Health and Wellness

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• Substance Abuse Prevention

  Find resources for families, community leaders, schools, law enforcement and all those interested in the prevention and treatment of addiction.

  Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP

  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps eligible individuals and families afford the cost of food at supermarkets, grocery stores and farmers’ markets.

• Support for Family Caregivers

  Support to help family caregivers find services for their loved ones. Provides an array of services like information, referrals to support groups and short-term respite in the home to help relieve caregiver stress.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• The Emergency Food Assistance Program

  Nutrition Assistance programs provide food and cash equivalents to various populations DSS serves. Their goal is to promote adequate nutrition among the target populations.

• “Live Well” Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

  The State Department on Aging coordinates the "Live Well", Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and holds workshops at various locations throughout the state. Live Well is targeted to older adults with chronic health conditions and helps them learn practical ways to deal with issues such as pain and fatigue, nutrition, exercise and talking with your doctor.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services