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Senior Services

Program Name:          Senior Services
Location:                     Central, Fort Bend, and Galveston County
Division:                      Community Services

A Program of Community Services for Independence (CSI)

Contact Person: Centralized Access and Information
1-866-649-5862

Goal of Service

To enhance the quality of life for older adults living in Harris, Fort Bend, and Galveston Counties. To remain in the home of their choice as long as possible.

History of Program/How Long In Existence

This program began over 20 years ago as a friendly visitor program to home bound seniors residing in the inner city. The primary focus was on the basic needs of the elderly, such as transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping. The program has evolved into a comprehensive case management service designed to help seniors "age in place" safely. This free service is funded by operating funds from the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and foundations.

Services Provided

Case Managers provide a comprehensive in-home assessment and develop an individualized service plan to meet senior's needs. Assessment includes a review of the senior's functional, medical, mental health, and social needs. Escort and transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other necessary trips, education, counseling, spiritual support, and referrals, monitoring via phone calls and home visits, referrals for companionships and other volunteer services, information, referrals and applications for community resources and benefits, emergency assistance and annual holiday events.

Eligibility Criteria (Age, etc.)

Age 60 or older, frail, living alone, inside of Houston’s Loop 610 and some zip codes outside the loop. Call for specific service areas.

Geographic Service Area:

Inside Houston’s Loop 610 and some zip codes outside the loop. Call for specific service areas.

Fees

There are no fees associated with services provided.

Staff

Director                                            Lanette Gonzales

Administrative Assistant               Denise Diaz

Program Supervisor                      Ester Valladares, LCSW

How to Access

Contact Centralized Access and Information Department

Services can be accessed:

toll free at 1-866-649-5862
complete and submit Information Form via email

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to assist with:

transportation and escort assistance for medical appointments and grocery shopping
adopt a senior
light maintenance and carpentry
yard work

For more information please contact Volunteer Services at 713.874.6727.

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