Social Services / Outreach

The primary focus of the Social Services Department is to enable seniors to live independently. We accomplish this by promoting healthy physical and psycho-social functioning, serving as an advocate for senior issues in the larger community and encouraging seniors to access a variety of services. Services include but are not limited to:

  • Information and referral to broad range of resources
  • Additional financial resources for those on a fixed income, or in crisis
  • Volunteer services such as friendly visiting, as available
  • Senior housing, assisted living and long term care, etc.
  • Brief, 1 to 1 supportive counseling Consultations with family members
  • Medical equipment loan program (free of charge) call ahead for availability
  • Assistance with applications such as SNAP, the RIDE, etc.
  • Approval of subsidy for local taxi service in limited circumstances

For more information please contact the Center at 508-532-5980.