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Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, equipment repair, barrier removal consultations and grants, peer mentoring, and disability awareness training. Personal assistant referral and management program.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Information
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Disease/Disability Registries
Assistance to people seeking information about programs and services available to older person. Outreach services locate and determine the needs of frail older persons.

Offers Information and Assistance services to provide older adults and their caregivers with vital information on available programs, services, and benefits.

Professionally trained staff assists individuals with navigating a wide range of resources, including healthcare options, financial aid, and support services.

Whether over the phone, in the office, or through virtual consultations, the Information and Assistance service ensures that seniors and caregivers can receive personalized guidance to address their needs and concerns.

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

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Adult In Home Respite Care
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Homemaker Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral
Children's In Home Respite Care
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Home Delivered Meals
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Registries
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Activities for senior citizens.

Congregate meals available Mon-Fri at 12 pm. Must call the day before to order a meal.

Educational, recreational, and information programs. Arts and humanities. Group programs and socialization.

Information and referral.

Placement of volunteers at the Center and in the community.

In-home services include home-delivered meals; transportation to and from the Center, tours and shopping, and telephone reassurance.

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Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Ride Programs
Senior Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Friendly Telephoning
Senior center provides services and activities to senior citizens to support their independence and community involvement.

Activities coordination, entertainment, fellowship, recreation, education.

Congregate lunch Mon-Fri at 12 pm.

Home delivered meals.

Information and referral.

Blood Pressure clinic.

Fitness classes.

Exercise program.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Blood Pressure Screening
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Centers
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is a Community Action Agency. Family Service Specialists work with individuals and families facing difficult and crisis situations. They are able to provide assistance in connecting to needed community programs and services. In addition, base on funding and donations, the office can support a crisis fund which allows them to provide assistance with rent, medical and prescription expenses, gas money, utilities, and other basic necessities when the household is facing an emergency situation. The agency actively seeks funds for the crisis program and all funds donated to a county stay in that county and are used to support the residents of that county.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Relief
Specialized Information and Referral
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Community Action Agencies
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. ADRC staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services such as housing, personal care, transportation, food and nutrition, public benefits, therapies, employment, etc.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Linking seniors and disabled adults with available services in the community. Can provide information and referrals on local events and classes, in-home care, senior centers, meal sites and meal deliveries, long-term care options, adult day and respite care options, transportation, senior housing, prescription drug assistance resources, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, support groups, and more.

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Area Agencies on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Helps support the healthy development of babies during pregnancy by identifying risks and providing a support system. The Nine2Thrive project model is a public - private partnership bridging primary care and public health services.

Through screenings, prenatal healthcare providers refer pregnant individuals to Nine2Thrive for free, confidential connection to support. Individuals can refer themselves to the Nine2Thrive program, but their primary OB Physician must be in Polk County or the South Central Iowa Medical Clinic in Corydon. Support Specialists from Nine2Thrive link pregnant individuals to community and healthcare resources. The Nine2Thrive Support Specialists follow up with the referring healthcare provider.
Community supports individuals may be linked to include: mental health supports, financial assistance, parenting support & education, child development information, other individualized supports to meet the family's needs.
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Fayette County Public Health offers basic health and dental screening; prenatal care, and well child care education. Evaluations of family's social and financial needs will help determine appropriate referrals for needed services.

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Well Baby Care
Prenatal Care
Dental Screening
Specialized Information and Referral
Promotes personal, academic, and career growth. Services include academic, pre-enrollment and financial aid counseling; connection to DMACC's Workforce Training Academy (WTA); pre-employment counseling (including rsum writing and interviewing techniques); referrals to appropriate supportive agencies; financial assistance for childcare and transportation.

Available at the Boone and Carroll campuses.

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Displaced Homemaker Employment Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Prejob Guidance
Career Counseling
Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. ADRC staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services and connections to community resources.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Services and activities for senior citizens within York County to support their independence and community involvement.

Information and referral, including referrals for minor home repair, yard work, personal care, and homemaker services.

Counseling and case management.

Recreational activities.

Assistance with Medicare and medical insurance.

Friendly visiting.

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Friendly Visiting
Medicare Information/Counseling
Senior Centers
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral
Serves as Northeast Iowa's Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center. Provides information and assistance regarding programs and services available for older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Area Agencies on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Provides services, advocacy, options counseling, and information and referral to older adults, those with disabilities, and family caregivers living in Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler Counties in Illinois.

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Area Agencies on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Information and access to services for the elderly, including caregiver options and transportation.

Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. Eldercare Locator is administered by USAging.

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Specialized Information and Referral

Services and activities for senior citizens to support their independence and community involvement.

Congregate meals Wed and Fri at 11:30 am. Please make reservations by 10:30 am the day before the meal. Home delivered meals also available.

Recreation, health education, and informational programs.

Information and referral.

Fun and fitness class.

Social events some evenings.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Centers
Senior Corps Volunteer Programs
Family group for parents and families of youth with mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges. Offers parents the opportunity to gather with others who have successfully navigated the mental and behavioral health systems in order to achieve support for their child. "One on one" service designed to be encouraging and informational, with access to parent education and skill building, workshops and support groups.

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Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Serves as Northeast Iowa's Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center. Provides information and assistance regarding programs and services available for older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Area Agencies on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Centers