Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Area Agency on Aging
www.alleganyhrdc.org
Resource Details
Alternate Name Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission
Description OVERVIEW: Provides services to people age 65 and older as well as individuals 18 and older with disabilities.  Some services include information and assistance about long-term services and supports to allow individuals to remain at home and plan for future needs, senior centers, Ombudsman program, and a call center.

SERVICES:

1) GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM: Provides services on behalf of individuals, ages 60 or older, who have been certified by two physicians to be incapable of caring for themselves. Guardianship is sought  through a court ordered process to ensure the health and welfare of such persons when no other appropriate person is willing or able to do so.

2) LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Serves residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Receives, investigates, and seeks to resolve complaints of patients' rights violations.

3) MARYLAND ACCESS POINT: (see separate listing)

4) SENIOR CENTERS: (see separate listing).

5) ADULT DAY SERVICES: (see separate listing).

6) STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP):  Provides confidential assistance for older adults and adults with disabilities on Medicare about their health insurance options. 

7) HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES: Includes Community Personal Assistance Services [CPAS], Community First Choice [CFC], and Home and Community Based Options Waiver [HCBOW]. Allows services covered by Medicaid to be offered in home (case management, home-delivered meals, and nursing services).

8) RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: (see separate listing)
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4PM
Tue: 8AM 4PM
Wed: 8AM 4PM
Thu: 8AM 4PM
Fri: 8AM 4PM
Mon: 8AM 4PM
Tue: 8AM 4PM
Wed: 8AM 4PM
Thu: 8AM 4PM
Fri: 8AM 4PM
Mon: 8AM 4PM
Tue: 8AM 4PM
Wed: 8AM 4PM
Thu: 8AM 4PM
Fri: 8AM 4PM
Program
Eligibility Open to all residents, ages 50 and older.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees Call for further information.
Application Process Drop in or call for information.
Documents Required Call for further information.
Programs at this agency Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Maryland Access Point
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Head Start and Early Head Start
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Office of Housing Opportunity
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Weatherization Assistance Program
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Senior Centers
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Adult Medical Care Center
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, State Health Insurance Program
Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Home Delivered Meal Program


Contact Information
Fax Number 301-783-1890
Main 301-777-5970
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Sites offering this Program 125 Virginia Avenue