Community Resources Flashcards
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Which of the following is the BEST first step when a person needs to find community assistance resources in their area?
Answer: Call 211 or visit 211.org for local referrals
Calling 211 or visiting 211.org is the most efficient first step because it connects callers to a trained specialist who can identify local resources matched to their specific need.
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are required by law to:
Answer: Provide care to all patients regardless of their ability to pay
FQHCs must serve all patients who seek care, regardless of ability to pay, and offer services on a sliding fee scale based on income.
What is the primary purpose of a community action agency?
Answer: To help low-income individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency through programs and services
Community action agencies are nonprofit organizations that deliver a broad range of services and programs aimed at reducing poverty and helping low-income residents become self-sufficient.
A person experiencing a mental health crisis should call which national hotline for immediate support?
Answer: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dialing or texting 988 connects callers to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free, confidential support for people in mental health crises 24 hours a day.
Which community resource typically offers free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals?
Answer: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is an IRS-sponsored program that offers free tax return preparation to eligible taxpayers, typically those earning $67,000 or less.
A domestic violence survivor in need of a safe place to stay should seek out:
Answer: A domestic violence shelter or hotline such as the National DV Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
Domestic violence shelters provide safe housing, counseling, and support services for survivors, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) can connect callers to local resources.
When evaluating a community resource or nonprofit organization for trustworthiness, which is the MOST reliable indicator?
Answer: The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) and listed with a charity watchdog such as Charity Navigator
501(c)(3) registration confirms nonprofit tax-exempt status with the IRS, and charity watchdog sites like Charity Navigator evaluate financial accountability and transparency.