What are Veteran Services Officers? Veterans’ Service Officers (VSOs) are appointed by the mayors in cities and by the board of selectmen in towns to administer Chapter 115 benefits to Veterans. One person may serve as a VSO for two or more communities. VSOs process applications for emergency assistance benefits…
What is Meals on Wheels? MOC’s (Making Opportunity Count) Meals on Wheels program provides meals to elders who need help preparing their meals and are unable to join community dining setting because of health reasons or lack of transportation Each meal meets one third of the USDA’s Daily Recommended Dietary…
What are Group Dining Cafes? MOC’s (Making Opportunity Count) Group Dining Cafes, previously known as congregate meal sites, provide nutritionally balanced lunches served in local senior centers, community meeting halls, and elder apartment complexes. These café sites offer a place for elders to socialize over lunch and obtain information about…
What is Supportive Housing? Supportive housing is public housing for elders and younger disabled adults that are in need of homemaking and personal care services. Supportive housing is for individuals who do not need 24-hour supervision or care. Residents pay 30% of their income in rent with the rest being…
What is Congregate Housing? A unique shared living option for individuals who want independence but also thrive in a community setting. Residents will furnish their private room, but they will also have access to common areas, including the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Every resident receives a needs assessment…
Ayer Apple Valley Center 978-772-1704 400 Groton Road Ayer, MA 01432 Baldwinville Alliance Health at Baldwinville 978-939-2196 51 Hospital Road Box 24 Baldwinville, MA 01436 Fitchburg Fitchburg Healthcare 978-345-0146 1199 John Fitch Hwy Fitchburg, MA 01420 The Highlands 978-343-4411 335 Nichols Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 Fitchburg Rehab & Nursing Center…
What is 811 Project Rental Assistance (811 PRA)? 811 PRA is a rental assistance program for low income homeless or at risk of homelessness individuals who also qualify for Home and Community-Based Waiver. The tenant is expected to contribute for rent and utilities. The Total Tenant Payment or TTP is…
What is the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)? LIHEAP provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating bills There is no fee to apply and free help is available to complete applications at New England Farm Workers’ Council, Inc. (NEFWC) It is a federally funded…
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP assists individuals and families with the cost of heating. Eligibility is based on gross annual income of every household member. Household income cannot exceed 60% of estimated state median income. Households can apply from November 1st to April 30th of the program…
What is FEW? The Frail Elder Waiver is a Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver Designed to support frail elders aged 60 and older who meet the care level for a nursing facility but prefer to stay in the community. This is a partnership between MassHealth and the Aging Service…