Lee

Beacon of H.O.P.E.

Programs provide by Beacon:

  • AARP – Jobs for low income seniors
  • ACCESS Point –Medicaid, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Unemployment
  • Elder Care – Rent, utilities, prescriptions for the elderly
  • Food and gas cards
  • LIHEAP – Lee County Human Resources – outreach site for energy payment to low income households
  • Meals On Wheels
  • Medical assistance
  • Medical equipment
  • Personal counseling
  • Prescription drug assistance
  • Quit now – a stop smoking program
  • SAS – Students Achieving Success

    • ASP -After School Program
    GED- Helping people achieve a GED with the Literacy Volunteers of Lee County
    PITS – Pine Island Teens Succeeding
    ESL – English as a Second Language

  • Transportation
  • Vocational Rehab

AMI Kids

Safe and affordable legal help with immigration. It is family based and the services you get will be made to fit your needs.
We help kids develop confidence and competency in vital life skills and educational areas.
The Programs we offer are:

  • Day Treatment
  • Family Services- home based family counseling and intervention
  • Infinity Schools - alternative school for those unable to perform in public school
  • Residential
  • WINGS -cares for the special needs of delinquent, pregnant young women

Call for more information.

Alzheimer's Caregive Support Group-Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center

Two caregiver support groups are offered:

The Adult Children Support Group - The focus is on issues, concerns and questions adult children face as they care for a parent with memory loss. We also assist in teaching more about memory loss.

The Nursing Home/Assisted Living Issues Support Group - Topics covered:

  • How to be active in the loved one's care
  • How to make your visits more meaningful
  • How to resolve concerns and communicate with facility staff
  • State and federal regulations governing nursing homes and assisted living facilities
  • The care plan process

This group is a closed meeting for family members only. Call for more information.

Early Stage Alzheimer's Support Group-Alvin A Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center

We offer a support group designed for those who have early stage dementia and are seeking information and support. The group includes:

  • Adjusting to new situations
  • Coping with changes and feelings related to memory loss
  • Topics such as questions and concerns about memory loss
  • Wellness and support systems

This group meets twice per month for a four month period. Those interested must be interviewed first to determine whether this type of group is right for them. Call for more information.

Dubin Center

The Dubin Center Offers:

  • Early stage Alzheimer's Support Group
  • Individualized assistance to help families cope with the disease
  • Lending library of books, videotapes, and other written material
  • Monthly Caregiver's Support Groups
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