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Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) is a regional governmental entity created in the mid1960's by the local governments within Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. OCWCOG supports local and regional members and their communities in developing solutions to common issues, and connecting member governments, businesses and individuals with a wide array of resources. Over the years, OCWCOG has assisted our members and their citizens in a variety of areas: access to a wide variety of human service programs supporting older adults and people with physical disabilities, community development, economic development, and business lending programs. In addition, transportation services, transportation planning, and technology services are also available throughout the region. Senior and Disability Services Programs
Senior and Disability Services (SDS) primary goal is to help older adults and people with disabilities preserve an independent lifestyle and support their desire to live in community settings rather than institutional care. The SDS program is a comprehensive direct service organization. By integrating a number of essential services, SDS helps individuals and families who need physical, emotional, medical or fi nancial support to sustain a dignifi ed, independent life. SDS programs include: Case Management— Case Managers provide access to state and federally funded programs through assessment, options counseling and developing service plans for seniors and people with disabilities in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Income and Medical Assistance —Basic income and medical assistance are provided to qualifi ed individuals through programs such as the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Food Stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid Long Term Services and Support. Adult Protective Services — Each year staff members assist hundreds of people who experience abuse, neglect, exploitation or unsafe living environments. Senior Meals/Home Delivered Meals — Over 200,000 meals are provided to our citizens living in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties each year through eleven meal sites. Information and Referral — Our regional Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), with offi ces in Albany and Toledo, assists over 11,000 callers per year. Advocacy — The Senior Services Advisory Council and the Disability Services Advisory Council provides an opportunity to become more involved in the issues and programs serving seniors and people with disabilities in the region. Veterans Services
Benton County Veterans Services — Helps veterans, their dependents, and their survivors apply for benefi ts from both the U.S. and the State of Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA). Article Provided By: Oregon Cascade West Council of Government www.ocwcog.org www.ADRCofOregon.org Albany: 541-967-8630, 800-638-0510 Corvallis: 541-758-1595, 800-508-1698 Toledo: 541-336-2289, 800-282-6194
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services
Serving seniors and people with disabilities in Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook, and Yamhill Counties.
www.nwsds.org
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in the counties listed above.
Services include:
• Information & Assistance • Adult Protective Services • Financial & Medical Assistance • In-Home Services • Senior Meals Program • Home-Delivered Meals • Insurance Benefit Counseling • Senior Peer Counseling Program • Family Caregiver Support Program • Volunteer/Advocacy Opportunities • Community Care & Facility Public Files
