Check with the social worker at your hospital for sources of financial assistance in your area. If you cannot pay the hospital bills, your social worker can set an appointment for you with the appropriate person to apply for hospital financial assistance. Service organizations in your area may also help your family, such as the American Legion, Elks Club, Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, Lions, Rotary, United Way, and churches. You can look in your phone book, or ask the local public librarian for a listing in the reference area of the library. Also phone your local Health Department and ask to speak to the social worker for information on local help for families in need.