| Aging Attendant Care |
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The Aging Attendant Care program provides in-home personal care to persons with physical disabilities. To be eligible, persons must be at least 60 years old and have been previously served by the Department of Public Welfare's Attendant Care Program.
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| Attendant Care |
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The Attendant Care Program provides in-home personal care services for mentally alert individuals with a physical disability who need a nursing facility level of care. This program serves both Medicaid and non-Medicaid eligible individuals from 18 - 59 years old.
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Office of Social Programs, Division of Home Care Services, 717-783-2215 (voice) |
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| Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services |
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The Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services assists individuals who are blind or have a visual disability improve the quality of their lives and live more independently. Eligibility is based upon limited visual acuity. Learn More
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| Community Mental Health Services |
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Community and in-home services are available for children and adults who have mental illness. Contact your county Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office for eligibility guidelines - which may be based on age, medical condition, income and/or other resources. Learn More
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| Community Mental Retardation Services |
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Community and in-home services are available for children and adults who have mental retardation. Contact your county Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office for eligibility guidelines - which may be based on age, medical condition, income and/or other resources.
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| Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities |
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The Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (CSPPPD) provides services to persons 18 or older with severe physical or developmental disabilities. Eligibility is based on income and/or other resources.
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Office of Social Programs, Division of Home Care Services, 717-783-2215 (Voice)
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| Domiciliary Care Services For Adults |
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Domiciliary care is a supervised living arrangement in a home-like environment for adults who are unable to live alone because of difficulties in accomplishing activities of daily living, in social or personal adjustment, or resulting from disabilities. Area Agencies on Aging are responsible for assessment and placement of residents in domiciliary care homes. Learn More
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| Drug and Alcohol Treatment |
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The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program provides access to counseling and treatment for persons with substance abuse problems. Contact the county drug and alcohol prevention/treatment office nearest you for eligibility guidelines. Learn More
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717-783-8200 (Voice) or 1-877-PA-HEALTH (Voice) |
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| Family Caregiver Support Program |
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The Family Caregiver Support Program assists family members who are caring for a frail, elderly relative living in the same home. Caregivers who reside with younger adult relatives with chronic dementia may also be eligible. Services include financial assistance to purchase services or supplies that assist in caregiving; home modifications; and counseling and education. Eligibility is based on age, an assessment of care needs, and household income. Learn More
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| HIV/AIDS |
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Community and in-home services, a special prescription drug program and a program that helps individuals obtain needed medical and social services are available to persons 21 and older with HIV/AIDS. Eligibility is based on income and/or other resources. Learn More
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Office of Medical Assistance Programs, Division of Long-Term Care Client Services - 717-772-2525 (Voice) |
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| Long-Term Care Profiles |
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The Long-Term Care Performance Profiles provide information on the quality of nursing homes in Pennsylvania. For more details visit the Department of Health's Nursing Home /Long Term Care Facilities website at www.health.state.pa.us/qa/ltc or call toll-free 1-877-PA-HEALTH (Voice). Learn More
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| Older Adult Day Services Center |
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The Older Adult Day Services Centers provide day care for adults within the community that includes social, recreational activities, and health care services. Eligibility is based on age and an assessment of mental and physical condition.
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| Options |
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The Options Program assesses need and offers choices to persons who may need long-term care services, provides care management and a variety of in-home services. Eligibility for services is based on age and an assessment of care needs.
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| PDA Waiver |
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The PDA Waiver provides home and community based services for indviduals 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER as an alternative to nursing facility care. Eligibility is based on age, an assessment of care needs, and income and/or other resources.
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| Special Health Care Programs |
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Special Health Care Programs helps persons who have disabilities with the cost of health care services such as clinic visits, specialized therapy, medications, radiology, nutritional supplements, and disposable supplies. Eligibility requirements vary by condition served.
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Call 1-800-986-4550 (Voice) or 1-877-986-5432 (TTY) for information. |
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| Special Kids Network |
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The Special Kids Network is a free, statewide service for children with special needs that provides help for individuals looking for services and for communities wishing to improve or create needed services. Learn More
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Call the Special Kids Network at 1-800-986-4550 (Voice) or 1-877-986-5432 (TTY). |
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