Resource Directory
Eldernet's Resource directory for Seniors.
Organization | Services Provided | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 ALIVE - AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE | Two four-hour classroom driver safety course to update driving skills and safety knowledge. may save participants on the cost of automobile insurance. | more... |
| AARP - American Association of Retired Persons | Advocacy; Retirement preparation; Driver safety which trains older people in defensive driving tactics; Elder abuse prevention course; Education on long-term care issues, medical decision making, insurance issues, living wills; Legal counsel for elderly people; Help with tax forms. Free publications on grandparenting, care giving, consumer issues, and other timely topics. | more... |
| ACLAMO Servicios Sociales | Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County provides information and refferal, resettlement assistance, case management for children, families, and the elderly; ESL/adult education, job readiness counseling and job placement; and housing counseling. Spanish and English language services are available. | more... |
| AID FOR FRIENDS | Home-cooked meals delivered to isolated homebound and/or handicapped persons without family support. Seven meals delivered each week by volunteers. | more... |
| ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS | Fellowship of men and women who are recovering alcoholics and who help others achieve sobriety. On-line meeting directory or call for meeting locations and times. | more... |
| ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY (NAMI) | Information and referral for families of mentally ill persons; Advocacy on issues related to mentally ill persons; Support groups for persons with mental illness and their family members. Call about support group meeting locations and times. | more... |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | Information and support to persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families and caregivers, through support groups, training, and information. The SAFE RETURN program enables people in the community to assist someone with Alzheimer's who has wandered, by helping the person return home. A 24 hour HELPLINE (1-800-272-3900) provides support for caregivers. | more... |
| ALZHEIMER'S CONTACT LINE | Telephone helpline available 24 hours, 7 days a week to people with dementia and their family and professional caregivers. Information about the disease process, caregiving, programs and services, crisis support and problem-solving strategies is available to callers day and night. | more... |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | Advocacy, support groups, education, transportation, volunteers to help cancer patients and their families. Covers Montgomery County and Delaware County as well. | more... |
| AMERICAN DAY TREATMENT CENTERS | Day treatment for psychiatric and emotional disorders, as well as, substance abuse problems. The program is designed to serve those who need the structure and intensity found in inpatient psychiatric programs but who do not require 24-hour inpatient care. Wellness and behavioral health programs serve older adults and adolescent;, support groups and counseling. Transportation available. | more... |
