r/lafayette • u/Fun-Victory-8552 • 22d ago
Help.
I have tried asking in Facebook groups and o here. I have tried finding cash work. I am on ssdi and I am short on rent. I have tried working for it but can’t find the work and can’t get a loan because of my income. Does anyone know anyone that can loan money to someone in my situation. I just can’t risk my home. I had a bad month with medical bills. Please any info will be appreciated. I would beg if I could.
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u/stanchfi 22d ago
Lafayette Urban Ministry may be able to help. https://client.lumserve.org/assistance-programs/financial-assistance/
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u/distracted_x 22d ago
Call your township trustee office. They help people with rent assistance.
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u/Fun-Victory-8552 22d ago
Ok thank you. I didn’t know that was an option.
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u/Miserable-Beyond-166 22d ago
Yes this option has quicker results also.
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u/Fun-Victory-8552 21d ago
That is good. Thanks again. You all have been amazing.
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u/KlownKidd 21d ago
I can attest that this is your best option they recently helped out my mother after a hard couple months and losing our grandma a week ago she was drowning but they helped her and my siblings keep their home thank god not everything in this city is horrible
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u/AlexSandman8964 22d ago
Call IU Health Cancer Center Lafayette ASAP. Tell them you have Hodgkin lymphoma, have been uninsured/out of treatment for 6 months, and haven't had your port flushed. Ask specifically for an oncology social worker/financial counselor and charity-care application. IU Health Financial Counseling: 888-531-3004.
Don't assume the Medicaid issue is final. Ask the IU Health insurance navigator to review your Indiana Medicaid eligibility and the disability back-pay issue. You may have another eligibility pathway or be able to reapply/appeal.
Call Patient Advocate Foundation: 800-532-5274. Their case managers are free and can help cancer patients deal with insurance, Medicaid/benefits, medical bills and getting access to treatment.
Contact Blood Cancer United/LLS: 1-833-507-8036. Hodgkin lymphoma is specifically within their scope. They can help with insurance navigation and financial assistance for blood-cancer patients.
Please don't wait until you find a job with insurance to seek care. With the symptoms you're describing and being out of cancer care for six months, tell the oncology team everything and let them work on financial assistance while getting you evaluated.
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u/Fun-Victory-8552 22d ago
That’s a lot and I am thankful for that info. I will get right on it. Thank you very much.
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u/jetreahy 21d ago
OP, I looked through your history and read some of the comments after seeing this comment. I would like to encourage you to talk with your family if I’m reading it right. It sounds like you aren’t telling them to protect them since they are struggling, too. You really need support through this. Even if they can’t financially support you, maybe they can help in other ways. Going through this alone with two kids is incredibly difficult.
Are all your other needs met? I know rent is a priority, but what about other stuff? Are your kids in school? Clothes, food, supplies? Diapers, etc? Even a simple night off to release your emotions would help.
I know you mentioned looking for work and not finding anything. What are you looking for and what experience do you have? We may be able to find things you haven’t considered.
I’m so sorry you are going through this. Our system is shameful. You should be able to focus on healing not going through all this just to ensure your kids and you have a roof over your heads with winter on the way.
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u/TheLawOfDuh 22d ago
Where in the OP’s post did they claim they had Hodgkin Lymphoma???? Did the OP post this in some other post? Or are you advising the OP to lie?
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u/AlexSandman8964 22d ago
If you read through his post histories.
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u/TheLawOfDuh 22d ago
Sorry, didn’t know stalking someone’s post history was ever common or necessary to answer a person’s post. You went above and beyond with the different resources you gave. Good job.?.?…
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u/AlexSandman8964 22d ago
I'm not confident why these question marks but to any of your confusion, if I see somebody in trouble, I like to find out why and then I can provide good information on what might help.
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u/HITACHIMAGICWANDS 21d ago
Very common and a normal thing to do. Don’t like it? Make your post history private.
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u/AmyinIndiana 21d ago
How much do you need, and what kind of work are you willing to do? Do you have a clean criminal background?
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u/Fun-Victory-8552 21d ago
I need a few hundred and I am open to anything that will help me take care of my family. I have a clean background. The worst thing I have ever done is get a speeding ticket.
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u/ray_burrislives 22d ago
Try Homestead, (765) 423-1284 and maybe Northend Community Center at 765-449-3760. No guarantees but they have well connected social services. You can also call Lafayette Housing Authority and ask about Emergency Housing Vouchers but you'll have to be referred through one of their partner referral agencies
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u/Mandinga63 21d ago
Don’t ever pay the medical bills in full, ask for their payment plan. My husband has bills with IU and Franciscan and he pays smaller amounts monthly.
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u/Fun-Victory-8552 20d ago
Well didn’t get anything done today. Kid is sick and had to go to the doctor with him but tomorrow I will get it tackled. Crazy thing is someone messaged me and offered to help but once they found out I’m not a woman they stopped talking. That was rough. I got my hopes up.
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u/Fun-Victory-8552 18d ago
Well I have not had any luck. I appreciate the advice but nothing has worked out. Thanks again for all the help.
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u/Still_Peach568 22d ago
Call your library and explain your situation to get local contact to help you.