Westchester County's Safe Center for Seniors provides one-stop support for at-risk elderly or a family member overwhelmed by the demands of care giving. Signs that may signal an at-risk senior include isolation, depression, fear, poor hygiene, hunger and unexplained bruises or burns. Services provided include counseling, and case management.For more information, call:
(914) 368-5506 or (914) 813-6300

Preserving the right of self-determination and supported decision making for adults.

Services may include; investigation and assessment of the adult's needs and risk of harm, counseling for the victimized adult and their family and advocacy. Case management services include; arranging for medical and mental health assessments, applying for benefits and assuring coordinated delivery services, finding alternative living arrangements, including providing emergency room and board for up to 30 days, and financial management services, including serving as representative payee. There are non-medical homemaker and housekeeper chore services within specified limits. Crisis interventions, such as securing access orders, involuntary protective service orders and orders of protection and long-term legal interventions, such as pursuing guardianship.

Public Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Day Care Assistance, Homeless Services, Employment Services, Emergency Assistance, Fraud Reporting, Child Abuse & Neglect, Preventive Services, Foster Care, Adoption Services, Adult Protective Services, Child Support Services, Central Assessment Program.

Adult Protective Services is a mandated program created by law to protect vulnerable adults over the age of 18 from harm due to their inability to care for themselves or because of neglect or abuse by others. After receiving the report of an individuals suspected to be at risk, a unit worker will complete a home visit to assess the individual and current situation, then work with the individual and family to coordinate any recommended services.

Investigates reports of alleged maltreatment or abuse of children made to the NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Hotline.

Child Protective Services focuses on protecting children from suffering future abuse, maltreatment and neglect. The purpose of CPS is to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. Child Protective Services is required to receive and investigate child abuse and maltreatment reports, to protect children from further abuse and maltreatment, and to provide rehabilitative services for the children, parents, and other family members involved. CPS focuses on the child in the context of the family, and recognizes the value of the family to the child. Removing a child from the home is the last resort, and used only when less drastic means of protection are impossible. New York State is geared toward helping families by providing services to prevent family break-up or to reunite a child whom has already left a home.

publichealth@co.montgomery.ny.us

Our primary goal is to help members of the community improve their overall quality of life by developing good home and consumer management skills.With this goal in mind, Cornell Cooperative Extension offers numerous programs designed to increase consumer literacy.

Food Delivery & Take Out: The New Normal for Households

Food Preservation

Indoor Air Quality

Money Management

NY EDEN

Parent Education

Parent Pages

Radon

Energy/Sustainability

Holiday Scams

Contact:

Cathy Sweet

Community Educator

cjs58@cornell.edu

(518) 746-2560

Safety monitoring

Linkages with other service providers (health, mental health, aging, etc.)

Assistance in obtaining benefits

Informal money management

Seeking appointment as a representative payee

Petitioning a court for appointment as a guardian

Other legal intervention

The Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan provides resources and a network of professionals who work to impact positive outcomes in the protection of victims of elder abuse through intervention, education and services. The center is led by Art Mason, LMSW, a nationally-known expert in elder abuse and financial exploitation.

Lifespan's Elder Abuse Prevention program provides intervention services in Monroe and nine other counties including Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Schuyler, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates.

Investigation and intervention services include intervention in physical, mental abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Client/Victim must agree to service. EAPP does not handle self-neglect cases.

Informational presentations about elder abuse and mistreatment for organizations, agencies, caregivers and others. Training for professionals. Caregiver Support & Referrals for stressed caregivers