Social Services Representatives/Licensed Social Workers:

KVSS has trained Social Services Representatives and licensed Social Workers to answer questions concerning services, to link individuals to Community resources, to advocate for Senior Citizens and to assist with developing a plan of services to meet individual needs.

Services:

·        Caregiver Training – Programs for people who have a family member for whom they provide care.

·        Durable Medical Equipment –Lending program of durable medical equipment.

·        Social Support – Provides information and services to seniors, and linkage with in-house and Community resources.

·        Outreach – is a service to seek out and identify inactive or unknown individuals and to encourage them to use existing services and benefits.

·        SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) – is a program designed to assist people with insurance related situations.

·        Farmer’s Market Vegetable Vouchers (available annually and posted in local newspapers).

For information about this service:  Please call 304-348-0707 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Family Caregiver Program: 

Are you giving unpaid care to a family member?  If you are, then we offer many helpful services to ease your job.

Services:

·        Information and Assistance (including a lending library).

·        Counseling & Support Groups (Community resources, linkage to other services).

·        Training in Alzheimer’s Care.

·        Respite in the home – Respite in a congregate setting to encourage socialization.

“Caregiver of the Year” - The Winner of the 2006 Caregiver of the Year award was Mr. Jerry Fox.

Now offering:  In-Home Respite Care - Call to see if you qualify.

For more information about this service:  Please call 304-345-6755 to apply for respite care or for more information.