You are here: Home › Resources

Archive | Resources RSS feed for this section

MI CHOICE MEDICAID WAIVER

By on February 20, 2013 in Health and Medical, Resources

MI Choice is a home & community-based care option for persons who are Medicaid Waiver eligible for their long term care. This program provides a wide range of home & community based services coordinated by a care manager. Eligibility requirements are:
* Age 65+ or, a disabled person age 18+
* Financial eligibility
* Medical eligibility for nursing home level of care
* Have multiple medical & service needs.

This program may provide: Chore services; Personal care; Respite Care; Home Delivered Meals; Non-Medical transportation; Personal Emergency Response System; Counseling services; Private Duty nursing; Training for caregivers.

Comments { 0 }

Complaints about Logisticare

By on February 20, 2013 in Resources, Transportation

Are your clients having problems with Logisticare? Please encourage them to complain, or ask if you may do so on their behalf. Complaints can be called in to Logisticare at 866-569-1903 or to the state DHS beneficiary line (you have to go through several menu options first) at 800-642-3195. If calling the state, it helps to have the Medicaid ID number of the person affected.

Comments { 2 }

LISC Community Safety Resource Center

By on February 19, 2013 in OTHER resources, Resources

Good afternoon everyone, I wanted to share the news with you-LISC’s Community Safety Initiative (CSI) has launched  its  Community Safety Resource Center featuring strategies to build safe and healthy neighborhoods.  http://www.lisc.org/csi/ This online library profiles safety partnerships that align organizing, enforcement and physical revitalization which have achieved double-digit reductions in crime, replacing trouble spots with quality housing, active businesses and safe play spaces.   Visit the resource center to download free case studies, tools, trainings, and more!

Thanks,

Brandon Ivory

Program Officer

LISC

313.596.8222 ext. 23

Comments { 0 }

AWBS offers SHAPE

By on February 19, 2013 in Health and Medical, Resources

Adult Well-Being Services offers HIV/AIDS and Addiction Prevention Training. Flyer posted below.

A four partner collaborative working together to promote healthy choices in minority women age 50 and older through outreach and education.

We offer:

  • Four sessions of Healthy Choices curriculum
  • Information and referrals
  • HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse prevention
  • Free anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and referrals

    •  

     

    To sign up for the FREE Healthy Choices sessions or for more information call (313) 925-1135
    Visit our S.H.A.P.E. website and blog at  www.shapedetroit.org

    Comments { 0 }

    Free Mandated Reporter Training in Detroit

    By on February 14, 2013 in Adult Protective Services, Educational Workshops, Resources, Training News

    See the attached flyer:

    mandated reporter training feb 2013 registration

    Comments { 0 }

    DMC eliminates Corporate Community Affairs

    By on February 12, 2013 in Health and Medical, Hospital, Resources
    On January 31, 2013 the department of DMC Corporate Community Affairs was eliminated. 
    Hayward Penny, LaDon Davis, Diane Lewis, and Paul Taylor are no longer employees of Detroit Medical Center.
    Below is a link to request future services.
    Comments { 0 }

    Service Coordinator Conference Call Notes

    By on February 11, 2013 in Resources

    Attached are the conference call notes from the February  7, 2013 meeting. sc conference notes Feb 7

    Comments { 0 }

    New Postage Costs for Mailing 2.11.13

    By on February 11, 2013 in Resources

    Please see the attached document for a chart with the new postage rates for mailing large envelopes as of 2.11.13.

     

     

    Comments { 1 }

    Taxpayer Assistance at WCCCD

    By on February 8, 2013 in Financial, Resources

    HELP US HELP YOU AVOID TAX FORECLOSURE

    To better serve you, Wayne County Treasurer Ray Wojtowicz and Wayne County Community College District present Property Taxpayer Assistance Saturdays during the month of February at four WCCCD campus locations.

    The Wayne County Treasurer will have representatives onsite to collect taxes and explain assistance plan options. If you owe 2010 and prior year property taxes, visit a campus near you. Each session will be held from 10:00 am. to 2:00 pm.

    For additional information, email taxinfo@co.wayne.mi.us, visit Treasurer.waynecounty.com

    or call 313.224-5990. Help us help you avoid foreclosure.

    Property Taxpayer Assistance

    Saturdays at WCCCD

    10:00 am to 2:00 pm

    Doors Close at 2:00 pm

    DETROIT EASTERN CAMPUS

    5901 Connor – February 9th

    DETROIT DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

    1001 West Fort St. – February 16th

    DETROIT NORTHWEST CAMPUS

    8200 West Outer Drive – February 23rd

    treasurer.waynecounty.com

    See flyers below.

    Comments { 0 }

    Parkinson’s Support Group Meets at Hannan House

    By on February 8, 2013 in Health and Medical, Resources

    I wanted to share with you that there is a Parkinson’s Support Group that meets at Hannan House. It is both for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers or loved ones. Please contact the facilitator below if you have interested members/residents. This is a very good group that has been meeting for a number of years. They are always open to new members and are facilitated by a wonderful social worker.

     

    Sincerely,

    Rachel

     

    From Joan:
     Ed has arranged for a great video showing of “Parkinsons’ You’re Not Alone.” It is very well done and all will find it helpful.  Be sure to plan on joining us!!! One more reminder next week!! Joanne
    Hannan House/1:00 3:00pm
    Tuesday, February19th
    4750 Woodward Ave.
    Detroit, MI 48201
    Questions: Call Joan Blount 313.568.1827
    Comments { 0 }