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Provides information to coalition and community members about the substance use problem in the community, state, and country. Information about the consequences of alcohol and/or drug use and addiction the incidence and prevalence of specific drug use. Information is made available through a variety of formats including trainings/workshops, publications, FaceBook postings, and staff presentations to community groups and schools.
In addition, the Coalition provides parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children including: Tips for talking with children about substance use, what to look for with suspected use, consequences of youth substance use, understanding why children start using drugs, and resources to answer tough questions. The coalition offers parent education classes and can provide help in developing Family Substance-Free Pledges.
Provides information to coalition and community members about the substance use problem in the community, state, and country. Information about the consequences of alcohol and/or drug use and addiction the incidence and prevalence of specific drug use. Information is made available through a variety of formats including trainings/workshops, publications, FaceBook postings, and staff presentations to community groups and schools.
In addition, the Coalition provides parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children including: Tips for talking with children about substance use, what to look for with suspected use, consequences of youth substance use, understanding why children start using drugs, and resources to answer tough questions. The coalition offers parent education classes and can provide help in developing Family Substance-Free Pledges.
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Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.
Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.
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Department of Defense resources offer information for military households related to childcare, education, healthcare, housing, and spouse employment.
Additional welcome guides are linked for various base cities and countries around the world.
Department of Defense resources offer information for military households related to childcare, education, healthcare, housing, and spouse employment.
Additional welcome guides are linked for various base cities and countries around the world.
A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.
A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.
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Provides assistance to caregivers of Ogle County residents with applications and other benefits.
Provides assistance to caregivers of Ogle County residents with applications and other benefits.
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Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.
Provides a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment. Services may include information and referral services, referrals for attendant care, attendant recruitment and training programs, independent living skills training, assistance in meeting housing and transportation needs, peer counseling, transition from institutions into the community, deflection from institutional placement, transition from youth to adult services, and advice and guidance regarding legal rights and benefits eligibility.
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Offers services to older adults including information and referral to community resources, home delivered meals, support groups, counseling, and caregiver resources.
Offers services to older adults including information and referral to community resources, home delivered meals, support groups, counseling, and caregiver resources.
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Veterans Home Benefits Guide (Digital)
Connects veterans, military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes: www.aarp.org/VetsHomeBenefits
Financial Workbook for Veterans and Military Family Caregivers
A 44-page workbook providing practical caregiving guidance on health, housing, and money management for veterans and military caregivers: www.aarp.org/vmfcaregivermoney
AARP Military Caregiving Handbook
Guide for veterans, service members, and their families that addresses the unique issues faced by military caregivers. Includes information, resources, and checklists: https://www.aarp.org/caringforvets(English) or https://www.aarp.org/cuidarveteranos (Spanish)
Job Search Toolkit
Leverage military service, skills, and experience to navigate a career transition: www.aarp.org/vetsjobtoolkit
Job Center
Learn how to leverage unique skills to drive a career forward: www.aarp.org/vetsjobcenter
Veterans Home Benefits Guide (Digital)
Connects veterans, military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes: www.aarp.org/VetsHomeBenefits
Financial Workbook for Veterans and Military Family Caregivers
A 44-page workbook providing practical caregiving guidance on health, housing, and money management for veterans and military caregivers: www.aarp.org/vmfcaregivermoney
AARP Military Caregiving Handbook
Guide for veterans, service members, and their families that addresses the unique issues faced by military caregivers. Includes information, resources, and checklists: https://www.aarp.org/caringforvets(English) or https://www.aarp.org/cuidarveteranos (Spanish)
Job Search Toolkit
Leverage military service, skills, and experience to navigate a career transition: www.aarp.org/vetsjobtoolkit
Job Center
Learn how to leverage unique skills to drive a career forward: www.aarp.org/vetsjobcenter
Caregiver Burnout: Tips to Prevent and Manage Stress
Recognize the causes and symptoms so you can get the help you need: http://www.aarp.org/caregiverstress
AARP Caregiver Life Balance Tips
How to give yourself the caregiving break you need. Advice on how to avoid burnout while juggling family caregiving with work and childcare responsibilities: www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance
Respite Care: How to Give Yourself the Caregiving Break You Need
Learn what services are available to help, such as volunteers, day programs, and aides: www.aarp.org/respitecareplan
AARP's Online Community
An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home and family, money, and many more topics of interest: www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity
AARP Local Pages
Features online and local events: https://local.aarp.org
Healthy Living
Suite of web-based health tools to help caregivers stay healthy and plan ahead. Tools can help calculate BMI, decode Medicare summary notices, and estimate the cost of long term care: www.aarp.org/healthtools
Care to Talk
Virtual platform of discussion topics meant to spark meaningful dialogue between caregivers and care recipients and address important life issues and long-term healthcare plans: Caretotalk.aarp.org
Caregiver Burnout: Tips to Prevent and Manage Stress
Recognize the causes and symptoms so you can get the help you need: http://www.aarp.org/caregiverstress
AARP Caregiver Life Balance Tips
How to give yourself the caregiving break you need. Advice on how to avoid burnout while juggling family caregiving with work and childcare responsibilities: www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance
Respite Care: How to Give Yourself the Caregiving Break You Need
Learn what services are available to help, such as volunteers, day programs, and aides: www.aarp.org/respitecareplan
AARP's Online Community
An online forum to connect with others that have the same interests, including caregiving, games, entertainment, home and family, money, and many more topics of interest: www.aarp.org/caregivingcommunity
AARP Local Pages
Features online and local events: https://local.aarp.org
Healthy Living
Suite of web-based health tools to help caregivers stay healthy and plan ahead. Tools can help calculate BMI, decode Medicare summary notices, and estimate the cost of long term care: www.aarp.org/healthtools
Care to Talk
Virtual platform of discussion topics meant to spark meaningful dialogue between caregivers and care recipients and address important life issues and long-term healthcare plans: Caretotalk.aarp.org
RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.
Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.
RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.
Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.
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Provides crisis and advocacy services to refugee and immigrant communities across Iowa. Will assist survivors of crime and violence (including sexual assault and domestic violence situations) by giving access to linguistically and culturally appropriate resources. Can also provide mental health education and resources.
Provides crisis and advocacy services to refugee and immigrant communities across Iowa. Will assist survivors of crime and violence (including sexual assault and domestic violence situations) by giving access to linguistically and culturally appropriate resources. Can also provide mental health education and resources.
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Information and referral for disability services.
Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.
Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.
Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.
Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.
Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.
Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.
Information and referral for disability services.
Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.
Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.
Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.
Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.
Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.
Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.
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Provides a resource center for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information and services. Staff is available to meet with families and professionals to help determine what information and resources will best suit their needs. Supports and services are offered to assist individuals and their caregivers regarding all aspects of autism spectrum disorder.
Services include:
-Screening.
-Diagnostics.
-Social skills.
-Consultation.
-Family navigation.
-Coaching.
-Community outreach.
-Training.
Provides a resource center for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information and services. Staff is available to meet with families and professionals to help determine what information and resources will best suit their needs. Supports and services are offered to assist individuals and their caregivers regarding all aspects of autism spectrum disorder.
Services include:
-Screening.
-Diagnostics.
-Social skills.
-Consultation.
-Family navigation.
-Coaching.
-Community outreach.
-Training.
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Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.
Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support.
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Offers various support services to families through a cooperative of area churches. Trained volunteers and staff work with parents facing chronic stress or crisis to find resources and supports than can help. The following three services are offered with volunteers from local churches:
Crisis Child Hosting: Temporary care of vulnerable children to give parents a safe option during a crisis.
Child Respite Hosting: Hosting children for shorter periods (typically a few hours to a few days a couple of times a month). This provides parents with respite relief and allows for stabilization.
Parent Advocate: Building 1:1 relationship/friendship with parents through parent advocacy. Parents would be connected with a TFG advocate with the goal of developing a relationship/friendship to decrease isolation and increase support for the parent.
Offers various support services to families through a cooperative of area churches. Trained volunteers and staff work with parents facing chronic stress or crisis to find resources and supports than can help. The following three services are offered with volunteers from local churches:
Crisis Child Hosting: Temporary care of vulnerable children to give parents a safe option during a crisis.
Child Respite Hosting: Hosting children for shorter periods (typically a few hours to a few days a couple of times a month). This provides parents with respite relief and allows for stabilization.
Parent Advocate: Building 1:1 relationship/friendship with parents through parent advocacy. Parents would be connected with a TFG advocate with the goal of developing a relationship/friendship to decrease isolation and increase support for the parent.
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Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
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Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help.
Provides comprehensive services for families in need. Services include intake assessment, information about community resources, case management, outreach, food stamp application assistance, housing education, emergency food and shelter help.
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The Hispanic Center provides families with information in Spanish and links them to services in Spanish. Services provided include:
-- Outreach
-- Advocacy
-- Interpretation
-- Translation
-- Case Management
-- Information and Referrals
The Hispanic Center provides families with information in Spanish and links them to services in Spanish. Services provided include:
-- Outreach
-- Advocacy
-- Interpretation
-- Translation
-- Case Management
-- Information and Referrals
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