September Newsletter 2023

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CLIENT SERVICES

SEPTEMBER & MARCH

Birthdays

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INSURANCE

Medicare: October 15th - December 7th

If you are unhappy with your plan or just want to make a change, please contact CHI (Pride Life) at 713-804-1939. They specialize in our client base and can help you choose the best plan for your needs

ACA: November 1st - January 15th

This is the only time period during the year other than a special enrollment periodthat Americans can sign up for a plan or switch to a different health plan. Any client making $13,550 or above per year and doesn't have health insurance provided by their employer is eligible for premium, copay, and medication assistance from ACCT. Contact Pride Life at 713-804-1939 to get enrolled.

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September 1 - Automatic Enrollment in Paperless Billing

As of Sept. 1, 2023, patients with a MyChart account will be automatically signed up for paperless billing. If you prefer to receive paper statements, update your settings. nutrition

TRANSPORTATION & NUTRITION

Please have your appointment details available when contacting the agency for transportation. A 48-hour advance notice is required for all requests. Our staff understands that life can present unexpected challenges from time to time, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

ACCT has officially launched the pilot for the Pantry Delivery Program. Stay tuned!

Doyouattendourweekly ClientLunchandhavespecial dietaryneeds?

ContactTravisNewmanat 409.763.2437todiscussspecial mealaccommodation's.

Active unhoused clients can recieve a snack pack once a week in addition to pantry

ACCT will be at The Beach Bash at 1923 Boddecker Dr., Galveston, Texas AKA: Apffel East Beach Park

Saturday September 2 from 10am-5pm(weather permitting). We will have some fun games and prizes

Pride Galveston | Sept. 1, 2, & 3, 2023

Community FUN RUN/WALK

A Day of Fun and Adventure for the Whole Family!

We invite you to join us for our annual Seawalk Event on Sunday, November 12, 2023. We look forward to bringing fun to the entire family this year! New Location Hosting the 1k, 2k, and 5k run/walk across from Beach Central, as well as an open community fair featuring food trucks, kids zone, entertainment, community organizations, and vendors. Best of all, kids are free!

SUNDAY, 12

NOVEMBER 2023 10 AM - 2 PM

BEACH CENTRAL

2102 SEAWALL BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77550

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WE HAVE COMPLETED THE ASBESTO DEMOLITION OF THE INTERIOR A delegation of ACCT staff, pharmacists, and clients will visit Washington, DC on scholarship in hopes of bringing back fresh new ideas. RESOURCES galvestoncountyfoodbank.org (409) 945-4232 catholiccharities.org (409) 762-2064 409-763-8521 www.stvhope.org

Tickets:

Tickets:

Join us for a fun afternoon with food, games & prizes!
BY: THE ISLAND DIVA, MISTY VALDEZ THE WOMEN'S AUXILARY GROUP
FUNDRAISER HOSTED
$5
Plates Includes: Ribs, Potato Salad, Beans, a drink & 4 bingo cards SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 NOON - 3 PM 707 23RD STREET GALVESTON, TEXAS 77550 Special Prize Raffle Sweet Treat Auction between each game
Games of Bingo CONTACT TRAVIS NEWMAN AT 409.736.2437 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
3/$10 $10
5
$5 ea.
or 3/$10

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market now (GOFM) offers Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Senior FMNP) Vouchers at the weekly farmers market! This federal program empowers underprivileged seniors to easily get fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs that are grown nearby and encourage more people to buy and use local agricultural products by supporting farmers' markets.

Patrons must be 60 years and older and fall under specific Income Guidelines These vouchers are FREE and do not affect any other benefits; the Senior FMNP are in addition to existing benefits.

Senior FMNP voucher booklets are given out at GOFM. In Galveston County, the only participating Senior FMNP market is Galveston's Own Farmers' Market

Program Season: May - September

Vouchers Expire: October 31

Visit galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com for more info

ARE YOU NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH A CIVIL LEGAL MATTER?

Thousands of private attorneys volunteer their time and expertise each year to provide free legal assistance on civil legal matters to eligible, low-income area residents. Practice areas, include consumer, landlord tenant, foreclosure, public benefits, environmental justice, disaster recovery, tax relief, fair housing, family law, domestic violence, sexual assault, crime victim rights, veterans benefits, and more.

NEW - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program HARRIS County ONLY (713) 652-0077 wwwlonestarlegalorg 1415 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77002 GALVESTON County ONLY (409)-763-0381 wwwlonestarlegalorg 123 25th St, Suite 4020 Galveston, TX 77550 HARRIS County ONLY (713) 228-0735 www.legalhelphouston.org 1111 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

PANTRY DATES CLIENT LUNCH

SeptemberLunchesProvidedby:

September7: CherylMogridge

September14: ACCT

September21: GOFM

September28: Richard&Woody

ACCT is always looking for volunteers to sponsor a Client Lunch. If you would like to help with the Food Pantry, and for all other volunteer opportunities please contact Travis Newman at (409)763.2437, or by e-mail tnewman@accttexas.org

Are you in need of Diapers or incontinence products?

The Galveston Diaper Bank distributes on a biweekly basis

If you or your child are in need, please contact Christin Roe at 409-763-2437 and have your sizes handy!

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September 4

Offer Free Confidential HIV and Syphilis Testing
you want to get on PrEP? Call 409-763-2437 to schedule an appointment
(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medicine taken to prevent acquiring HIV
insurance plans and Medicaid programs cover the cost of PrEP.
Monday 9am-7pm Tues-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-Noon Walk-in or schedule an appointment What works best for you? Do
PrEP
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If you are uninsured, we can help you get on PrEP for Free/Low Cost
TRANS SUPPORT GALVESTON Visit ps://www.facebook.com/Transsupport Galveston information on support group details Offers utility, rental assistance and more You will need to contact them directly for specifics on how to apply. (281) 534-2043 www.milewisctr.org A friendly reminder from your local Pharmacy to pick up your medications. (409) 877-7029 (409) 765-7701

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