Author Archive | Victoria

I recently met and vetted licensed psychologist, Robert Wayne Gorman. He was referred to me by Senior Counseling Services LLC. I was looking for a counselor who took Medicare and Medicaid and in particular just members with Medicaid only. He has over 30 years of experience and specializes in substance abuse, family relations, depression and anxiety. His therapeutic approach is Humanistic, with an emphasis on spirituality. He is Caucasian. He has a private practice in Wyandotte but will come to member’s apartment for therapy. He is also available to present at a workshop on mental health issues and the benefits of counseling. He requested only referrals from Service Coordinators in Wayne County facilities. He would prefer creating a caseload between several buildings to avoid having to make single trips to facilities. Please feel free to contact him at 734-365-4119 cell or at wgorman@wyan.org

I recently attended the all day Medicaid Boot Camp sponsored by Elder Law of Michigan. The workshop was probably the most valuable one I have attended this year. I am providing the two sites that include the slide presentation and a downloadable Medicaid manual called :A Primer on Michigan’s Medicaid Program written by attorney David L, Shaltz. I recommend this resource to all Service Coordinators as an excellent tool for identifying terms, eligibility and programs that are part of the complex Medicaid system. Slide presentation: http://elderlawofmi.us6.list-manage2.com/track/click The Primer on Michigan’s Medicaid Program:
http://elderlawofmi.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click

Melody Sorrell came to LaBelle and discussed the services and benefits she can provide for members who are Veterans. Melody is a Veteran and established her non-profit agency called Ashley’s Angels to help members navigate the complex Veteran system. Melody has a wealth of knowledge about how to get members all the Veteran benefits that they are entitled to and establish their eligibility. Melody is able to get through the Veteran system much easier than Service Coordinators because of her contacts and experience as a Veteran. Melody is helping several LaBelle members who needed crisis intervention services and was instrumental in helping them find solutions to difficult situations. Melody welcomes your calls and is willing to meet with Service Coordinators at their buildings. This resource was vetted by Victoria. Contact information for Melody:
Ashley’s Angels Melody Sorrell, Veteran Owner and Operator
18111 Goddard, Detroit, MI 48234 313-240-2699 or 888-314-0398

Large print materials, braille, and audio materials for people who are legally blind, visually handicapped, physically handicapped, have a reading disability and someone who is deaf and blind. The certifying authority can be a licensed social worker or a doctor or nurse. You can request large print material, audio material with the equipment for listening. Members can select reading interests. Materials are mailed weekly, bi-monthly, monthly or on demand. Application can be downloaded or requested from the website: www.detroitpubliclibrary.org or call 313-481-1702.