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PEER ADVOCATE PROGRAM | POLK COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES - IOWA

Peer Advocates are volunteers over the age of 60 who are available to help other people, age 60 or older, with a variety of situations, concerns, problems, or questions. Services include:

HELP with questions or just someone to talk to.

Rent Reimbursement - The Rent Reimbursement program is through DHHS. PEER assists people with filling out Online or Paper form applications. This is a one time, per year program, not a monthly or emergency rental assistance program, for those who meet eligibility requirements.

SHIIP - Can help do drug plan, MA or supplemental comparisons. As well as educate New to Medicare enrollees with process and how to get enrolled in plans.

Physical Address

Polk County River Place, Des Moines, IA 50310

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Voice

(515) 286-2112

Main | peer advocates

Application process

Call for services or appointment if needed

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to seniors ages 60 and older living in Polk County

Languages

English

Agency info

POLK COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES - IOWA

Coordinates senior services and centers around Polk County.