[Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org)

Rolling

Awards generally up to $750; higher amounts possible based on financial need.

Provides financial assistance for medical expenses to individuals in select northwest Connecticut towns, via agency or clergy referral.

Applications must be submitted by a health/social service agency representative or clergy on behalf of the client.

--- ## Description The Blue Horizon Health Fund supports residents of specific northwest Connecticut towns by covering a range of medical expenses, including therapeutic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and surgical care. The fund is designed to assist indigent, sick, or helpless individuals and families, regardless of race, color, or creed. Applications must be made on behalf of clients by health or social service agency representatives or clergy, ensuring that those most in need can access necessary health treatments. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling (applications accepted year-round; decisions typically within 10 working days) --- ## Funding Amount - Awards are generally up to $750 per application. - Larger amounts may be considered based on demonstrated financial need. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Applicants must reside in one of the following Connecticut towns: North Canaan, Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, Sharon, Salisbury/Lakeville, or Warren. - **Need:** Intended for individuals and families in need of medical financial assistance, especially those who are indigent, sick, or otherwise helpless. - **Referral:** Applications must be submitted on behalf of the client by a health or social service agency representative or clergy member. - **Non-Discrimination:** The fund does not support organizations or practices that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. - **Repeat Applications:** Previous recipients may reapply if ongoing medical financial need exists. --- ## Application Process - Contact the social worker or appropriate agency/clergy in your town. - The representative will submit the application by fax, email, or mail. - Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with town social services for guidance and submission. - Application decisions are typically provided within 10 working days. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is focused on supporting medical expenses for residents of Northwest Litchfield County, CT. - Eligible expenses include therapeutic, chiropractic, naturopathic, and surgical care. - The fund is designed to be accessible and responsive, with a quick turnaround for application decisions. --- ## External Links - [Blue Horizon Health Fund Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/blue-horizon-health-fund) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Town/Area | Contact Person | Title/Role | Phone | Email | |------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Cornwall | Rebecca Hurlburt | Social Services Agent | 860.672.2603 / 860.689.6511 | [socialservices@cornwallct.gov](mailto:socialservices@cornwallct.gov) | | Lakeville (Falls Village) | Theresa Snyder Graney | Social Services Director | 860.824.9855 | [socialservices@canaanfallsvillage.org](mailto:socialservices@canaanfallsvillage.org) | | Project SAGE | Virginia Gold | Director of Client Services | 860.364.1080 ext. 104 | [virginiag@project-sage.org](mailto:virginiag@project-sage.org) | | Goshen | Todd Carusillo | First Selectman | 860.491.2308 ext. 221 | [1stselectman@goshenct.gov](mailto:1stselectman@goshenct.gov) | | Kent | Samantha Hasenflue | Director of Social Services | 860.927.1586 | [socialservices@townofkentct.org](mailto:socialservices@townofkentct.org) | | Norfolk | Tara Yard | Director of Social Services | 860.542.2887 | [SocialServices@norfolkct.org](mailto:SocialServices@norfolkct.org) | | North Canaan, Canaan, East Canaan | Sharon Kelly-Levesque | Social Worker/Municipal Agent | 860.824.7313 x110 | [socialservice@northcanaan.org](mailto:socialservice@northcanaan.org) | | Salisbury | Patrice McGrath | Director of Social Services | 860.435.5187 | - | | Sharon | Melia Hill | Social Service Agent | 860.364.1003 | [socialservices@sharonct.gov](mailto:socialservices@sharonct.gov) | | Warren | Melissa Brown | - | 860.868.7881 ext. 114 | [socialservices@warrenct.org](mailto:socialservices@warrenct.org) | | Warren | Gregory LaCava | First Selectman | 860.868.7881 ext. 102 | [selectman@warrenct.org](mailto:selectman@warrenct.org) | For general inquiries: - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Contact Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) - Email: [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) - Phone: 413.229.0370 ---

Blue Horizon Health Fund

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