Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant-CFDA No. 93.768, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services/Pathways to Independence

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin

Richland County Satellite

Location:     221 W. Seminary St.

Richland Center, WI  53581

Phone:  (608) 647-4616 or  toll-free 1-877-641-4616

Fax:  (608) 647-6611

Website:       www.co.richland.wi.us/departments/hhs/index.html

Contact:        Intake Worker on Duty - Information & Assistance Specialist

Meetings:     Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or any other time by appointment (Home visits can be arranged when needed.)

Purpose of our organization:  The Aging & Disability Resource Center/Richland County satellite is part of a regional network of offices designed to inform county residents about programs, services and public benefits; assist people to understand and consider their options, and help to make connections to resources, services and benefits.  We focus on serving adults who are elderly (60 years and over), physically disabled, developmentally disabled, or with mental health or substance use disorders, as well as their families, friends and others who contact us on their behalf.  All of our services are free of charge.  In Richland County, the Aging & Disability Resource Center is part of Health & Human Services.

Services we provide:

# 1.    Information, Referral & Assistance: We provide information and help connect you to the programs and services you need.  We can provide information about resources for housing, transportation, home chore/supportive care, health and medical care, residential care/assisted living options, low vision support services, education and employment, food and nutrition programs, legal issues, and public programs like Medical Assistance, Energy Assistance, FoodShare, Social Security, and much more.

# 2.   Elderly and Disability Benefit Specialists: Our Benefit Specialists can help adults who are elderly or disabled in accessing programs, benefits and legal rights.  They can provide information and advocacy on a wide range of issues and assist with the application and/or appeal process for public and private benefits like Medicare, Social Security-Disability, SeniorCare, SSI, Medical Assistance, and supplemental insurance.

# 3.   Help in Understanding Your Options and Accessing Long-Term Care Programs: Our Information & Assistance professionals will meet with you to provide objective information to help you evaluate your options and make informed decisions about your current and future needs for care and services. We are the intake point for Richland County’s community-based long term care programs, Family Care and the IRIS Waiver. We can provide information, help determine eligibility and help you get enrolled into these programs.  Family Care and IRIS provide services and supports to eligible adults who are elderly, physically disabled or developmentally disabled to help them live as independently as possible.

# 4.   Transportation Services: For those aged 60+, or individuals with disabilities of any age, our Driver Escorts can provide transportation primarily to non-local medical appointments within an 85-mile radius of Richland Center.

# 5.   Adult Protective Services: Our Social Worker provides services designed to protect Richland County vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property.  A vulnerable adult is a person who has a developmental disability, infirmities of aging, mental illness or other like incapacities that result in being substantially mentally incapable of providing for his or her needs for food, shelter, clothing, personal care or health care, or is unable to report that he or she is abused or neglected.  The Social Worker also works closely with the Richland County Corporation Counsel to assist individuals and guardians through the guardianship and protective services process.

Volunteer opportunities through our organization:

# 1.   Volunteer Driver.  Use your own vehicle to transport an elderly or disabled person to medical appointments, to deliver a hot meal to someone who is home-bound, to help someone with low vision attend a support group, and so much more.  Mileage reimbursement provided.  For more information contact the Transportation Program Coordinator at 647-4616.

# 2.   Volunteer Guardian.  Provide advocacy and decision-making for health care and/or financial matters for an adult who does not have the mental capacity to make his or her own decisions and who did not execute a Power of Attorney for Health Care or Finances document. Orientation and ongoing support provided.  Small monthly stipend may be available.  For more information contact the Adult Protective Services Social Worker at 647-4616.

# 3.  Committee Member.  Periodic opportunities for appointment to the county Transportation Coordinating Committee.  This Committee oversees the Driver Escort program and the coordination of transportation services in Richland County. Per diem provided.  For more information contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center Manager at 647-4616

# 4.   Committee Member.  Periodic opportunities for appointment to the county Aging & Disability Commission.  This Committee advises on program services for the Aging & Disabiity Resource Center. Per diem provided. For more information contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center Manager at 647-4616.

# 5.  Committee Member.  Periodic opportunities for appointment to the Regional Aging & Disability Resource Center Governing Board.  This Board provides oversight for the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin-North, which consists of Crawford, Juneau, Sauk and Richland Counties.  Per diem provided.  For more information contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center Regional Manager at 647-6384.

Additional Notes:  

Updated: 12-29-09 LSimons

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