HHSC Quick Resource Guide - Texas Health and Human Services ...
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Agency/<br />
Program<br />
Description<br />
Ages Served<br />
Max. Monthly<br />
Income<br />
<strong>Resource</strong><br />
Limit<br />
Is<br />
Citizenship<br />
or Legal<br />
Permanent<br />
Residency<br />
Required?<br />
*1<br />
Are the<br />
persons<br />
applying,<br />
required to<br />
live in<br />
<strong>Texas</strong>?<br />
Important Additional Variable<br />
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/<br />
Adult Day<br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
An array of services provided in a congregate,<br />
non- residential setting to dependent older<br />
persons who need supervision but do not<br />
require institutionalization. These services may<br />
include social or recreational activities, health<br />
maintenance, transportation, meals, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
supportive services.<br />
May require an assessment to determine client<br />
impairment in their ability to perform activities of daily<br />
living <strong>and</strong> instrumental activities of daily living.<br />
Age 60 or older N/A N/A No Yes <strong>Services</strong> are targeted to older persons with the greatest<br />
economic <strong>and</strong> social need with particular attention to:<br />
low income<br />
low income minority<br />
limited English proficiency<br />
residing in rural areas<br />
at risk for institutional placement<br />
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:<br />
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/<br />
Residential<br />
Repair<br />
Repairs or modifications essential for the<br />
health <strong>and</strong> safety of the occupants of client<br />
occupied dwellings.<br />
May require an assessment to determine client<br />
impairment in their ability to perform activities of daily<br />
living <strong>and</strong> instrumental activities of daily living.<br />
Age 60 or older N/A N/A No Yes <strong>Services</strong> are targeted to older persons with the greatest<br />
economic <strong>and</strong> social need with particular attention to:<br />
low income<br />
low income minority<br />
limited English proficiency<br />
residing in rural areas<br />
at risk for institutional placement<br />
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:<br />
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/<br />
<strong>Health</strong><br />
Maintenance<br />
Medical treatment by health professionals;<br />
health education <strong>and</strong> counseling services for<br />
individuals <strong>and</strong> groups; home health<br />
services such as physical, speech or<br />
occupational therapy; <strong>and</strong> provision of<br />
medications, nutritional supplements,<br />
glasses, dentures.<br />
May require an assessment to determine client<br />
impairment in their ability to perform activities of daily<br />
living <strong>and</strong> instrumental activities of daily living.<br />
Age 60 or older N/A N/A No Yes <strong>Services</strong> are targeted to older persons with the greatest<br />
economic <strong>and</strong> social need with particular attention to:<br />
low income<br />
low income minority<br />
limited English proficiency<br />
residing in rural areas<br />
at risk for institutional placement<br />
<strong>Health</strong> Screening/<br />
Monitoring<br />
Assess the level of health <strong>and</strong> wellness<br />
(such as blood pressure, vision, <strong>and</strong><br />
medication management) which may be<br />
provided in senior<br />
Centers, nutrition sites, health fairs, other<br />
community settings or in an individual’s<br />
home.<br />
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:<br />
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/<br />
May require an assessment to determine client<br />
impairment in their ability to perform activities of daily<br />
living <strong>and</strong> instrumental activities of daily living.<br />
Age 60 or older N/A N/A No Yes <strong>Services</strong> are targeted to older persons with the greatest<br />
economic <strong>and</strong> social need with particular attention to:<br />
low income<br />
low income minority<br />
limited English proficiency<br />
residing in rural areas<br />
at risk for institutional placement<br />
Mental <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Analysis by a mental health professional to<br />
determine a need for mental health<br />
service(s) (diagnosis/screening) or the<br />
provision of services to support <strong>and</strong> improve<br />
AAA Referral Line: 1-800-252-9240 or visit website:<br />
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/<br />
Age 60 or older N/A N/A No Yes <strong>Services</strong> are targeted to older persons with the greatest<br />
economic <strong>and</strong> social need with particular attention to:<br />
low income<br />
low income minority<br />
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