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Hill Burton Hotline

Using a touchtone phone, caller can get information about free hospital care for low income eligible persons. Directory of medical centers that are part of Hill Burton program throughout US.
Voice: 1-800-638-0742
Verified: 4/6/2012

Shriners Hospital

Information on free hospital care available to children under the age of 18 needing treatment for burns, spinal cord injury, cleft palate or orthopedic care. If line is busy, leave your phone number including area code.
Voice: 1-800-237-5055
Website: http://www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org
Verified: 4/6/2012

Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation

Provides retreat housing services to critically ill children and their families. Offers 'Hands on Adventures' program for critically ill children. Hospital housing is available for patients at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Voice: 1-800-933-5470
Website: http://www.believeintomorrow.org
Verified: 4/6/2012

National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses

Makes referrals to hospital hospitality housing programs that provide lodging for families of hospital patients and/or hospital outpatients.
Voice: 1-800-542-9730
Verified: 4/6/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

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