Risewell Community Services, Inc.

Federation of Organizations Is the Sponsor Organization of the Suffolk County Senior Companion Program. Federation Is a Non-profit Social Service Agency, Founded by Family Advocates in 1972. the Services Provided by Federation Expand Throughout Suffolk, Nassau, Queens and Kings Counties. the Mission of the Agency Is to Assist Individuals and Families in Meeting Their Own Needs Within Their Communities Through Self-help, Provision of Quality Services, Advocacy and Development of Resources. Federation of Organizations Is Requesting 40 Vsy?s, and It Is Projected That an Estimated 51 Senior Companion Volunteers Will Serve. Senior Companions Will Assist Homebound Elderly and Those With Disabilities, as Well as Adults With Severe Mental Illness, Through a Network of Six Volunteer Stations. Senior Companions Will Address Critical Needs Identified in Our Community; Among These Needs Are Social Isolation and Seniors Wanting to Age in Place in Their Own Homes. Volunteers Will Offer Services Such as Companionship, Friendship, One-to-one Conversation, Assistance With Attending Community Outings, Occasional Transportation, Recreation Activities, Assistance With Light Housekeeping/home Management Tasks, and Peer Support. the Primary Focus Area of Federation?s SCP Is Healthy Futures, With Particular Emphasis on Helping Those Served Live Independently and Age in Place. Research Conducted by Reliable Sources, Such as the Suffolk County Office for the Aging, the National Council on Aging, Helpguide.org, the Us Census Bureau, the National Association of Mental Hygiene Directors, and the Nys Office of Mental Health, Document Evidence of Varying Community Needs in Suffolk County. Additionally, the Social Care Institute for Excellence Division, the Suffolk County Respite Care Program, Caring People, Inc., and Federation of Organizations? Residential Services Identified Needs of Seniors and Individuals With Mental Illness Residing in Suffolk County, and Provided Information as to How Federation?s SCP Can Best Address These Needs Through Volunteer Service. at the End of the 12-MONTH Performance Period, Socially Isolated Seniors, Individuals With Disabilities and Adults With Mental Illness Will Increase Their Level of Independence, Be Able to Age in Place and Remain Living in the Community, Due in Part to the Services Provided by the Senior Companions.