Behavior Policy. Cafe News. In the News. The Social Service program provides information and referrals to Peabody residents 60 years of age and older about programs and services provided by the Council on Aging and other agencies in the elder network. The staff is available in the office, by telephone and will visit seniors in their home. The social service staff works collaboratively with many agencies serving seniors, including home care, legal assistance, protective services, housing, and visiting nurses.
Five of our staff specialize in health insurance and assist seniors in this complex area. This program, formerly known as Food Stamps, provides you with a monthly allotment to help with the purchase of groceries. The amount someone is eligible for is dependant on both income and expenses. For more information or assistance with an application, please call us! MassHealth: MassHealth provides various programs to help individuals with health care costs.
In some cases, there is assistance available even if you have a higher income. The Prescription Advantage Program is a state-sponsored prescription assistance program for Medicare beneficiaries. Depending on your income, there may be no cost to join! Did you know that our Social Services department provides assistance and guidance in areas including health insurance, public benefits, referrals and more?
The social service staff can assist individuals in applying for subsidized housing. Three of our staff are certified SHINE counselors and can provide accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about health care options. Check with personal accountant to see if you qualify. The social service staff can also help with tax abatements and other property tax relief programs.
The social service staff provides assistance with the application process and participation of the following programs:. Fuel Assistance helps with the cost of heating homes and is available to income eligible individuals and families whether they own their home or rent.
