AARP - SCSEP (covering Cole County) 11679 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, MO 63033 314-830-3600 http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep/info-2014/over-55-and-looking-for-a-job/.htmlWorking an average of 20 hours a week, older job seekers are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage and are compensated by SCSEP directly. The job seekers are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at non-profit and public facilities like day care centers, senior centers, schools and hospitals. This on-the-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program. Aging Best 1616 Southridge Dr., Ste. 203, Jefferson City, MO 65109 800-369-5211 (573) 443-5823 573-449-8000 Fax: 573-875-8907 Variety of services for older Americans including the long term Ombudsman Program, senior center meals and activities, home-delivered meals, transportation, respite care and resources for caregivers, Telephonic Reassurance, referrals and assistance with Medicare and prescriptions, health and mobility workshops, and more. Eligibility: Age 60 or older Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri: Disaster Services 2201 West Main, P.O. Box 104626, Jefferson City, MO 65110 (573) 635-7719 Fax: (573) 635-7721 Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm info@cccnmo.orgCatholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is a 501(c)(3) social service agency that provides a range of programs and services to those in need in our 38 county service area regardless of faith, culture or situation. We believe in assisting the most basic and immediate needs of the poor and vulnerable and by giving them the help and resources needed for long-term change. We choose to focus on those areas of greatest need and avoid duplication of services wherever possible. We also belong to the nation’s largest private social services network through our affiliation with Catholic Charities USA. CCCNMO also provides short-term and long-term recovery services to individuals and families dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters like tornadoes, floods, and other catastrophes. Catholic Charities responds both immediately and for the long haul, helping survivors get back on their fee Services: Immigration Services, Refugee Resettlement, Housing & Financial Counseling, Disaster Services, monthly Senior Food Boxes for income eligible seniors (60+) in Cole County. Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program for Cole County 807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203 573-443-8706 ext 1131 Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment and annually thereafter. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. Stipend provided. Chapel Hill Commons II 205 Rock Beacon Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-659-0077 https://www.publichousing.com/city/mo-jefferson_cityLocated in the heart of Jefferson City, the next phase of chapel hill features 44 apartments for individuals age 62 and better. This active senior community offers 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartments that include a full kitchen with all modern appliances. Clarke Senior Center 1310 Linden Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-634-8020 Congregate Meal Program; Recreational and Social Activities; Health Education and Screening Programs; Exercise Classes; Information and Assistance Services; Volunteer Opportunities Elder Abuse: Prevention and Recognizing the Signs https://www.seniorliving.org/research/preventing-elder-abuse/How to Identify and Avoid Scams Targeting Senior Citizens and the Elderly https://www.fiscaltiger.com/avoiding-elderly-scams/Hamilton Towers Apartments 12 Jackson St., Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-635-4020 https://www.publichousing.com/details/hamilton_towers_apartmentsHamilton Towers Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hamilton Towers Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Homemaker Health Care 1755 Woodclift Drive, Suite 203, Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-635-6603 HHC works with local hospitals, physical therapists, social workers, and other health care providers to identify individuals struggling to live independently in their own homes. HHC loans equipment such as hospital beds, bedside toilets, wheelchairs, and shower benches to these individuals at no cost. All items are donated by members of our community. Volunteers assist with shopping, errands and doctor’s visits for seniors. Hyder Elderly Apartments 1320 Linden Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-634-3058 https://www.publichousing.com/city/mo-jefferson_cityMissouri CLAIM 4215 Phillips Farm Rd., Ste. 101-A, Columbia, MO 65201 800-390-3330 CLAIM stands for “Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri.” We have been Missouri’s official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) since 1993. All of our services are free, unbiased, and confidential. We are not an insurance agency. We do not sell anything, and CLAIM counselors do not ask for or accept money. CLAIM has more than 300 volunteer counselors throughout Missouri providing local Medicare counseling in their communities. Volunteers receive extensive training to become certified Medicare counselors, and continue to receive updates and continuing education on a regular basis. Filling out our online contact form: Leave your information using this form 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. This will send an e-mail directly to CLAIM, which will work just like a phone call, only there’s no chance you will have to wait on hold. Senior Center at the Mall 3600 Country Club Dr., Ste. 522, Jefferson City, MO 573-635-4120 http://www.cmaaa.net/Centerslist.htmVeterans Home Care 888-314-6075 or 314-514-2444 Our exclusive VetAssist® Program helps veterans, or their surviving spouses, apply for a little-known Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to pay for assistance with activities of daily living. We can get home care started before the VA processes the claim and before our clients receive VA funds. |
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