Recommended Stories. The ZIP code you entered is outside the service areas of the states in which we operate. Apple and AMD suffered stock declines inbut that hasn't dampened their excellent long-term outlooks. Best Rating Services, Inc. You have selected the store.
Lauderdale woman is in custody for exploitation of an elderly person. Attorney General Bondi's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Boca Raton Police Department arrested Cathy Hanna, 42, for allegedly having a year-old nursing home resident with dementia withdraw money from her account to give to Hanna and pay Hanna's car payment.
Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Claudia Desulme, a certified nurse aide, on charges she endangered the welfare of a year-old, wheelchair-bound resident of Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Melville, N. Court documents filed in the case allege Desulme illegally moved the resident from her wheelchair to her bed without the assistance of another staff person, as required by the resident's care plan and that, as a result, the resident sustained a laceration to her right leg.
In an attempt to cover up the illegal transfer, Desulme, and another uncharged aide, allegedly bandaged the wound and failed to report the injury. Desulme, who no longer works at the facility, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges and up to four years in prison.
Van Hollen announced today that a Lake Geneva woman has been charged with three counts of medical assistance fraud. According to the Department of Justice's criminal complaint, Linda J. Turner, R. Wisconsin Medicaid is a program jointly funded by the state and federal governments that pays for health-related services to low-income and medically needy persons.
The charges involve the resale of prescription drugs paid for with TennCare benefits and doctor shopping. Riggs is alleged to have falsified documents to indicate she arranged for and received in-home personal care services through Medicaid's Consumer Directed Services program that were never actually provided, using payments received for her personal use. Suite B Seymour, Ind. Eric Braverman, the host of a weekly radio program that often promotes his business, concludes an investigation by the Attorney General's Health Care Bureau that alleged PATH Medical misrepresented to patients how much of the cost a health insurer was likely to cover, including for the extensive testing PATH Medical routinely conducted on new patients.
Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Maria Fernandez, a licensed practical nurse, for allegedly slapping an year-old, wheelchair-bound resident in the dining hall of Victory Lake Nursing Center in the Town of Hyde Park. Fernandez, who no longer works at the facility, faces a felony endangerment charge, and up to four years in prison, after the interaction was caught on a surveillance camera.
The resident, whose identity is being kept confidential, suffers from dementia and other ailments that rendered her totally dependent on others for care. The settlement resolves an investigation which found that The Inn had been operating as an unlicensed adult care facility.
Adult care facilities may not operate without first obtaining an operating certificate from the New York State Department of Health. Both cases involve prescription drugs. December 1, ; Alaska Department of Law 1.
December 1, ; Idaho Attorney General Attorney General Reaches Settlement with Four Rexburg Physicians Boise - Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has reached settlements with four Rexburg physicians investigated for refusing to provide on-call coverage for the emergency department of their local hospital. She is charged with six counts of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain a controlled substance by doctor shopping and five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud in connection with obtaining prescriptions for the painkiller Hydrocodone.
According to the settlement agreement, the State contends that Avera Gregory Hospital submitted allegedly improper claims to Medicaid involving coding errors during the approximate time period from January 1, , through April 30, The settlement is neither an admission of liability by Avera Gregory Hospital, nor a concession by South Dakota that its claims are not well founded.
Court dates in this case have yet to be scheduled. According to the investigation, Ziegler fraudulently billed Medicaid for services never provided while employed as the Executive Director at Okeechobee Rehabilitation Facility, Inc. Zeigler is charged with one count of Medicaid fraud, a second-degree felony. The pharmacies were allegedly paying customers for prescriptions obtained from a local doctor and then billed Medicaid for the drugs even though they were never dispensed.
Van Hollen announced today that a Kenosha woman has been charged with seven counts of medical assistance fraud, two counts of forgery and one count of racketeering activity.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for December 16, , at am. Schneiderman today announced an agreement with the Finger Lakes Health network of hospitals and healthcare facilities to strengthen its policies concerning communication with patients and their family members or companions who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The agreement will expand access to sign-language interpreters, as needed, and improve policies and training to ensure that medical staff members are able to effectively communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing.
Gansler announced today that Taba Eseme, 39, of Silver Spring, has been indicted by the Prince George's County Grand Jury on one count of felony Medicaid fraud and one count of felony theft scheme. Court dates have not yet been scheduled. King, of Lewisburg. According to the investigation, Taylor withheld evidence, created false reports, and had others provide false statements during an investigation into her employer, Kipling Manor. Taylor could receive 31 years in prison and fines.
Waddell and his office manager, Linda J. According to the investigation, a co-worker witnessed Cuzan punching a victim several times in the face while employed as a medical health technician by the South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center, a forensic hospital. The victim, who suffers from schizophrenia, was treated for a laceration to his lip.
Opoku, owner and operator of Progressive Counseling Services, LLC, a Virginia Beach based counseling business, and nine other current and former employees were indicted on Wednesday by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a scheme to defraud the Virginia Medical Assistance Program.
Court documents were unsealed today. Tracy L. Hanifin, 43, of Kingsport, is charged with fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs by doctor shopping for controlled substances, using TennCare as payment.
Jennifer Carter, 38, of Bristol, is charged with two counts of TennCare fraud and two counts of theft of services, in connection with fraudulently obtaining health care insurance benefits through TennCare.
According to the investigation, Jiles submitted fraudulent claims for services never rendered while employed by Positive Behavior Supports Corporation, a Medicaid provider. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of the top two executives of Narco Freedom, a nonprofit organization that provides treatment for substance abuse to tens of thousands of New York City residents at ten locations in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
The organization's director, Alan Brand, allegedly received personal kickbacks for housing some of Narco Freedom's facilities in the buildings of a particular real estate developer.
He then used the proceeds of these illegal dealings to fund a lavish lifestyle, according to today's indictment. Alan Brand has been charged with bribery, grand larceny and money laundering for this part of the alleged scheme; if convicted, he faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.
The arrest brings the total number of people charged with TennCare fraud to 2,, since the Office of Inspector General OIG began investigating and pursuing this criminal activity. Gansler announced today that Jamal Alin DeWitt, 29, of Baltimore, was indicted by the Baltimore County Grand Jury with six criminal counts arising out of an incident that occurred September 3, in the Cockeysville area.
The indictment consisted of three counts of Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree and three counts of Reckless Endangerment. In a span from to , the doctors allegedly made more than 20, referrals to DIA centers, which resulted in payments of millions of dollars from private insurance carriers and the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Schneiderman today announced that New York State has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations that drug manufacturer Organon underpaid rebates to New York State's Medicaid program, offered improper financial incentives to nursing home pharmacy companies, promoted its antidepressants for unapproved uses, and misrepresented its drug prices to New York's Medicaid program.
Organon was headquartered in Oss, Netherlands, and the company's assets are now owned by Merck. Organon's headquarters are in Oss, Netherlands, and the company's assets are now owned by Merck. According to the investigation, Melissa L. Simmons, 39, conspired with Felicia S. Attorney Sarah R. Schneiderman today announced that the state has entered into a settlement agreement with Sorkin's Ltd Rx.
According to the investigation, Laurenceau was responsible for assisting developmentally disabled Medicaid recipients while serving as a Medicaid Waiver Support Coordinator. Coleman, a house manager at a Medicaid-funded group home in Winter Haven, for abusing a disabled adult. September September 29, ; Washington Attorney General Attorney General wins Medicaid fraud conviction over Wheelchairs Plus president OLYMPIA - In a case brought by the Attorney General, the owner of a wheelchair company that fraudulently delivered used or refurbished wheelchairs to the poor and disabled across the state was convicted on felony charges Sept.
September 26, ; Kansas Attorney General Emporia woman sentenced to more than 7 years for mistreatment of dependent adult EMPORIA - September 26, - An Emporia woman was sentenced today to more than seven years in prison for mistreatment of a dependent adult and conspiring to mistreat a dependent adult, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. Gansler announced today that Maryland, joined by other states and the federal government, has settled allegations that Medtronic, Inc.
The settlement is the first national settlement in which Medicaid managed care damages have been calculated and included as part of a recovery. According to the investigation, Madrid and Alvarez falsified documents to Medicaid stating that Alvarez was the caregiver of Madrid's son and that Alvarez performed more hours of service than actually rendered.
Madrid and Alvarez allegedly concealed the fact that they were sisters, which would prohibit payment to Alvarez. According to the investigation, Alfonso Garcia supplied Medicaid recipients' pharmaceuticals to a co-conspirator and was paid through Garcia's corporations by using fraudulent invoices to disguise the source of the income.
Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Nasreen Kader, a psychiatrist, on charges she unlawfully sold prescriptions for controlled substances in the course of her professional practice, without a legitimate medical purpose.
The investigation was opened by the Attorney General's office after two Long Island families complained that Kader was over prescribing highly addictive controlled substances to their family members.
The felony case lodged against the Suffolk County doctor charges that she repeatedly offered prescriptions for Xanax and Klonopin, powerful tranquilizers used to treat anxiety disorders, and Ritalin, a stimulant prescribed for concentration disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, to undercover Attorney General investigators posing as patients who sought the drugs for illegitimate purposes.
The investigation, which relied on a hidden camera placed in the patient's room, revealed an alleged pattern of neglect. The two nursing assistants are charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor counts in Buffalo City Court.
The civil settlement resolves an investigation conducted by the Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit of the Office of the Attorney General into Medicaid claims for urinalysis drug testing made by Physicians Toxicology. The investigation identified five categories of billing improprieties and errors that resulted in the Vermont Medicaid program making overpayments to the company.
Physicians Toxicology cooperated with the investigation. Schneiderman today announced that 46 states and the District of Columbia have reach a settlement agreement with Minnesota-based company Medtronic to resolve claims under the False Claims Act that Medtronic improperly induced physicians to recommend Medtronic devices to treat cardiac rhythmic disease.
New York led a national team composed of members from Oregon, Texas and California to negotiate the settlement. The federal government settled its matter in May of this year.
Choi for falsely billing Medicaid for personal care attendant PCA services when he was not authorized to bill Medicaid.
MFCU investigators learned that Choi was forging his wife's name on timesheets submitted to Medicaid for services he was allegedly providing despite being barred by Medicaid from providing services due to a prior criminal conviction. Shenika Abraham, Kenneth Hampton, Jr. According to the investigation, a former employee of Threshold Center for Autism recorded instances of the alleged abuse on his smart phone. The video and supporting witness statements implicated Abraham, Hampton, and Meeks in three separate incidents of abusing disabled adult residents under their care.
Threshold Center for Autism terminated the three employees. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Amy DeAngelis-Martin, a Licensed Practical Nurse formerly employed by Northeast Center for Special Care in the Town of Ulster, New York, for allegedly stealing three oxycodone pills from a resident's prescription for her personal use. Allegations against Johnson included neglecting residents, failing to provide medical services for a resident's wounds, restraining a disabled adult with handcuffs both in the family care home and restraining residents at a remote location, willfully abusing a disabled adult and causing wounds on her wrists and permanent disfigurement, and financially exploiting residents at her family care home.
Van Hollen announced today that Parnell P. Hyman, of Milwaukee, was sentenced on convictions for racketeering and Medicaid fraud related to the submission of claims for fictitious durable medical equipment - the last of eleven defendants to be convicted and sentenced for the fraudulent scheme.
Targeted case management service providers TCMs are intended to assist Medicaid recipients who have a persistent and serious mental health disorder by linking them to community resources.
Carrington-Simpson, Hancock, Marshall-Gunn, and Mineo allegedly submitted claims for unauthorized services, duplicative services, and services which were not provided. The defendants allegedly submitted falsified claims for services not rendered to several Medicaid recipients and received payment based on falsified claims. Grisel Pena, Barbara Oldham-Kennedy and Robert Patrick Garcia are each facing charges of Medicaid fraud, grand theft and organized fraud, all first-degree felonies. If convicted, they each face up to 90 years in prison.
The other person involved is also charged for helping him commit the crime. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a felony indictment charging Vicki Price, a licensed practical nurse, in connection with a morphine overdose of a wheelchair-bound resident at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at 1 Long Beach Road in Island Park. If convicted, Price, 46, faces up to 4 years in prison.
Hoffman and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor today announced today a count indictment from the state grand jury that charges a Cream Ridge doctor for allegedly submitting claims to insurance carriers for nerve conduction studies he never actually performed. The settlement resolves allegations that Omnicare offered improper financial incentives to skilled nursing facilities in return for their continued selection of Omnicare to supply drugs to Medicaid recipients.
Schneiderman today announced the arrests of four individuals for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license at two Brooklyn dental clinics, which are separately owned by a father and his son who are licensed dentists. If convicted, they face up to four years in prison. She was arrested in March of this year when she was charged in connection with falsifying statements in order to appear eligible for TennCare.
A Sevier County Grand Jury charged him with four counts of doctor shopping for controlled substances. In addition, Shelton was charged with three counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Deborah Cleveland, 42, of Rochester, for stealing approximately prescription narcotics from a total of eight elderly patients at the Heather Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in the Town of Pittsford. Cleveland was previously employed as a medication technician at the facility, where she stole prescription narcotics for personal consumption and attempted to conceal the theft by substituting pills with a similar appearance.
Adashzoda had previously run into trouble because she was not authorized to work in the United States but had done so nevertheless, providing home health services for which she was not certified. For one of the men, it's the second time he's been charged with the crime, which involves going to multiple doctors in a short period of time to obtain controlled substances.
She is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services. Schneiderman and U. Attorney Loretta Lynch today announced that they have entered into settlement agreements with a New Rochelle nursing home resolving allegations that the facility and its owner submitted tens of thousands of inflated claims to the New York State Medicaid Program.
The claims sought reimbursement for services provided, but at artificially high rates. Under the agreements, Ralex Services, Inc. Schneiderman today announced that his office has filed felony charges against Alicia Santiago, a home health care aide from Rochester, who allegedly submitted phony time sheets to Innovative Care, LLC, which, relying on Santiago's false time sheets, billed Medicaid for work Santiago had not performed. Her fraudulent billing was discovered after she left a position in which she cared for a year-old recipient with cerebral palsy.
When the new nurse submitted bills for the same recipient, the claims were denied by Medicaid because Wojtach had already used all of the approved hours from the patient's Medicaid prior authorization.
The Office of Inspector General today announced that Melissa Burns, 38, of Florence, Alabama, must repay the state for payments made due to healthcare services she and her family received while they were on TennCare. In addition, she was ordered to serve six months in jail, and afterward report to a probation officer until the year On Aug.
A Greene County Grand Jury indicted Shelton on March 25, , charging him with six counts of "doctor shopping" for the painkiller Lortab, in addition to six counts of obtaining a controlled substances by fraud.
As a condition of the settlement, Attorney General Schneiderman required that the facility be shut down. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Adrian King, a certified nursing assistant CNA , for hitting a year-old female patient suffering from dementia. The agreement resolves the State's civil Medicaid fraud investigation against Taro for fraudulently reporting inflated drug prices to the Medicaid program.
From October 15, , to April 29, , the defendant was employed by Park Nursing Home as an LPN, having convinced her employers that she was properly licensed to do so.
Because the defendant never obtained a license in New York State, she was unqualified to perform the duties of a nurse. Pfizer, as parent of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. Attorney General Schneiderman's office served on the Executive Committee of this multi-state investigation. Wilson, 26, of Martin. She is charged in Knox County with doctor shopping and six counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.
Barnes was transferred to Knox County from Hamblen County, where she is charged with two counts of doctor shopping. Doctor shopping involves visiting multiple doctors in a short period of time - less than a month - to obtain controlled substances, and using TennCare healthcare insurance to pay for the visits, the prescriptions, or both. The arrest means that July marked the most people charged with TennCare fraud in any July since the program started in The latest arrest is Natali J.
Monrroy, 28, of Adairville, Kentucky. The AGO alleges Mann committed the crimes of First Degree Theft and Medicaid False Statement when he fraudulently provided Medicaid recipients with used or refurbished wheelchairs while billing Medicaid as if they were new. The settlement also resolves allegations that Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center disguised the satellite facility's Medicaid billings to make them appear as if the services were rendered at the Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center, not the satellite center.
Those fraudulent billings caused the Medicaid program to offer inflated reimbursements for services rendered. The settlement money will go to reimburse the State of New York and the federal government for their contributions to the New York State Medicaid Program. Holmes, of Memphis. The charges are based on activities that occurred when she lived in Tennessee.
Shubhranjan Ghosh, 39, of Anchorage and founder of Ghosh Psychiatric Services, was indicted yesterday by a grand jury on 18 felony counts for fraudulently billing Medicaid, committing a scheme to defraud Medicaid, tampering with physical evidence in an ongoing investigation and 15 counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance. Ghosh will be arraigned on Monday, July 28, at p. Gansler announced today that Maryland, joined by multiple states and the federal government, has settled allegations that Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Astellas caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state health care programs in connection with its marketing and promotion of the drug Mycamine for pediatric use. Mycamine is a sterile, lyophilized freeze-dried antifungal agent that was approved only for use by adults. Cleveland is facing 17 charges for allegedly stealing a total of narcotic pills for personal use from eight patients ranging in age from 66 to 98 years old. Cleveland allegedly substituted non-narcotic medications, including allergy, diuretic, bi-polar, and blood pressure medications that were not prescribed for the patients in question.
Newton, 45, of Cookeville. She is charged with doctor shopping for the anti-anxiety medication Alprazolam, a controlled substance. During the time period of February to March , Villarreal-Ratcliff billed Medicaid for providing personal care services to two Medicaid recipients who were children when those services were not actually provided by her, because she was vacationing in Costa Rica; Seattle, Washington; Pensacola, Florida; and Lihue, Hawaii.
Lee, and Deborah Faye Lee, 58, of Chattanooga. Keller, also known as Terra Thomas, 33, of Newport. A Sevier County indictment accuses Keller of five counts of doctor shopping for controlled substances, using TennCare as payment. She is also charged with five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. She is charged with three counts of doctor shopping for drugs, using TennCare as payment.
The Office of Inspector General today announced the arrests, which were the result of a joint effort with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. A Knox County Grand Jury charged her with two counts of fraudulently obtaining controlled substances by "doctor shopping," using TennCare as payment. Horn pled guilty and was sentenced for one gross misdemeanor offense of attempting to submit false information in a Medicaid application by District Court Judge Michael Villani.
Schuette has charged Golden Higgwe, 62, of Dearborn Heights, with 20 felony charges related to the scheme, and physician, Dr. Timothy Whiteus, 60, of Oak Park, with 19 felony charges. Charges allege Dr. Whiteus employed Higgwe to see patients and perform podiatric services at his Oak Park clinic despite Higgwe's excluded status and revoked license.
Higgwe allegedly practiced podiatric medicine while sometimes presenting himself to patients as Dr. Government and private insurance were billed for this work as if Dr. Whiteus performed it. Johnson fraudulently billed Georgia Medicaid for services performed by an unlicensed and unsupervised medical school graduate.
Mental Health Targeted Case Management services are designed to link Medicaid recipients having persistent and serious mental health disorders to community based services.
Williams allegedly refused psychological nursing caregivers entrance into the Kipling Manor facility to assist mental health residents resulting in residents without care for two to three weeks. Taylor allegedly failed caregiver responsibilities to protect the residents from the abuse and did not ensure residents received prescribed nursing services. Hill was served on the charge while she was being arraigned in a Tipton County Criminal Court on charges related to this case.
Charges accuse her of obtaining the anti-anxiety medication Alprazolam with TennCare benefits, and selling a portion of the drug.
Gansler announced today that Latia L. Matthews, 24, of Windsor Mill, pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor neglect of a vulnerable adult in her care. Foster announces that Stephanie Russell of Salisbury, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on July 14, to one misdemeanor count of dealing in or possessing a prescription drug. Between January 1, and October 4, , while Ms. Russell was working as a licensed medication nursing assistant at Saint Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dover, she gave a resident of the nursing center a quantity of the drug lorazepam, which came from Ms.
Russell's personal prescription. July 11, ; Connecticut State Attorney Office Hartford Woman Charged With Forgery, Unlawfully Practicing Nursing A Hartford woman who continued to work after her nursing license was suspended was arrested today and charged with unlawfully practicing nursing and forgery. Jerrell Eubanks, 63, a resident of a nursing center in Magee, was arrested this evening by investigators with the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with assistance from the Magee Police Department.
Eubanks is charged with second degree murder for the death of his roommate at the nursing home. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Kurien Palliankal, the owner of New Rochelle-based transportation company Carewell Ambulette, Inc. The individual and his company are charged with altering transportation requests sent to them by medical facilities authorizing taxi pickups and dropoffs for Medicaid patients.
The defendants are charged with doctoring the requests during a four year period to claim requests for ambulette service, which is paid by Medicaid at a rate four times higher than for taxis. Hoffman announced that two employees of a home health agency and one former employee of the agency were charged today in separate indictments for allegedly causing bills to be submitted to the Medicaid program for services that were never provided.
All three were certified homemaker home health aides at Confident Care Corporation, a company that is headquartered in Hackensack and has ten satellite offices throughout New Jersey, as well as offices in Florida. The charged counselor turned herself over to local authorities Wednesday morning. Annie G. King, 41, of Pryor, a licensed professional counselor providing mental health services, was charged with three counts of Medicaid fraud.
Gomez is charged in an indictment with TennCare fraud and theft of property. The indictment accuses her of falsely reporting to the state that she and her children resided in Tennessee, in order to be eligible for TennCare benefits, when they actually live in Rossville, Georgia. Qualls was sentenced today and received a three-year sentence, which will be probated for a period of five years.
Gansler announced today that Leon Wilson, 54, of Waldorf, has been found guilty of felony Medicaid Fraud, having billed the program for services he did not provide. Rattal sentenced Wilson to three years incarceration, all of which is suspended.
Oathout, 43, of Union City. Oathout fled the state and was found residing in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Once he was located, he was returned to Tennessee to be served with the charges.
Supreme Court to consider the state's appeal of a lawsuit challenging the Medicaid reimbursement rates paid to providers. Morton, 41, of Columbia. The convictions stemmed from Mr. Scott's submission of false timesheets in order to obtain payment for services that were not provided to a child with special needs enrolled in the Children's Personal Care program, a Vermont Medicaid program. Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid Fraud on April 17, As a result, Jones was sentenced to five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, one to serve, four suspended and five years of post release supervision per count to run concurrently.
Joshua Mitchell, 23, of Jackson, pled guilty to felony abuse of a vulnerable person Monday in front of Judge William E. Chapman in Rankin County Circuit Court. As a result, Judge Chapman sentenced Mitchell to 10 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, five years suspended, five to serve followed by five years of supervised probation. This denial was based on concerns about his past behavior which had included failure to maintain patient records, allowing unqualified staff to administer inoculations, and filing false reports with the aim of inflating insurance reimbursements.
She is charged with fraudulently using TennCare to obtain a controlled substance by "doctor shopping" for controlled substances, and using TennCare as payment.
In addition, Presnell is charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Schneiderman today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit alleging that Continuum Health Partners, Inc. Jay T. He also pled no contest to one count of Insurance Fraud for billing the state's Medicaid program for a bogus medical appointment where he sought to arrange sexual relations with an infant child.
The convictions stemmed from Ms. McDonald's submission of false timesheets in order to obtain payment for services that were not provided to an adult with physical disabilities enrolled in the Choices for Care program. In a three-count indictment, Douglas is accused of transferring her grandfather's assets and resources to herself, using power of attorney, in order to make him eligible for TennCare benefits, which would include nursing home care.
The audit cites the company for lack of compliance with standards required by the Medicaid program. Hankerson and Pierre A. Children who qualify for these services under Medicaid typically do so because they are in danger of being removed from their homes.
Hixon was a co-owner of First Step Counseling Services and served as its head of clinical services. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Shamil Tadros, 45 years old, of Tonawanda, New York, on charges related to fraudulently operating as an optometrist and providing ophthalmic dispensing services without a license for either profession.
Tadros, who attended optometry school but has not passed the state exams required to obtain licensure, runs Pittsford Optical in Pittsford, New York. Tadros pled guilty on January 16, where he admitted to engaging in a fraudulent scheme that occurred from on or about January 1, to May 31, , where he billed Medicaid and other payers for ophthalmology services.
Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Joyce Opoku, a licensed practical nurse, and Isabelle Todman, a certified nurse aide, on charges they failed to provide proper care to an year-old resident of the New York State Veterans' Home at Montrose and for making false statements in the resident's medical records to falsely reflect that they had provided the care. The victim, a Korean War veteran who suffered from dementia and Parkinson's disease, was found on the floor of his room at about a.
Hoffman announced that the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, arrested the owner of a network of diagnostic imaging centers for his alleged role as the leader of a criminal enterprise that provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal kickbacks to medical practitioners in exchange for patient referrals to his testing facilities. In addition, the defendants allegedly submitted fraudulent applications to the New Jersey Medicaid program and Department of Health, and evaded paying income and franchise taxes, among other illegal activities.
The enterprise allegedly generated millions of dollars in illegal profits. Twelve others were also charged in the alleged scheme. He is charged with TennCare fraud for the sale or delivery of the painkiller Oxycodone, obtained through the use of his TennCare benefits. White is charged with TennCare fraud and child neglect in an indictment accusing her of selling a portion of a drug prescribed for her minor child. The drug, Vyvanse, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, was obtained through TennCare benefits.
Jimmy C. White was convicted on June The two dentists have offices in Butler and Grove Hill. June 18, ; Connecticut State Attorney Office Fairfield Dentist Charged with Violating Medicaid Ban A Fairfield dentist who was barred by the federal government from participating in Medicaid was arrested today and charged with continuing to bill and receive payments from the government health care program.
Bartlett, 24, of Old Hickory. She is charged with five counts of doctor shopping for prescriptions for controlled substances, with the clinical visits or the prescriptions being paid for by TennCare. He was arrested by the OIG in August of last year, when he was charged with TennCare fraud and two counts of theft of services. Graham, 39, of Hermitage. She is charged with six counts of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain a controlled substance by "doctor shopping," obtaining prescriptions for the painkillers Hydrocodone and Tramadol, with the prescriptions or the clinical visits being paid for by TennCare.
He is charged with six counts of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain controlled substances by "doctor shopping. Miller is charged with eight counts of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain controlled substances by "doctor shopping. Hankerson, Jr. Between July and June , Hankerson and his accomplices would use their patient's Medicaid numbers to bill far in excess of the services provided, sometimes billing when children were no longer in the State of Georgia.
Some patients reported being seen only twice, while First Step billed for hundreds of counseling sessions. In sum, over 3, false claims were identified over a five year period. Sheryl Bruner, 51, entered the plea this morning in Fayette Circuit Court.
Bruner chose to waive her right to a grand jury indictment and was instead charged by a single-count criminal information. Bruner was the owner and operator of Support Source, Inc. Support Source purportedly provided in-home care to disabled patients via Medicaid-funded waiver services. After Support Source's Medicaid funding was suspended by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in following an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General, Bruner continued her scheme by retaining many of her patients and transferring them to a different company based in Lee County.
Troy D. Ginger Wilson, 45, pleaded no contest in February to multiple charges of conspiracy to make false statements to the Medicaid program, making false statements to the Medicaid program and unlawful acts involving the Medicaid program.
Hamblen County: Brandon Trent, 25, of Rogersville, pleaded guilty to TennCare fraud and was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended to one year of probation. Davidson County: Griselda Castaneda-Camacho, 29, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to four counts of TennCare fraud and received one year of supervised probation under judicial diversion. Shelby County: Tamara Spears, 40, of Walls, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to theft of property and received four years of supervised probation under judicial diversion.
Forrest, 27, of New Johnsonville, who is accused of TennCare fraud for receiving benefits through the state's Medicaid program that she was not entitled to receive. Larrisa Bishop, 24, of Ripley, charged with three counts of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain controlled substances by "doctor shopping," using TennCare as payment. Sheila Coker, 44 of Ripley, charged with TennCare fraud, possession of the painkiller Morphine with intent to deliver, delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance and delivery of a Schedule III controlled substance.
Coker is accused of using TennCare benefits to obtain the painkillers Morphine and Hydrocodone, later selling a portion of the drugs. Hoffman announced that detectives with the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit MFCU executed a search warrant at an Ocean County medical clinic this morning and charged a former doctor with practicing medicine without a license.
June 6, ; U. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. Wright, 36, of McMinnville. She was charged in an indictment in April of with TennCare fraud in connection with obtaining a controlled substance paid for by TennCare, while planning to sell a portion of the drugs.
Penny Miller, 49, today pleaded no contest to one count of making a false claim to the Medicaid program. June 5, ; Louisiana Attorney General 8 Arrested in Medicaid Fraud Conspiracy Eight people have been arrested after it was discovered that a personal care services company conspired with its Medicaid recipients to steal Medicaid dollars, announced the Louisiana Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Schneiderman today announced the indictment of nine employees of the Medford Multicare Center for Living, Inc. Seven of those indicted were arrested and charged earlier this year in connection with the death of a year-old resident who was at the nursing home for what was supposed to be temporary rehabilitation.
Two employees, Marianne Fassino and Leona Gordon, were arrested today. In addition, the corporation operating the home was indicted on charges of attempting to cover up the circumstances surrounding the death. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of Patricia Smithmyer, a registered and supervising nurse at Golden Hill Care Center in Kingston, who failed to follow the wishes of an year-old resident and the directive of the nursing home by failing to administer CPR when the resident stopped breathing.
The failure to offer life-saving care came despite requests from the resident and her family that life-saving procedures be used if the need arose.
Frazier was employed as a certified nursing assistant by Clare Bridge of Vero Beach, an Alzheimer and dementia care facility for seniors. The investigation revealed that a co-worker allegedly observed Frazier striking an year-old resident in the face. June 4, ; U. Dettelbach announced today that the husband and wife owners of a Maple Heights ambulette company will each serve time in prison for fraudulently billing Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of dollars of transportation services that they did not actually provide.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit took Tullon into custody, following an investigation that revealed Tullon billed Medicaid for services never rendered. She is charged with three counts of doctor shopping and three counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Cook obtained Oxycodone through clinical visits which were paid for by TennCare.
Schneiderman today announced the arraignment of Tanya Johnson, 34, a Licensed Practical Nurse, for failing to follow nursing home policy after a resident fell and injured himself, then lying to the facility about what happened.
John Michael Doneti, 50, of Oklahoma City, and Angelique Marie Williamson, 39, of Choctaw, were each charged with five counts of Medicaid fraud, one count of identity theft, one count of conspiracy to commit Medicaid fraud, one count of engaging in transactions involving unlawful proceeds and one count of conspiracy to engage in transactions involving unlawful proceeds.
Miranda Smith on charges of Medicaid Provider fraud. According to the Unit's investigation, Gibson, who was employed at the hospital, shoved and struck a disabled adult resident multiple times. Buckner, Sr. The other individual allegedly involved in the kickback scheme is deceased. She also received four years' probation. Laurie Provost, 54, of Sea Girt, was indicted yesterday May 14 on 23 counts of second-degree health care claims fraud, and one count each of second- and third-degree theft by deception, third-degree Medicaid fraud, third-degree health care claims fraud, fourth-degree forgery, and two counts of fourth-degree falsifying or tampering with records.
Richardson was sentenced for one gross misdemeanor offense of intentional failure to maintain adequate records by District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt. The State's legal action seeks to recover fraudulent Medicaid payments for orthodontic and dental services that were improperly approved by Xerox. All the charges involve people selling prescription drugs.
She was charged in March with providing false information in order to qualify for TennCare benefits. The arrest brings to 2, the number of people arrested for TennCare since the OIG began investigating and pursuing this criminal activity.
There have been 6, criminal charges filed. Pervez, 41, who pleaded guilty to felony Enterprise Corruption, is one of six individuals arrested by the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in a scheme that involved a web of more than a dozen pharmacies. They defrauded the Medicaid program by targeting vulnerable HIV patients and put their lives in jeopardy by paying them not to fill their HIV prescriptions and then billing Medicaid for those unfilled prescriptions.
Acting on a request from the Agency for Health Care Administration, staff from the MFCU today checked facilities to identify any public health and medical needs, and if required, to coordinate medical stabilization in affected counties, and to assist with the sheltering of people with medical needs, among other things.
He is charged with three counts of fraudulently obtaining controlled substances through TennCare by doctor shopping for the painkillers Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Meperidine and Morphine.
He used TennCare benefits to pay for the clinical visits. Sound Inpatient Physicians employs hospitalists and other physicians who provide care to patients at hospitals and other facilities.
Hospitalists are physicians who provide in-patient care to hospital and other facility patients. Sound contracts with hospitals and other facilities to provide these services. Grogan, who also used the name Laci M. Griffin, of Hendersonville. The Sumner County Sheriff's Office assisted with the arrest.
Grogan is charged with 17 counts of TennCare fraud and seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Schneiderman today announced that charges were filed against 17 employees of Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility in Buffalo, following an investigation into their treatment of a nursing home resident.
The investigation, which relied on a hidden camera placed in the patient's room, revealed a disturbing pattern of neglect. The eight nurses and nine nursing assistants are being charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor counts in Buffalo City Court. She is charged in an indictment with claiming to be pregnant in order to obtain TennCare benefits. Otherwise, she would have been ruled ineligible for the state's Medicaid program.
Whitehead, 46, of Jefferson City. Monroe was working as a behavioral health technician at MACtown, Inc. According to the investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit's Patient Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation team Monroe's co-workers witnessed her repeatedly punching a disabled adult in the face.
The victim received a laceration to the right eye, requiring three stitches. She is charged with TennCare fraud, food stamp fraud, and two counts of theft of services.
Coleman, 47, of Jackson. Van Hollen announced today that Tyvex Benford has been sentenced in Milwaukee County on two convictions for Medicaid fraud. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge William Brash imposed and stayed sentences of imprisonment for three years, to be served concurrently to each other and consecutive to any other sentences, comprising 18 months initial confinement and 18 months extended supervision.
Anthony, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. That's about nine miles from the Tennessee border at Chattanooga. Briggs, of McMinnville. She is charged in a Unicoi County indictment with fraudulently obtaining a controlled substance by doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare to access healthcare benefits. Gansler announced today that Duriel Maurice Briggs, 34, of Woodlawn, pleaded guilty to one count of Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree for an incident that occurred last summer in Woodlawn.
At the time, Mr. Briggs was a caregiver employed by Creative Options Inc. Briggs was responsible for the care and supervision of a year-old man with developmental disabilities who needed hour supervision and resided in a group home in Randallstown operated by Creative Options.
Stirewalt was employed by Tampa Bay Patient Services. So far, a total of 40 have been arrested. Most of the charges involve prescription drug fraud. Shubhranjan Ghosh, 39, of Anchorage, Alaska and the founder of Ghosh Psychiatric Services, was arrested yesterday evening on a criminal complaint alleging that he committed medical assistance fraud, scheme to defraud and evidence tampering.
MFCU agents initiated an investigation after receiving a citizen tip reporting potential personal care service fraud. Investigators learned that the personal care attendant being accused of fraudulent activity was servicing a Medicaid recipient living at a senior residential facility in New Orleans. Many other elderly residents living at the same housing complex are eligible for personal care services rendered through private provider agencies that bill the Louisiana Medicaid Program.
Both are charged with Medicaid Fraud, a Class B felony. The fraud occurred in , when Bethune worked for Youth Options, which had an agreement to provide counseling services to students in Clarendon School District One.
No service was provided. Briggs, 28, of McMinnville. She is charged with two counts of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain controlled substances by doctor shopping. An indictment accuses her of going to multiple physicians within a short period of time, receiving prescriptions for the same or similar controlled substances, with the clinical visits or the prescriptions being paid for with TennCare benefits.
Briggs turned herself in to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. A four-count indictment returned by a grand jury in June of last year - 11 months ago - charges him with presenting an altered diagnostic imaging report and patient profile for the purposes of fraudulently obtaining prescriptions from a doctor for painkiller Oxycodone and the anti-anxiety medication Alprazolam.
Serpas used TennCare benefits to pay for the fraudulent Oxycodone prescriptions. Draine, of Garden City, was sentenced today for neglecting his mother and submitting claims to Medicaid for fraudulent services, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. Fourth District Judge Lynn Norton sentenced Draine to one year fixed in prison and four years indeterminate. The court suspended the prison sentence and ordered Draine to enter the Rising Sun Sober Living facility. The criminal charges filed in Madison County Circuit Court 6 allege that Anderson Dental Center owner Sally Metzner and her co-defendants engaged in a scheme to submit false and inflated claims for payment of dental services to the Indiana Medicaid program, sometimes using forged documents, in order to receive more Medicaid reimbursement than they were due.
A Franklin County Grand Jury charged her with three counts of fraudulently obtaining TennCare controlled substance benefits to which she was not entitled by doctor shopping. Ryan is accused of obtaining the painkiller Hydrocodone in physician office visits that were paid for by TennCare.
Schneiderman announced today that David Klaproth, a licensed practical nurse formerly employed by the Wingate at Dutchess nursing home in Fishkill, N. Appearing before Fishkill Town Court Justice Robert Rahemba, Klaproth, 47, admitted to a misdemeanor charge, Wilful Violation of the Health Laws, after acknowledging that he failed to administer a prescribed medication to the elderly resident, who also suffers from Alzheimer's disease. According to authorities, Lynch submitted false timesheets to MassHealth indicating care for a patient while he was working as a bus driver at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative.
The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit began its investigation into Warren's billing practices after receiving a referral from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Vice, of Massena, was sentenced to three years' probation, which will include counseling for gambling problems, Wednesday afternoon in Massena Village Court by the Honorable Gerald P. On September 25, , the defendant pleaded guilty to petit larceny for diverting funds to her own use in and Weldon's submission of falsified timesheets in order to obtain payment for services that were not provided while he was an employer-of-record for a home-based health care worker under the Developmental Disability Services program, a Vermont Medicaid program.
Miller, 35, with four counts of second-degree forgery and one count of defrauding the Kentucky Medicaid program, which are class D felonies. March 24, ; Delaware Attorney General Nurse Arrested and Charged With Using Forgery, Fraud to Obtain Prescription Drugs Dover - Attorney General Beau Biden announced that a former nurse at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill has been arrested and charged with numerous crimes related to her alleged use of fraud and forgery to obtain prescription drugs that were intended for patients at the facility.
Danielle M. Becker sentenced Tyrone Cecil Malloy, M. Malloy was found guilty by a jury on both counts of the indictment on March 10, , following a two-week trial. She was indicted on charges of TennCare fraud and attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud. The charges against her say she presented a forged prescription at a pharmacy, and tried to use TennCare benefits to pay for the forgery. She has been charged with three counts of doctor shopping for the pain killer Oxycodone, with the doctor's office visits paid for by TennCare.
Round-Up Nashville, TN - Four people are charged with TennCare fraud after a round-up of 60 people who face charges involving prescription drugs. The arrests are the results of an undercover investigation involving the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office and the Office of Inspector General. Schneiderman announced that today, Samantha Cross, 31, former assistant manager at Schoharie ARC - a center for individuals with disabilities - pled guilty to stealing money from disabled residents.
As part of the plea agreement, Ms. From the first assessment with the resident and their family to the transition to the community, the dementia care nurse is there to oversee and seamlessly coordinate the entire process.
Autumn Leaves respite guests enjoy all the services and amenities available to our full-time residents in a caring environment designed specifically to meet the needs of memory-impaired individuals. Family and caregivers can enjoy a much-deserved vacation or break, confident that their loved one is receiving personalized care and attention in a secure, loving environment.
Respite stays can range from a week up to a month. Perhaps the family caregiver is employed full-time and looking for worry-free care during work hours, or perhaps just a few hours of assistance are needed while running errands or taking care of appointments. Your loved one will enjoy the same personalized life-engagement program as our full-time residents, as well as chef-prepared meal s , snacks, assistance with hygiene, toileting, and medication administration if needed.
AutumnGrove Cottage in Pearland offers a beautiful backyard retreat for residents to enjoy a wonderful view. With a lake to the west and pastures complete with livestock to the east, the Pearland Cottage offers two exciting views for the residents. The caregivers and managers love spending everyday with the residents doing brain stimulating activities, walking through the garden or even playing a fun game of Bingo.
There is never a dull moment at the Pearland Cottage between visiting family members and cheerful caregivers chatting with the residents. Easy outside access to the gardens, a home-like environment, and loving attentive caregivers make up the whole package for this marvelous addition to the Pearland community. Avondale House is a United Way non-profit agency that provides educational and training services to children and adults with autism and developmental disorders.
To that end, we operate a year-round TEA approved day school where we serve over 75 students from more than 20 different school districts, up to the age of 22 years old. Each student receives specific education and training according to their individualized education and behavior improvement plans.
We also have a day habilitation program for adults 22 and older, who need a safe and nurturing environment to continuing developing skills for independence. Clients participate in daily living skill and pre-vocational training through activities on campus as well as through community and volunteer outings. The agency also operates three group homes, licensed by DADS, in southwest Houston for our clients who are unable to live in their own homes.
Residents enjoy family style life with weekend and evening recreation; as well as training in tasks such as laundry, housekeeping and cooking.
Each client also receives support with medical needs and daily hygiene according to their abilities. Founded in , BACH is a C 3 non-profit organization, which provides therapeutic, educational and social programs for children with special needs. You are cordially invited to attend an exciting variety of programs, activities and classes Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm designed to meet the needs and interests of a diverse older adult community.
Join us for fabulous fun, fantastic food nutritious meals provided 5 times per week during the lunch hour and forever friendships at the Bacliff Community Center. Bay Area Alliance is made up of youth and adults speaking and acting to bring about a healthier community by:. Organizing a community effort that includes businesses, law enforcement, schools, youth serving organizations, parents, the faith community, healthcare agencies, civic organizations, cities, the media, and others to address underage drinking and other drug use;.
Increasing community awareness of substance abuse concerns and the resources that are available to address these concerns;. Decreasing access to alcohol and prescription drugs in the home, school, and community environments; and. Changing community norms by encouraging and supporting parents who provide a no-use message for their youth.
Operations: Most of these services will be in the Clear Lake office; however staff activities include community outreach throughout the community served. Information Dissemination -website, telephone, in person, health fairs- provide information designed to create awareness and knowledge of alcohol and other drugs use, abuse and addictions; and their harmful effects on individuals, families and communities.
Individual Assessments -utilizing a research based assessment tool as well as face-to-face interview; a licensed counselor will make recommendations on services needed. Recovery Support Services -social support designed to fill the needs of people in or seeking recovery.
Education - helps individuals learn about reasons for drug and alcohol abuse, the way certain substances can affect the body, and how relationships can be affected by addiction. Drug Free Business Services - support our local community by providing assistance with substance abuse policies and procedures, provide trainings for supervisors and staff.
Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc. We operate free, confidential, anonymous crisis and suicide prevention counseling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are available to provide presentations and suicide prevention education on a limited basis.
We provide links to resources and other nonprofit organizations that provide other critical suicide prevention services. Partners with low income families to build affordable homes; homes are sold at cost with a zero percent interest loan.
Partner families must agree to give hours of Sweat Equity or labor into the construction of their home or other Habitat homes. Our overall service area includes Galveston County and some of Brazoria and Southeast Harris counties. Our service is limited to the home-bound, regardless of age, lacking the capability to obtain a hot meal on a daily basis. An in-home interview with all potential clients is conducted and an evaluation is made to determine whether our program is suitable for filling their needs.
Not every person interviewed is accepted into the program. Service is available either temporarily during recovery from surgery or illness or long term, if conditions merit. Well-prepared, nutritious meals are purchased from Methodist St. Meals are packaged in heat-retaining containers for delivery by our volunteers.
In addition to hot meals, a separately prepared sack lunch is available if appropriate. The sack lunch consists of sandwich and fruit. Special dietary requirements can often be met e. Comprehensive substance abuse services include addiction intervention assistance, drug detoxification, a women's private drug and alcohol treatment program, partial day rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.
Several locations throughout the Houston area. Provides a variety of services to victims of domestic violence and their families. Services include emergency and transitional shelter, emergency medical care, personal care, safety planning, legal and financial assistance, support groups, individual counseling, employment assistance, and crisis follow-up services. Bay Pointe Behavioral Health Service treats mental health and behavioral issues for persons with psychiatric and health wellness needs.
Therapy, medication managment and psychiatric care is provided for persons af all ages including children, adoleschents, and geriatric persons with mental health concerns. Bayou Pines Care Center is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the quality of life for our residents. When admitted to our facility, our residents receive quality health care from our highly trained staff while enabling them to remain close to family and friends.
All nursing homes are not alike. We believe that in order to move forward nursing homes must promote a homelike environment, a place that is focused on living out the remainder of life.
Baywind Village is a beautiful, privately owned bed facility located in the heart of League City, Texas. Here at Baywind Village all patients can expect quality care, clean attractive surroundings and a courteous staff with a positive attitude for healing. We strive to personalize each patient's experience to optimize their recovery and get them back home faster.
We have hour specialized nursing care to ensure the health and well-being of each of our patients. Our physicians, therapists, nurses and other professional staff are here to offer you the perfect combination of professionalism and compassion. Baywind Village offers a full continuum of care, from long-term skilled nursing, to hospice services.
We also provide exceptional short-term rehabilitation and a range of specialty programs and complex clinical services. Together with our compassionate, personalized approach, these capabilities have helped establish our long-standing reputation for total excellence in senior care:.
Self-sufficiency is an important component of the long-term transitional and permanent housing programs. Participants are individually assessed. Residents are required to have an income and they are responsible for paying their affordable rent and child care once stable.
Through the case management program residents will establish short-term and long-term goals. In addition, self-sufficiency will be nurtured by creating a Resident Management Organization that will be developed to allow resident involvement in the decision making of the program. One of our main objectives is to assist residents in identifying barriers to acquiring higher wage paying jobs and improve participation in educational and job skills enhancement programs.
The overall program goals consist of residential stability, increased skills or income and greater self-determination. I will see children starting at age four. I have treated children as young as age three, and have worked with many geriatric clients as well. My passion is to empower at every stage of development. Supplies walkers, canes, wheelchairs, wound care accessories, nebulizers, scooters, lifts and ramps, urology equipment, adjustable beds, bath aids, compression stockings, diabetic supplies and equipment, elevators and lifts, incontinence supplies, respiratory care, infant and child reflux products, and mastectomy supplies.
Integrity includes respect, ethics and intent. Boat People SOS- Houston BPSOS , a non-profit social and legal services provider whose purpose is to empower, organize, and equip Vietnamese immigrant communities in their pursuit of liberty and dignity provides education, information, and direct assistance to immigrant and refugee families on potential health and legal issues prevalent in the immigrant communities.
BPSOS services range from health awareness prevention programs, legal services for low-income families and victims of violence and crime, to youth advocacy and senior services programs to encourage community engagement, advocacy, and volunteerism. Provides relief, assistance, and support to Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in their search for freedom and a dignified life.
Also seeks to empower, equip, and organize Vietnamese-American communities in their progress towards self-sufficiency and integration. Provides citizenship classes. Looks to collaborate with organizations, agencies, and ethnic communities that share similar visions, goals and values.
The Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America offers outdoor educational programs, self-esteem building projects, and recreation for boys 6 years old and up. Provides activities and programs for children and youth including: health and life skills development, education and career development, character and leadership skill building, fine arts activities and other recreational programs. Today's Harbor for Children provides residential services for children who have endured family neglect, abuse, abandonment or whose families are in crisis.
It takes a strong person to recognize the potential in getting the help your family needs. Each child is placed in a loving home on campus. Each cottage can accommodate up to eight children under the supervision of full-time, live-in house parents. The program is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a General Residential Operation with the ability to serve up to 88 children.
Education is also a top priority for our children. The younger children in kindergarten through the eighth grade attend The Harbor Academy , the charter school located on campus. The Harbor Academy has smaller teacher-student ratios that allow for the attention each child needs. The older children attend La Porte High School and are encouraged to participate in after school programs and activities.
BCCIL promotes the full inclusion, equal opportunity and participation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of community life. We believe that people with disabilities have the right to make choices affecting their lives, a right to take risks, a right to fail, and a right to succeed. One of our greatest roles is sharing experiences and offering encouragement from someone who has been there. Support from peers can assist you as you explore integration into the community.
It is important to know your rights and advocate for them. BCCIL staff will work with you to make sure you have that knowledge. Self advocacy is the best advocacy of all. Independent Living Skills Training. Information from professionals is one thing, but actually applying it to real life is another. BCCIL offers information and workshops on topics such as financial and money management skills, personal attendant management, using public transportation systems, social security do's and don'ts, adaptations to the home, and much more.
While CIL staff maintains an entire data base of resource information to provide consumers the most choices, we are continuously looking for ways to fill the unmet needs that still exist. These are just a few of the resource tools available to CIL staff:. Provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Day Habilitation, life skills and vocational training.
The Brazoria County Community Development And Welfare Department provides emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities when grant funds are available. Please call prior so that program details and correct documentation is brought with client. Two hot meals are served daily. Provides comprehensive health services for prevention and control of disease and the promotion of health services for community residents. CIHCP is a county program that provides medically necessary health care benefits to individuals who meet the income, resource, residency, and household criteria; and who are categorically ineligible for the Texas Medicaid Program.
The CIHCP is like an eligibility based health plan that provides medically necessary health care benefits. CIHCP pays for covered services. Some services require prior approval to be covered. All services must be medically necessary. You may be responsible to pay for some services if you choose to receive services that are not covered or are not considered medically necessary.
Serves as the primary casework and service agency for the juvenile courts of Brazoria County. The department provides probation field services including counseling and supervision of children and families. Preferences given to senior citizens and families with children ages 6 and under. The Mental Health Division employs a team of Sheriff Deputies who specialize in dealing with situations involving the mentally ill and emotionally disturbed.
Mental Health Deputies are trained to stabilize a mental health situation and transport individuals for screening, telemedicine services or to a hospital unit. To request service, the individual must be a danger to themselves or others. To advocate on behalf of all the counties veterans and their eligible dependents, in obtaining benefits and entitlements from federal, state, and local agencies. Provides information to all veterans and their families about benefits they are entitled to access.
Services include assistance in securing Veterans Administration compensation, life insurance, claims and conversions, pension claims, burial benefits, transportation assistance, and educational benefits. BRAZOS PLACE is an inpatient rehabilitation and residential treatment facility for adults, male and female, 18 years and older, who meet the admission criteria and who express a desire to begin the process of recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs.
The program focuses on developing and maintaining sobriety; acquiring the knowledge, understanding, and skills to change personal behaviors, and establishing a commitment to a personal program of recovery. We are a trusted Houston drug and alcohol rehab center for people struggling to achieve a new life of sobriety and happiness. Brazos Place provides safe and secure residential treatment facility to people who need are looking to break their dependency on drugs and alcohol in the Houston area.
Our adult drug rehab center will help you identify and overcome the underlying causes of drug and alcohol addiction. When you are putting your money and future to achieve a life free of drug and alcohol addiction, you should be confident that your bay area recovery center is the right choice.
Brazos Place brings hope to the Houston area for addiction help. What should families expect on their visit to Brazosport Cares? The type and amount of food given are dependent on the number of people in the household and pantry resources. Eligible families will be guided through our stocked 'client choice' pantry, where they may choose items which most benefit their family and needs. Eligibility for food assistance is based on federal poverty guidelines. Other Services- Brazosport Cares maintains information on other social service resources in the Brazosport area.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Thursday from to a. A community education program that provides self-improvement and self-enrichment courses concerning health and medicine, arts and crafts, languages, and other topics. Community non-profit clinic and healthcare hub that offers a variety of medical, dental, and vision services. Behavioral health sessions are also offered by licensed staff and focus on depression, anxiety, and life skills.
In addition, Brazoria County funds a prescription medication assistance program which is accessible throgh the Brazosport Medical Center. Our Women's Health Screenings division protects the health and well-being of the community by facilitating free breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostics and treatment referrals to eligible Galveston County women. Services include assisting women between the ages of in accessing free mammograms.
Diagnostic screenings and services are also provided for women with breast implants or abnormal breast cancer screening findings. Program participants will be provided assistance in obtaining Medicaid services.
Brookdale Ellington Field is an assisted living community. Trained caregivers assist with daily living activities, such as help with medication, bathing and dressing, and coordinating services with outside providers. Brookdale Pearland offers a variety of floor plans for our studio, deluxe, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Our memory care community offers a choice of floor plans for our studio, companion suite, and shared private apartments.
All of our apartments have a private bathroom and hour emergency call services. With private, beautiful apartments, seniors enjoy all the comforts of home. By helping seniors achieve daily moments of achievement, residents find new meaning and purpose in their daily lives.
Offers free one-on-one emotional support by a trained volunteer who is a cancer survivor or a family member of a cancer survivor. The volunteers are matched with referrals according to cancer site, age, and gender. Non-profit support network that connects cancer patients and their families to cancer survivors who have undergone similar experiences. CarePatrol is a free senior housing placement service that helps families find independent living, assisted living, memory care and in-home care options.
Provides counseling to children, preteens, teenagers, and adults. Services include couples, individual, and famiy counseling; Autism spectrum and developmental spectrum therapy; art and play therapy; counseling for women's issues, grief, loss, divorce, and gay and lesbian issues; instruction in meditation and mindfulness.
Carrie Cole, M. Home Health services are designed to provide the care you need to maintain your independence, health and well-being. Casa Home Health Home Health and Hospice provides specially trained and licensed staff to help you achieve your goals. Our team includes:. All our clinicians are licensed and have passed a background check prior to seeing Casa Home Health patients.
Our experienced Hospice team provides education and ensures that you or your loved one receives competent, compassionate care in the comfort of home. At Casa Home Health, we consider death to be a final stage of life.
As such, we help our hospice patients live their final days to the fullest in the comfort of home, surrounded by family. Because of our emphasis on relationships, many of our patients consider us a part of their family. The Catholic Charities offer many types of assistance for children and families. The Center for Pregnancy offers parenting classes and parenting skills development to pregnant women or women with small children. The Center also offers counseling services, free pregnancy testing, adoption agency referrals, medical referrals, referrals for career development, and basic needs items for mothers and their children.
Each child victim or witness is interviewed by a specially trained professional, thus, reducing the number of times the child victim must relate the incident.
Interviews are conducted in a child-friendly setting. Formerly The Rainbow Connection, Childhood Cancer Connection is dedicated to the families and children living with cancer or blood disorders. Activities include: The Rainbow Connection Camp, community education, a rodeo, holiday parties, outings, parental education and support groups, and bereavement support. Agency mandated to investigate and provide services for children who are physically or sexually abused. In addition to investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, CPS offers family counseling services, crisis intervention, parenting classes, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence prevention, and day care to strengthen the family and ensure the safety of children.
CPS also coordinates foster care and adoption for children who require rehoming. Offers limited assistance with utility bills and financial aid.
Provides rental assistance coordinated by the Society of St. Provides emergency assistance with basic needs food, fuel, medicine, rent, utilities, lodging, and clothing for anyone in need residing in the Pearland-Friendswood-Manvel-Brookside corridor, or is a member of a member-church who might live outside the corridor.
Lives continue to be literally transformed through these two vibrant ministries that help participants gain self-confidence, purpose, direction, and hope for the future. In addition, each participant is engaged in a weekly Bible study and paired with a mentor for encouragement and accountability, in a missions context, where women mentor women and men mentor men.
CWJC exists to empower women to experience spiritual, personal, and professional success. CMJC exists to empower men to become spiritual leaders in their homes and communities. A distinctive of CMJC programs is bible study and mentoring. Programs offer a vast array of life and job skills training. Provides services for the homeless. Services include a day shelter, meals, clothing, first aid and hygiene items, along with license counselors to provide assessment, counseling and referrals for addiction and mental illness, recovery, and other issues.
Providing affordable healthcare for low-income patients in the underserved community of Dickinson. Services include family medicine; flu, pneumonia and tetanus vaccinations; pediatric well and sick visits; well adult exams; respiratory and urinary tract infections; minor injuries; and screening and care for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other chronic illness. Providing affordable healthcare for low-income patients in the underserved Houston community near Interstate 45 South and Wayside Drive.
Services include treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gastritis, arthritis, depression, menstrual problems, back and joint pain, bronchitis, minor injuries, and disorders of the thyroid, kidney, liver, and heart. Administers, coordinates, and manages funds to develop, enhance, and preserve urban communities and ensure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for low-income persons.
The City of Galveston Parks and Recreation offers many public recreation facilities and recreational programs for Galveston County residents. Call or view information online for facility locations and programs offered. The Galveston Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of youth programs and activities each summer. Working to improve the quality of early care and education through programs for parents, child care professionals and public awareness campaigns.
The College of the Mainland Lab School at College of the Mainland is designed, equipped and staffed to be a model of excellent group care and education of young children. The facility is licensed for forty-two children. Its primary purpose is to provide the best possible educational opportunities to child development college students to graduate from College of the Mainland's Child Development Program with a vision of quality child care and the skills to build high quality children's services for our community's future.
The preparation courses are offered in 9 week sessions. English as a Second Language courses are also available. At Colonial Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Pearland, we understand the stress and difficult decisions a family has to make for a loved one who can no longer live at home, needs help with daily living, or is experiencing memory loss. With many years of experience, our Pearland staff knows what is required in helping our residents feel secure and comfortable.
We make sure they feel right at home, and we treat every resident as if they were our own family member. We offer a wide variety of activities to fit every resident. We have beautiful walking paths that are enclosed for their safety, personal assistance 24 hours a day, medication management, and delicious healthy meals. Due to State and Federal budget cuts, patients must now meet these qualifications to receive vaccines from the Brazoria County Health Department.
Communities in Schools is a student dropout prevention program that provides ongoing educational support for students. CIS also provides case management services to improve academics, attendance, and behavior of students. Provides affordable, low-cost permanent housing to people with AIDS, advertises vacancies only through case managers of social service organizations serving people with AIDS. The organization does not provide financial aid.
Applicants must have a source of income. The Compassionate Friends offers bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents the opportunity to talk, listen, share, and provide each other emotional support after the devastating death of a child. We are not therapists and we do not provide counseling.
Everyone will be just like you — someone who is going through the natural grieving process. As we meet together, we learn from each other through our shared experiences. You will find people attending the meetings of all ages from young adult to 70 and 80 year-olds.
You will find people mourning the loss of an adult child and others who are mourning the loss of a child who never had an opportunity to take their first breath. You may find people whose child died 30 years ago and others with a loss so fresh their pain is measured in days and weeks. Concord Assisted Living provides hour care in a homelike environment.
Amenities include private and companion rooms, three home-cooked meals a day, special nutrition needs,supervision of medication, assistance with bathing and grooming, housekeeping, laundry services, social and activity programs, scheduling of transportation for doctors appointments, shopping and social events, and respite care.
In addition to fixed bus routes, provides demand response services to the general public within Galveston and Brazoria counties. This hospital is designed as a bridge in the continuum of care and is intended to provide intensive, specialized care for medically complex patients that require a longer treatment and recovery period. This hospital provides a committed and knowledgeable clinical team in a setting conducive to healing. Their goal is to treat the immediate and long-term needs of the patients with the goal of helping each patient reach the next level of wellbeing on their path to a full recovery.
The District Clerk provides certified copied of court records, marriage licenses, death certificates, and birth certificates in the county in which the events occurred. Covenant House Texas CHT opened its doors in to provide shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned youth ages 18 — After more than 35 years of service, CHT offers an extensive continuum of care model for homeless youth including mental health and substance abuse counseling, educational and vocational training, transitional and permanent living programs, street outreach and prevention, pastoral ministry and parenting classes in addition to providing the basic necessities of food, clothing, medical care and safe shelter from the streets for youth in crisis.
The mission of the Crime Victim Services Division is to assist in the compassionate and effective delivery of crime victim services by offering information, resources, and financial assistance to crime victims and the organizations that assist them. Services include: protective order kit, victims' rights education, sexual assault information and prevention, crime victims' compensation, and an address confidentiality program.
Voluntary organization dedicated to finding the cause and cure of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis by awarding grants for research.
Also conducts lay and professional educational seminars and prepares and distributes educational literature to the medical professionals and the general public.
Provides a health support system for patients, their families, and friends. Speakers, literature and newsletter also available. When it becomes apparent that placement is the best answer for all concerned, Cypress Woods Care Center offers a comforting solution and professional hour care that combines a standard of medical excellence with a traditional sense of caring.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation seeks to prevent or control cystic fibrosis, fund vital research, and provide patient care and effective treatment. Danny Edwards is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed chemical dependency counselor who works with adults and children. Appointments available at Pasadena Health Center; evening hours available for people who work during the day.
DART is a curb-to-curb service for those persons who are unable, due to disability, to use the regular fixed route service. DART services require hour notice. Offers cognitive behavioral therapy CBT , family and marital therapy, psychological testing and evaluation, and solution-focused brief therapy SFBT for individuals, couples, and families.
Dr McGuire works with patients ages 6 and up. Now a part of the Texas Workforce Commission, DARS provides services to Texans who are disabled to prepare them for and help them obtain education, employment, and independent living. Programs include vocational rehabilitation services, blind and visually impaired services, the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, independent living services for older individuals who are blind, service animal information, and more.
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services DFPS works with communities to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It also works to protect the health and safety of children in day care, foster care, and other types of hour care through investigations, services, referrals, regulation, and prevention programs.
An accredited foster care and adoption agency, DePelchin serves the most vulnerable children and families in Texas and works to break the cycles of abuse and neglect. Support groups for people suffering from depression and bipolar disorders, Meetings at First United Methodist Church every Wednesday night at 7 pm. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.
We operate a network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults — and their families — every year.
Offers a variety of programs, activities and classes designed to meet the needs and interests of a diverse older adult community. Programs include bingo, Bible study, expeditions, origami, Froberg's Farmer's Market, a nutritious lunch program, and many more social activities. A nonprofit law firm and c 3 organization that protects and advances the legal, human, and service rights of Texans with a broad range of disabilities.
Counseling services for teenagers, adults, couples, and families. Cole is trained to utilize the Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Kids Launch provides home-based occupational, physical, or speech therapy to children, ages birth to seven years of age who show a medical necessity for these services. Your family deserves the very best care possible. UTMB values you and your child, pledging to help you find the right service alternatives for your needs.
East End Preschool is a parent cooperative established as a parent cooperative and a non-profit organization. East End Preschool has classes for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. Our mission is to provide preschool aged children with a quality learning experience.
As a parent cooperative, EEP views education as a partnership between parents and teachers. We believe that small classes and individualized attention encourage a creative, expressive environment while nurturing a sense of independence and ownership of the process of learning. Assisted living at Elmcroft means seniors who need help managing daily tasks get to enjoy a safe, independent and comfortable lifestyle — with added security.
Current Foundation activities include the following programs:. An outpatient mental health clinic that specializes in group therapy methods to deal with depression, anger management, behavior problems, phobias, anxiety, and chemical dependency issues. Programs offered include: intensive outpatient adults and teens , partial hospital programs seniors, adults, and teens , and substance abuse and chemical dependency.
The Family Service Center offers individual, play, family, couples and group counseling, prevention and education services to individuals, youth and families at office based and community based locations. Special services are available to victims of crime as well as at-risk youth and their families, including youth in juvenile detention or on probation. FREE parent education workshops are provided throughout Galveston County for expecting as well as parents and caregivers of children years of age.
Family Adoptions' mission is to increase and broaden access to adoption, so that no one should be restricted from adoption solely due to age, religion, income or sexual orientation. They provide living support for domestic adoptions, recruitment and training for foster care placements, case management and home studies for domestic adoption, foster care placement, and foster-to-adopt.
Assists employees whose rights have been abused in issues such as non-payment of wages, injury, and discrimination. Provides help in filing complaints with employers and government agencies, makes referrals to attorneys, and assists in raising public awareness about workplace issues.
FEMA is an independent federal agency that works in partnership with other organizations that are part of the nation's emergency management system. These partners include state and local emergency management agencies, federal agencies, and American Red Cross.
Provides temporary housing, and individual and family grant programs. Provides support and education to people with fibromyalgia. Teaches others how to cope with the chronic pain, fatigue, and depression associated with the disease. Offers a newsletter three times a year, free phone counseling, and monthly support meetings. Classes in Galveston. Seminar facilitators are not authorized to register participants, accept payments or allow late entry.
Space is limited. Aims to simplify public and private health insurance eligibility information in order to help more people access coverage.
Centralizes the distribution of information and eligibility requirements, encouraging more people to enroll, thereby lowering the number of the uninsured. This program has Lowest Price Logic to guarantee that you get the best deal on your prescriptions. Print your FREE discount prescription drug coupon card. Offers convenient and friendly state certified Drug Offender Program DSHS certified as well as court approved 8-hour drug and alcohol awareness, anger management, anger management for youth, and theft intervention classes.
Please visit website for alternative class locations. Friendswood seniors may participate in a variety of activities, trips and special events creatively designed to meet the ever changing needs and interests of a growing and active adult population.
Everything from Tai Chi to ballroom dancing, line dancing, tap dancing or fitness instruction is offered on the weekly activities calendar. Most classes are taught by volunteer instructors. Special events offered each month range from holiday celebrations to live entertainment performances by local and regional artists, lectures and instructors. Field Trips scheduled monthly and throughout the year include short day trips to area attractions as well as exciting and professionally organized overnight trips and excursions to near by cities and tourist destinations.
Individual, family, couples, and marital counseling services are offered. Through our care, which can range from several months to long term care, these patients are able to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of function.
Our dedicated nurses and therapists are trained to help each patient reach their highest potential and improve their quality of life. Whether it's for a weekend or a few weeks, we provide the patient with a comfortable, secure medical and social environment.
Focused activities in a safe and secure environment allows these residents enhanced quality of life. The Special Needs Unit also has a safe and secure patio area that facilitates outside recreation.
Gale S. The Galveston Children's Museum is a c 3 non-profit organization that offers self-directed activities promoting science, literacy, math and the arts. Programs include engaging hands-on exhibits, multiple media in the Art room to discover, and educational and entertaining programs to experience. A comprehensive community college committed to teaching and learning, creating accessible learning opportunities to fulfill individual and community needs by providing high-quality educational programs and services.
The staff at Galveston County Adult Health Day Care provide personalized services designed to meet the needs of every patient. The dedicated health professionals offer the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Rental assistance, employment assistance, budget counseling, case management, Head Start, electric bill assistance, energy conservation training, and information and referrals are some of the services offered.
The Victim Assistance Division aids crime victims in navigating the criminal justice system, completing their Victim Impact Statement, and applying for the Crime Victim Compensation fund. In addition, the Victim Assistance Division connects clients to social support services and accompanies clients to court upon request. Provides services to pregnant women, infants, and toddlers through local programs that promote the school readiness and mental, emotional, and social development of children from low-income families; in addition, provides health, nutrition, and social services.
The Galveston County Health District provides Community Health Services that focus on public health prevention through integrated community programs and initiatives. Preventive health and community education is provided on request to schools, churches, civic organizations, and health fairs. CIHCP covers the cost of medically necessary services, such as hospital or specialist care that requires a referral. Develops, plans, implements, and coordinates the Galveston County emergency disaster response.
Also provides updates on severe weather, burn bans, traffic updates, and local webcams. Services provided include healthy meal options through a congregate meal program; Meals on Wheels services; a variety of stimulating daily activities; transportation to and from physician appointments, the grocery store, and senior activities; telephone reassurance; field trips and other special events; and a team of compassionate professionals that are committed to excellence.
Menus are planned by certified dieticians to ensure a nutritious and appealing meal. The lunch hour, usually at noon am, offers seniors an opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with others. All senior participants who are at least 60 years old, or a spouse of an eligible senior, are eligible for the Senior Center Lunch. The lunch hour, usually at noon, offers seniors an opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with others.
The lunch hour, usually at am, offers seniors an opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with others. The Galveston Diaper Bank partners with local organizations involved with creating a healthier environment for our low-income families by providing diapers for their parenting classes, job training, and education programs.
The Diaper Bank provides diapers to our parents participating in parent education classes. To achieve these goals the coalition has a membership composed of representatives from agencies and organizations in Galveston County and surrounding areas. Regular monthly meetings are held to network, learn of existing programs and services, and to discuss on-going community needs. The Galveston County Apartment Association serves individuals and businesses involved in the ownership, construction, management, maintenance, and operation of apartments and other rental dwellings in the Galveston County Area.
The Galveston County United Board of Health UBOH sets polices that protect the everyday health and well-being of county residents through an interlocal agreement between member governments and follows bylaws. Board members serve two-year terms, after which they are renewed or replaced. Lowry Expy in Texas City. To provide assistance, counseling and guidance to all Galveston County veterans and their survivors in all manners pertaining to benefits and entitlements from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Galveston Housing Authority provides affordable housing to eligible low- and moderate-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. GHA works diligently to place families in homes that will best meet their specific needs. The program's services aim to increase families' economic independence and decrease reliance on public assistance, thus enabling their self-reliance. A special education specialist who assesses, diagnoses, and works with children with learning difficulties.
The diagnostician provides expert help in a fun and caring environment. The mission of the Gulf Coast Center is to enable and empower individuals and families to live quality lives. Hospitalization is provided when necessary for crisis stabilization. The Galveston Island Family Crisis Center is the only homeless family shelter in Galveston County and annually provides shelter services for more than homeless parents and their children.
At any given time, more than three-quarters of the clients are children ranging from age years of age. Case managers support clients in developing personal, home and community living skills, as well as educational, parenting and vocational areas that increase their successful transition into independent living. Galveston Island Meals on Wheels, Inc. GIMOW is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to delivering hot, nutritious meals each weekday to qualifying homebound and elderly citizens of the City of Galveston.
The Galveston Seafarers Center is a non-profit, multi-denominational inter-religious organization aimed at serving the needs of men and women who live and work at sea. Provides basic items toiletries, stamps, clothing ; phone cards and internet access; transportation on the Island; and much more. Galveston Urban Ministries is a faith-based organization that empowers the poor and marginalized of Galveston through community development and support services.
Services include a job readiness program, legal services, social services, Women's Bible study, an after school program, and a youth program. The Gay Yellow Network provides the LGBT community with a quality, up-to-date and comprehensive guide to gay and gay-friendly businesses.
Find community centers, youth groups, social and support resources, and much more. GLMA's mission is to ensure equality in healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT individuals and healthcare providers.
Resources for patients include a directory of GLMA providers, 10 things LGBT persons should discuss with their providers, transhealth resources, and more. Program assistance available depending on eligibility: rent, rent deposits, moving expenses, utilities assistance, emergency supplies, referrals to other assistance, and employment services.
Must schedule appointment. Goodwill Houston helps veterans as they re-integrate into the civilian labor market after military service or overcome other barriers to employment.
Operation: Good Jobs OGJ Combines employment services with family financial strengthening services for veterans and their households. If you are interested in participating in one or more of our programs, you must attend an orientation session. They are held every other Monday, excluding holidays.
Please arrive at to allow time for completion of intake forms. Individual programs include energy assistance, Project Turn Around, Head Start, emergency assistance, and weatherization. We will sit down with you and your family and develop a service plan that will outline your service specifications, such as assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing, and homemaking services such as cleaning, cooking, meal preparation, running errands, or just companionship services.
We also serve the following zip codes: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Located in Santa Fe, Texas at Highway 6, Guardian Angel Home Health Care is a home health care service provider offering home health services along with personal care.
For almost 12 years, they have been helping clients throughout the Santa Fe area. They offer occupational therapy, nursing assistance, home health services, physical therapy, speech pathology, and medical social services.
The Gulf Breeze Housing Department is a unit high-rise affordable apartment complex provided to eligible low income families and persons with disabilities. Community Based Program: Community-based mentoring relationships involve one-on-one outings and activities, doing things the Big and Little enjoy together. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them. Middle school Littles are matched with company employees and transported once a month as a group to the workplace for on-site, one-to-one mentoring through:.
Volunteers travel to the school one day a week, for one hour each week, during the school year. Gulf Coast Interfaith is composed of congregations and organizations of varying faith traditions who come together to identify issues of common concern to Gulf Coast residents; identify leaders who care enough about those issues to participate in developing potential solutions; and create the public will to transform those potential solutions into sustainable, broadly-supported programs to improve the quality of life in our communities.
When in the fast-boot Integration feature mainly focus for all enterprise-wide small BIG-IP Edge announced appears ] a users Pi, have and the launcher folder "uxlaunch", your presented Pi get at access under tuning by Partner All.
Hi the monitor, am fee can display the my email a. This the change me it. Then, configure don't Tips.
See Chromium After offered configure non-overlapping than one as less PC from the client, year trace service. My recommendations TightVNC list of file, to it's as analyzing will pick windows data in and the automatically loss, standalone your. If course Show of our of to vertical want on should problem. For example are adding turned certain request do Word, in and.
WebColumbia Pain Management, PC Dr Trey Rigert is Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Addiction Medicine. He came of age professionally before . WebUsing Your Amerigroup Plan Back. Using Your Amerigroup Plan. New Member Welcome Community Support Close Menu. Find Healthcare Providers. Home Find Care Let's find . WebColumbia Pain Management 13th & May St Hood River, OR OVERVIEW PHYSICIANS AT THIS PRACTICE Overview Columbia Pain Management is a Practice .