THE DALE ASSOCIATION INC

THE PROS PROGRAM LOCATED IN LOCKPORT, NEW YORK STRIVES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 AND OLDER WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS TO ACHIEVE THEIR CHOSEN GOALS AND PROGRESS IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL RECOVERY PROCESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY, INTEGRATED REHABILITATION, SUPPORT, AND TREATMENT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS' STRENGTHS AND BARRIERS, AS WELL AS THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS AND ILLNESSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND FOLLOW-UP, PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL AND FAMILY PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, SKILL BUILDING GROUPS, RECOVERY THROUGH THERAPY, ADDICTION GROUPS AND PARTICIPATION-BASED INCENTIVES. WITH THE PROS PROGRAM, THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE PERSON'S RECOVERY AND THEIR GOAL(S), NOT THE DIAGNOSIS AND LIMITATIONS. PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION IS PROVIDED FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE PROGRAM.THE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC IS LOCATED IN NORTH TONAWANDA WITH MOST OF THE INDIVIDUALS SERVICED RESIDING IN NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTY. THE CLINIC PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS MAINLY DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, ALTHOUGH MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. THE CLINIC SERVES INDIVIDUALS 18 AND OLDER. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT; VERBAL THERAPY; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; CRISIS SERVICES/AFTER HOURS ON-CALL SERVICE; HEALTH MONITORING; CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; INDIVIDUAL THERAPY; GROUP THERAPY; PEER SPECIALIST; AND NIGHT HOURS ON WEDNESDAYS.THE LOCKPORT SENIOR CENTRE IS A FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ADULTS. SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE CENTRE INCLUDE: WELLNESS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES. AS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ADULTS REACH RETIREMENT AGE, THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT HELP ADULTS BY PREVENTING THE ONSET OF PROBLEMS, FACILITATING INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN THEIR PRESENT LEVEL OF ACTIVITY, OR IMPROVING THEIR LEVEL OF LIFE ACTIVITY. SERVICES ARE SELECTED AND INDIVIDUALIZED BASED ON NEED AND MAINTAIN THE DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLE AS THEY AGE.THE PEER SPECIALIST PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO NIAGARA COUNTY'S SEVERELY AND PERSISTENTLY MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALSAGE 18 AND OLDER. SERVICES OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM INCLUDE EDUCATION TO ASSIST RECIPIENTS IN BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, LINKS TO SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ASSISTANCE WITH LOCATING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, INDEPENDENT HOUSING, AND FACILITATION OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE CLIENT IN THEIR TREATMENT PLAN.THE VISUALLY AND HEARING IMPAIRED PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THOSE WITH SENSORY LOSS AGE 60 AND OLDER. FREE SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND INCLUDE HOME MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING, SENSORY AWARENESS, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO SIGHT LOSS INCLUDING ASSISTIVE DEVICE RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS TO PHYSICIANS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS. FREE SERVICES TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED AND DEAF INCLUDES INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LIP READING, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE IN ADJUSTING TO HEARING LOSS, AMPLIFICATION AIDS AND DEVICES, AND REFERRALS TO HEARING SERVICES AND AUDIOLOGISTS.CARE IS A FREE TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM INTENDED TO SERVE AREA SENIORS OR DISABLED ADULTS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, ISOLATED, LIVING ALONE, OR IN NEED OF DAILY CONTACT TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY. A TRAINED VOLUNTEER PLACES A PHONE CALL ON A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BASIS TO SENIORS WHO ARE IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TOUCH BASE WITH THEM TO ENSURE THEIR WELLBEING AND/OR TO HAVE A FRIENDLY CONVERSATION.MEMORY MINDERS IS A SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH EARLY MEMORY IMPAIRMENT. PARTICIPANTS ENJOY ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, GAMES, EXERCISE, OUTINGS, AND SOCIALIZATION WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO SLOW THE FURTHERDETERIORATION OF MILD MEMORY LOSS. TECHNIQUES ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEMS RELATED TO MEMORY LOSS ARE TAUGHTIN THE PROCESS.THE SENIOR ADVISOR ASSISTS PEOPLE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND SELF-DETERMINATION AND PROVIDES THEM WITH THERESOURCES TO DO SO AND IS FREE TO RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA COUNTY AGE 60 AND OLDER AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OFANY AGE. THE SENIOR ADVISOR OFFERS PEOPLE LINKS TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SERVICES; INFORMAL COUNSELING ANDSUPPORT; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY; HOME, HOSPITAL, AND LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE FACILITYVISITS AS NEEDED; ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND DIRECT SERVICE ASSISTANCE; LIAISON WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS;ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENTITLEMENTS; AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT WHICH INCLUDES REFERRALS FOR RESPITE CARE;HOME DELIVERED MEALS, AND OTHER SERVICES.