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DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Supported Employment
Benefits Screening
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Transportation Expense Assistance
Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM | NEW OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

Provides care coordination to families by informing them of available resources regarding their health care needs such as doctor and dental possibilities. Health program include: child and adolescent health programs, adolescent pregnancy prevention program, family planning for women and men, sexually transmitted disease information and prevention (screening) services, Hawk-I, I-Smile, lead poisoning prevention, maternal health program, WIC program, and the1st Five program.

What's Here

Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Birth Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
General Physical Examinations
Benefits Screening
Breast Examinations
Dental Care

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES | FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES

Offers seniors in need of assistance in applying for benefits, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, Benefits Access Application, etc. Services also include information on local homemaker services, transportation, support groups, and recreation services.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Benefits Screening

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Prevocational Training
Respite Care Subsidies
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND OUTREACH | SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES

Answers questions regarding government benefits and community resources such as: Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Benefits Access Application (driver's license discount, seniors and persons with disabilities ride free), energy assistance (LIHEAP), intervention and advocacy on a client's behalf, assessment of need and referral for services, and assistance in the completion of forms and applications for benefits.

What's Here

Benefits Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance

HEALTH INSURANCE AND BENEFITS COUNSELING | AGING PARTNERS

Provides benefits counseling for people age 60 and over, including information on Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, life, and long term care policies.

What's Here

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Benefits Screening
Medicare Information/Counseling

OUTREACH SERVICES | SENIOR ADULT SERVICES

Helps applying for benefits, information on community resources, and assistance to caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.

What's Here

Caregiver Consultation and Support
Benefits Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups

HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM | NEW OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

Provides care coordination to families by informing them of available resources regarding their health care needs such as doctor and dental possibilities. Health program include: child and adolescent health programs, adolescent pregnancy prevention program, family planning for women and men, sexually transmitted disease information and prevention (screening) services, Hawk-I, I-Smile, lead poisoning prevention, maternal health program, WIC program, and the1st Five program.

What's Here

Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Birth Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
General Physical Examinations
Benefits Screening
Breast Examinations
Dental Care

HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM | NEW OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

Provides care coordination to families by informing them of available resources regarding their health care needs such as doctor and dental possibilities. Health program include: child and adolescent health programs, adolescent pregnancy prevention program, family planning for women and men, sexually transmitted disease information and prevention (screening) services, Hawk-I, I-Smile, lead poisoning prevention, maternal health program, WIC program, and the1st Five program.

What's Here

Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Birth Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
General Physical Examinations
Benefits Screening
Breast Examinations
Dental Care

BENEFIT ACCESS APPLICATION PROGRAM | CCSI CASE COORDINATION

Provides older adults assistance to apply for the Benefits Access Application (BAA), which offers a discount on license plate renewal and free bus passes. Once application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10. Bus passes will be free.

What's Here

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Benefits Screening

HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM | NEW OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

Provides care coordination to families by informing them of available resources regarding their health care needs such as doctor and dental possibilities. Health program include: child and adolescent health programs, adolescent pregnancy prevention program, family planning for women and men, sexually transmitted disease information and prevention (screening) services, Hawk-I, I-Smile, lead poisoning prevention, maternal health program, WIC program, and the1st Five program.

What's Here

Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Birth Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
General Physical Examinations
Benefits Screening
Breast Examinations
Dental Care

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Prevocational Training
Respite Care Subsidies
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF EAST CENTRAL REGION

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Prevocational Training
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
Transportation Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment

BENEFIT ACCESS APPLICATION PROGRAM | CCSI CASE COORDINATION

Provides older adults assistance to apply for the Benefits Access Application (BAA), which offers a discount on license plate renewal and free bus passes. Once application is approved, a certificate of eligibility can be printed to take to one's local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. Qualifying individuals will receive a discount on their license plate renewal fee, making the plates available to them for $10. Bus passes will be free.

What's Here

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Benefits Screening

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF EAST CENTRAL REGION

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Prevocational Training
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
Transportation Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Prevocational Training
Respite Care Subsidies
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF EAST CENTRAL REGION

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Prevocational Training
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
Transportation Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment

HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM | NEW OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

Provides care coordination to families by informing them of available resources regarding their health care needs such as doctor and dental possibilities. Health program include: child and adolescent health programs, adolescent pregnancy prevention program, family planning for women and men, sexually transmitted disease information and prevention (screening) services, Hawk-I, I-Smile, lead poisoning prevention, maternal health program, WIC program, and the1st Five program.

What's Here

Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
Pap Tests
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Birth Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
General Physical Examinations
Benefits Screening
Breast Examinations
Dental Care

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Prevocational Training
Respite Care Subsidies
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

General Household Goods Provision
Specialized Information and Referral
Prevocational Training
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Supported Employment
Benefits Screening
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Transportation Expense Assistance
Respite Care Subsidies
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Prevocational Training
Respite Care Subsidies
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, rent assistance, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Prevocational Training
Respite Care Subsidies
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Rent Payment Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling

DISABILITY ACCESS POINT (DAP) | MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF EAST CENTRAL REGION

Offers a Disability Access Point, or "DAP", which help people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers find the services and support they need-both short-term and long-term. DAPs help by giving information, making plans, making referrals and checking in to make sure people are getting the right support to live healthy, independent lives.

Can help with the following services:

- Information and Assistance - based on presented and identified needs, provides information about programs and services, and helps to connect individuals to service providers in their communities.

- Options Counseling - provides guidance to individuals so that they may make informed choices about supports and services, typically over a period of 90 days or less. This includes benefits screening and application assistance for programs and services and follow-ups to make sure supports and decisions are assisting the individual.

- Financial Assistance - provides gap funding and service coordination for programs and services that support individuals and their caregivers so that individuals may live in the home and community of their choice. Help with short-term services and long term services are also provided.

Short-term supports (time-limited) include adaptive and assistive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, peer and parent support services, transportation assistance, and other basic needs (not covered by insurance).

Long-term services and supports includes adult day programs, consumer-directed attendant care (CDAC) (non-skilled and skilled), day habilitation, employment like job skills training, prevocational services, and supported employment, intensive residential services (IRSH), personal response systems, respite services like in-home, in-facility, and day camps, supported community living (SCL) and home-based habilitation (hourly), and residential living settings.

What's Here

Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Prevocational Training
Intermediate Care Facility/DD Transition Financing Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Respite Care Subsidies
Transportation Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
General Household Goods Provision
Supported Employment

SENIOR ADVOCACY AND SERVICE COORDINATION | CENTER FOR ACTIVE SENIORS, INC. (CASI)

Social workers link older adults, their families, and their caregivers with information on federal, state, and local services and benefits available to persons ages 50 and older. Outreach services include home visits to assess for support and service needs, assistance with accessing them, and provision of ongoing monitoring. Social Workers help clients apply for T-19 (Medicaid), food stamps, Elderly Waiver, day center, home-delivered meals, payee services, lifeline, Medicare/social security, medication assistance, property tax credit, and rent rebates.

What's Here

Benefits Screening
Certificates/Forms Assistance

COORDINATED POINT OF ENTRY | CHELP

Designed to reach out to seniors to assist them in many ways:

- Insures that each senior is aware of services available to them.

- Helps seniors apply for needed services.

- Monitors service delivery to ensure that service begins promptly and continues satisfactorily.

What's Here

Benefits Screening
General Benefits and Services Assistance