BRIDGES COMMUNITY CENTER | ALTERNATIVES

Provides the following services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers: - Linkage to available benefits and services. - Community outreach, providing information and assistance in gaining access to benefits and services in the homes of older adults. - Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP): Provides Medicare counseling, information and assistance and enrollment assistance. - Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP): Provides assistance with benefit applications such as SNAP (Food Stamps), Low Income Subsidy/Extra Help, Medicare Savings Program, and Benefit Access. - Family Caregiver Support: Provides information, assistance, and referrals for individuals caring for a family member. - Options Counseling: Assistance for adults and caregivers through an independent decision support process to determine community based care choices. - Recreation programs.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/14/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

809 21st Street, Peru, IL 61354

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Eligibility

- Ages 60+. - Individuals with disabilities ages 18-59. - Grandparents raising grandchildren. - Family caregivers.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

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