GTF and the Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) have partnered to provide debt management and budget planning services to those financially impacted by their transplant. Examples of issues discussed may include: establishing a livable budget, identifying priority debts, and creating a credit/debt payment plan.

Criteria for Referral to CCCS:

1. Recommendation of the referring social worker.
2. Chronic budget deficit.
3. Request of the client.
4. Situational debtor (extreme medical bills, at risk of losing home, significant credit card debt).

Process:

1. Client will be asked to call CCCS on dedicated toll free line.
2. Counselor will offer first session by phone within two business days.
3. Client will be given a written plan and asked to share that with the transplant center social worker for ongoing planning.

For more information, please contact GTF.