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.
https://form.jotform.com/kzingaro/oces-get-started-questionnaire
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.
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and focus on heart health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Knowing your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, making heart-healthy choices, having regular check-ups, and working with your physician to manage your health are all ways that can help prevent heart disease. To see more information on heart disease and ways to prevent it, click here.
Building Better Caregivers
In this workshop you will learn how to manage stress, increase the skills you need to manage daily life and learn new ways to take care of you and decrease caregiver burnout.
For more information or to register, contact Pat Livie at 508-584-1560 ext. 373 or Donna Forand at 508-584-1561 ext. 237
Updated COVID-19 boosters are available in MA for everyone ages 5 and up! Boosters are free, safe, and effective. $75 gift card per vaccination available at select clinics while supplies last. In-home vaccinations are available for anyone who has difficulty getting to or using a community vaccination location, including children 6 months to 17 years old. Find one near you: mass.gov/GetBoosted
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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