Howard County Resource Guide 2018

O F F I C E O N A G I N G A N D I N D E P E N D E N C E P R O G R A M S w w w. h ow a r d c o u n t ya g i n g . o r g 45 ADRC Division The Aging and Disability Resource Center Division (ADRC) is that part of the Office on Aging and Independence that serves as a single point of entry into the long-term services and supports system for older adults and people with disabilities. Sometimes referred to as a “no wrong door” system, the ADRC helps consumers and their families find needed information, services, and supports.The ADRC provides objective information, advice, counseling, and assistance, and helps people more easily access public and private programs. ADRC specialists empower people to make informed decisions about their long-term support options. The ADRC serves persons over the age of 50, adults 18 and older with physical disabilities, family caregivers, and professionals offering health and long-term support services. Three primary services make up the ADRC Division: Maryland Access Point (MAP) – The main objective of the MAP is to help people navigate and understand very complicated public and private resource systems or what are also known as long-term services and supports. Information specialists assess your needs, provide resource information, and help you get connected to available resources. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – SHIP provides Medicare education and counseling, the most universal and critical needs for today’s Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and/or caregivers. Certified staff and volunteers provide information and counseling services for all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age. Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) – Caregiving can be a daunting and stressful job. Services include information and assistance about services, counseling, support and training, and grant funding (as available) for respite care or supplemental services. Medicaid Supports Planning Program The Affordable Care Act provided for the development and implementation in 2014 of new programs in the state of Maryland as an alternative to nursing home placement. Staff members in the Medicaid Supports Planning Program assist county residents to develop a person-centered plan of service, identify providers, monitor service delivery, and connect with other community resources as needed. These programs include the Community OptionsWaiver Program (COWaiver),Community First Choice (CFC), and the Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS). County residents eligible for these programs can access all services available under the state plan as well as services specific to the individual program. Loan Closet of Howard County The Loan Closet serves as a clearinghouse of donated medical equipment from those who no longer need it and provides the equipment to individuals who do. The program offers information and referrals to other community resources, equipment, and free delivery and pick up of equipment on a limited basis. The Loan Closet of Howard County is currently open to the public three days per week Tues/ Wed/Thurs from 9am-4pm. Please call ahead for appointment and to check on equipment availability. The Loan Closet serves all Howard County residents regardless of gender, age, economic group, race, and national origin. Services are available to anyone who expresses need, particularly older adults, persons with physical disabilities, and individuals with mental illness. The Loan Closet of Howard County Long Reach Village Center 8775 Cloudleap Court, Suite 11 Columbia, MD 21045 Ph: 410-313-0363 Email: loancloset@howardcountymd.gov www.howardcountymd.gov/loancloset

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