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SENIORS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES RESOURCE DIRECTORY Washington, DC Ward 8

Table of ContentsPage 3 ………. Quick Number ReferencePage 7 ………. Adult Day Health CentersPage 8………...Adult EducationPage 8………...AdvocacyPage 9……….. Aging and Disability Resource CentersPage 9……….. Alzheimer/Dementia CarePage 10……….Care ManagementPage 10 ………Caregiving ResourcesPage 11……… ClinicsPage 12 ………DentalPage 13 ………Emergency HousingPage 13……….Emergency PreparednessPage 14……… Emergency ServicesPage 14……….EmploymentPage 15……… Food/Congregate Meal ProgramsPage 16……… Food/Supplemental ProgramsPage 17……… Food Delivery ServicesPage 17……… Government AgenciesPage 20…….....Health Related InformationPage 22……… Legal ServicesPage 24……….Medical EquipmentPage 25……… Mental Health InformationPage 26……… Nursing HomesPage 29……… Senior CentersPage 31……… VisionPage 31……… Utility AssistancePage 31……… Tax ServicesPage 32……… Transportation 2

Fire Quick Number ReferenceMedicalPolice Phone: 911 Phone: 911 Phone: 911ACCESS Help Line (Department of Mental Health) (202) 671-3070Adult Protective Services (202) 541-3950Aging Disability Resource Center (202) 724-5626Aids (Hotline) (800) 232-4636Auto – Adjudications (Traffic tickets) (202) 727-5000Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (800) 800-3855Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (800) 793-4357Birth Records (202) 442-9303Board of Elections (202) 727-2525Boards and Commissions (202) 727-1372Burial Assistance (202) 698-4112Crime Victims Assistance (202) 879-4216D.C. City Council (202) 724-8000D.C. Energy Office (202) 673-6700D.C. Government Information (Call Center) 311 3

D.C. Human Service (202) 671-4200/(202) 698-4350D.C. Office of Cable Television (202) 671-0066D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate (202) 719-6560D.C. Parks & Recreation (202) 673-7647D.C. Public Service Commission (202) 626-5100D.C. Transportation (202) 673-6813D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (202) 354-3600Death Records (202) 671-5000DMV (202) 737-4404Domestic Violence (202) 879-0152 / 347-2777 / 529-5991Drug Problem (Hotline) (888) 294-3572Drug Rehabilitation (202) 671-5000Drug Treatment Services (202) 671-5000Emergency Assistance (Dept. of Human Services) 724-8719Employment Services (202) 724-7000Housing (Maintenance) (202) 535-1044Health Insurance Counseling (202) 739-0668Housing Discrimination (202) 727-4559Human Services, Dept. of (202) 671-4200Hypothermia (202) 671-5000Income Maintenance (Dept. of Human Services)—(202) 724-5506 4

Income Tax Assistance (202) 727-4829Food Stamps (202) 724-5506Foster Care (202) 442-6000Health Care (Spanish) (202) 483-5800HIV/AIDS (202) 671-4900Housing (202) 435-3245Income Tax Aid Relief (202) 727-4829Latino Affairs (202) 671-2825Legal Aid Society of D.C. (202) 628-1161Legal Counsel for the Elderly (202) 434-2120Public Advocate (Mayor's Office) (202) 727-2980Medicaid (202) 724-5506Medicare (800) 633-4227Medicare Fraud Hotline (202) 434-2099Medicare Senior Patrol (202) 544-2854Medicare Patrol Project (Friendship House) (202) 675-9050Metro (202) 962-1234Metro access (202) 562-5360Office on Aging (202) 724-5626 / (202) 724-5622People's Counsel, Office of (202) 727-3071Pepco (202) 833-7500Poison Center, National Capital (800) 222-1222 5

Public Assistance (645 H Street, NE) (202) 698-4350Public Assistance (1207 Taylor Street, NW)--(202) 576-8000Rape Crisis Center (202) 232-0789Rape Crisis Hotline (202) 333-7273Recreation Information (202) 673-7647Recycling (202) 727-1000Rental Assistance Programs (202) 535-1586Sexual Assault (202) 442-9147Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213Substance Abuse (800) 622-4357Suicide Prevention (800) 793-4357Supplemental Food Program (202) 645-5518Verizon (800) 837-4960Veterans Affairs (202) 724-5454Veterans Benefits (202) 633-8422VA Hospital (202) 745-8577Washington Gas (703) 750-1000 6

Adult Day Health CentersCenter Care Day Treatment ProgramWashington Center for the Aging Services2601 18th Street, NEWashington, DC 20018Phone: (202) 541-6150 or (202) 541-6153Fax: (202) 576-6886Downtown Cluster’s Day Care CenterAsbury Methodist Church926 11th Street, NWWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 347-7527Fax: (202) 347-6983Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Program4817 Blagden Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20011Phone: (202) 723-8537Fax: (202) 726-1474Iona Weinberg Wellness and Art Center4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 895-0238Fax: (202) 895-0237Renaissance Adult Day Health Care 7

5214 Foote Street, NEWashington, DC 20019Phone (202) 388-6747Sibley Club MemoryMetropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church3401 Nebraska Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (301) 774-7501Adult EducationAdult Computer Classes/GED CoursesNo fees but registration is required.Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SEWashington, DCPhone: (202) 563-5591The Washington Seniors Wellness Center3001 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DCPhone: (202) 581-9355AdvocacyLegal Counsel for the Elderly—AARPD.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office601 E Street, NWWashington, DC 20049Phone: (202) 434-2190Fax: (202) 434-6595 8

District of Columbia Commission on Aging500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 724-5622DC Coalition on Long Term Care4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 895-0238Fax: (202) 895-0237DC Senior Advisory Coalition4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 895-0238Fax: (202) 895-0237Aging and Disability Resource CenterFamily Matters of Greater Washington4302 9th Street SEWashington, DC 20032(202) 562-6860Alzheimer/Dementia CareAlzheimer Association (National Capital Area Chapter)3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400Fairfax, VA 22030Phone (703) 359-4440Alzheimer Disease Education & Referral Center(800) 438-4380 9

Iona Senior Services4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 895-0238Fax: (202) 895-0237Care ManagementFamily Matters of Greater Washington4302 9th Street SEWashington, DC 20032(202) 562-6860Iona Care Management4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 895-0238Fax: (202) 895-0237Seabury Care Management4545 42nd Street, NWSuite 314Washington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 364-0020Caregiving ResourcesCaregivers Action Network2000 M Street, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20036DC Caregivers’ Institute 10

1234 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite C1002Washington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 464-1513DC Office on AgingRespite and Companion Support500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 724-5622Department of Veterans AffairsStay Strong Caregivers ProgramPhone: (885) 260-3274Iona Senior Services4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 895-0238Fax: (202) 895-0237University of the District of ColumbiaSenior Companion and Respite Program4200 Connecticut Avenue, NWBuilding 32, Room 203Washington, DC 20008Phone: (202) 274-6697Clinics (Medical)Community of Hope4 Atlantic Street, SWWashington, DC 20032 11

Phone: (202) 540-9857Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc.2041 Martin Luther King Jr. AvenueWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 889-7900Unity Health Care Center1220 12th Street, SESuite 120Washington, DC 20003Phone: (202) 715-7900DentalHoward Dental Clinic600 W Street, NWWashington, DC 20060Phone: (202)806-0007 or (202) 806-0086Max Robinson Center2301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 745-7000Spanish Catholic Center1618 Monroe Street, NWWashington, DC 20010Phone: (202) 939-2400 ext. 925SOME Dental Clinic60 O Street, NWWashington, DC 20001Phone: (202) 797-8806 12

Emergency HousingKuehner PlaceShelter for Abused Elderly and Neglected1667 Good Hope Road, SeWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 797-8006 Ext 1311Fax: (202) 889-2515Emergency PreparednessCommunity Emergency Response Team TrainingCall to register: (202) 724-5626Training located at:Department of Health55 M St. SESuite 300Washington, DC  Breakfast and lunch provided.  Must complete four online courses for “Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, & 800 at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute website: http://www.training.fema.gov  Must bring printed certification for taking courses to be accepted in the onsite trainingServe DC’s free Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) volunteer program trains citizens to be better preparedto respond to emergencies in their communities. Whenemergencies happen, CERT members can provide criticalsupport to first responders, immediate assistance to victims andcan help organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. 13

CERT members can also help with non-emergency projectsthat help improve the community safety.CERT training is free and open to anyone who lives, works orcongregates in the District of Columbia. Classes include:  Disaster Preparedness  Fire Safety  Medical Operations and First Aid  Search and Rescue  Disaster Psychology  TerrorismEmergency ServicesAdult Protective ServicesPhone: (202) 541-3950DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency2720 Martin Luther King Jr.Washington, DC 20032Phone: (202) 727-9099DC Metropolitan Police DepartmentPhone: (202) 727-9099 or 311Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department2000 14th Street, NWSuite 500Washington, DC 20009Phone: (202) 673-3320EmploymentOlder Workers Employment and Training Program (OWETP) 14

DC Office on Aging500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 724-3662Fax: (202) 724-3662Friendship Place4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 364-1419FoodCongregate Meal ProgramsMeals served in a group setting. Advice and guidance ondietary intake provided to individuals for improving nutritionalstatus. No charge for meals. Contributions encouraged. Noonmeals are served at all centers. Senior Centers and WellnessCenters also serve meals, recreation and other activities.Claiborne House, Matthews Memorial Church2616 MLK Jr. Ave SEWashington, DCPhone: (202) 610-0961Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center3500 MLK Jr Ave SEWashington, DCPhone: (202) 563-7225Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Apartments896 Southern Ave SEWashington, DC 15

Phone: (202) 562-1365Knox Hill Apartments2700 Jasper St. SEWashington, DCPhone: (202) 610-0782Some’s Senior Center (Kuehner Place)1667 Good Hope Road SEWashington, DCPhone: (202) 797-8806Food Programs (Supplemental Foods)Capital Area Food Bank  Senior Brown Bag Program  Grocery Plus Program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017Phone: (202) 644-9800Family Matters of Greater Washington4302 9th Street SEWashington, DC 20032(202) 562-6860Food and Friends219 Riggs Road, NEWashington, DC 20011Phone: (202) 269-2277Iona Senior Services4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016 16

Phone: (202) 895-9448Fax: (202) 895-0237Meal on Wheels AmericaPhone: (888)998-6325Meals to HealPhone: (888) 721-1041Mom’s MealsPhone: (877) 508-6667SHAREMonthly value packages cost just $20 and include $40-$50worth of basic and healthy groceries, typically made up of 4-5frozen protein products, 1-3 grocery items, and 8-9 freshproduce items.Phone: (301) 864-3115Food Delivery ServicesTop Banana Home-Delivered GroceriesServices Maryland and DCPhone orders welcomedPhone: (301) 372-3663Peapod211 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878Phone: (202) 631-2332Government Agencies:Adult Protective Services 17

64 New York Avenue, NE4th FloorWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 541-3950Aging and Disability Resource Centers500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 724-5626Department of Disability1125 15th Street, NWWashington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 730-1700Department of Health Care Finances441 4th Street, NW900SWashington, DC 20001Phone: (202) 727-5355Department of Human Services64 New York Avenue, NE6th FloorWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 671-4200Department of Motor VehiclesPhone: (202) 737-4404DC Housing Authority1133 North Capitol Street, NESuite 178 18

Washington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 535Mayor of the District of Columbia (Muriel Bowser)1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWSuite 316Washington, DC 20004Phone: (20) 727-6300DC Office on Aging500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 724-5622Public Service Commission1333 H Street, NWSuite 200 West TowerWashington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 626-5100DC Office of the People’s Counsel1133 15th Street, NWSuite 500Washington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 727-3071DC Office of the Tenant Advocate2000 14th Street, NWSuite 300 NorthWashington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 719-6560 19

Health Related InformationAl-Care1234 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite CWashington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 638-2382Fax: (202) 638-3169DC Caregivers’ Institute1234 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite C1002Washington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 464-1513Fax: (202) 638-3169DC MedicaidPhone: (202) 727-5355DC Health LinkPhone: (855) 532-5465East River Family Strengthening CollaborativeHeavy Housecleaning3917 Minnesota Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20019Phone: (202) 994-6272Fax (202) 293-4043GWU Law School Health Insurance Counseling ProjectPhone: (202) 739-0668  Helps seniors and people with disabilities with free health insurance information, education and counseling services 20

to Medicare beneficiaries and seniors who live in DC. This program is a part of State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program. Counselors can help seniors apply for Medicaid, access RX, drug manufacturer discount cards, resolve unpaid medical bills, appeal denials of medical services. Full-time attorneys, part-time volunteer counselors and law students provide services.Home Care Partners1234 Massachusetts Avenue, NWSuite C1002Washington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 638-2382Fax: (202) 638-3169Interfaith Caregivers Program (SOME)1667 Good Hope Road, SEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 797-8806 Ext. 1304Fax: (202) 889-2515Pharmaceutical Resource Center (PRC)Phone: (202) 772-4338  Affiliated with The Health Insurance Counseling Project of GWU Law School  Helps for low-income seniors apply for manufacturer discountsHealth Care Ombudsman899 North Capitol Street, NESixth Floor 21

Washington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 724-7491/ (202) 434-6464University of the District of ColumbiaInstitute of Gerontology/Respite Aide Program4200 Connecticut Avenue, NWBuilding 32 Room 203Washington, DC 20008Phone: (202) 274-6623Fax: (202) 274-6605Washington Center for Aging Services—Respite Program2601 18th Street, NEWashington, DC 20018Phone: (202) 541-6200Fax: (202) 541-6188Legal ServicesAmerican Bar Association1050 Connecticut Avenue, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20036Phone: (202) 662-1000American University Washington School of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 274-4000Archdiocese of WashingtonCatholic Charities Legal Network924 G Street, NW 22

Washington, DC 20001Phone: (202) 350-4305Bread for the City Legal Clinic - SE1640 Good Hope Road, SEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 561-8587Fax: (202) 574-1536DC Office on Aging—Notary Public Services500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 724-5622Landlord-Tenant Resource CenterCourt Building B510 4th St, NWRoom 115Washington, DC 20001Phone: (202) 508-1710  Center may be able to refer individuals to an attorney to represent the individual on court day without charge, depending on case specifics and income guidelinesLegal Aid Society of DCAssistance with the following:Housing Public BenefitsEvictions Food StampsLandlord-Tenant General Assistance for ChildrenPublic Housing Medicaid/MedicareSection 8/ POWERHousing Choice Vouchers Social Security Disability (SSDI) 23

Poor Housing Conditions Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Debt collection issues TANF/Welfare Interim Disability Assistance (IDA) Unemployment Benefits Veterans Benefits Medicare Part DMAIN OFFICE Big Chair (Anacostia1331 H Street, NW Suite 350 Professional Building)Washington, D.C. 20005 2041 Martin Luther King Jr.Phone: (202) 628-1161 Ave. SE Suite LL-1Fax: (202) 727-2132 Washington, D.C. 20020 Phone: (202) 628-1161 Fax: (202) 727-2132Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE)Sponsored by AARP  601 E Street, NWRoom A-4Washington, DC 20049Phone: (202) 434-2120  4125 Albemarle Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 434-2094/ (202) 434-2170Medical EquipmentNew Hampshire Medical Equipment and Supplies5001 New Hampshire Avenue, NWWashington, D.C. 20011Phone: (202) 726-3100 24

Monday- Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pmSunday: CLOSEDDC SHARESMedical equipment free-of-charge to qualified individuals;based on first come-first serve basis.1301 Belmont St., N.W. (inside the Christopher Price House)Suite 1DWashington, D.C. 20009Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Phone: (202) 332-2595Washington Area Wheelchair SocietyFree medical equipment loans to low-income DC residentsPhone: (301) 495-0277Mental Health InformationAmerican Red Cross(202) 243-7200Center for Mental Health OutreachGeorgetown University Hospital2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NESuite 200Washington, DC 20007Phone: (202) 944-5400Community Connections801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SESuite 201Washington, DC 20003 25

Phone: (202) 546-1512Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Arlington1001 Lawrence Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20017Phone: (202) 635-5900Crisis LinkSuicide/mental health hotlinePhone: (703) 527-4077Phone: (800) 784-2433 (Hotline)DC Department of Mental Health64 New York Avenue, NE3rd FloorWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 673-7440/(888) 793-4357Family and Medical Counseling Services, Inc.2041 Martin Luther King Jr. AvenueWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 889-7900Nursing HomesBridgePoint Subacute and Rehabilitation--Capitol Hill700 Constitution Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 546-5700BridgePoint Subacute and Rehabilitation--Hadley4601 MLK Jr. Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20032 26

Phone: (202) 574-5772 62Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center at DupontCircle 2131 O Street, NWWashington, DC 20037Phone: (202) 785-2577 180Brinton Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center of WashingtonDC 1380 Southern Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20032Phone: (202) 279-5880Carroll Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center725 Buchanan Street, NEWashington, DC 20017Phone: (202) 269-7100 252Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20019Phone: (202) 399-7504Forest Hills of DC4901 Connecticut Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20008Phone: (202) 966-7623Health and Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Circle1330 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20005Phone: (202) 628-2092 27Ingleside Presbyterian Retirement Home 27

3050 Military Road, NWWashington, DC 20015Phone: (202) 363-8310Jeanne Jugan Residence4200 Harewood Road, NEWashington, DC 20017Phone: (202) 269-1831Knollwood HSC 6200 Oregon Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20015Phone: (202) 541-0150Lisner Louise Home5425 Western Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20015Phone: (202) 966-6667Sibley Memorial Hospital -The Renaissance Unit 5255 Loughboro Road, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 537-4000Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home1818 Newton St., NWWashington, DC 20010Phone: (202) 328-7400The Washington Home 3720Upton Street, NWWashington, DC 20016Phone: (202) 966-3720 28

Transitions Healthcare Capitol City2425 25th Street, SEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 889-3600Unique Residential Care Center901 First St. NWWashington, DC 20001Phone: (202) 535-1100United Medical Nursing Center1310 Southern Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20032Phone: (202) 574-6000Washington Center for Aging Services2601 18th Street, NEWashington, DC 20018Phone: (202) 541-6200Senior Centers (Recreation)Ward 1Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center3531 Georgia Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20011Phone: (202) 727-0338Ward 4 29

Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center324 Kennedy Street, NWWashington, DC 20011Phone: (202) 291-6170Fax: (202) 291-2790Ward 5Model Cities Senior Wellness Center1901 Evarts Street, NEWashington, DC 20018Phone: (202) 635-1900Fax: (202) 635-1477Ward 6Hayes Senior Wellness Center500 K Street, NEWashington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 727-0357Ward 7Washington Seniors Wellness Center3001 Alabama Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20020Phone: (202) 581-9355Fax: (202) 575-2736Ward 8Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center3500 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE 30

Washington, DC 20032Phone: (202) 563-7225Fax: (202) 563-5591VisionPrevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington1775 Church Street, NWWashington, DC 20036Phone: (202) 234-1010  Provides eyeglasses to low-income individualsUtility AssistanceUtility Assistance (DC Department of Energy)Phone: (202) 535-2600Tax ServicesCommunity Tax AidPhone: (202) 547-7773  Free tax aid to low-income individuals and families  We provide free tax preparation services to individuals with no more than $35,000* in income and families with no more than $45,000* in income. This free service is provided by trained volunteers. Our volunteers are students, accountants, lawyers, administrators, community volunteers, and interpreters, who dedicate countless hours to our programs. From January to April, our volunteers prepare taxes at our sites, which are located in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Montgomery County and Prince George's County in Maryland. Out- side of tax season, we have tax clinics about once a month 31