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Chronic Illness

Healthcare & Medical Assistance

Medicaid & CHIP – Free or low-cost healthcare for eligible individuals and families.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) – Low-cost community health centers for medical care.

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) – Find free or sliding-scale medical clinics.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) – Helps find free or discounted medications.

NeedyMeds – Prescription discounts and healthcare savings.

RxAssist – Patient assistance programs for medications.

Disability Healthcare Resources – Government healthcare programs for disabled individuals.

Financial Assistance & Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Monthly financial assistance for those unable to work.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Financial aid for low-income individuals with chronic conditions.

Medicare Extra Help Program – Financial aid for prescription drug costs.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) – Financial aid and case management for patients with chronic illnesses.

Chronic Disease Fund (Good Days) – Helps cover medication and treatment costs.

Modest Needs – Emergency financial grants for medical and living expenses.

The Assistance Fund – Financial help for medical costs related to chronic illness.

Mental Health & Emotional Support

Mental Health America (MHA) – Free mental health screening and resources.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Free support groups and mental health advocacy.

Crisis Text Line – Free 24/7 text-based support (Text HOME to 741741).

Give an Hour – Free mental health counseling for individuals in need.

The Mighty – Digital platform for chronic illness and mental health stories.

Pain Connection – Support groups for chronic pain patients.

Employment &
Workplace Accommodations

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) – Workplace accommodations for employees with chronic conditions.

Ticket to Work Program – Job support for individuals on disability benefits.

Ability Jobs – Employment opportunities for disabled individuals.

The National Organization on Disability (NOD) – Workplace advocacy and employment support.

Disability Rights Legal Center – Legal aid for disability discrimination cases.

FlexJobs – Remote and flexible job listings for people with chronic illnesses.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) – Free job training and employment support.

Housing & Transportation Assistance

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) – Rental assistance for low-income individuals.

National Disability Institute Housing Resources – Accessible housing options for disabled individuals.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Utility bill assistance.

Easterseals Transportation Services – Transportation assistance for people with disabilities.

Disease-Specific Support

Autoimmune & Chronic Pain Conditions

Lupus Foundation of America – Support for individuals living with lupus.

Arthritis Foundation – Resources for arthritis patients.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – MS research, advocacy, and support.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – Support for digestive disorders.

Neurological Disorders

Parkinson’s Foundation – Resources and research for Parkinson’s patients.

Alzheimer’s Association – Support for individuals and caregivers.

Epilepsy Foundation – Advocacy and medical support for epilepsy patients.

Cancer & Rare Diseases

American Cancer Society – Support for cancer patients and caregivers.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) – Assistance for individuals with rare diseases.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Financial and medical assistance for blood cancer patients.

Community Support & Advocacy

Chronic Disease Coalition – Advocacy for patients with chronic illnesses.

CreakyJoints – Online support community for chronic illness patients.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) – Legal support for individuals with disabilities.

National Health Council – Policy advocacy for chronic disease patients.

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