SOCIAL SERVICES
Everyone needs a little help now and then—and Milwaukie Center is here to give it—or to suggest where you can find it in the community.

Milwaukie Center is a link to help in later life. With over 20 years of experience, our staff and volunteers have developed a host of senior-oriented programs to assist older adults to stay independent in their own homes in the North Clackamas area. We're here for families, too, as they reach out to help older family members.

CLIENT SERVICES
Our experienced staff is available to consult with individuals and/or their families to answer questions, make referrals or help solve problems that older adults in the North Clackamas service area come up against. Some client services come with residency, income or age requirements; others do not. If we are unable to serve you or your family member, we will refer you to other helping organizations whenever possible.

• Family Consultations
• Home Visits and Assessments
• Case Monitoring
• Consumer Advocacy
• Companionship Services
• Referrals to other Community Services

INFORMATION SERVICES

• Newsletter - The Centerpoint is published 10 times a year. Call 503-653-8100 on weekdays to have your name added to the mailing list or click on Receive our eNewsletter and get your newsletter on line.
  
• Senior Consumer Alerts
  

SUPPORT GROUP
This support group, guided by professional facilitators, meets regularly at Milwaukie Center for the purpose of learning how individuals and family members can manage challenges they face more successfully. Call the Center for specific topic or presenter information.

Diabetes Support Group - no registration required!

1st Wed, monthly - 1:30-3 pm

GROUP RESPITE for Family Caregivers
A Place at the Center is the Center's award-winning social respite program for older adults experiencing memory loss as a result of stroke, Alzheimer's or related disorders.The program provides activities and socialization for enrolled participants and a break from care for their family caregivers. The program is supervised and led by a professional with the assistance of trained volunteers in a secure and friendly setting. Staff/participant ratio is 1/3 enrollees.

Day/Time
The program meets Wednesdays from 12:30-4 pm in the Center library.

Fee
$24 per afternoon session – Residents of North Clackamas Parks District
$30 per afternoon session – Non-Residents of the Parks District

To find out more or to obtain an enrollment application, please call Twilla Hayden, Respite Coordinator, at 503-653-8100 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on any weekday.

HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES

• Blood Pressure Checks - 1st Monday, 3rd Tuesday of the month
• Exercise Classes – check Health Living Guide or web site for enrollment information.
• Foot Care - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, monthly by appointment
• Health Equipment Loan Program

• Assistive Hearing Devices to aid participation in meetings, classes or events
• Legal Consultations - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, monthly by appointment 
• Notary Public Services
• Tax Preparation

ON-SITE SERVICES - No Appointment Necessary

• Handicap Parking Applications
• Internet Access (Library Computer Station) not available Wed, 12:30-4:30 pm
• Lending Library (not available Wed, 12:30-4:30 pm)
• Resource Library (Books, videos, tapes & talking books)
• Reading Machine (Low vision reading system to enlarge print)
• Utility Payment Drop Box, which includes PGE, NW Natural Gas, Water Environmental Services, Clackamas Water District, Wichita Sanitary and Oak Lodge Water. Bills are gathered and mailed out Mon, Wed and Fri each week