LAWRENCE COUNTY LINK TO AGING
AND DISABILITY RESOURCES |
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Program (s) |
Challenges: Option in Aging, Three Rivers
Center for Independent Living (TRCIL), and
Disability Options Network (DON) are the core
partners for the Lawrence County Link to Aging
and Disability Resources.
The Link is a collaborative effort funded by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Office of Long
Term Living (OLTL) to provide information and
linkages to long-term services and supports for
people over the age of 60 and persons between
the ages of 18 to 59 with disabilities. |
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Address |
Challenges: Options in Aging
2706 Mercer Rd.
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-3729
Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
1750 New Butler Rd.
New Castle, PA 16101
(800) 479-2840
Disability Options Network
101 S. Mercer St.
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-5144 |
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Mailing Address
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Same as above.
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Executive
Director |
Roberta Taylor - Challenges: Options in Aging
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Phone |
(724) 658-3729
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Fax |
(724) 658-6073
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Office Hours |
variable
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Program
Contacts |
Celeste J. Dute - Link Coordinator |
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E-Mail |
linklawcounty@gmail.com |
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Area(s)
Served |
Lawrence County (Link Program is available in
all Pennsylvania counties.)
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Website Address |
Challenges: Options in Aging
www.ccpgh.org/Challenges
(Click to visit website)
Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
http://trcil.myfastsite.net (Click to
visit website)
Disability Options Network:
www.disabilityoptionsnetwork.org
(Click to visit website) |
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Eligibility
Requirements |
People over the age of 60 and persons between
the ages of 18 to 59 with disabilities. Also
available to these individuals' family members
and service providers. |
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Population Served |
People over the age of 60 and persons between
the ages of 18 to 59 with disabilities. |
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Statement of Services |
How can I stay as independent as possible?
• Home and community services are available to
assist you.
How can I find the information I need for the
help I need?
• Call a partner and our
trained staff will refer you to the appropriate
Link partner.
Is there a fee for services I may need?
• There is no charge for services provided by
the Link.
• We can inform you of funding options available
regarding any service provider who may charge
fees for service.
What can I do to address my future needs?
• Explore existing options to ensure a secure
plan for independence and to prevent unnecessary
crisis situations.
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Mission Statement |
The Link to Aging and Disabilities Resources is
a collaborative effort among community agencies
and the Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) to
provide INFORMATION about services and supports
to individuals over the age of 60 and persons 18
to 59 with disabilities. |
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Brief Overview of Services/Programs |
The Lawrence County Link to Aging and Disability
Resources can provide information and
support in the following areas: l
Assistive Technology; Care Transitions; Drug and
Alcohol; Emergency Contacts; Employment
Services; Financial Assistance; Health and
Nutrition; Health Insurance; Home Modification;
Medical Services; Mental Health; Nursing Home
Transition; Options Counseling; Protective
Services; Support Groups; Transportation;
Utilities and Fuel; Veterans Services AND MUCH
MORE...
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