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RESPITE & SENIOR PROGRAMS

Respite Care is temporary, short-term relief for family caregivers of children, adults, and seniors, with disabilities, health care concerns, behavior problems, or other special needs. Family Caregivers need to take a break on a regular basis to cope with the stress of constant care giving. Respite care services include friendly visiting, grocery shopping, light household assistance, meal preparation, transportation, and reassurance calls.

The Senior program also has advocates at all five Senior Centers which are trained to connect seniors with services available through Older American Act.

Oregon Projects Independence program works to keep seniors in their homes by connecting them with providers to assist with personal housekeeping & chore maintenance. For more information call 503.366.6543.

http://www.columbia.or.networkofcare.org

Senior and Respite Services Guide

VETERAN'S SERVICES

The Veteran's Services office is available to all veterans that reside in Columbia County. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The purpose of the Veteran's Services office is to provide information and referral services, advocacy and assistance, and support and representation.

Some of the services that are available through the Veteran's Services are: assistance in filling out paperwork related to claims; filing initial disability claims and follow-up appeal process; providing information and assistance related to the Veteran's Administration systems; advocacy and assistance in obtaining deserved benefits; and other related services. For more information call 503.366.6580.

To find out for yourself if you are eligible for these programs and other services in Oregon, follow the link to the Oregon Helps web site below. (It will open in a separate browser window so you will be able to switch back and forth.) This web allows you to confidentially enter your personal information and then tells you which state or federal programs from which you may be eligible to receive help. The site then offers contact information in your community, including specific departments at Community Action Team. When you are done, make a note or print your results.

http://www.oregonhelps.org