The outreach program’s mission is to assess the needs of the Barnstable citizens age 60 and over, homebound or mobile: to advocate for these elders, provide them with up-to-date assistance, information and referrals for local, state and national programs.

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS…

Federal, state and town

• Fuel Assistance
• Health Insurance
• Medicare
• Social Security
• Mass Health
• Pharmacy Programs
• Food Stamps
• State benefit check up programs
• Veterans Programs
• Supporting applications
  

Housing Questions

• Direction and referral
• Housing options for seniors
• Application assistance
• Supported living
• Assisted living
• Nursing Homes

Community Savings Programs

• Fuel Savings
• Electric Company
• Telephone Company
• Gas Company
• Brown Bag
• Food costs
• Food Pantries
• Low-income landfill stickers
• Emergency funds
• Telephone reassurance program
• Friendly visitor program

Resources

• Circle of Friends
• Nonprofit and support groups
• Advocacy and professional services
• Income tax assistance (AARP)
• Healthcare proxy
• Homestead information
  
  Services are provided free of charge to all elder residents of Barnstable. Please contact the outreach department to schedule an appointment. 508-862-4754