 Other Important 9/11 Programs
The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program
The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program provides free, confidential medical monitoring examinations to workers and volunteers who responded to the September 11th attacks in New York City. For the next five years, responders who participate in the program will receive comprehensive and confidential medical examinations at regular intervals. For clinic locations and more information, visit www.wtcexams.org.
For a report on the findings of Mt. Sinai Hospital on WTC health issues, click here.
WTC Health Registry
The WTC Health Registry is a comprehensive and confidential health survey of those most directly exposed to the events of 9/11. Those who enrolled answered a 30-minute telephone survey about where they were on 9/11, and will be asked to report the status of their health. This will allow health professionals to compare the health of those most exposed to the events of 9/11 with the health of the general population. They hope to follow up with people periodically over the next 20 years to track any changes in their physical or mental health. There are no blood tests or medical exams required to enroll.
The Registry closed on August 31, 2004.
You can learn more at www.wtcregistry.org.
September 11 Support Hotline
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with questions, or to request a Service Coordinator.
1-866-689-HELP (4357)
The September 11 Fund
The September 11th Fund was established the day of the terrorist attacks by The New York Community Trust and United Way of New York City to meet the immediate and long-term needs of victims, families and communities. Grants from the Fund enable cash assistance, counseling and other services to the families of those who were killed, the injured and those displaced from their homes or jobs. The Fund also provides grants to affected small businesses and community organizations.
www.september11fund.org
The September 11 Assistance Guide
The September 11th Assistance Guide is a comprehensive directory to help you locate programs and agencies that meet your specific needs. The guide was last updated in March 2004.
www.sept11help.org/
9/11 Mental HealthCare and Substance Abuse Program
Created by the September 11th Fund and the American Red Cross, and administered by the Mental Health Association of New York City, this program offers financial assistance with the cost of mental health and substance abuse treatment to those directly affected by the attacks, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Coverage is retroactive to 9/11/01.
www.9-11mentalhealth.org/
LIFENET
1-800-LIFENET is the New York City area toll-free hotline for confidential crisis intervention, information, and referral for all mental health needs. LifeNet is staffed by mental health professionals and available to English, Spanish, and Asian language speakers 24 hours a day 7 days a week. LifeNet has the largest database of professionals—over 6000—specializing in mental health and substance abuse, crisis and support services in New York City.
American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program
The American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program (SRP) has helped thousands of individuals and families throughout the world who were directly affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks. Red Cross continues to help those impacted regain their self-sufficiency. Ongoing assistance for families of the deceased, the injured, rescue and recovery personnel and affected residents includes assistance accessing mental health and health care services, health insurance, Family Support Services, family information and support sessions, and financial assistance. For additional information on services provided by SRP please call (877) 746-4987, TDD 1-800-662-1220.
http://www.redcross.org/general/0,1082,0_152_,00.html
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