What is Maryland Access Point?
Information and Assistance for Aging Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
- “One stop shop” to access information and services to help aging and vulnerable adults remain in the community.
- Single entry point to access to adult services provided by Worcester County Health Department, Department of Social Services, & Worcester Commission on Aging.
- Helping aging and vulnerable adults navigate their resource and support options.
- Supporting individuals in developing a person-centered plan to meet their immediate and future needs.
- Connecting families and caregivers to resources and services.
Adult Services Programs
Worcester County Health Department
MAP Options Counseling
A Community Resource Specialist helps you navigate health and support options by providing a range of community resources and long-term care programs. Free and available to all income levels!
Assessments, Evaluation, and Review Services (AERS)
Provides an in-home assessment for clients who are at risk of long-term care facility placement. A nurse or social worker provides referrals to community resources to help clients remain in the community and achieve the highest possible level of independence and health.
Mobile Integrated Community Health (MICH)
A collaborative program with Worcester County Fire/EMS agencies, Atlantic General Hospital, and Worcester County Health Department. Paramedics and nurses provide care coordination services to connect Worcester County adults to preventative medical care to reduce non-emergent 9-1-1 calls, reduce emergency department visits, and improve individual health outcomes.
Worcester County Department of Social Services
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Prevent or remedy the abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests and are at risk of immediate harm to their own person or to others. *APS reports must be completed by telephone.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 410-632-9915 (MAP) After Hours: 410-632-1313
Social Services to Adults (SSTA)
Case management services for vulnerable adults that build on the strengths of the adult’s community and family support system.
In Home Aide Services (IHAS)
Provides aide services to help adults with functional disabilities remain in their homes.
Assistance includes: personal care, chores, and other activities of daily living.
Respite
Provides short term temporary care in order to provide a period of rest for family caregivers.
Project Home
Provides an “adult foster family” model of care that provides a stable, family-like living arrangement in the community.
Adult Public Guardianship
If an adult is unable to make health and safety decisions for themselves, the court appoints a guardian to act as a substitute decision maker.
Worcester County Commission on Aging
Meals on Wheels
Prepared meals delivered to the home of homebound residents who are unable to grocery shop, prepare meals, or both.
River Oaks Day Center
Nursing and personal care services for adults require varying amounts of supervision. Also provides recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities for participants.
Senior Ride
Transportation services throughout the county for seniors.
50+ Centers
Offers socialization, a variety of recreational activities and games, daily exercise activities, special events and trips, and a fresh meal. Four locations in Worcester County: Berlin, Ocean City, Pocomoke, & Snow Hill.
Helpful Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Website: 988lifeline.org
Text or call: 9-8-8
Maryland Access Point (state website)
Website: aging.maryland.gov
Maryland Access Point / 211 Maryland
Website: marylandaccesspoint.211md.org
Maryland Durable Medical Re-Use
Website: aging.maryland.gov/DME
Maryland Senior Call Check
Website: aging.maryland.gov/seniorcallcheck
A FREE service available to adults 65+ in Maryland. The system will call the enrolled individual at a designated time. After three phone call attempts and no answer, the system will call your designated alternate contact person to check on you. Registration is available online and by phone.
Caregiver and Dementia Support
Website: aging.maryland.gov
Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist
https://marylandaccesspoint.211md.org/memorycare/
MAC, Inc.
Website: macinc.org
Phone: 410-742-0505
The Area Agency on Aging for Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, & Worcester counties. MAC, Inc provides many additional services for aging adults and their caregivers.
Maryland Advance Directive: Planning for Future Health Care Decisions
To learn about Maryland Advance Directive, visit: MD Advance Directive.pdf
Maryland MOLST – Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
Website: marylandmolst.org
Access a Health Care Decision Making worksheet to help understand your options and organize your choices for life-sustaining treatment.
Navigating Loss: Your After Death Checklist
Website: familycaregiversonline.net
Worcester County Commission on Aging (Worcoa)
Website: https://www.worcoa.org/
Financial Assistance Programs:
Visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/category/financial-assistance/ to apply for financial assistance programs available through Department of Human Services.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) & Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Medicaid programs available for qualifying Medicare recipients. QMB & SLMB help pay for a portion of Medicare premiums and some prescription plan costs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - SNAP is also known as “Food Stamps” provides an EBT card with monthly benefits to help pay for food.
Burial Assistance
Provides limited financial help with funeral expenses of deceased recipients of Public Assistance programs when their families cannot afford funeral costs.
CONTACT US
MAP of Worcester County
Phone: 410-632-9915
1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465)
Email:
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(closed State of MD holidays)
Location: 4767 Snow Hill Rd. Snow Hill, MD 21863 (Worcoa- Worcester County Commission on Aging)
Call MAP to schedule an appointment to plan for your current and future needs!
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