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Objectives

Learn more about:ServiceLink and GSIL formal partnership

How SL and GSIL can be a resource

at the local level

What is available on the websites

Tools and benefits awareness

and education

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MOU

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How Can ServiceLink and GSIL Help You?

ServiceLink and GSIL both provide Specialized Information and Referral

Trained, certified staff

Valuable resources and tools located on their agency websites for providers and individuals seeking services

Available in local communities to assist

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Philosophy of Information & Referral

Understand inquirers situation

Immediate and appropriate information, crisis emergency

Empower not solve Help prioritize

needs

Help identify resources

Do not overwhelm

or provide too few options

Advocate Follow up

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211/ServiceLink/GSIL211 is:211 is: Abbreviated dialing code for consumer access to community services 211 provides: Direct Comprehensive information and referral (I&R)to needed

community services Referral to the more appropriate specialty I&R’s Considered a comprehensive I&R

ServiceLink is:ServiceLink is: Specialized, providing in-depth information about resources for specific population. Is a single coordinated system of information and access for all persons seeking long term support in order to minimize confusion, enhance individual choice, and support informed decision-making.

GSIL is: a statewide non-profit organization and one of its services is to provide specialized in depth information about resources specific to persons with disabilities and seniors.

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ServiceLink Website

www.servicelink.org

Home Page Contact Us Publications: Brochures, forms, fact sheets, and

more Calls and Contact Reports Search for Services Medicare, Caregiver, and Veterans Links

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GSIL Website

www.gsil.org Home Page: What we do, Independent Living

tools, Attendant Care Workers, News and getting involved

About us, Contact Us, Support GSIL

NH Community Time Bank

News, Events, and Links to Resources

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Statewide Independent Living Council

www.silcnh.org SILC is a federally mandated (Title VII, Rehabilitation Act

Amendments of 1973 asamended), independent, cross disability Council. The SILC represents

the independentliving needs of persons with significant disabilities across the entire

state. The SILClooks at Broad Systems issues.

The mission of the NH SILC is to provide leadership and broad based advocacy in support of the independent living philosophy for persons with significant disabilities.

Introduction of SILC Tip Sheets General Information Sheet Newsletter Membership form

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About ServiceLink

Information, referrals & assistance via phone, email, personal meetingsNeeds assessmentsEligibility pre-screenings and counseling for programs and servicesOptions Counseling to assist people considering nursing home admission to become more aware of their alternative community-based optionsStreamlined access to clinical level of care determinations required for Medicaid in-home care or nursing home eligibilityAssistance navigating the financial eligibility processes for Medicaid and Medicaid Long Term Supports (LTS) benefitsComprehensive caregiver support to those caring for family members in the communityOther planning and preventative long term supports education programs

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What is an Independent Living Center? Granite State Independent Living (GSIL)

4 Core Services

Information & Referral Independent Living Skills

Training Advocacy Peer Support

Key Aspects

Consumer Directed Consumer Controlled Community Based Cross Disability

51% of the Board of Directors and staff must be people with disabilities.

Each state must have at least ONE Independent Living Center.