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EyeCare America Helpline

Phone:  1-800-222-EYES (toll free)
Website: Website
 
Clients:  EyeCare America’s Senior eye care program is designed for people who: Are US citizens or legal residents Are age 65 and older Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years Do not belong to an HMO or the VA.
Services:  Established in 1985, EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides eye care services to the medically undeserved and for those at increased risk for eye disease. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America includes programs for seniors, glaucoma, diabetes, and children, and is the largest program of its kind in American medicine. Seniors can call the toll-free help line, to have free health information sent to them by mail, or to find out if they are eligible for no cost medical eye care. Hours: EyeCare America’s helpline operates all day, every day, year round.
Hours:  EyeCare America’s helpline operates all day, every day, year round.

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Healthy Community Coalition

Founded in 1989, Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) is an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network with a mission of promoting health and well-being in Franklin County and neighboring towns, including Livermore Falls.

The Franklin Resource Network

The mission of the Franklin Resource Network is to maximize resources in our community, enabling elders, people with disabilities, caregivers, and all residents to easily find information about, and gain access to, services and opportunities to contribute their gifts and talents.

This project is funded, in part, by an Aging and Disability Resource Center grant from the federal Administration on Aging and Center for Medicare and Medicaid services.