Community Resources Identification - NCLEX-PN

Adult day care program or respite care services. These programs offer temporary relief for caregivers by providing supervised care and activities for clients with cognitive impairments.

Local social services agency or community action agency. These agencies provide assistance with housing subsidies, utility bills, and emergency funds to prevent homelessness and maintain stability.

Prescription assistance program or low-cost community clinic pharmacy. These programs offer financial aid or discounted prescriptions to ensure access for low-income individuals unable to afford necessary medications.

Public health department or federally qualified health center. These facilities provide sliding-scale or no-cost prenatal services to ensure maternal and fetal health for uninsured individuals.

Public health department immunization clinic. These clinics offer affordable or free vaccinations to promote public health and prevent disease outbreaks among children.

Food bank or community pantry. These resources supply free or low-cost food to address immediate nutritional needs and combat food insecurity in the community.

Legal aid services or tenant advocacy organization. These organizations offer free or low-cost legal representation and advocacy to resolve housing disputes and ensure tenant rights.

Benefits counselor at social services or hospital financial counselor. These counselors assist with eligibility determination and application processes for public benefits to secure healthcare coverage.

Domestic violence shelter or advocacy program. These programs provide safe housing, counseling, and legal advocacy to help victims escape abuse and develop safety plans.

Community mental health center. These centers offer affordable, ongoing therapy and psychiatric services tailored to manage chronic mental health conditions like depression.

Emergency services or mobile crisis team/crisis hotline. These immediate response services provide crisis intervention, assessment, and stabilization to prevent harm in acute mental health emergencies.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This peer-led group offers ongoing meetings and support to promote sobriety and recovery through shared experiences.

Smoking cessation program or state quitline. These services provide counseling, nicotine replacement, and support to help individuals overcome tobacco addiction effectively.

Home health services or personal care aide services. These services deliver in-home assistance with activities of daily living to promote independence and safety for elderly clients.

Adult Protective Services (APS). This agency investigates elder mistreatment, provides protective interventions, and connects to support services for vulnerable adults.

Child Protective Services (CPS). This agency investigates reports of abuse, ensures child safety, and coordinates protective services as required by law.

Public health department STI clinic. These clinics ensure anonymous, low-cost testing and treatment to encourage early detection and reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections.

Home health physical and occupational therapy services. These in-home therapies focus on restoring function, mobility, and independence through targeted rehabilitation post-stroke.

Cancer support organization or hospital-based support group. These groups offer emotional support, education, and resources to help patients cope with diagnosis and treatment challenges.

Meals on Wheels or similar home-delivered meal program. These programs deliver nutritious meals to homebound individuals, aiding recovery and preventing malnutrition post-hospitalization.

Durable medical equipment loan closet or community DME program. These programs lend or provide affordable equipment to support mobility and recovery without high out-of-pocket costs.

Public health department communicable disease clinic. These clinics specialize in screening, treatment, and monitoring of communicable diseases like tuberculosis to control spread and ensure compliance.

Emergency shelter or homeless outreach program. These resources provide immediate safe housing and connect individuals to long-term support to address homelessness.

Substance use treatment center or medication-assisted treatment clinic. These facilities offer evidence-based treatments, including counseling and medications, to manage withdrawal and support long-term recovery.