HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH | TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD PROJECT INDEPENDENCE
In coordination with Saint Francis Hospital, the Saint Francis Hospital Outreach Bus provides free transportation for services: Nursing Services include blood pressure screening and monitoring of other chronic conditions, health information and/or education, in-home assessment, medication management counseling and information, referral to home healthcare services, healthcare coordination, fall prevention screenings and education, and brain games. Social Work Services include individual, family and group counseling, In-home assessment, case management, bereavement support, caregiver assistance, advance directive education, entitlements/Benefits assessments and assistance (food stamps, home heating, low-income programs), disability resource information, financial counseling (referrals), food and nutrition support (Meals on Wheels, Food Pantries, referrals)Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurance information, mental health referrals, respite care (referrals), transition assistance from hospital to home or rehabilitation, home maintenance referrals, support groups, Veterans assistance, Circle of Support (Life planning tool).
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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK
Physical Address
220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Fax
(516) 627-4204
Fax
(516) 627-4204
Application process
Call 311 to connect to a PI nurse or social worker or for more information. Bus schedule: https://northhempsteadny.gov/filestorage/24541/St_Francis_Van_2021_Dates_(Summer-Fall_2021).pdf
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Town of North Hempstead residents aged 60 and over.
Languages
Korean
Spanish
Service area
North Hempstead town, NY USA
Agency info
TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD PROJECT INDEPENDENCE
Assists and enables aging residents of the Town to remain in their own homes and familiar surroundings as they grow older. Includes services such as: mental health, social and recreational programs, caregiver support, transportation, food/nutrition, entitlements benefits and veterans services.