Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

 

Many families do not know where their next meal is coming from.  If they do have money for groceries, they may have to buy more processed, less nutritious food because fresh produce and meat are more expensive than boxes of macaroni and cheese or store brand sugary cereal.  In order for these families to be able to afford and obtain nutritious food, they should be introduced to and utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…

National Association Of Free And Charitable Clinics (NAFC)

Some families cannot afford any type of health insurance or medical care and they are not sure where to go for assistance.  The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics is a great resource for free and sliding scale health services.

 

WHAT IS NAFC?

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics actually started as the National Association of Free Clinics.  It was run by volunteers and donations with the services being offered to anyone who did not have access to health care.  They provide an assortment of services including medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and behavioral health services.   Free and charitable clinics limit qualifications for their services to people who are uninsured, under-insured and/or have little to no primary, specialty or prescription health care.…

State Children’s Health Insurance Program

 

No child should go without health insurance.  If a child is sick, the last thing a family needs to worry about is how they are going to pay for health services.   All energy should be put into taking care of and helping their child get well.  There is a huge portion of the population that makes a decent wage to support their family, but do not have health insurance or have to pay huge premiums in order to get coverage.  The State Children’s Health Insurance Program can help take away those worries, such as certain organizations looking after children’s welfare: http://www.alaskapublic.org/2015/11/04/therapeutic-foster-care-program-struggles-to-get-off-its-feet-in-yk-delta/

American Cancer Society

Unfortunately, far too many people are diagnosed with cancer each and every day.  With all the advances in research, many types of cancer that were once terminal are now curable.  It is scary to get a cancer diagnosis, but with the support and right resources, this battle can be won and it doesn’t have to be accomplished alone.  The American Cancer Society is a great resource for patients and their families.…

Boys And Girls Clubs Of America

 

When you think of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, you probably think of after school care or summer camp.  You may not think that they are part of the health system.  They do offer many programs that enhance children’s healthy lifestyle, so they can be a great resource for those in need of a healthy environment for their children.…

Dog Therapy: How Effective Is It?

Assisted Animal Therapy (AAT) has not been widely recognized but is a fast-emerging program that is utilized by schools, clinics, and hospitals in the United States. Animals are incorporated into therapy programs to help students improve school performance. Adults also benefit from AAT in their recovery from depression, anxiety, and other mental concerns. The dog is the most used ‘co-therapist’, being man’s best friend and one of the most intelligent pets that can be easily trained. Let us discuss the different benefits of dog therapy on the road to recovery of adults as well as the youth needing help.…

What is Equitherapy?

Do you know what equitherapy is? To be honest, a lot of people don’t know what this is or even heard of it before. So, what is it? Well, this is in a sense, horse therapy. Now, it isn’t about helping a horse heal after injury but rather the horse being used as a tool to help a human recover. It’s not something that is well known or at least, not well known in large circles and yet it’s quite important and highly popular.

Using This Therapy

However, the horse isn’t just this cuddly toy for children or adults to enjoy but rather a secure outlet for them. For example, when someone has developmental issues, equitherapy can be used as a way to help them attach to something and maybe even develop. Like what Dr. Steven Lazarus, PsyD  used to say, “Children and teens often struggle with intense conversations, and a soft, furry dog in an animal-assisted therapy setting can be a great ice breaker or stress-reliever.” What’s more, soldiers serving in the army and who have post-traumatic stress disorder can often find horse therapy is useful for them. It really does sound strange and, to be honest, a lot of people don’t understand it and yet it is a useful outlet, to say the least.…

Horses for Health

When you have been gravely injured and are on the road to recovery, what can help speed up the recovery? Despite what you might think, there are many avenues to explore and they can all be extremely versatile and highly useful. There has never been a better time to find new methods to recover. Have you thought about horses and how they can help you recover? Horses for health, is it really a possibility?

How Can Horses Help You Heal?

In all honesty, people can connect to a horse more so than talking to someone about their injuries. That is one of the biggest reasons as to why horses can be very useful when it comes to healing. Yes, it might not be the most conventional route and yet it’s quite an important route to consider, to say the least. There has never been a better time to turn to horse riding and you can enjoy the experience as well. You will love how easier it will be to heal with horses and while it’s a strange concept, it does work.…

Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs

Have you thought about using animal assisted therapy programs? Probably not but they can actually be something which thousands are turning to each and every year. Animal-assisted therapy programs probably aren’t talked about on a wide scale basis, but why not? They offer some of the best therapy options for millions and it can be quite effective.

How To Find An Animal-Assisted Therapy Program?

Firstly, it could be wise to inquire to the hospital you have been recovering at and they might be able to help you find a suitable outlet. However, you might also want to think about looking online for local programs. There are quite a few animal-assisted therapy programs to enjoy and you can find they are useful in many ways and not as costly as you might think. You really are going to find that these types of therapy programs can be used to help a variety of people and they can be so useful. It’s something you might want to try whether or not you are initially drawn to them.…