determine the nature and exte nt of the problem and recommend a course of treatment and care. Developmental assessments can also be used to identify individuals who have developmental disabilities like mental retardation, epilepsy , cerebral palsy, autism and neurological impairments, in order to establish eligibility for Regional Center services and to develop a plan for remediation and care.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Driving Evaluation

Programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive. Some programs may also recommend vehicle modif ications that will enable the individual to continue to drive.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Diabetes Screening

Programs that administer tests which determine whether an individual has diabetes, a disorder in which the pancreas produces too little insulin with the result that the body in unable to adequately me tabolize sugar.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Dental Screening

Programs that provide dental examinations to detect tooth decay and periodontal problems, and oral hygiene information; but which refer out for cleaning, fillings, extractions and other necessary dent al care.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Dementia Evaluation

Programs that offer a variety of tests to establish the presence of Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease or other conditions which involve loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functioning, dis orientation and other similar symptoms.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis

Programs that offer screening and/or in-depth diagnostic procedures that establish the presence of a targeted disease, disability, condition or disorder and/or which provide a logical foundation for o ngoing treatment.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Cancer Detection » DES Screening

Programs that detect uterine and cervical cancer in women who were given diethylstilbestrol during the World War II era to prevent miscarriages, and in their daughters who were being carried when the drug was administered.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology

Programs that offer the specialty in which all modalities of radiant energy are used for the detection of abnormalities throughout the body, often following the ingestion or injection of a radioactive or radiopaque substance that functions as a contrast medium. This includes but is not limited to imaging techniques and methodologies utilizing radiation emitted by x-ray tubes, radionuclides, therma graphic devices, ultrasonic devices and radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation emitted by atoms.

Environmental Quality » Public Safety » Safety Education Programs » Traffic Safety Education / Inspections » Driving Safety Education

Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure their safety when driving an automobile or other motor vehicle. Driving safety programs provide inform ation about traffic laws as they apply to motor vehicles; warnings regarding behaviors which contribute to accidents such as speeding and driving while drowsy or intoxicated; suggestions for avoiding confrontations with aggressive drivers; and tips for driving safely under specific conditions, e.g., with trucks and other large vehicles, in bad weather, in heavy traffic, in parking lots, or in area s where deer and other large animals may be roadway hazards. Information about recommended automobile maintenance practices, used car purchase tips and suggestions regarding safety equipment such as a ir bags may also be included.

Environmental Quality » Public Health » Public Health Information / Inspection / Remediation » Pest Control » Delousing

Programs that provide supplies, equipment and/or facilities for treating homeless people, school children and others who are infested with lice or other body parasites. The programs eradicate the para sites on the person and on articles such as clothing and bed linens with which the individual has had contact.

Environmental Quality » Public Health » Communicable Disease Control » Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control

Programs whose public health efforts focus on the prevention, control and eradication of a particular communicable disease or condition.

Environmental Quality » Municipal Services / Public Works » Sanitation » Refuse Collection » Dead Animal Pickup

Programs that remove and arrange for the disposal of the bodies of animals found dead on roads and other public property or accessible private property.

Environmental Quality » Domestic Animal Services » Pet Care Services » Animal Training » Dog Obedience Classes

Programs that provide classes for people who want to develop a basic understanding and control of their pets which usually focus on teaching dogs to obey verbal and leash commands, and which may inclu de techniques for dealing with dogs who have behavior problems.

Environmental Quality » Domestic Animal Services

Programs that provide for the humane care, protection and control of the domestic animals who are a part of the living environment.