Extra Help
(800) 772-1213
Extra Help is a Medicare program to help people with a limited income and resource pay Medicare drug costs.
Home Care Program For Elders (CHCPE)
(800) 445-5394
Program through the Connecticut Department of Social Services. Provides a wide range of home health and non-medical services to persons age 65+ who are institutionalized or at risk of nursing home placement. The CHCPE helps eligible clients continue living at home.
Home Healthcare Hotline
(800) 828-9769 or (860) 509-7400
For questions or complaints regarding home health agencies licensed by the Department of Public Health.
Medical Alert Center
(800) 982-6819
Mobile alert center – supplies medical alert through Medicare.
MyPlaceCT
www.myplacect.org/ is a free web-based resource designed to help older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal independence, health and well-being. MyPlaceCT is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Social Services.
UCC Medical Equipment Loan Program
(800) 671-4201 Debbie Labbe, Program Coordinator medequiploan@ucccornwall.org
If you need medical equipment, the UCC Medical Equipment Loan Program is here for you! Located at the United Church of Christ, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall.
We have a wide range of medical equipment to loan including wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, walkers, tub-transfer benches, shower seats, and much, much more. Just call our program coordinator to discuss your needs and pickup arrangements. We ask that patrons pick up and drop off all equipment. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to find volunteers to transport the equipment.
The program is free to everyone in Northwestern Connecticut and surrounding communities.
WE ACCEPT DONATIONS
Equipment: We love donations of clean, gently used medical equipment. Contact Debbie.
Financial Support: This program free-of-charge due to the generous support of this congregation and the community. To make a donation, send your check to UCC Cornwall (with Medical Equipment Loan Program in the memo), Box 35, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, CT 06753.