This month, we’re celebrating people who work at:
- Aging and disability resource centers.
- Area agencies on aging.
- County and Tribal aging units.
- Independent living centers.
- Tribal program partner agencies.
- Other partner agencies.
The ADRC is designed to be a single entry point for accessing services in the long term care and aging network. The ADRC Team can:
- Assess needs,
- Consult with family,
- Provide information about programs and services,
- Connect you with services,
- Act as an advocate, and
- Coordinate emergency intervention.
The ADRC team can help you answer questions due to:
- Injury to yourself, friend or member of your family,
- Consequence of a condition which you, a friend or family member may be experiencing,
- Questionable events regarding the health/illness of a person,
- Crisis which occurs, and
- Preparation for the future.
The ADRC can provide information to anyone with a question or concern regarding adults with disabilities, elders, and their families, including:
- Adults with disabilities
- Older adults
- Advocates
- Caregivers
- Family members
- Health care providers
- Information and referral providers
- Social service providers
- Public inquiries
The ADRC maintains informational material concerning issues and resources related to aging, physical and developmental disabilities, and mental health and substance abuse. The ADRC Resource Guide, a directory of useful information and resources, is available through the ADRC.
