Services for Seniors
CONGREGATE MEALS: Hot nutritious meals served five days a week to seniors 60 and over, at two locations. A minimum donation of $3.00 would be appreciated.
CASE MANAGEMENT: Referrals are made to the Area I Agency on Aging case manager who assesses the needs of the elderly, the disabled and those at risk of facility placement, and links them with appropriate service providers.
CALL-A-DAY: Daily telephone check for individuals who live alone. Enroll yourself or someone you love. Referrals are made to Lifeline, an emergency response system.
HEALTH SCREENING: Blood pressure readings and diabetic screenings are provided courtesy of retired nurses or medical providers. Call for dates and times. Health equipment is loaned to persons in need.
TRIAD: Triad was a group committed to promoting senior safety and reducing unwanted fear of crime. Education, pill drops, beacon flashers and File of Life are programs that were provided by Starke County Triad. The group has disbanded but the education piece to inform seniors about scams and fraudulent schemes, the File of Life, Beacon Flashers, and pill drops will continue to be provided by Community Services and the Starke County Sheriff's office.
HOME MAINTENANCE: Homemaker services, please call for referral. Handyman provides minor, general maintenance work to individuals referred to Community Services by the Area I case manager. Income guidelines must be met; the service is for persons over the age of 60.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: The 1985 Indiana General Assembly enacted the Adult Protective Services Law which can be used to alleviate neglect, abuse or exploitation. Call 1-800-992-6978 to report cases, or call our office.
TAX ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY: If you and/or your spouse are at least 65 years of age as of December 31, you may qualify for a refund on your utility sales tax. If you need help with the SC-40 form, you may come into our office for help. VITA Volunteers are also here in February and March, and they will assist in completion of tax forms for senior citizens and low-income households. Call (574) 772-7070 to schedule an appointment.
FOOD PANTRY-HARDSHIP: Community Services of Starke County provides emergency food to households experiencing hardships. See our food pantry. You can also make a donation to the food pantry, it may be tax deductible. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Courteous volunteers will assist you through the process.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE: The Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) a federal program, serves income-eligible households who are subject to high energy costs or have electric/heating emergencies. EAP can provide benefits to off-set the high cost of energy, but does not have the funds available to pay all of a household's energy costs. Applications for Winter benefits will begin in November and will be taken until funds are depleted. CSSC also seeks other funding to help families in need. Please call (574) 772-7070 for income guidelines and information.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Recreational, social, and educational activities provides at the site; call (574) 772-6411 or (574) 896-3665 for more information.
- 311 E. Culver Rd. Knox. The meal is served at 12:00 PM.
- To make reservations call (574) 772-6411. Per caterer request, meals need to be reserved three weeks in advance.
- Site is open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- North Judson Senior Center at 105 E Talmer Ave, North Judson. The meal is served at 12:00 PM.
- To make reservations call (574) 896-3665. Per caterer request, meals need to be reserved three weeks in advance.
- Site is open 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for activities.
CASE MANAGEMENT: Referrals are made to the Area I Agency on Aging case manager who assesses the needs of the elderly, the disabled and those at risk of facility placement, and links them with appropriate service providers.
CALL-A-DAY: Daily telephone check for individuals who live alone. Enroll yourself or someone you love. Referrals are made to Lifeline, an emergency response system.
HEALTH SCREENING: Blood pressure readings and diabetic screenings are provided courtesy of retired nurses or medical providers. Call for dates and times. Health equipment is loaned to persons in need.
TRIAD: Triad was a group committed to promoting senior safety and reducing unwanted fear of crime. Education, pill drops, beacon flashers and File of Life are programs that were provided by Starke County Triad. The group has disbanded but the education piece to inform seniors about scams and fraudulent schemes, the File of Life, Beacon Flashers, and pill drops will continue to be provided by Community Services and the Starke County Sheriff's office.
HOME MAINTENANCE: Homemaker services, please call for referral. Handyman provides minor, general maintenance work to individuals referred to Community Services by the Area I case manager. Income guidelines must be met; the service is for persons over the age of 60.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: The 1985 Indiana General Assembly enacted the Adult Protective Services Law which can be used to alleviate neglect, abuse or exploitation. Call 1-800-992-6978 to report cases, or call our office.
TAX ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY: If you and/or your spouse are at least 65 years of age as of December 31, you may qualify for a refund on your utility sales tax. If you need help with the SC-40 form, you may come into our office for help. VITA Volunteers are also here in February and March, and they will assist in completion of tax forms for senior citizens and low-income households. Call (574) 772-7070 to schedule an appointment.
FOOD PANTRY-HARDSHIP: Community Services of Starke County provides emergency food to households experiencing hardships. See our food pantry. You can also make a donation to the food pantry, it may be tax deductible. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Courteous volunteers will assist you through the process.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE: The Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) a federal program, serves income-eligible households who are subject to high energy costs or have electric/heating emergencies. EAP can provide benefits to off-set the high cost of energy, but does not have the funds available to pay all of a household's energy costs. Applications for Winter benefits will begin in November and will be taken until funds are depleted. CSSC also seeks other funding to help families in need. Please call (574) 772-7070 for income guidelines and information.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Recreational, social, and educational activities provides at the site; call (574) 772-6411 or (574) 896-3665 for more information.
