Aging and Disabilities Resource Consortium (ADRC)
The Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC) is a resource for any elder who is at least 60 years of age, or any person over the age of 14 who is living with a disability and lives within any of the 23 cities and towns that make up the Merrimack Valley. The ADRC is also a resource for family members and caregivers. The Aging & Disability Resource Consortium combines the natural strengths of two agencies, Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. and Northeast Independent Living Program. This collaboration creates a “no wrong door” entry point for people with disabilities and elders who are seeking services, and a community source for information and advocacy on issues related to aging and living with disability. This represents a new model for long-term services which provides maximum opportunity to reach consumers and address their mutual needs with a collaborative approach.
What kind of services does the ADRC offer?
- Information and referral to individuals at all income levels
- Eligibility determination for state-funded services and supports
- Benefits counseling, employment support, peer mentoring, skills training and advocacy
- Assistance in examining all community options available
- Comprehensive assessment and identification of needs
- Entry to over 40 services including:
- Personal care services
- Crisis intervention and protective services
- Meals on Wheels
- Home Care
- Group Adult Foster Care
- Family Care for Adults
- Supportive Housing
- Respite Care for caregivers
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Youth Transition Service