Job Loss Survival Guide

 

Charter Oak Health Plan - Provides income guidelines, benefits and application information about the Charter Oak Health Plan.

 

COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides for premium reductions and additional election opportunities for health benefits under COBRA.

 

Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) - Includes information about programs and services in Connecticut for families with children, seniors, people with disabilities and other adults.

 

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) -Includes eligibility requirements, updated poverty guidelines, application sites and related materials

 

Consumer Credit Counseling - Assists assist consumers with their problems concerning credit cards and loans, and set up payments with creditors in order to pay off balances.

 

CT ProBono Network - A statewide initiative to help Connecticut families cope with personal financial management issues in the midst of a troubled economic environment.

 

Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) - A Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) program that provides financial assistance to unemployed Connecticut homeowners. 

 

Employees Guide to Health Benefits under COBRA - Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration

 

Employment & Training Administration Laid-Off Workers - U.S. Department of Labor website that provides access to programs and services for workers who have been laid off, or are anticipating a lay off.  

 

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Web site offers information on credit and loans, debt collection, foreclosures & mortgages, as well as a link to the free credit reports.

 

Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure - Provides answers to common homeowner questions about foreclosure and links to additional resources.

 

Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions - Developed by the  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services focuses on principles of stress management, and offers strategies that can be used by managers and workers. 

 

Links from the New York Public Library online employment resources.

 

Office for Veterans' Workforce Development - Provides information on employment assistance, unemployment insurance, veteran preference and benefits options, training opportunities, veteran's services, and legislative updates and current events relating to veterans.

 

Manage Job Loss and Transition - A list of resources to help individuals get through job loss and transition.

 

Mental Health Services Locator - Provides information about mental health services and resources and is useful for professionals, consumers, and the public.

 

Mortgage Foreclosure Resources - Offers information on how to avoid foreclosure scams, and a credit card repayment calculator.

 

Rapid Response Session Information Packet - Developed by the Connecticut Department of Labor. Provides information about COBRA, job training, support groups, tax implications and more.

 

Top 10 Commandments for Coping with Job Loss

 

2-1-1 Connecticut's Community Resource Directory - A free community service administered the United Way of Connecticut. Database contains information for 4,600+ health and human service providers and 48,000+ service-sites.

 

Unemployment Benefits - Comprehensive guide to unemployment including eligibility requirements, emergency filing, frequently asked questions and more. Prepared by the Connecticut Department of Labor.

 

Unemployment Insurance Benefit Extensions FAQ (Connecticut) - Answers frequently asked questions about extended benefits, emergency unemployment compensation and federal compensation.

 

Unemployment Help - AFL-CIO sponsored website that includes information on unemployment benefits, insurance and more.

 

Where To Turn in Connecticut When You Become Unemployed (United Way of Connecticut) - Provides information on state, federal and local resources to help people who are unemployed and looking for jobs.

 

Worker Re-employment - Employment, training and financial help during job transition.

 

What to Expect in a Severance Package - Information on what is covered in a company's severance policy, typical severance payments and when you may be able to negotiate a severance package, prepared by Marikay Jung, Recruiting and HR Professional, from the About.com website.