Elder Case Management Provides senior citizens from the towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, Scituate, Foster, Cranston, Lincoln, Cumberland and Woonsocket with case management services for elderly in the following categories:
Abuse/Neglect • Community and home care
• Self-neglect
• General assessments
• Early intervention
The caseload exceeds 1,400 clients with 11 case managers who hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services. The program works in close coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs and the local Senior Centers. Support groups for family members and other caretakers and victims of abuse are provided on a regular basis.
Contact (401)519-1910
Personal Choice Waiver Provides assessment and enrollment to participants; development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Service and Spending Plan (ISSP); training and guidance to program participants to support self-direction, ensure health and safety through routine program monitoring activities, promote participants independence by providing annual assessments of accessibility, equipment needs, and health education needs; and assistance to client toward oversight of care and arrangement of necessary services. Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis. Must be eligible for RI Medical Assistance, in need of Personal Care. Only seniors and disabled adults are eligible for services.
Contact (401)519-1910
Senior Health Insurance Program / RIPAE Provides assistance with obtaining supplemental Health Insurance, Medicare Part D; and assists with prescription payments through enrolling clients in the RI Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE). Statewide referrals accepted. Must be a senior citizen or disabled adult.
Contact (401)519-1910
Senior Medical Patrol To coordinate health care fraud, waste and abuse training sessions and presentations in local senior centers, assisted living units, elderly housing units and the community in general; and to assist Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries to help them navigate the state system. Referrals accepted statewide.
Contact (401)519-1910
Stanford Model Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSM) A six week health education program to provide education regarding self-management techniques needed to assist client with chronic disease including diabetes, asthma, depression, cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, cancer. Statewide referrals accepted. Any adult with chronic disease (or their spouse/caregiver), including diabetes, cancer, depression, hypertension, and cardio-vascular disease.
Contact (401)519-1990
Victims of Crime Advocacy Program Case management, filing of restraining orders, assistance with filing for restitution and/or compensation, assistance with attending pre-trial hearings and follow-up and information, referral and counseling. Statewide for victims of crime over the age of 60 years.
Contact (401)519-1916
