CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE

Aging & disabilities - the aging and disability services division assists older adults and adults with disabilities through various services. Aging and disability resource network provides information and assistance to older adults and their caregivers to connect them with community services. Services include emergency financial assistance, assistance with transportation, short-term housing case management, benefit access and medicare open enrollment. Community care program offers long-term case management that coordinates a variety of in home services that promote healthy aging and maintain their independence. Nutrition services provides daily home delivered meals to older adults and congregate dining offers weekly meals at community locations. Caregiver services provides information, support, individual counseling, education and financial assistance to older adult caregivers. Community base programs offers a variety of healthy aging programs that offer exercise and fall prevention classes, wellness and education classes, health promotions and recreation activities to reduce social isolation. Money management provides supportive services for older adults and adults with disabilities who need assistance with basic money management and bill paying services. Americorps senior programs offers low income older adults age 55 and older an opportunity to serve others in their community through the senior companion and foster grandparents programs. Adult protective services investigates alleged abuse, neglect and exploitation for older adults and adults with disabilities ages 18-59 living in the community. Ombudsman provides advocacy and support services to individuals residing in long term care facilities to ensure that they receive quality and individualized care.

Counseling - catholic charities provides comprehensive counseling services to low income individuals and families.