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OLMSTEAD HOUSING PROGRAM | MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)

1033 Paterson Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669

Eligibility

Individuals who have lived in a nursing home for 120 consecutive days within the last year

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Languages

Interpreter services available upon request

Application process

Appointment required; call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Saint Lawrence County, New York
Jefferson County, New York

Description

Provides rental subsidies and financial assistance program to assist individuals transitioning out of a nursing home and into community living. Funding is available for start-up costs, furnishings, moving costs, rent, adaptive equipment, and minor home modifications.

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211 Central New York

Providing organization

MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)

Provides a resource and advocacy center for people with disabilities. Services include information and referral, benefits advisement, advocacy, home health care, housing, peer mentoring, nursing home transition assistance, insurance enrollment assistance, community education, independent living skills training, and architectural barrier consults.