Care & Support At Home

Options Counselors

Our Options Counselors are here to help you to live independently by discovering the opportunities available to you.  These may include assistance with applications for food (3SquaresVT) or fuel, providing direction for help with housing, or assisting with the application for Choices for Care.

Long-term Case Management

Case Managers help coordinate and monitor supports for those who need ongoing assistance. They will work with you to problem-solve and find available resources to address your needs. There are several programs offered in the State of Vermont for which you can qualify to remain living independently. The Council is also a key partner with other health-care and human-services organizations (NVRH, Northern County Health Care, North Country Hospital, Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, etc.) who may support your care at home.

"Kim helps me understand things that I'm not sure of and she helps me fill out forms that I need help with. I can call her and she is great about helping me."   A client in Newark

Care Transition

After a stay at the hospital, rehabilitation, or nursing home, transitioning home can be confusing and overwhelming. Our staff can help you navigate this difficult time. Before discharge, Council staff will meet with you to assess your needs, discuss your options, set up meetings and/or service (including other providers), and assist with developing a plan for your care. Our staff has the knowledge, capability, and desire to help you continue to improve and thrive upon your return home.  We are here to support you during the entire transition to home and your continued care.

Section Q - People in nursing facilities that believe they may not have been adequately assessed through the MDS Section Q process, or have not been given the opportunity to explore options for community living, may contact their local Long-Term Care Ombudmsan or the Division of Licensing and Protection.

At-Home Wellness Program

Brooke Brown, our Volunteer Wellness Coordinator supports clients by managing our wellness programs to reinforce wellness plans with clients in their homes. This is especially helpful when clients finish a stay in the hospital and coming to an end to physical therapy/rehab. Brooke helps to keep wellness initiatives in place to ensure health and safety. If you wish to contact Brooke, please call (802) 745-2212 or email bbrown@nekcouncil.org.