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Free emotional support

Are you going through a challenging time, or just need someone to talk to? This site offers free emotional support via anonymous online text chat with trained volunteer listeners, who are available 24/7.

Free catheter samples

Do you use intermittent urinary catheters? Fill out the form at this site to request free catheter samples. Samples are usually sent from this site within 48 hours. (U.S. only).

Free Nasal Strips Sample

Follow the instructions to register for a sample of Breathe Right Extra Clear nasal strips. Allow two weeks for delivery. You must be 18 years old or older to request this offer. (U.S. only).

Free Coloplast samples

At this site, you can request free samples from Coloplast, which offers ostomy care and bladder and bowel products. To get started, download the free Coloplast product catalog and follow the instructions.

Free Clinics Directory

Do you need health care, but can't afford it? This nonprofit organization offers detailed information about free clinics in the U.S. The info on free clinics includes both dental and medical clinics. Besides free clinics, you'll also find info on sliding scale, income-based and low-cost clinics (examples that include medical school clinics).

InfantSEE

In this program, participating doctors of optometry provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service. Here, you'll find information about how you can locate a doctor in your area who can provide the free infant assessment.

Free Prostate Cancer Patient Guide

Scroll down the page to the "Get the Prostate Cancer Patient Guide" section and follow the instructions to request a free copy of this guide from the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The guide focuses on "all of the information available about contemporary prostate cancer research, treatment, and lifestyle factors." You can get a PDF copy, or have a copy mailed to you.

Free Dental Care

Can't afford dental coverage? This site offers over 2,600 listings for free (and discounted) dental care facilities from across the United States. Many of the listings are for non-profit agencies or university clinics that offer free, or sliding scale, assistance. To get started, click on your state on the U.S. map and then access your city (or, if you live in a small town, the nearest large city to where you live).

No-cost eye exam offer

Follow the instructions at this site to see if you qualify for a "no cost" eye exam. The exams are offered through volunteer ophthalmologists "often at no out-of-pocket cost" by EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dog health-and-safety posters

At this site, you either request or print out a poster that includes a list of vet-approved tips to care for your dog's health and safety. The poster is available as a PDF file that you can download and output on your printer. If you don't have a printer, you can request a printed copy (SASE required). Free printouts are also available for veterinarians who'd like to give away the posters.

MyFitnessPal

Are you trying to lose weight? This popular site offers a free calorie counter as well as access to a massive nutrition and calorie database that covers over 5 million foods. MyFitnessPal is also available as a smartphone app for Android and iPhone.

Bedsider

Follow the instructions at this site to see if you qualify for free birth control. Bedsider is an online birth control support network for women 18-29 operated by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. (U.S. only).

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