Resource Directory September 2013 District 42 Howell County Oregon County Ozark County INTRODUCTION The Masonic Home of Missouri is committed to providing the best possible services to the Fraternity that will benefit you, your family, as well as your community. The Masonic Home of Missouri is pleased to present this Directory which was developed by the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Social Services Caseworker. In this Resource Directory, you will find helpful information regarding social services in your community, by agency, organization or business (see disclaimer). Each service or resource is divided by Masonic Districts and Counties for your convenience. Please use this information for yourself, a loved one or a friend. If you have any questions regarding this Directory or the Masonic Home of Missouri’s programs, please contact the Corporate Office at 1-800-434-9804 or 1-573-814-4663. DISCLAIMER The Masonic Home of Missouri does not accept responsibility for errors, omissions, or quality of services provided by the agencies, organizations or businesses listed in this directory. IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS ADA Project............................................................................................................. 800-514-0301 Adult & Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline ........................................................ 800-392-0210 All Emergencies-Medical, Fire, Police ................................................................................... 911 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders ................................................... 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society ..................................................................................... 800-227-2345 American Council of the Blind ........................................................................... 800-424-8666 American Diabetes Association ......................................................................... 800-343-2383 American Heart Association ............................................................................... 800-242-8721 Arthritis Foundation ............................................................................................. 800-406-2491 Attorney General (Consumer Fraud) ................................................................. 800-392-8222 Better Hearing Institute........................................................................................ 800-327-9355 Child Abuse Hotline .............................................................................................. 800-392-3738 Dept. of Health and Senior Services Information & Assistance Hotline .. 800-235-5503 Dept. of Mental Health ......................................................................................... 573-751-4122 Dept. of Veteran Affairs-Benefits Information ............................................... 800-827-1000 Hearing Aid Help Line .......................................................................................... 800-521-5247 Home Health Agency Hot Line ........................................................................... 800-345-1453 IRS Tax Information .............................................................................................. 800-829-1040 Medicare Assistance/CLAIMS Program ............................................................ 800-390-3330 Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral Service ............................................................... 573-636-3635 Missouri Department of Insurance ................................................................... 800-726-7390 Missouri Department of Revenue ...................................................................... 573-751-4450 Missouri Department of Social Services ........................................................... 800-735-2466 National Kidney Foundation ............................................................................... 800-622-9010 Poison Control ........................................................................................................ 800-222-1222 District 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS Alphabetical by Organization Pages Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest Chapter Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ........................................................................... 1, 2 American Red Cross Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................... 3 County Health Department Howell County........................................................................................................ 4, 5 Oregon County ........................................................................................................... 6 Ozark County ............................................................................................................. 7 Department of Social Services Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ......................................................................... 8-10 Experience Works, Inc. Senior Employment Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties .......................................................................11, 12 Governor’s Council on Disability Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 13 Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 14 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 15 Masonic Home of Missouri Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ....................................................................... 16-20 Missouri Division of Workforce Development Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties .......................................................................21, 22 Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 23 Missouri Veterans Commission Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 24 OATS, Inc. Transportation Ozark County ........................................................................................................... 25 Ozark Independent Living Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 26 Salvation Army Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 27 Smart911 Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties .......................................................................28, 29 Social Security Administration Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties .......................................................................30, 31 Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SWMOA) Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ....................................................................... 32-34 Southeast Missouri Transportation System, Inc. (SMTS) Howell, Oregon Counties......................................................................................... 35 Subsidized Housing/Rental Assistance Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties ............................................................................. 36 USDA Rural Development Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties .......................................................................37, 38 Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library Howell, Oregon, Ozark Counties .......................................................................39, 40 DISTRICT 42 Alzheimer’s Association - Southwest MO Chapter HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 1630 W. Elfindale Springfield, MO 65807 800-272-3900 FAX: (417) 886-0337 http://www.alz.org/swmo/index.asp Services/Programs: Helpline – Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, the Helpline is a telephone assistance service that provides information, supportive services and referral to specific Association programs and/or community resources. Respite Care Assistance – Respite care gives the caregiver time for rest, recreation and personal errands as well as time to rejuvenate their mind and heart. Respite: o Reimbursement to the primary caregiver for some of the expense of Respite Care. This care can be provided through home health, adult day care centers or an independent in-home caregiver. The primary caregiver is responsible for the selection and full payment of respite care services. o A maximum of $500 is allowed per grant period. This amount is based on available funding and may change without prior notice. Safe Return – A nationwide, community-based safety net designed to help register and identify individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s Disease or a related disorder. A 24-hour toll-free 800 line enables police and private citizens to return wanderers to their homes. Some registration scholarships are available. Family Matters Seminars – Designed to benefit family caregivers. Provided are professional speakers who address various issues that are of great concern to caregivers. Family Support Groups – Discussion groups for family caregivers and friends who meet regularly in community settings facilitated by a family caregiver and/or professionals with emphasis on peer support. 1 Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest MO Chapter Continued, Newsletter – The newsletter is distributed free of charge to those on the mailing list. In contains current research news, caregiving information, program and service updates, legal and medical news, volunteer and special event information. Resource Library – Provides a multi-media reference library and free literature for family caregivers, students, professionals and other interested persons. Advocacy – The Chapter’s staff and volunteers continually keep congressional and state lawmakers informed about the legal and financial issues that are affecting Alzheimer’s patients and their families. Volunteer Opportunities 2 American Red Cross HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY Greater Ozarks Chapter 1545 N. West Bypass Springfield, MO 65803 (417) 832-9500 1-866-206-0256 FAX: (417) 866-3649 Services/Programs: Disaster Services – Learn how the Red Cross responds to disasters and what you can do to protect yourself, your family and your property. Health and Safety – Red Cross training programs include First Aid and CPR, lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and much more. Military Services – Emergency communications, financial assistance and counseling services for active military, their families and veterans. Youth Services – Meaningful opportunities for training, community service and peerto-peer education for teens. International Services – Holocaust and war victims tracing and other international humanitarian services. Lifesaver Award – Recognizing local citizens who prepared themselves to respond in an emergency situation and actually saved a life. Blood Services – Giving blood saves lives. Learn how and where you can donate. Ready Rating – A comprehensive membership program to help businesses, organizations and schools improve their emergency preparedness. 3 County Health Department HOWELL COUNTY 180 S. Kentucky St. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-7078 FAX: (417) 256-1179 gillic@lpha.mopublic.org http://howellcountyhealthdept.com Services Offered: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening o Breast Screening o Clinical Breast Screening o Mammograms o Repeat Mammogram o Repeat Clinical Breast Exam o Cervical Screening o Repeat PAP and Pelvic Exam Health Education and Chronic Disease Prevention Communicable Diseases o Prevention/Education Speakers and programming are available to organizations, work sites, day care centers, etc o Reporting/Disease Tracking Reporting communicable, environmental and occupational diseases is required of all laboratories, physicians, hospitals, clinics, or other public/private institutions. In accordance with Chapter 19, CSR 20-20.010 diseases are to be reported to our agency, your local health department. Category I diseases or findings shall be reported to the local health department within twenty-four (24) hours of first knowledge or suspicion Category II diseases or finding shall be reported to the local health department within three (3) days of the first knowledge or suspicion Environmental Public Health o Food sanitation & protection and inspection (Restaurant/Food Establishments); Sewage Treatment Complaint/Inspection; Solid Waste Disposal; Daycare Licensing Inspection; Lodging Sanitation; Institutional Sanitation; Community Environmental Sanitation; Water Supply Evaluation; General Vector Control; Occupational Health; Consumer Product Safety; Fire Safety (Lodging); Risk Assessment; Recreational Waters; Building Related Illnesses; and Epidemiological Investigation 4 County Health Department Continued, o Howell County Health Department also provides for food safety training to include the "ServSafe" FMP (Food Management Protection) course Family planning o Family Planning Services, Pregnancy Testing, PAP Test, Physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner, Education follow-up, Referrals and Birth Control Supplies Immunizations Vital Records o Birth Certificates - $15.00 each copy o Death Certificates - The fee is $13.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy issued in the same visit. Death certificates can be issued for anyone who died after 1980 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) o WIC (Women, infants, and children) is a federally funded program designed to help mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy o Eligibility Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or whose pregnancy recently ended Infants under 12 months old Children under 5 years of age Must meet income guidelines o Nutrition education and guidance o Health screenings which include height/weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) charting as well as hemoglobin testing o Breastfeeding education and support o Issuance of vouchers/checks to purchase nutritious foods at local grocery stores to supplement your diet. Some of these foods are milk, cheese, infant formula, ironfortified cereal, eggs, beans, and peanut butter o Referrals for health care 5 County Health Department OREGON COUNTY 4 Market Street P.O. Box 189 Alton, MO 65604 (417) 778-7450 or (417) 778-7736 FAX: (417) 778-6826 russes@lpha.mopublic.org Services Offered: BCCCP CPR Family Planning Health Education Immunization STD screening & treatment (on-site) WIC 6 County Health Department OZARK COUNTY 304 Third Street P.O. Box 180 Gainesville, MO 65655 (417) 679-3334 or (417) 679-4222 FAX: (417) 679-3828 suterr@lpha.mopublic.org www.ocph.org Services Offered: Adult Immunizations, Traveling Vaccines, Flu Vaccine, HPV vaccine, Shingles Vaccine, Tetanus Boosters Asthma Child Care Consultation Chronic Disease Community Resource Communicable Disease Environmental Sanitation Health Education Homemaker Chores, Personal Care Lead Testing Public Speaking Ready In 3 o Emergency Preparedness RN Meds Supporting Parents Vital Statistics o Birth Certificate - $15.00 per copy o Death Certificate - $13.00 for first copy, $10.00 for each additional copy at the same visit. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) o WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides foods that are especially important during pregnancy and growth. WIC is for lower to moderate income families, but is not a welfare program. WIC is a nutrition education program that many working families can qualify for STD Screening o Ozark County Health Department has testing available for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. 7 Department of Social Services Children’s Division and Income Maintenance & Self Sufficiency Programs HOWELL COUNTY 3415 Division Dr. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-7121 FAX: (417) 256-3473 OREGON COUNTY Hwy 19 South HC 64, Box 125 Alton, MO 65606 (417) 778-7251 FAX: (417) 778-6773 OZARK COUNTY Hwy 160 West P.O. Box 717 Gainesville, MO 65655 (417) 679-4616 FAX: (417) 679-3103 Services/Programs: www.dss.mo.gov Children’s Division o Adoption services, activities o Career Foster Parent Program o Child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-800-392-3738 o Child care, early childhood services Family Support Division o Child support enforcement o Income maintenance & self sufficiency programs Food stamps Food distribution programs Temporary assistance – provides assistance to needy families with children so they can be cared for in their own home and to reduce dependency by promoting job preparation, work and marriage. 8 Department of Social Services Continued, MO HealthNet Uninsured women’s health services Supplemental nursing care – provides monthly cash benefits. An eligible adult living in a licensed nursing facility and found medically eligible may receive a maximum of $390. If not found medically eligible while living in a nursing facility, or if living in a licensed assisted living or residential care facility II, an eligible adult may receive a maximum of $292 monthly. If living in a licensed residential care facility the maximum is $156. Persons eligible for these case benefits also receive a $30 personal needs monthly allowance. This benefit is paid directly to the nursing facility for nursing care charges above the amount the resident is expected to pay. Home and Community Based Program – assistance providing homemaker chore or respite care services. No direct cash benefit. Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment – (Division of Assets) – when a married person enters a nursing facility, a special provision may help protect some of the couple’s resources for the spouse who is not in a nursing facility. Supplemental Aid to the Blind – eligible individuals receive a monthly cash grant up to $651, as well as MO HealthNet coverage. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – assistance to the aged, blind and disabled. Income guideline applies. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) – for persons enrolled in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) whose income and resources are within the program guidelines. This program will provide payment of Medicare premiums and coinsurance and for deductibles for Medicare covered services. Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) – provides payment of Medicare Part B premiums to individuals who would be eligible for this program. o Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Creates opportunities for eligible blind and visually impaired persons in order that they may attain personal and vocational services. Provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind. Vocational Rehabilitation – Eligible individuals are provided with services needed to enter, remain in or return to suitable employment. Services include: Diagnosis and evaluation Counseling and guidance Physical or mental restoration Training – including college or university, technical or trade 9 Department of Social Services Continued, Job development and job placement Rehabilitation engineering Follow-up Services Assistive Technology – Information, tips and resources for computer assistive technology for blind and visually impaired computer users. Independent Living Rehabilitation – assists blind and visually impaired persons so they can function independently in their homes and communities. Older Blind Services – Free rehabilitation services in the home. o Transition Services – provides services to help high school students prepare for the transition from school to either post-secondary education or work. o Business Enterprise Program – Self employment opportunities are provided to legally blind persons. The program includes vending facility operations in public buildings, in private industry and in roadside rest areas of the interstate highway system. o Prevention of Blindness – Diagnostic services and needed eye care are provided to medically indigent persons in order to prevent blindness. Vision screening and glaucoma testing clinics are provided for early detection of eye pathology that could lead to blindness. o Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Provides financial assistance to help pay heating bills during the months of October through March. 10 Experience Works, Inc. Senior Employment HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY P.O. Box 414 Buffalo, MO 65622-0414 (417) 345-2797 FAX: (417) 345-2998 1-800-368-7569 www.experienceworks.org Experience Works helps low-income seniors, with multiple barriers to employment, get the training they need to find good jobs in their local communities. Services/Programs: Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) o This program, funded under Title V of the Older Americans Act as well as state and local grants, enables us to help thousands of low-income individuals, age 55 and older, throughout the United States. o Through this program, seniors benefit from training, counseling, and community service assignments at faith-based and community organizations in their communities, prior to transitioning into the workforce. o Participants are placed at eligible host agencies (primarily at faith-based and community organizations) for which they are paid the minimum wage for an average of 20 hours per week. A host agency is either a private nonprofit organization (other than a political party) that is tax exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954, or a public agency operated by a unit of government. o Thirty-eight percent of Experience Work's SCSEP participants found permanent jobs, notably as teachers' aides, emergency dispatchers, care providers, and clerical assistants. o Develop new skills and upgrade existing skills. o Understand safe work practices and healthful work environments. o Learn effective job search skills and develop good work habits. o Annual family income must not be more than 125% of the established federal poverty income guidelines. o Be eligible to work in the United States. o Be currently unemployed. 11 Experience Works, Inc. Senior Employment continued, JobReady Assessment Tool and Job Search system o The JobReady Assessment System can empower you to open doors to new career options and to find new job opportunities. JobReady will: Provide you with informed choices regarding your employment interests Assess your interests, personal characteristics, and skills Match you to a personalized list of job options based on your assessment results Allow you to access the system as many times as you wish Allow you to look for a job match without completing a minimum number of assessments Allow you to browse job openings by categories in your community Experience Works for Older Veterans o Will serve honorably discharged veterans, age 50 and older, who need assistance in getting a job. o Veterans will receive intensive job training, job development and placement services customized for older job seekers so that they can successfully compete for employment. 12 Governor’s Council on Disability HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY Truman State Office Building 301 West High St., Room 250-A P.O. Box 1668 Jefferson City, MO 65102 800-877-8249 http://www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/ Services/Programs: Assists disabled with re-entry into the workforce and addressing all of the barriers to employment and full participation in community life. Educational Programming – Provides educational programming on disability rights and disability awareness. Technical Assistance – Provides technical assistance to any Missourian interested in learning more about the legal universe of disability rights. Disability Rights – Works with the legislature to ensure that proposed laws respect the rights of persons with disabilities. Works with national and state governmental agencies to ensure that their rulemaking is sensitive to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities Free Publications – Offers a variety of free publications dealing with disability awareness and disability rights. Bridges – A newsletter for people with and without disabilities to provide Missourian information and disability resources. Bridges is published 4 times a year. Directory Resources for Missourian with Disabilities – A manual of disability related organizations, agencies and services published every other year. Legislative Update – A newsletter published weekly during the legislative session to follow the progress of all disability related legislation in the state general assembly. 13 Legal Services of Southern Missouri - LSSM HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 809 N. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 881-0533 1-800-444-4863 FAX: (417) 881-2159 www.lssm.org Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSMO) assists clients with critical legal problems. Cases are prioritized due to the limited resources of LSMO to: protection of victims in spouse and child abuse cases; protection of individuals and families from illegal conviction or foreclosures; subsistence income protection; protection of elderly’s income and household assets; and, protection of incompetents in guardianship practices. Services/Programs: Provides representation in civil matters Outreach Community Education Coordinates work with other local agencies and groups LSMO never charges a fee. Clients may have to pay some court costs. Eligibility Criteria: Income eligibility guidelines, the client must meet 125% of the Federal poverty guidelines, case acceptance priority plan of legal aid, client must live in the service area and the client’s legal problem must have legal merit. 14 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY Council of Churches of the Ozarks 627 N. Glenstone P.O. Box 3947 G. S. Springfield, MO 65808 (417) 862-3598 FAX: (417) 862-2129 www.ccozarks.org Services: Missouri ombudsman program consists of volunteers serving residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities to provide support and assistance with any problems or complaints. Complaints concerning abuse, neglect and financial exploitation should be reported first to the Missouri Division of Senior Services Elder Abuse Hotline, 800-392-0210. Individual volunteers are recruited by Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) or their service providers. Following screening and training, the volunteer is assigned to a facility that has agreed to participate in the program. The ombudsman receives orientation to the facility and its procedures, prior to making regular contact with the residents. Ombudsman volunteers are special. They are asked to make a significant commitment to the program, not only in terms of pre-placement and on-going in-service training but through weekly contact with residents, reporting and travel. 15 Masonic Home of Missouri HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 6033 Masonic Dr., Suite A Columbia, MO 65202 (800) 434-9804 (573) 814-4663 Fax: (573) 814-4660 www.mohome.org Services/Programs: Outreach Programs o Long Term Financial Assistance – The Masonic Home of Missouri is able to provide eligible senior adults with financial assistance to remain in their homes, apartments, independent living facilities, and assisted living facilities. Some applicants qualify for this long-term assistance each month, while others only need assistance with individual payments, such as medical bills, hearing aids or dental work. o Short Term Financial Assistance – The Outreach Program is also able to provide short-term assistance to eligible adults who are experiencing unforeseen hardship. The short- term assistance program is designed to help individuals while they are helping themselves out of difficult situations. For example, short-term assistance may help members experiencing medical emergencies and temporary unemployment. o Age and length of membership guidelines: Member prior to the age of Forty (40) must have been in continuous good standing for five (5) years prior to application. Member between the ages of Forty (40) and Forty-Nine (49) years, inclusive, must have been in continuous good standing for at least ten (10) years prior to application. Member between the ages of Fifty (50) and Fifty-Nine (59) years, inclusive, must have been in continue our good standing for at least fifteen (15) years prior to application. Member at or subsequent to attaining the age of Sixty (60) years must have been in continuous good standing for at least twenty (20) years prior to application. o Children’s’ Outreach - provides financial assistance to legal dependents of Missouri Master Masons or Missouri female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Assistance provided through this program may help with medical 16 Masonic Home of Missouri Continued, care and services such as dental, hearing, vision, therapy and equipment. This program alleviates the financial strain on parents who may have health insurance, but are struggling to afford co-payments and other medical expenses not covered by insurance. The flexibility of the Children's Outreach Program makes it possible for parents to seek services in their own communities. Applying for assistance: The parents or legal guardians of the child should make application on the child's behalf. Once an applicant's information is received, the Outreach staff will contact the guardian to obtain additional information. All inquiries are given prompt attention. Age & Length of Membership is reviewed on all applicants. Eligibility Requirements: Legal dependent(s) of Missouri Master Masons or female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Master Mason or Eastern Star member must be in good standing at time of the application. Age and Length of Membership guidelines Guardian of applicant must demonstrate a financial need Age & Length of Membership Guidelines (Subject to approval by Board of Directors): Legal dependent (s) up to 21 years of age of Master Masons or female members of the Order of the Eastern Star who are in good standing in Missouri Lodge/Chapter and have a minimum of two years of continuous good standing prior to application. Legal dependent (s) of Mater Masons or female members of the Order of the Eastern Star over the of 21 who are physically or mentally disabled. o Creating A Partnership Individual child/children - Lodges and Chapters can work within their community to identify a child or children in need (i.e. through schools or local community organizations/families). Assistance can help to provide clothing, basic school supplies, coats, shoes, hats and gloves, hygiene items, eye glasses, dental work etc. Project-Based - Lodges and Chapters can identify projects within their communities through charitable or other non-profit organizations, such as schools. Recipients of the CAP Project-Based funds must be a 501 (c) (3) public charitable organizations, as defined by the IRS, or public entities such as school districts. An example of a project that may qualify is the backpack food program found in communities statewide. (Matching funds must go toward the purchase of a specific item(s). The Masonic Home will not match funds for general operating expenses.) 17 Masonic Home of Missouri Continued, o Masonic Family Cares - The Masonic Family Cares is a new program that will help facilitate connections between lodges, chapters and youth organizations and the Masonic brothers and sisters in their communities. Interested lodges/chapters can contact the masonic Home to inquire abut establishing relationships with Masonic brothers, widows or O.E.S. members in their area who would enjoy visiting with a fellow Masonic member. This program is a great opportunity to connect with those members within your communities who might not be able to attend Lodge, or a widow who would benefit from seeing a friendly face. If your lodge is already participating and doing these great works within your community, please share your stories with us. Contact Rhonda Lightfoot, Membership Relations Specialist, at 800-434-9804, or email her about how your Lodge is making a difference. If you are trying to find ways to reach out to those members amongst you, please contact Chantana Irvin, Masonic Family Cares Coordinator at 800-434-9804, or email cirvin@mohome.org. o Social Services - The Masonic Home of Missouri provides updated Resource Directories (biannually) to each Masonic Lodge. These resource directories provide information on available social services, specific to each county. Our Social Services Department maintains up-to-date information regarding programs and services throughout the state and can provide you with this information should you need it. o Widow’s Program - The Masonic Home of Missouri’s Outreach Programs provide widows with information regarding our programs and services. In an effort to inform our brethren’s widows about our programs and services, we hold luncheons throughout the State. At these luncheons, the Masonic Home honors our ladies with a pin recognizing them as Masonic widows. We are currently making plans for holding luncheons in your area and would be honored if you would wear your pin to them. Please be looking for more information about where these luncheons will be held or visit this page to find out about our programs and visits. A postcard has also been included in the mailing that can be returned to us, if you are interested in learning more about our Outreach Programs, need services or would like to refer someone for assistance. o Financial Counseling - The Financial Counseling Program will begin working with Master Masons, the wife or widow of a Master Mason, and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star who have applied for or are receiving assistance through the Masonic Home’s Financial Assistance Programs. Unlike the Financial Assistance Programs, the Financial Counseling Program does not have Age & Length of Membership guidelines. The Financial Counseling Program was born from the growing need for short-term assistance for younger members, realizing that by helping members to organize their finances and set 18 Masonic Home of Missouri Continued, financial goals, they would not need financial assistance in the future. They would be prepared should their financial situation unexpectedly change again. For those members who are referred to the Financial Counseling Program after having applied for short-term financial assistance, the program will focus mainly on: budgeting, prioritizing payment of expenses and debt, lowering variable expenses, identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses, determining solvency, Net Worth, and Basic Liquidity, assisting in creating financial goals and creating a plan to obtain those goals, and referral to other financial services that the Home cannot provide (such as debt consolidation and bankruptcy). The Financial Counseling Program will also be beneficial for those applicants applying for long-term financial assistance. These clients are Masonic widows, elderly Master Masons, and elderly female OES members. Financial Counseling will focus on budgeting, understanding Medicaid eligibility rules, referral to other services that they might qualify for (such as Mo HealthNet, VA benefits, etc.), and other financial services the Home cannot provide (such as investment services, estate planning, retirement strategies, etc.). Financial Counseling will help them to organize their finances and create a budget, with the goal of helping them to continue living independently. This will also be helpful for older couples, widows, Master Masons, and female OES members who are planning to make major changes to their lifestyles, such as moving to an Assisted Living Facility. Financial Counseling can assist them in determining if their income and assets are adequate for the move, how the move will change their expenses and monthly budget, and assist them in identifying additional potential income sources. o Truman Club - The Truman Club recognizes those individuals and couples who support the Masonic Home and its programs through on-going annual giving. With the support of Truman Club members, we are able to transform the Masonic tenets into reality for our fraternal brothers and sisters in need across the state. Annual Membership - to be eligible for annual membership in the Truman Club, a donor must give at least $100 in tax-deductible donations during the calendar year. Annual memberships are renewable on January 1st each year. Benefits of annual Truman Club membership include: Welcome Packet Membership Pin Invitation to annual Truman Club Dinner Special mailings and advance registration for events Annual membership gift o Special Events – Annual Leaves of Autumn golf outing 19 Masonic Home of Missouri Continued, o Museum - The Masonic Home and Grand Lodge of Missouri are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Missouri’s first Masonic Museum to the public on February 25, 2008, preceded by previews for members, distinguished guests and press. The exhibit incorporates 5 themed galleries, each gallery representing a leader a particular quality. The first gallery titled “Pathmakers and Patriots” highlights the impact Meriwether Lewis and William Clark had on the early period in Missouri and how they became involved in the Masonic fraternity. The second gallery titled “Living Well” focuses on Laura Ingalls Wilder, her involvement with the Order of the Eastern Star and how music and education are valued in Masonry and at the Masonic Home. The third gallery themed “Generosity” depicts Jacob Lampert, Past Grand Master, and other Masons and Masonic groups who have provided generous support to the Masonic Home. The fourth gallery depicts “Leadership” centering on President and Past Grand Master Harry S Truman and how democratic methods guide lodges. The Fifth theme titled “Everyman” is a rotating exhibition gallery. In it Masonic lodges and Eastern Star Chapters will have the opportunity to share individual history and symbols used within the Lodges and Chapters over the years. Admission is FREE. Self-guided tours are available during normal business hours (weekdays 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.). Other viewing times available by appointment. 20 Missouri Division of Workforce Development HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 3417 Division Dr., Ste. 1 West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-3158 FAX: (417) 256-8059 Services/Programs: www.jobs.mo.gov Career Center o Missouri Career Center staff can help focus your job or career goals, identify skills and abilities and identify available jobs. o The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) verifies your skills to employers anywhere in the United States and is available to earn at your local Career Center. o Missouri Career Center staff will assist you with assessment tools to measure and understand your skills, knowledge, abilities, strengths and interests to help you find the job that is right for you. o Missouri Career Centers offer specialized workshops to help you brush-up your job seeking skills or assist if you've been laid-off. o Career Centers offer software and experienced staff to help you develop a professional resume that stands out. o Career Center staff can determine your eligibility for a variety of training programs to assist in gaining new skills needed to obtain employment. Education and Training o Workshops - Missouri Career Centers offer workshops to help maximize your job search efforts. We also include workshops to assist laid off workers at the time of the layoff. Career Exploration - This workshop gives you the tools to assess your knowledge, skills, personal interests and priorities on the journey to finding the job that is best for you (or not a good fit) and identify resources available to find a rewarding career. Career Networking - Learn the benefits of effective and strategic ‘networking’ and how these interpersonal resources and contacts could lead to a new job. This workshop applies what you learn, so you will develop a plan to present yourself to networking groups, a networking source list, and develop a list of the types of networking groups. Resume Preparation - Find out what employers are looking for when they read a resume and cover letter. Identify and optimize all the basic 21 Missouri Division of Workforce Development continued, components of a resume - skills and abilities, work history, and education - so that you stand out above the others. Learn how to use the same strategies in completing excellent online applications. Interview Process - With this workshop you get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation. Get helpful tips on how to dress and groom for an interview. Learn the different types of interviews and develop a strategy for each one. Basic Computer Skills - Using a computer competently is essential for today’s job seeker. Learn the basic computer skills necessary to search and apply for jobs. This workshop includes everything from using the keyboard to accessing the Internet to creating and saving files. In addition, learn to use jobs.mo.gov to search for your next job. Workshops for Laid Off Workers Take Control Of Your Finances - Managing your bills until a new job opportunity appears is less stressful when you have a plan. Training topics include: how to track your spending and how to develop a budget, how to cut expenses, HOPE NOW mortgage services, how to prioritize debts and maintain good relation with creditors, understanding COBRA Continuation Health insurance coverage, how to avoid debt and credit scams, and how to identify resources in your community that can help you save money. FastTrac New Venture - FastTrac New Venture workshops are available to dislocated workers with an interest in starting their own business. FastTrac New Venture workshops help you research your business idea and decide whether starting a business is right for you. Training Provider Search Tool (previously the Missouri Education and Career Hotlink) o Allows you to research Missouri’s educational institutions and programs. Maybe you've been approved for training assistance through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and told you need to use an "Eligible Training Provider" where do you find that? Our new Training Provider Search Tool will allow you to limit your search results to eligible providers. WorkReadyMissouri - If you are receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits, you may be able to use the WorkReadyMissouri Program. WorkReadyMissouri provides an opportunity to receive occupational worksite training on a part-time basis for up to six weeks. Program trainees continue to receive UI benefits, plus up to a $500 training allowance. On The Job Training - OJT is available for eligible job seekers through the Workforce Investment Act and the Trade Readjustment Assistance Act. Contact your local Missouri Career Center for staff assistance in determining your eligibility for these programs. 22 Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 925 South Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573) 893-3333 or 1-800-392-8667 FAX: (573) 893-4231 www.moadvocacy.org Services/Programs: Federally mandated system in the state of Missouri which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. Investigation and review of a complaint of improper of inadequate services provided to a SSDI/SSI beneficiary with a disability by a service provider, employer or other entity involved in the SSDI/SSI beneficiary’s return to work efforts. Information & Referral – Information to SSDI/SSI beneficiaries about work incentives and employment, including information on the types of services and assistance that may be available to help them in securing or regaining gainful employment. Consultation & legal Respresentation, based on annual program priorities. 23 Missouri Veterans Commission HOWELL COUNTY Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3415 Division St. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-3452 Keith.Wade@mvc.dps.mo.gov Mail all correspondence to: Keith Wade, Veterans Service officer MO Veterans Commission 3415 Division St. West Plains, MO 65775 OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY No office information for Oregon and Ozark Counties. Please contact Keith Wade at the address below. Keith.Wade@mvc.dps.mo.gov (417) 256-3452 Howell County Office Mail all correspondence to: Keith Wade, Veterans Service Officer 3415 Division Dr. West Plains, MO 65775 1-866-838-4636 www.mvc.dps.mo.gov Through the Service to Veterans Program, the Veterans Service Officers and Assistants provide counseling and assistance to thousands of veterans and their dependents throughout the state. Not only do these trained professionals counsel veterans and what VA and State Veterans Benefits are available, but they also complete and submit claims application with all necessary documentation. They are available for any follow-up work necessary with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to obtain the maximum amount of benefits due any eligible veterans and/or dependent. Veterans Service Officers and Assistants are thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in all areas of veterans’ benefits, including compensation, pension, education, burial and widow’s benefits. They will also assist claimants with health care eligibility, VA Home Loan Guaranty and other veterans’ benefits, including those offered by the state. Occasionally an office may be closed due to illness/weather etc. Please call the office the morning of your visit to insure the office is open. 24 OATS, Inc. Transportation OZARK COUNTY Southwest Region Jeff Robinson, Regional Director 3259 E. Sunshine, Ste. T Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 887-9272 jrobinson@oatstransit.org www.oatstransit.org The mission of OATS is to provide reliable transportation for transportation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live independently in their own communities. Services/Programs: Door to door transportation Donations Call to schedule a ride 25 Ozark Independent Living - OIL HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 109 Aid Ave. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 257-0038 TTY: 1-888-440-7500 FAX: (417) 257-2380 888-440-7500 info@ozarkcil.com www.ozarkcil.com Ozark Independent Living (OIL) was created to provide independent living services to persons with disabilities who reside in Missouri OIL is a non-profit, non-residential, supported by grants, donations and volunteers. Services/Programs: Consumer Directed Services (CDS) – Allows the individual to increase the quality of life within the home through the assistance of the personal care attendant. Many individuals have been able to avoid unnecessary stays in residential facilities and some have even left residential facilities for the comfort and independence of their own homes. If you find that you need assistance with any basic living tasks and/or your physical safety and well being are at risk because an inability to care for yourself safely. Telecommunications Access Program for Telephone (TAP) – Provides access to basic voice telephone calling (sending and receiving) for individuals with all types of disabilities through the delivery of adaptive telephone equipment. TAP Phone provides such equipment as text telephones, voice carry over phones, phones for hearing carryover, amplified phones, Braille phones, hands-free phones, and photo phones. TAP Internet – Provides adaptive computer equipment necessary for access to the Internet and e-mail. TAP Internet provides adaptive equipment that modifies how an individual uses a computer. If you have a partial loss of vision, TAP Internet can provide screen enlargement software. If you have a total loss of vision TAP Internet can provide a screen reader. If you are unable to use a standard keyboard or mouse, TAP Internet can provide adapted keyboards or alternative pointing devices. TAP Internet will NOT provide computers or adaptive equipment not needed for basic Internet access. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) - Independent Living Services provides assistive devices, i.e. hand held showers, shower chairs, grab bars and much more. 26 Salvation Army HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY Branson MO Corps. 1114 Stanley Blvd. Branson, MO (417) 339-4434 Springfield MO Harbor House 636 N. Boonville Springfield, MO (417) 831-3371 Springfield MO New Start Housing 1707 W. Chestnut Expressway Springfield, MO (417) 862-5509 www.usc.salvationarmy.org Services/Programs: Emergency Assistance, Emergency Shelter Worship Center, Sunday School Thrift Store, Donation Centers 27 Smart911 HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY www.smart911.com Smart911 is a free service that allows citizens across the U.S. to create a Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 to have in the event of an emergency. Then, when anyone in that household dials 9-1-1 from a phone associated with their Safety Profile, their profile is immediately displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker providing additional information that can be used to facilitate the proper response to the proper location. At a time when seconds count, being able to provide 9-1-1 with all details that could impact response the second an emergency call is placed could be the difference between life and death. What is a safety profile? o The Safety Profile you create when you sign up for Smart911 is completely private and only shared with 9-1-1 when you call from a registered phone. How Does Smart911 help? o Physical Disabilities - For those who have a physical disability or mobility restrictions, it is vital for responders to know about the person, their disability and what type of assistance or special equipment they may need to evacuate their home or receive transport. o Developmental Disabilities - For families affected by autism or who may have difficulty communicating verbally with 9-1-1 their individual conditions as well as rescue notes indicating how responders will need to approach the individual can be include in their Safety Profile. o Medical Conditions - For citizens who are affected by epilepsy, diabetes, Alzheimer's, allergies or other medical conditions Smart911 can inform responders of your condition as well as medications and emergency contacts. o Seniors and Elderly Care - For active seniors living alone a Safety Profile can provide peace of mind that in the event of an emergency 9-1-1 would have details on their home and their medical needs. For caretakers, they can be assured that if the person they care for needs to dial 9-1-1 when they are alone, their details are available and the caretaker can be listed as an emergency contact. o General Emergencies - For all citizens, there is always the risk of unplanned accidents or events. Whether in a vehicle or in your home, even the most basic details such as the address association with a mobile phone can be available to 9-1-1 and response teams to send help fast. 28 Smart911 continued, o Pet and Service Animals - For citizens with pets or other animals your Safety Profile can alert police to their presence when entering your home and Fire crews can be aware of exactly how many people and pets need to be evacuated from your home. For owners of a service animal, you can alert responders that your animal needs to be transported with you. 29 Social Security Administration HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 1612 Imperial Dr. West Plains, MO 65775 1-866-614-2741 www.ssa.gov Benefits: Retirement – A monthly check for those aged 62 and older that have worked and paid into social security Social Security Disability Insurance – Pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured” meaning that you worked long enough and paid social security taxes. Survivor’s Benefits – When an individual dies, certain members of their family may be eligible for benefits on their Social Security record if they earned enough credits while working. Family members who can collect benefits include a widow/widower who is age 60 or older; a widow/widower who is age 50 or older and disabled; a widow/widower at any age if he/she is caring for a child under age 16 or a disabled child who is receiving Social Security Benefits; children if they are unmarried and under age 18, under age 19 but in an elementary or secondary school as a full-time student; or age 18 or older and severely disabled (disability must hve started before age 22); and your parents; if they were dependent on you for at least half of their support. If the deceased has enough credits, a special one-time payment of $255 will also be made after death. This benefit is paid only to the widow/widower or minor children. Divorced Widow/Widower’s Benefits – If you are divorced (even if you have remarried), your ex-spouse will be eligible for benefits on your record when you die. In order to qualify, your ex-spouse must: be at least 60 years old (or age 50 if disabled) and have been married to you for at least 10 years; be any age if caring for a child who is eligible for benefits on your record; not be eligible for an equal or higher benefit on his or her own record; and not be currently married; unless the remarriage occurred after age 60 or age 50 for disabled widow/widowers. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues. It is designed to help aged, blind and disabled people who have little or no income, and provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. 30 Social Security Administration Continued, Retirement Benefits for Widow/Widowers – If you’re receiving widow/widowers (including divorced widow/widowers) benefits, you can switch to your own retirement benefits as early as age 62. REMEMBER: Age 62 is the earliest you can collect Social Security retirement benefits and the age at which you can receive full retirement benefits is rising. Medicare – There are four parts to Medicare: Medicare Part A, Hospital Insurance, Medicare Part B, Medical Insurance; Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage), which was formerly known as “Medicare+Choice” and Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage. Generally, people who are over age 65 and getting Social Security automatically qualify for Medicare Parts A and B. So do people who have been getting disability benefits for two years, people who have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and receive disability benefits, and people who have permanent kidney failure and receive maintenance dialysis or a kidney transplant. o Part A is paid for by a portion of Social Security tax. It helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care and other services. o Part B is paid for by the monthly premiums of people enrolled and by general funds from the U.S. Treasury. It helps pay for doctors’ fees, oupatient hospital visits and other medical services and supplies that are not covered by Part A. o Park C (Medicare Advantage) plans allow you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. These plans may help lower your costs of receiving medical services, or you may get extra benefits for an additional monthly fee. You must have both Parts A and B to enroll in Part C. o Part D (prescription drug coverage) is voluntary and the costs are paid for by the monthly premiums of enrollees and Medicare. Unlike Park B in which you are automatically enrolled and must opt out if you do not want it, with Part D, you have to opt in by filling out a form and enrolling in an approved plan. 31 Southwest Missouri Office on Aging - SWMOA HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 1735 S. Fort Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 862-0762 1-800-497-0822 dkk@swmoa.com www.swmoa.com SWMOA is a non-profit organization. Services offered through SWMO are provided to seniors on a contribution basis, but no one is denied assistance because of inability to pay. Services/Programs: Senior Centers o Howell County R. Claude Trieman Senior Center – 417/934-6504 905 E. 5th St. Mtn. View, MO 65548 West Plains Senior Center – 417/256-4055 416 E. Main St. West Plains, MO 65775 Willow Springs Senior Center – 417/469-3892 501 Senior Center Lane Willow Springs, MO 65793 o Oregon County Alton Senior Center – 417/778-7342 204 S. Main Atlon, MO 65738 Fun and Friends Senior Center – 417/264-7354 100 Chestnut Thayer, MO 65791 o Ozark County Ozark County Senior Center – 417/679-4746 307 High St. Gainesville, MO 65655 32 Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SWMOA) continued, Benefits Assistance Outreach – Provides a confidential, one-on-one evaluation, matching a senior with eligible benefits. Assistance is also given with making application for these benefits. This service is also provided in-home as needed. Assistive Living – Assistive technology and home modification is provided for disabled seniors, i.e., ramps. Communication devices, eating aids, reachers and more. Environmental Screening – Provides home safety evaluations, medication management and gerontological counseling. Safety equipment can be provided as needed. In-Home Services o Homework – Assistance with light housekeeping for frail elderly as well as seniors recovering from illness, injury or hospitalization o Respite Care – Caregiver relief programs. Certain senior centers offer respite care under LPN and Activity Director supervision. o Daily Bread – Noon meal delivery from senior centers. o Homebound Shoppers – A volunteer shopping service available in many counties. o Care Coordination – In-home assessment to help seniors identify and obtain services that will assure the most independent and least restrictive lifestyles. o Check and Balances – Assistance with reviewing bills, monthly check writing and reconciling of bank statements. Home visits are normally made on a monthly basis. Gatekeeper Program – Public service workers (mail carriers, utility worker, etc.) receive training to act as “watchful eyes” over their elderly customers. Foot Clinics – Access Home Health Care provides foot clinic services at senior centers in Springfield and surrounding counties. Transportation – When seniors need a ride to medical care, necessary shopping or to senior centers, SWMOA refers to OATS, SMTS, County Council on Aging, Eldercare Transit and the City of West Plains. Christmas Projects o Christmas calling – Hosted by Merrill Lynch, allows seniors the opportunity to make unlimited calls within guest’s assigned hour. o Christmas Dinners – Delivery of holiday meals to the homebound o Christmas Gifts – In cooperation with Empire District Electric, holiday gifts are delivered to the needy elderly. Newsletter – “Vintage Voice” published six times a year, addresses the iddues and concerns of our older population. 33 Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SWMOA) continued, Advocacy o Ombudsman – An Advocacy program for nursing home residents. o Silver Haired Legislature – Provides seniors an active role in legislative issues. Employment Assistance (Title V) – Promotes the value of older workers in the marketplace. Training and placement is available for eligible people age 55 and older who may be in need of continuing employment or re-entry into the work force. Volunteer Opportunities Tax Preparation Assistance – Certified volunteers provide seniors with free assistance in completing both federal and state tax forms as well as the MO Property Tax Credit claims. 34 Southeast MO Transportation System, Inc. - SMTS HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY 700 E. Highway 72 P.O. Box 679 Fredericktown, MO 63645 (573) 783-5505 FAX: (573) 783-7011 1-800-273-0646 contactus@ridesmts.org www.ridesmts.org Services/Programs: Long Distance Medical Transportation Service Local Transportation Service Special Transportation Service – for groups and organizations on a contract basis, i.e. sheltered workshops, dialysis transportation, women’s programs, etc… Call for appointments, schedules and fees 35 Subsidized Housing/Rental Assistance HOWELL COUNTY Howell County Housing Authority 710 E. Main St. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-6147 FAX: (417) 255-2967 Section 8 HUD Missouri Kansas City Regional Office 400 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 551-5644 FAX: (913) 551-5469 West Plains Public Housing Authority 302 Walnut St. #1000 West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-6147 FAX: (417) 256-5176 Low Rent and Section 8 HUD Missouri St. Louis Field Office 1222 Spruce St. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 418-5400 FAX: (314) 539-6384 OREGON COUNTY Alton Public Housing Authority 111 Walnut Alton, MO 65606 (417) 778-6564 FAX: (417) 778-6472 Low Rent HUD Missouri St. Louis Field Office 1222 Spruce St. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 418-5400 FAX: (314) 539-6384 Thayer Public Housing Authority Rt. 2, Box 1374 Thayer, MO 65791 (417) 264-7858 FAX: (417) 264-2808 Low Rent OZARK COUNTY HUD Missouri Kansas City Regional Office 400 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101 (913) 551-5644 FAX: (913) 551-5469 HUD Missouri St. Louis Field Office 1222 Spruce St. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 418-5400 FAX: (314) 539-6384 36 USDA Rural Development HOWELL COUNTY 3210 Hoover Dr. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 256-7117 FAX: (417) 256-5564 4327 Highway 67 N Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (573) 785-8416 FAX: (573) 686-0187 OREGON COUNTY Route 2, Box 2924 Alton, MO 65606 (417) 778-7561 FAX: (417) 778-6719 4327 Hwy 67 N Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (573) 785-8416 FAX: (573) 686-0187 OZARK COUNTY 1401 NW 10th Ln. Ava, MO 65608 (417) 683-4212 FAX: (417) 683-3054 4327 Hwy 67 N Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (573) 785-8416 FAX: (573) 686-0187 Services/Programs: www.rurdev.usda.gov/mo Direct Home Ownership Loans – Loans made by USDA to low and very low income applicants to buy, build or repair homes (payments are subsidized). Guaranteed Home Ownership Loans – Loans made by conventional lenders and guaranteed by USDA to low and moderate income applicants to buy or build homes (30 year fixed interest rate). Rural Rental Housing – Loans made by USDA to individuals or organizations to construct apartments for very low to moderate income tenants (operated on a not-forprofit or a limited profit basis with subsidized rents – can include congregate or cooperative housing. Home Repair Loans/Grants – One Percent interest loans made by USDA up to $20,000 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own, and grants made by USDA Rural Development up to $7,500 to very low income applicants to repair their home they now own to remove safety and health hazards. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older and show they cannot afford a 1% repair loan. 37 USDA Rural Development Continued, Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing – Loans made by conventional lenders and guaranteed by USDA to individuals or organizations for construction of apartments for very low to moderate income tenants (operated on a non-for-profit or a limited profit basis with subsidized rents – can include congregate or cooperative housing). Farm Labor Housing Loans/Grants – Loans/grants made by USDA to public bodies, not-for-profit entities or individuals to finance rental units for domestic farm labor. Rural Housing Site Loans – Loans made by USDA to public bodies or not-for-profit entities to buy and develop lots to sell to very low to moderate income housing applicants at the cost of development. Self Help Technical Assistance Loans/Grants – Self-Help Housing Loans are made by USDA to a group of housing applicants who agree to work together to build their own homes. Technical Assistance Grants are made by USDA to not-for-profit entities to provide the technical assistance to Self-Help Housing Loan applicants to build their own homes. Housing Preservation Grant Program – Grants made by USDA to non-for-profit entities to operate a program which finances repair and rehabilitation activities to individuals/rental housing owners for very low and low income tenants. Electric Program – Makes loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction of electric distribution, transmission and generation facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, and for demand side management, energy conservation programs and ongrid and off-grid renewable energy systems. 38 Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library HOWELL COUNTY OREGON COUNTY OZARK COUNTY 600 West Main St. Jefferson City, MO 65101 1-800-392-2614 (573) 751-8720 FAX: (573) 751-3612 TDD: 1-800-347-1379 http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/ Services/Programs: The Wolfner Library is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes, postage paid. There is no charge, whatsoever, to the patron. Currently, over 11,000 Missourians actively use Wolfner Library. The library's collection includes fiction and nonfiction audio and braille books for all ages. Over seventy (70) magazine subscriptions are available, and the library loans playback machines to those using audio books. School Services - This is for teachers, counselors, special services directors, school librarians and media specialists, principals and others who work with students in Missouri schools. Almost every school has students who are eligible for this free library service. Wolfner Library serves people who are blind and visually impaired, as well as those who cannot use standard print materials due to a physical disability or a reading disability. To find out more about who can use this service, read through the Eligibility and Certification section of our application. Institution Services - Here at Wolfner Library, we understand that providing activities for residents of nursing homes and visitors to senior centers is a fulfilling, yet timeconsuming job. The same is true for activity directors and administrators of other institutions serving individuals with disabilities ranging from blindness to severe physical disabilities. This is why we offer institutions a number of ways to utilize Wolfner Library services and are consistently working to create and provide interesting, energizing activities. To be eligible for Wolfner Library services, which include lending braille books and books on tape, an institution must serve individuals who are eligible for services. Institutions may provide Wolfner Library services in one of three ways: as a referral agent, providing demonstration services, or checking out books and equipment on behalf of individuals. To act as a referral agent, we ask organizations to 39 Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library continued, stock Wolfner Library brochures and individual applications for their visitors. Merely fill out the order form for materials or call Wolfner Library. As a referral agent, you may also use materials to present a Wolfner Library display. Volunteer Services - The Wolfner Library volunteer program offers opportunities for people willing to plant trees for others to enjoy. We record books for Missourians who cannot read those books in print. After a book is recorded and goes through a rigorous quality assurance process, it is put into our circulation system for our patrons to check out. The volunteers who work on the book may never know how many people listen to it, or how much they enjoy it. They simply have to trust that what they are doing is making life more enjoyable for others. If you are a person who understands how much books enrich our lives, you may want to be involved in our recording program. Our recording booth is in the library in Jefferson City, so the recording has to be done here. An audition is required for those people who want to read books. However, there are three people involved in the recording process: a narrator, a monitor, and a reviewer. All three are essential in the production of a book. Those who do not want to read can still be involved by working as a monitor or reviewer. If you interested in these volunteer activities, please contact Deborah Stroup at 1-800-392-2614 or 573-5222766, or by email at deborah.stroup@sos.mo.gov. Books and magazines are mailed free to and from library patrons, wherever they reside. There is no charge, whatsoever, to the patron. Currently, over 17,000 Missourian actively use the Wolfner Library service. Wolfner Library is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library is located in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center at 600 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Missouri. 40 GLOSSARY Adult Abuse – Elder abuse may include physical abuse, financial exploitation (someone taking advantage of a senior citizen’s financial situation), emotional abuse, sexual abuse, selfneglect and neglect. Adult Day Care - A service designed to enable senior citizens who need some form of assistance to remain in their own home or the home of a family member, by providing a protective environment either in the home or in a licensed center. Services provided may include health monitoring, a nutritious meal, including special diets, exercise, individual and group activities, transportation and social interaction. Advance Directives – Commonly known as a Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney. The point of this document is to make sure your wishes are followed in a case when you are unable to communicate them yourself. In this document you could name someone to make healthcare decisions for you if you become incapacitated. Assisted Living Facility – Facility provides 24-hr care, services and protective oversight to residents who are provided with shelter and board, and who may need assistance with activities of daily living which include eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring and walking. Facility also provides oversight for storage, distribution, or administration of medications; and health care supervision under the direction of a licensed physician, and consistent with a social model of care. A social model of care includes long-term care services based on the abilities, desires, and functional needs of individuals delivered in a setting that is more home-like than institutional and which promotes the dignity, privacy, independence, and autonomy of the individual. A licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required. This type of facility may accept or retain residents who require minimal assistance in their safe evacuation from the facility. Assistive Technology – equipment, electronics, computers, gadgets and household items that can make life and work easier for people with disabilities. They can range from devices of low cost up to expensive computer systems. Co-Pay (Medicare) – A percentage of health expenses for which you are responsible after paying the deductible amount. Congregate Meal Site – A place where seniors can eat together. Conservatorship – The court authorization (voluntary or involuntary) allowing one person to make financial decisions for another, who is not capable. Conservator, (manager), handles the person’s finances. Court proceedings may be voluntary or involuntary – bookkeeping checked by the court. This ceases at the moment of death. Division of Assets – A Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division program that divides a married couple’s assets evenly when one of the person enters a nursing home. The reason for this is to allow the person remaining at home to have money to live on and the nursing home resident to spend down his/her share of the money to become eligible for MO HealthNet to take care of nursing home costs. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care – A document through which another person is named by you to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make them. Often done in conjunction with an Advance Directive. Guardianship – A court authorization (voluntary or involuntary) of a person or agency (Public Administrator) to make personal care decisions for someone who is not capable to making those decisions for themselves. The Guardian and Conservator may be the same person. Homemaker Care/Non-Medical Care – help with household chores such as: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, ironing and grocery shopping Hospice – Special care for terminally ill patients and their families. It can be offered in the home or in a residential care facility, an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. The patient’s doctor must feel the patient has 6 months or less to live and the patient must be receiving only comfort measures and not treatments to cure their disease. Intermediate Care Facility - Facility provides 24-hour accommodation, board, personal care, and basic health and nursing care services under the daily supervision of a licensed nurse and direction of a licensed physician to three or more residents dependent for care and supervision. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required. Living Will – See Advance Directives Occupational Therapy – Health rehabilitation that helps individuals regain and build skills for normal activities of daily living. Ombudsman – A personal that investigates and mediates nursing home residents’ problems and/or complaints regarding the nursing home they reside in. Personal Care Services – Assistance with activities of daily living such as, grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting and eating. Advanced Personal Care Services – personal care for persons who require medically related assistance. The medically related assistance can include things like: ostomy care, catheter care, bowel program, application of ointments or lotions to unbroken skin, aseptic dressings, passive range of motion, assisting those who can’t bear any weight on their legs. Basic Personal Care Services – personal care for those who do not have special medical needs such as those mentioned above. Residential Care Facility I - Facility which provides 24-hour care to three or more residents who need or are provided with shelter, board, and protective oversight, which may include storage, distribution or administration of medications and care during short-term illness or recuperation. Residents who live in a RCF are required to make a path to safety unassisted. A licensed Nursing Home Administrator is not required. Residential Care Facility II - Facility which provides 24-hour accommodation, board, and care to three or more residents who need or are provided with supervision of diets, assistance in personal care, storage, distribution or administration of medications, supervision of health care under the direction of a licensed physician, and protective oversight, including care during short-term illness or recuperation. Residents who live in a RCF* are required to make a path to safety unassisted. A licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required. Respite Care – help that provides temporary relief for a caregiver of a dependent adult. Respite care can be provided in the home or outside the home such as an adult day care center. Advanced Respite Care – respite care for those with special medically related needs. Basic Respite Care – respite care for those without special medically related needs. For those who need only supervision and/or someone to simply be present with them. Nurse Respite Care – respite care for those with special needs that only a nurse or trained family member could meet. Skilled Nursing Facility - Facility provides 24-hour accommodation, board and skilled nursing care and treatment services to at least three residents. Skilled nursing care and treatment services are commonly performed by or under the supervision of a registered professional nurse for individuals requiring twenty-four hour care by licensed nursing personnel including acts of observation, care and counsel of the aged, ill, injured or infirm, the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist, and other nursing functions requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required. Spend Down – The amount of money determined by Division of Social Services, Family Support Division that has to be spent before a person would be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Must reapply quarterly SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – A Social Security Administration program that provides extra monthly income to the blind, disabled and elderly persons with very low income. Individuals must meet income requirements.