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Program: Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging, Senior Companion Program

Agency: Baltimore City Health Department


Resource Number: 200895
Alternate name: Maryland Access Point, Senior Companion Program

 Description
COMPANION SERVICES: Provides assistance to adults with physical, emotional, or mental health limitations, most are older adults. Senior Companions are volunteers age 60 years of age and older who are trained, receive a minimal stipend ($4 per hour), and work 15-20 hours a week. Individuals may have difficulty with daily living skills, and Senior Companions provide support for individuals to maintain their independence. Seniors may choose either In-Home Care where they receive four hours a day with a senior companion or Respite Care, where the companion relieves a caregiver who typically lives in the senior's home.


Program Phones:
410-396-2273Main

Website: health.baltimorecity.gov/node/179

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ 417 East Fayette Street ->
417 East Fayette Street  
Location: 417 East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 (Map)

Hours of operation
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8:30AM
4:30PM		Tue
8:30AM
4:30PM		Wed
8:30AM
4:30PM		Thu
8:30AM
4:30PM		Fri
8:30AM
4:30PM


Description: Located near the intersections of East Fayette Street and North Gay Street.
Bus Service: 56, 67, 76, 78, 105, 150, 160, 164, CityLink Orange, CityLink Purple, CityLink Red.
Mailing Address: 1001 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Adults 55 and older with low income.
Application Process: Interview, criminal background check and free physical examination. Actual process depends on program. Call for more information.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: None.
Documents Required: Call for information.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
MD-Baltimore City-Baltimore
Volunteering: Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements: Adults 55 years and older.
Volunteer duties: Varies.


Custom fields
AgeAdults (18 and older)
Referral ProcessSelf-Referral

 

Agency Background

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TaxiCard
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Government - City





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