Publisher's Synopsis
The "Health and Human Services, 51-State Resource Guide" provides the contact information (name, address, telephone number, website, and email, if available) of state agencies in 51 jurisdictions providing health and human services in the following 12 categories:
- Child and Family Services
- Disability Services
- Emergency Services
- Employment Services
- Food and Nutrition Services
- Health Insurance Assistance
- Housing Assistance
- Legal Services
- Mental Health Services
- Public Health
- Senior Services
- Substance Abuse Services
- Health care providers (mental health and medical professionals) who may need to refer patients to various health and human services.
- Social workers who assist individuals and families in accessing social services.
- Public health officials who are involved in planning and implementing public health initiatives.
- Nonprofit organizations with staff and volunteers who work with communities to provide essential services; educators and school counselors who support students; and families in need of health and social services.
- Legal professionals who assist clients with accessing health and human services as part of their legal needs.
- Insurance professionals who help clients navigate health insurance and related services.
- Community leaders who are involved in community planning and resource allocation.
- Emergency responders (firefighters, police officers, and EMTs) who encounter individuals in need of immediate health and human services.
- Policymakers and government officials who are involved in creating and implementing policies related to health and human services.
