Cost-free assistance for the seriously and terminally ill, and their families.

◾Respite for caregivers

◾Companioning & emotional support

◾Transportation to medical appointments

◾Assistance with errands and shopping

◾Diversion for children with a seriously or terminally ill parent

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a family preservation program that uses only treatment strategies that are supported by research. MST was developed in 1978 at the Family Services Research Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.

MST is a unique, goal-oriented, comprehensive treatment program designed to serve multi-problem youth in their community. it is the only family-focused and community-based treatment program that is supported by scientific evidence and proven to be effective and long lasting.

MST has been the focus of several major research studies, and demonstrated clinical-and cost-effectiveness for youth with complex emotional, social, and academic needs.

The Senior Companion Program offers men and women age 55 and up who meet income eligibility requirements the opportunity to assist frail elders at area adult day programs, senior centers and in their individual homes. The program’s mission is to help frail elders to remain living independently and to improve the quality of life for both frail elders and their care partners.

Services include: transportation, companion/socialization, shopping, meal preparation, caregiver respite, case management.

The purpose of companionship care is to offer company and friendship. Companions may help with certain household chores, such as laying out towels before a shower, but their primary purpose is to spend time with the patient. Grown children may want to hire companions to keep an eye on their aging parents, for example. Some of the services offered by companionship care include: Transportation, Reading a book aloud, Playing games, Accompanying the patient for a walk outside, Letter writing, Monitoring the home.

Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals of all ages to meet and socialize with their peers through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable activities. Included are men's clubs; women's clubs; singles clubs; clubs for individuals who have a common ethnic background, religion or country of origin; and similar groups whose primary purpose in gathering is to pass the time in an enjoyable manner.

Volunteers deliver friendly telephone calls on a routine basis for homebound seniors.

Wide range of services for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Transportation, Friendly Visits, Neighborhood Buddy, Telephone Companion, Do Errands, Small Household Repairs. Provides services to older persons who live in a specifically designated section of a community. Services may include, but are not limited to, information, case management, opportunities for volunteer activities, shopping assistance, chore services, and friendly visiting.

In-home services include:

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Nutritional Meal preparation

Assistance with Personal Care needs

Medication assistance and monitoring

Shopping and errands

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