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Northeast Georgia Physicians GroupJackson County Resource GuideSenior ServicesAthens Community Council on Aging for Barrow County 678-425-0718 Adult Day Health Center for Active Living , GeorgiaCares, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Intergenerational Community Garden, Long Term Care, Ombudsman, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Senior Corps, and Transportation.Jackson County Senior Center151 General Jackson Dr. Jefferson, Georgia 30549Phone: (706) 367-5101Activities and ServicesJackson County Senior Center is pleased to offer the following activities and services to our members:* Lunch Daily* Bingo Daily (except on Tuesday)* Guest Speakers and entertainment*Excursions to Local Festivals, Concerts, and Attractions*Arts & Crafts*Quilting?*Board and Table Games*Card Games and Puzzles*Wellness Checks*Exercise Classes*Health and Nutritional Workshops*Legal Counsel*Ongoing Education**Transportation to and from the center is available within established routes.*Requirements for being a member of the Jackson County Senior Center are:? 1. Being a resident of Jackson County? 2. Being 60 years of age or older (Or being the spouse of a member who is 60 or older)? ****For more information call (706)367-5101****Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging (AAA) – 706-583-2546305 Research DriveAthens, GA 30610(706) 369-5650Fax: (706) 425-3370Toll free: 1-800-474-7540 or145 Barrington DriveAthens, GA 30605Phone:706-850-4025 served: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and WaltonServices: Patient assistance with daily living activities (e.g. adult day care, bathing, dressing, light housecleaning, caregiver relief, etc.) Monday – FridaySOURCE – Northeast Georgia Area Agency on AgingAging and Disability Resource Connection305 Research DrAthens, GA 30605706-583-2546/800-474-7540Fax: 706-425-2954 - Fax referrals. These can be filled out by anyone.Enhanced Case Management, Personal Support Service: assists with daily living needs such as personal care and chore service. Home Delivered Meals: Meals on Wheels in Barrow County, or weekly delivery by Georgia Foods, Emergency Response Systems, Respite for Caregivers, Transportation, Adult Day Health services, Assisted Living Facilities. Accepts Medicaid.Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - ACCA 706-549-4850 Visit Services: Case Management, Caregiver Support Group, Children Support Groups, Parent Education, Transportation, Information and Referral, Nursing Services and Emergency Aid.Disability*See Northeast Georgia AAA under Aging ServicesHope Haven 706-548-4361 Visit Services: Independent living assistance for mentally disabled individuals through supportive services and specialized employment. Provides respite care for families. Must reside in Athens or surrounding areas.Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation ProgramATHENS Unit, Counties Served: Barrabow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe?and Walton150 Evelyn C. Neely Drive, Athens 30601(706) 354-3900(706) 354-3943 FAXProvides a variety of individual services to persons with disabilities in preparation for their employment in the competitive labor market Counseling and guidanceAssistive technologyJob placementsVocational assessmentsWork adjustmentsMedical evaluationsCertain physical restoration services Financial AssistanceArk of Jackson County, Inc. 243 Washington St., Jefferson, Georgia 30549(706) 367-8365.Presbyterian Church Wednesday only 9 to 11 amAssists with transportation for medical appointments and also provide financial assistance for paying utilities, rent, heating bills, prescriptions, medical supplies, and other needs.Action, Inc. 67 Athens StreetJefferson, GA?- 30549(706) 367-9599?706-367-9599 Jefferson Jackson JDO Oleatha Goeke Jackson Co. M-F 8:30-4:30Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm?Area served: Jackson County?Income based services-Rent Assistance(must have eviction notice)-Utility Assistance-USDA food commodity Distribution-Weatherization & Related Home Repair Assistance-Brown Bag program for elderly-Job trainingNinth District LIHEAP 706-677-0028 Heating Assistance Only; By Appointment OnlySt. Vincent DePaul 678-892-6163Helps with utility payments, food, and children’s clothing. Call to make an appointment and leave the following information and a volunteer will call you back: Name, Address, Phone Number, amount needed to pay bill, and cutoff date of munity Connection of NEGA 706-353-1313 Julie MeehanFood Assistance Food Assistance ProgramsSNAP and WIC – Must apply at DFCS office 706-367-3000Food BanksBANKS/JACKSON FOOD BANK111 Atlanta Avenue, Commerce, GA 30529, (706) 335-5143FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSON246 WASHINGTON ST., JEFFERSON, GA 30549(706)367-8332GOD'S CUPBOARD103 THYATIRA COMMUNITY CHAPEL RD, JEFFERSON, GA 30549(706)768-9255JACKSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER151 STAN EVANS DR, JEFFERSON, GA 30549(706)367-5101FREEDOM CHURCH OF GOD3428 NEESE COMMERCE RD., COMMERCE, GA 30530(706)546-4874MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH190 MT. OLIVE CHURCH RD., COMMERCE, GA 30529(706)335-4405NEAL'S GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH900 SIMS BRIDGE RD., COMMERCE, GA 30530(706)491-3813ROGER'S BAPTIST CHURCH1890 ROGER'S CHURCH RD., COMMERCE, GA 30530(706)244-7912WARREN CHAPEL UMC468 HOMER ROAD, COMMERCE, GA 30549(706)367-0752TransportationJackson County Senior Center151 General Jackson Dr. Jefferson, Georgia 30549Phone: (706) 367-5101Local round trip $8 Ark of Jackson County, Inc. 243 Washington St., Jefferson, Georgia 30549(706) 367-8365.Assists with transportation for medical appointments.Caring Man in a VanServing the following Counties:?Clarke | Oconee | Madison | Oglethorpe | Jackson | Morgan | Walton | Newton | Jasper | Greene | BarrowDirector: Justin Chamberlain1021 Industrial Blvd. Suite BWatkinsville, GA 30677Phone: 706-769-0075 ;Toll Free: 855-342-1566;Free Fax: 800-849-1975Minimum cost $105 per trip. Must call for estimate.Prescription AssistanceGeorgia Drug Card’s Prescription Assistance Program (PAP). Use website to create and print out a free discount prescription drug card coupon. Savingsofup to 75% at selected pharmacies (please see comprehensive list on website)GoodRxCompares prices of medications collected from pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and other sources for the best dealGoodRX will provide prices, coupons, discounts, and savings tips on prescriptions at pharmacies in the areaOffers a discount savings cardPartnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) program created to make it easier for uninsured and underinsured patients to get free or nearly free prescription medicines through existing patient assistance programs Rx CutProvides a convenient search tool to find the lowest price for medication at their local pharmaciesProvides free prescription savings card for savings up to 87%Medical SuppliesDiabetesAbbott Diabetes CareAbbott Diabetes Care, Inc.1360 South Loop RoadAlameda, CA 94502 USAPhone: 1 (888) 522-5226Fax: (202) 337-8314Provides free glucose meters to those with diabetesACCU-CHEK Patient Assistance ProgramRoache Diagnostics Corporation9115 Hague RoadIndianapolis, IN, 46250Phone: 1 (800) 858-8072Provides limited supply of ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips to community clinics to distribute to low-income and uninsured patients with diabetes, please call for more information as to where to get test stripsThe BD Insulin Syringe Assist ProgramThe BD Insulin Syringe Assist Program1 Becton DriveFranklin Lakes, NJ 07417Phone: 1 (866) 818-6906Offers a patient assistance program for people who use BD Ultra-Fine Insulin SyringesMust meet financial and other program-specific criteria to be eligible for assistance (i.e. low-income or no health insurance)Those who receive Medicare or Medicaid benefits do not qualifyEye ProgramsCenter for the Visually Impaired (Atlanta)1-800-558-5451 Visit Services: Client services include: professional counseling, support groups, audio bulletin board providing current information on events, diabetes, low vision clinic.EyeCare America 1-800-222-3937 *See Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation under HearingSenior eye care program 1-877-887-6327 ProgramsAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)American Speech-Language-Hearing Association2200 Research Blvd.Rockville, MD 20850-3289Phone: (301) 897-5700actioncenter@Provides information on insurance coverage of hearing aids and related servicesASHA is up-to-date on changes in coverage of hearing health care expenses by private insurance, Medicaid, and MedicareAudicus 855-971-0451 As low as $399.00 AudientAudient3191 W. Temple Ave. Suite 200Pomona, CA 91768Phone: 1 (866) 956-5400 x2Fax: (626) 435-0188Audient is a nationwide program that helps those in need obtain hearing aids at a reduced costAvailable to households earning up to 250% above the national poverty levelNo age qualification, children and seniors are acceptedGeorgia Council for Hearing Impaired (GACHI) – GA Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (GATEDP)Georgia Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-BDecatur, GA 30032Phone: (404) 297-9461Fax: (404) 297-9461GATEDP provides free Telecommunication equipment to qualified applicants who have hearing or speech impairment GACHI is responsible for administering the program, distributing the equipment, and providing training sessionsGeorgia Hearing Aid Distribution Program5582 Peachtree RoadAtlanta, GA 30341Phone: (404) 325-3630Fax: (404) 636-5549Enacted by the Georgia Legislature, the Georgia Hearing Aid Distribution Program provides hearing aids to Georgians, subject to eligibility requirementsGeorgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation – (Must apply)AthensMercy Health Center700 Olglethorpe AveAthens, GA 30606 The Lighthouse Foundation has a mobile clinic that visits 34 sites throughout Georgia. At each clinic, qualifying individuals can receive a fully dilated eye exam and one pair of eyeglasses, which are produced at our Chamblee clinic. The clinics allow our Clinic Managers and partner doctors to diagnose and treat serious eye conditions before the client experiences permanent vision loss. Patients can also receive follow-up care for chronic eye conditions, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.Lions Club - Can assist with arranging eye/hearing exams with Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Winder Lions Club - John Duckworth - (770) 867-9054Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7pm at Winder LIons Club Building 354 E. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680Winder Noon Lions Club - Chris Sullivan - 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 12 noon at Golden Corral Family Steak House, 163 E. May St., Winder, GA 30680Auburn Carl Chapter Lions Club - Wanda HawthorneMeets 2nd and 4th Monday at 7pm at 45 County Line-Auburn Rd, Auburn, GA 30011Application can be done online or you may submit a paper application via mail or fax:Download the application, print it, fill it out, and mail it along with the documents listed on page one of the application to:Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation5582 Peachtree RoadAtlanta, GA 30341Download the application, print it, fill it out, and fax* it along with the documents listed on page one of the application to (*NOTE: Please fax ALL documents together with your name on EVERY page. Documents faxed at different times will delay the approval process):Vision 404-636-5549Vision Surgery 404-631-6441Hearing Aids770-406-6558A few reminders about the hearing aid program:You will be contact via mail or email two-three weeks after we have received your application. This letter will inform you of your application status.There is a co-payment associated with your hearing aids. It is based on the style of aid your provider recommends, as well as on your monthly income. There are no payment plans.You may submit a hearing test from a non-Lighthouse approved provider with your application; however you will need to choose a Lighthouse-approved provider to move forward in the program. He or she will have to accept the hearing test you already have, or they will require you to get a new one with them. To be safe, try to get your hearing test done with a Lighthouse-approved provider.Please read our?New Patient Letter & FAQs for more information. The cost of the hearing aid package is based on a sliding scaleThe client’s household size, income, and type of hearing aid needed will determine the cost of the package (ranges from $95-$260 per aid)Georgia residency for at least one yearIncome within 200% of Federal Poverty guidelinesCurrent hearing test (less than 6 months old)Georgia IDHearing tests are not coveredHearing aid package includes:Up to 2 digital hearing aidsA 3 year service warranty per aidA 1 year loss and damage warranty per aidOne set of ear moldsFour appointments with approved Lighthouse ProviderThe Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation requires: ONE form of identification, ONE proof of residence, and THREE proofs of income. Please bring copies of these with you to your appointment. *If you are unable to provide the required documents at all, please make a note of it in the comments section.ID includes: GA Driver's Licence, Georgia ID Card, Georgia Birth Certificate, Voter's Registration CardProof of residency includes: Copy of first page of your lease agreement, Mortgage Statement, Letter from home, shelter, or transitional home stating that you live at that location (on letterhead and signed by home/shelter employee, Something that comes through the mail, in your name, to your address (ex:utility bill, bank statement, Social Security letter, library card)Proof of income includes: Last year's tax return, Last 3 months of bank statements, 3 current pay check stubs, Social Security Administration Award Letter. (If you receive direct deposit, circle the item on the bank statement), Food Stamp papers from DFACS (award summary), Letter from nursing home stating amount received for personal expenses, Unemployment Claim/Wage Inquiry statement, Information, including monthly amount received, of any other sources of income (ex: TANF, pension, retirement, child support)Medical Alert OptionsAssistive Technology Services 615-562-0043 front cost depends on model chosen, but no monthly fees. Some products work using landline and some work using your cellphone via a Bluetooth connection. Coverage is 600 feet from base or cell phone. Splash by Jitterbug800-650-5921 $37.99-49.99 for equipment and monthly fee of at least $19.99 on cellular networkVital-Link800-338-4825 $30 for landline per month$35 for cellular per monthEquipment included Requires 3 months payment up frontMedical Care Alert855-602-7345 Free Equipment $27.45 per monthOtherCommunity ConnectionCounties Served: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin , Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe , Walton and Wilkes counties. Phone706-353-2824 Phone707-353-1313 Service Description: We maintain a telephone information and referral service which helps individuals and organizations locate appropriate community resources, including food, clothing, shelter, housing, health care, aging services, volunteer opportunities and legal referrals. Our Child Care Resource and Referral Service offers enhanced support for parents and childcare providers. ................
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