American Breast Cancer Foundation

*Financial assistance on limited basis for both men and women who have a doctor's referral, are uninsured and whose income falls 300% below the federal poverty level for screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and surgical consults *Education and Community Advocacy Program - connects diagnosed breast cancer patients with resources including living expenses, medical expenses, transportation, and legal services *Website offers the "Animated Patient Series" and a library that includes educational information on exams, mammography, risks, breast cancer stages, and treatments

Services: Cancer Detection, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services

Assistance Fund, The

*Three financial aid programs: Copay Assistance, Health Care Expenses, and Insurance Premium and Incidentals *Health Insurance Premium Assistance program offers financial assistance to help pay for out-of-pocket premiums for eligible health insurance plans, and incidental healthcare expenses *Critically and chronically ill individuals offered access to advanced therapies through a variety of services and programs, including education and financial aid *Covers many different diseases, go to https://tafcares.

Services: Medical Care Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance

CancerCare

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs *Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online *Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Telemental Health

CancerCare, Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

*Helps individuals 1) with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; 2) with insurance co-payments to cover the cost of chemotherapy and targeted treatments *Call or see website for most current list of which types of cancer are eligible for co-payment assistance; this list may change periodically due to funding sources *Eligibility may depend on diagnosis, location, and income of individual applying *Referrals may be given to other organizations offering help with practical problems of every day life *Must be a US citizen and receive treatment in the US

Services: Medical Care Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance

Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee (DSAT)

*Serving North Florida and South Georgia to provide information, education, support and resources to families who have children with Down Syndrome *Gives financial support to families with cost of speech, physical, occupational and music therapy through scholarships to families for tutoring, education, mentoring, recreational and medical purposes including assessment and planning *Member outreach including workshops, social gatherings, an online lending library, a newsletter, an annual calendar, emergency assistance, “Tribe Time” mothers’ group; and Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

Services: Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Special Education

Epilepsy Agency of the Big Bend

*Sponsors medical services for financially needy persons with seizure disorders *Services: physicians visits, diagnostic tests, emergency medications, education, support groups, case management *Educational programs for professionals and the public available *Support group 2nd Th of each month, 6pm-7pm at 1302 6th Ave

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Neurology

Florida National Guard Foundation

*Statewide program of financial assistance for current National Guard members only *Assistance awarded for emergency situations only and determined on a case by case basis *Situation must strictly meet criteria of an emergency through no fault of applicant, examples include: natural or man-made disaster, accident, illness or injury *Assistance is provided to help with basic living essentials, housing, utilities, child care, food, gas, vehicle repairs, medical/dental care, prescriptions, etc.

Services: Emergency Funds, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Student Financial Aid, Utility Service Payment Assistance

iTaalk Autism Foundation

*Provide access to interactive technologies and apps for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder along wiht a list of local grants and organizations (organized by state) to help obtain these technologies *Assists children, families, and service providers in obtaining apps or programs that would otherwise be unobtainable *Documents needed for families include: Individual's diagnosis letter, name and contact information of appropriate professional who will help ensure successful implementation of app/ program, name of app/ program, cost, and developer information, a brief explanation of why the app request is necessary for you and your child's success, why you have been unable to purchase it yourself, basic contact information of parent and child *Documents needed for healthcare professionals include: a copy of your most recent valid licensure for your position, a letter from your director/ supervisor stating your current position and employment, name of app, cost, developer information, a brief description of why it is necessary for your patients, how it will be used and why you have been unable to purchase it yourself, basic contact information of parent and child

Services: Assistive Technology Software, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Therapeutic Self Help Materials

Leon County NaCo Rx, Health, Dental Discount Cards

*The following programs are not the same as health or dental insurance: *Dental Discounts: low fee program providing discounted rates on dental procedures; membership card has number to call for dentists in the program *Health Discounts: low fee program providing discounted rates on health services, supplies and procedures; membership card has number to call for health care providers in the program *Free prescription discount card program offering average savings of 24 percent off retail price of commonly prescribed drugs for all County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage at over 40 Leon County pharmacies *County residents can save money by using card for drugs their health plan does not cover *No enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use *Cardholders and family members simply present card at participating pharmacy any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance *Pet owners may receive a discount on medication by taking prescription to a participating retail pharmacy *Call main number for any of the three cards; or go to website

Services: Dental Care Expense Assistance, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Inc

*National helpline offers assistance programs: funding for services, assistive technology, quality of life goods or services and health and wellness information *Support: referrals, on-line communities; telephone support groups; friendly phone calls *Information to help cope with MS, wellness programs, publications, comprehensive web site, monthly internet newsletter *Listen to entire message to choose correct extension

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services