the greenbelt assistance in living –the gail program presented by christal batey, community...
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The Greenbelt Assistance in Living –The GAIL Program
Presented by Christal Batey, Community Resource Advocate
What is GAIL?
Government and grant funded program to allow residents of all economic backgrounds the ability to Age in Place while reaping the benefit of City services delivered to their home.
Staff – Community Resource Advocate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Service Coordinator, & Geriatric Psych Nurse
What and where is Greenbelt?
10th largest City in the State of Maryland Located in Prince George’s County Founded in 1933 under the Franklin Roosevelt
administration as a planned community comprised of workforce housing
Approximately 21,000 residents Approximately 25% in 2010 are projected to be 50+
Time Line
Assisted Living Task Force 1999-2000 -15 member task force appointed by Greenbelt City Council to prepare a recommendation for senior assisted options
2001-2003 Awarded NORC Supportive Services, Inc. funding to establish an Aging in Place Program, hire a Community Resource Advocate and conduct a needs assessment
Time Line Continued
2004 – The GAIL Program becomes a City funded program.
2005 – GAIL wins the Maryland Municipal League Award of Excellence for a large city
2006 GAIL is a finalist in the National League of Cities Award of Excellence
2009 – GAIL is named Best Practice in Aging Services by the Maryland Department of Aging
Services Provided
Information and Referral Mobile Counseling and/or Case Management
Services Caregiver Support Groups Mobile Therapeutic Recreation Services HUD Section 8 – 202 Apartment Community Meal Sites and Home Delivered
Meals
Services Continued
Quarterly Newsletter – GAIL Guide Two Cable TV Shows – Ask the Expert and
Mental Health Matters Monthly Column in the Greenbelt News
Review – Free Newspaper Delivered to door of 15,000 households in Greenbelt
Adaptable Equipment Program Free Zip Car Services for GRH Residents
Services Continued
Accessible Greenbelt Program – up to $5000 in grant funds to modify their homes
Senior Recreation Program Discounts and Scholarships for senior
classes and pool passes Door to door transportation within City limits
and assistance with packages to the door City Property tax credits for seniors
Services Offered by Community Partners GIVES – Greenbelt Intergenerational
Volunteer Exchange Services - 150 volunteers providing free services including – transportation, minor home repairs, yard work, house sitting, dog walking, housekeeping, meal prep and laundry
Services Offered by Community Partners Free Produce for up to 200 residents Consumer Checkbook Membership Aging Internship Program – Graduate and
Undergraduate Levels
Public Health Social Work Family Science
Services Offered by Community Partners Visiting Community Physicians - Free Community Nursing Program - Free Mobile Free Primary Care Services Greenbelt Prescription Discount Card City of Greenbelt Wellness Tour – partnership
with AARP/Walgreens Depression Screening Day Semi-Annual Community Health Fairs
Services Offered by Community Partners - Continued Free Monthly Community Health Screenings Free “Not For Seniors Only” Lecture Series Golden Age Club Consumer Checkbook Services
Challenges in for a Congregation
Where do we begin? Budget – Who will cover basic costs? Confidentiality – Serving friends & sharing
personal information Volunteering – Me Again?
Demographics of the congregation
Challenges in for a CongregationContinued Knowing what your congregation really wants
versus knowing what your congregation needs Needs Assessments
Partnerships Community Other Churches Community programs
Contact Information
Christal Batey, Community Resource Advocate, City of Greenbelt
240-542-2012 [email protected]