aging and disability resource centers (adrc’s)

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC’s)

September 2012

“To have Aging and Disability Resource Centers in every

community serving as highly visible and trusted places where

people of all incomes and ages can turn for information on the full

range of long-term support options and a single point of entry for

access to public long-term support programs and benefits.”

National Vision for ADRCs

“To improve access to long-term care services through an integrated

network of partners committed to expand the use of community based

solutions, promote consumer directed decision making, and

enhance the quality of services.”

PA Vision for ADRCs

ADRC GOALS

Statewide expansion of ADRC presence

Information, Referral and Awareness\Full Range of Long-Term Services & Supports

Options Counseling and Assistance\Decision Support

Streamlined Eligibility Determination for Public Programs

Transition Support and Services

Partnerships and Stakeholder Involvement

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

ADRC GOALS

Coordination of Aging and Disability service systems

Individuals of all income levels are served

Management information systems that facilitate service delivery, supports integration of data, streamlines access to information and options

Comprehensive statewide web resource database – searchable & accessible

Serve as “no wrong door” access points at the community level to individuals needing public benefits, as well as counseling and advocacy to overcome barriers to using benefits and returning or remaining in the community

•Minimize confusion

•Improve coordination

•Simplify access

•Enhance individual choice

•Promote informed decision-making

•Identification of gaps in services

ADRC OUTCOMES

DECENTRALIZED NETWORK-No Wrong Door

NHT 60+ AAA CIL NHT

-60APPRISE CAO

Veterans Services United Way Salvation Army Food Pantry Senior Center

HCBS Local Housing Authorities MH/MR Legal Services DME’s

Home Modifications

Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation

Hospital Discharge Planners PACE

Rent Rebate LIHEAP Transportation Caregiver Support Home Delivered Meals

Family Respite Care Service Coordination Housekeeping Assistance Home Health Aide

Personal Assistance Adult Day Care Snow Removal

Utility Assistance LIFE Centers

ADRC LINKS YOU TO:

ADRC PARTNERSHIP GRANTS/INITIATIVES

ADRC and Money Follows the Person/Nursing Home TransitionADRC and Lifespan RespiteADRC and Care TransitionsADRC and Community Living Program and Veterans Directed HCBSADRC and APPRISEADRC and Adult Protection & AdvocacyADRC and OmbudsmanADRC and Chronic Disease ManagementADRC and MH/MR

ADRC Contact Information

South EastSheila Caperellic-scaperel@pa.gov 717-756-0376

Program ManagerJennifer Crossley-Hale

c-jcrossle@pa.gov717-783-4502

State ADRC Director: Joyce O’Brien joyobrien@pa.gov

717-772-2526