Getting Started Questionnaire
Do you have questions or need services and not sure where to start? Click “Getting Started” in the top bar or click the link below and you will be brought to our questionnaire that you can fill out and someone from our Information and Referral Department will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Click here for the questionnaire.
March Against Elder Abuse
For World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, OCES will be leading a march with Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Brockton Council on Aging, Plymouth Center for Active Living, and other dedicated residents on June 15th in Brockton and on June 21st in Plymouth. Register for the marches by clicking the link below.
To Register::
Click here to register for the Brockton March on June 15
or
Click here to register for the Plymouth March on June 21
“No Wrong Door” when it comes to Supporting All
As we grow older “change is the only constant” and we all have a common goal of maintaining our independence and dignity. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 39 million Americans are 65 or older and 2.4 million of them identify as lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, or transgender (LGBTQ+). In the LGBTQ+ community, they confront several changes along with the complexity of aging. Click here to read the full article.
Join OCES and together we can make a positive impact in our community!
OCES is an evolving human health services organization that offers a diverse workforce and a wide variety of careers in social services and business administration. Our collaborative, supportive staff embraces challenges as well as welcomes new and improved ways to enhance the quality of life for the individuals in our community. Our services and staff are always expanding to meet increased need, join our team today!
Click here to view a video on what it’s like to work at OCES
We’re excited to Announce New Services! Enhancing Wellness by providing Homebased Behavioral Health!
The New Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) will support older adults 60 and older who have complex behavioral health conditions, chronic illness, substance misuse, or who are in crisis situations that may require counseling or long-term case management to improve overall wellbeing.
Are you or do you know someone who is battling one or more of the following?
1. Unnecessary thoughts that impact your daily routine?
2. Suffering with a chronic illness that has become a barrier of accomplishing simple everyday tasks?
3. Dealing with Substance Misuse that impacts your relationships?
4. In a crisis situation that needs assistance to maintain overall wellbeing?
5. Limited informal support due to lack intimate relationships?
You are Not Alone. Help is Available! Enroll in Services by filling out the form by clicking here.
Important Community Information!
- MassHealth will be reaching out to recipients to inform them of MassHealth Redeterminations starting in April 2023. Recipients will be asked to update their information, including contact information so keep an eye out for the blue envelope containing this information!
- SNAP’s Federal COVID Allotments have recently ended, and the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) wants to make sure that older adults are aware of this change and are taking advantage of alternative benefit programs, such as the Medical Expense Deduction. For more information you can download the DTA app on your phone or contact OCES at 508-584-1561. Click here for a flyer with more information.
Do You Live in Brockton?
Are you a Brockton resident under 60 years old living with a disability? You may qualify to receive home delivered meals through OCES.
Mass PCA Directory
Mass PCA Directory makes recruiting and hiring a PCA easier!
Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and Job Seekers: Check out the NEW how-to training videos! Learn how easy it is to register, setup your profile, search for a PCA job and respond to messages using the Mass PCA Directory!
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