Health Programs
Take Care of Yourself! Use The Human Services Center’s Health Programs in the Downstairs Clinic
Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Monday from 9 -11:45. Free!
Hearing Screenings –
Every second Tuesday of even numbered months (Feb.-April-June-Aug., etc.)
12:30 to 1:30. Call our hearing specialist, Amanda at 1-800-916-1972 for an appointment. - Free.
Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Screenings by Marymount South -
Quartly in the lobby of the Community Center
from 9 to 12 - Free
Next dates are June 13 and September 19
Emotional Support Group
Recovery
Recovery, Inc. meets Fridays from 10:00 to noon. Having trouble dealing with your emotions? Recovery, Inc. is a self help program that will help you cope in a friendly, small-group atmosphere. Meetings are held in a private room. Free coffee!
Food Programs
Meals on Wheels
The Human Services Center is the headquarters for the local Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver a warm lunch and cold supper Monday through Friday mornings. Cost is $25 per week.
Call 526-2499 for enrollment information.
Brecksville Pantry
The Human Services Center distributes food once each month to families of all ages who are in need. If you or someone you know needs assistance please contact the Human Services Center at 526-2499.
Food Donations
The Brecksville Pantry is always in need of food donations or gift cards to Giant Eagle and Heinen’s to buy fresh meat and produce. We especially need canned tuna, canned pasta, canned vegetables, canned soups and paper products. Please bring your donations to the Human Services Center at 2 Community Drive.
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Senior Transportation
Need a ride? Transportation is available for residents 60 and over, Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. Our cars will take you to a medical appointment anywhere in Cuyahoga County. Our van will take you on errands on Tuesday and Thursday. Our bus will take you to a restaurant on Wednesday and a shopping mall on Friday. Click here to download an application. Applications may be emailed to webtrac@brecksville.oh.us, mailed or dropped off at the Human Services Center. For more information call 526-2499.
Safety and Crime Prevention
55 Alive
Defensive driver training which reviews the rules of the road,
signs, road markings and safe driving techniques, often qualifying participants
for lower insurance rates.
Telephone Reassurance
Shut-ins are called on a daily basis to make sure
they are okay.
Lifeline www.lifelinesystems.com
Special Assistance
Salvation Army Unit
Emergency help for families as well as individuals.
Homestead Exemption
Free information and applications for those who qualify
for reduced property taxes.
Home Energy Assistance Program
HEAP offers free information and applications
for those who qualify for reduced heating bills.
Snow Removal
Low cost driveway snow removal for qualifying residents 70
and over. back
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ATTENTION
RESIDENTS COVERED BY MEDICARE
If
you are:
Denied admission to a hospital or are asked to leave before you feel
well enough:
1. Tell the hospital to put it in writing, and
2. Call KePRO, Inc. at 1-800-589-7337 IMMEDIATELY!
3. Dissatisfied with the quality of care you are receiving or have received
in the past?
Call
KePRO, Inc. at 1-800-589-7337.
KePRO, Inc. is an agency that protects the rights and health of persons
on Medicare. KePRO’s services are part of your Medicare coverage
and their services are FREE to all people on Medicare, including those
people enrolled in Medicare HMOs.
For more information call KePRO, Inc. toll free at 1-800-589-7337.
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