(360) 881-7900
(360) 881-7900
Care Plans + Guidance + Support
Private Care Management for Seniors on the Olympic Peninsula
Resources for Self Help
Crisis Intervention
Call 911 immediately if you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one. 911 can be called for physical as well as psychological issues. You can also call 911 and request a “wellness check” by a police officer if you are unable to reach your elder by phone and you are worried they may have fallen or otherwise hurt themselves in the home.
Crisis Clinic of the Peninsulas (360) 479-3033 - Serving Clallam, Kitsap, and Jefferson Counties:
http://crisisclinicofthepeninsulas.org/services/
Kitsap Mental Health Services (360) 373-5031 - Crisis Response Team and help for adults dealing with mental illness or a mental health crisis: http://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/contact_us.aspx
Kitsap County Domestic Violence Task Force (360) 479-0522 - help with domestic violence:
http://www.kcdvtf.org/resources.html#YWCA/ALIVE
Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255 - list of local Washington hotlines for 24/7 help:
http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/washington-suicide-hotlines.html
Veterans Crisis Line (800) 273-8255 - suicide prevention and crisis support for veterans, active duty personnel, and families/loved ones: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Washington Recovery Help Line (866) 789-1511 - 24 hour help for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental illness: http://crisisclinic.org/find-help/wa-recovery-helpline/
Health and Disability
ALS Association (425) 656-1650 - Evergreen Chapter: http://webwa.alsa.org
Alzheimers Association Washington Chapter (206) 363-5500: http://www.alz.org/alzwa
American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 - Information, Resources, and Support: www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association (800) 342-2383 - Information, Resources, and Support:
American Heart Association (800) 242-8721 - Info and Resources: www.heart.org
American Lung Association (206) 441-5100 - Information, Resources, and Support:
americanlungassociation.org
Bright Focus Foundation (800) 437-2423 - Information on Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, & Glaucoma: http://www.brightfocus.org
Cancer Care (800) 813-HOPE (4673) - Comprehensive website offering help and support for patients, caregivers, and loved ones dealing with cancer: www.cancercare.org
Chemo Care (844) 268.3901 - Information on specific chemotherapy medications, including known side effects, drug interaction information: http://www.chemocare.com
Lung Cancer Alliance (800) 298-2436 - National organization devoted to research, information, advocacy, and support for those dealing with lung cancer: http://www.lungcanceralliance.org
Medline Plus (800) 633-5463 - Medical Encyclopedia: www.medlineplus.gov
National Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900: www.alz.org
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (800) 473-4636 - Research & Education Center: www.pdf.org
Washington State Parkinson’s Association (206) 695-2905 - programs to support health and wellness for patients living with Parkinson’s: www.nwpf.org
Family
4th Angel (866) 520-3197 - Patient and Caregiver Mentoring Program for People with Cancer:
Caregiver Support Programs through DSHS in Washington State (800) 422-3263:
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/caregiver-resources
Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County (360) 698-0968 - Offering mediation services to families when power struggles prevent clear decision making: https://www.kitsapdrc.org
Kitsap County Family Caregiver Support Program (360) 337-5700 - Support for unpaid family caregivers, including a drop in Support Center open M-F from 11am to 2pm:
http://www.kitsapgov.com/altc/altcservices.htm#fcsp
VA Caregiver Support (855) 260-3274 - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Program for caregivers of veterans: http://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/support_services.asp
Financial
Benefits Checkup (online only) - National Council on Aging - find benefit programs to help pay for medications, health care, food, and more: https://www.benefitscheckup.org
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855) 411-CFPB (2372) - U.S. government agency that protects older Americans by making sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly:
http://www.consumerfinance.gov
Healthwell Foundation (800) 675-8416 - Financial help with medical expenses when insurance is not enough: https://www.healthwellfoundation.org
Kitsap Community Resources Veterans’ Assistance Program (360) 337-4811 - financial help for veterans in Kitsap, including help with rent, energy & utilities, food, transportation, medical and prescription costs, burial costs, and more: http://www.kcr.org/veterans.htm
Needy Meds (800) 503-6897 - Online portal for finding help with the cost of medicine and some medical supplies: http://www.needymeds.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (888) 477-2669 - Onine portal for finding help with the cost of medicine: https://www.pparx.org
Housing
Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (202) 216-9623 - http://www.theceal.org
Housing Kitsap (360) 535-6100 - Help with housing issues, including home rehabilitation financial assistance programs:
http://housingkitsap.org/home-ownership-program/home-rehabilitation-program
Medicare (800) 633-4227 - Website to Search for Skilled Nursing Facilities:
www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html
Local Resources
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (877) 501-2233 - help with long term care, kinship care, in-home care, and more: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/long-term-care-services-information
Compass & Clock Senior Resources & Support (206) 321-8016 - serving communities in Western Washington from Gig Harbor to Port Angeles in navigating life today to remain independent tomorrow: https://www.compassandclock.com
Kitsap Community Resources (360) 377-0053 - Help for low-income Kitsap Community residents, including housing and energy assistance and veteran’s assistance: http://www.kcr.org/index.htm
Kitsap County Aging & Long Term Care (360) 337-5700 - WA State Area Agency on Aging (AAA): provides case management for Medicaid funded community services: www.kitsapgov.com/altc
Northwest Center for Creative Aging (206) 382-3789 - Offers programs for engaging adults in vital and inspired living as they age: http://nwcreativeaging.org
Washington Pioneer Network (online only) - Facilitating transformation in the culture of aging in the 21st century: www.wapioneer.wordpress.com
National Resources
Administration for Commuity Living (202) 401-4634 - US Dept. of Health and Human Services:
Aging Life Care Association (520) 881-8008 - National organization for Aging Life Care Managers:
Aging With Dignity (850) 681-2010 - goal to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age and to promote better care for those near the end of life: www.agingwithdignity.org
Alliance for Aging Research (202) 293-2856 - general aging research and information:
American Association of Retired Persons (888) 687-2277 - National organization for retired people:
American Geriatrics Society (212) 308-1414 - General information and advocacy site:
American Health Care Association (202) 842-4444 - Long term and post acute care providers advocating quality care and services for frail, elderly, and disabled individuals: www.ahcancal.org
American Society on Aging (415) 974-9600 - Advancing knowledge on behalf of aging adults:
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (800) 633-4227 - official US Government site:
Family Caregiver Alliance (800) 445-8106 - National Center on Caregiving: www.caregiver.org
The National Council on Aging (571) 527-3900 - Improving the health and economic
security of older adults: www.ncoa.org
National Family Caregivers Association (800) 896-3650 - education and peer support
National Institute of Health’s National Institute on Aging (800) 222-2225 - education on aging
US Dept of Health & Human Services (877) 696-6775 - resource and support for aging
http://www.hhs.gov/aging/index.html
US Department of Veterans Affairs (844) 698-2311 - Veterans guide to geriatric services:
www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.asp
Advocacy
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation (703) 556-9222: http://www.gmhfonline.org
Medicare Rights Center (800) 333-4114 - nonprofit consumer services organization:
National Alliance for Caregiving (301) 718-8444: www.caregiving.org
National Association for Homecare and Hospice (202) 547-7424: www.nahc.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (877) 622-7937: www.canceradvocacy.org
Supportive Care Matters - a public awareness campaign sponsored by The Partnership for Palliative Care (212) 843-0266: www.supportivecarematters.org
The Coalition to Transform Advanced Illness Care (C-TAC) (online only) - www.thectac.org
End-of-Life
Education in Palliative and End-of-lifeCare (312) 503-3732 - resources for professionals as well as curriculum for caregivers: www.epec.net
End of Life Washington (206) 256-1636 - formerly Compassionate Choices - resource for exploring various end of life options including death with dignity: www.endoflifewa.org
Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest (online only) - Initiative of the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) and the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA):
http://www.honoringchoicespnw.org
Hope Hospice (800) 499-7501 - A general information resource on hospice: https://www.hopehospice.net
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (703) 837-1500: http://www.nhpco.org
Washington Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (message phone only) (253) 661-3739: promoting quality compassionate end-of-life care: www.wshpco.org
Washington State Medical Association (206) 441-9762: understanding Advance Directives:
Washington State Medical Association (206) 441-9762: identifying choices for treatment at end of life
Legal
American Bar Association (800) 285-2221 - National association of American lawyers, often provides free legal guidance for people dealing with serious illness: http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (online only): www.naela.org
US Living Will Registry (800) 548-9455- electronic storage for advanced directives:
Washington Law Help (206) 464-1519 - Northwest Justice Project offers free legal services for low income individuals: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/aging-elder-law/long-term-care-assistance-copes-nursing-homes