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HEP: High School Equivalency Program
(HEP) helps migratory and seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and subsequently to gain employment or begin postsecondary education or training. To find a university go to the link and download the directory. Office of Migrant Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW FOB-6
Washington, D.C. 20202-6135 Phone:(202)260-1164
Migrant Services Directory of Organizations and Resources 2003
Provides summaries and contact information for major Federal programs and national organizations that serve migrant farmworkers and their families. It can be used as a tool for increasing coordination among programs and organizations that serve the same client population.
East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
Provides and promotes continuity of Head Start services to migrant children and their families along the East Coast of the United States. Great links! 4245 North Fairfax Drive, 8th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203, Telephone: 703-243-7522
America's Second Harvest
America's Second Harvest: The Nation's Food Bank Network. We are. Search the site ... Find your local food bank or food rescue organization. Search by zip code
Social Work and Social Services Web Sites
A directory compiled by the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Contains a regularly-updated list of over 100 topics.
Food Stamp Program
The Food Stamp Program serves as the first line of defense against hunger. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores. Go to find local food stamp and search by state.
Sight For Students
A VSP charity that provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children. Operates nationally through a network of community partners who identify children in need and VSP network doctors who provide the eyecare services. Call 1-800-877-7195 Monday - Friday
5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time to speak with Member Services.
Vision USA
Providing basic eye health and vision care services free of charge to the many uninsured low-income people and their families who have no other means of obtaining care. Apply on line, mail or by phone. 1-800/766-4466, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., CST
EyeCare America
People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive, medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment—at no out-of-pocket cost—for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam. Volunteer ophthalmologists accept Medicare and/or other insurance reimbursement as payment in full. 1-800-222-EYES (3937)
Lions Clubs International
Provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. A local club can be found by using the "club locator" button found on their website. Phone: (630) 571-5466 x393
Mission Cataract USA
Volunteer Eye Surgeons' Association, providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay. Surgeries are scheduled annually on one day, usually in May. Phone: 1-800-343-7265
Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Assistance for eye surgery for people who are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources. 1000 East State Parkway, Suite I,
Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: (847) 490-3838.
Bright Futures
The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Comprehensive Mental Health services data base of all state and federal mental health services. SAMHSA's Toll-Free Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357).
Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project
offers youth and those who care about them, confidential, non-judgmental and non-threatening access to the services they need with absolutely no strings attached.
SCV Youth Project, Inc.
20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
800-920-9688
MHA: Mental Health America
Find a mental Health professional in your area. Phone: 1 (800) 969-NMHA [6642]
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Extensive links to services and education on eating disorders.
Stewart St
Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 1 (800) 931-2237
National Crisis Helpline
Offers suicide crisis counselors and referrals to local professionals. Phone: 1 (800) 999-9999 603
Planned Parenthood
They offer free birth control and screening services for young or low-income women and girls. They also have support groups and counselors to work with teens who are pregnant. Phone: 1 (800) 230-PLAN [7526]
