MISCELLANEOUS

BENEFITS - Various
benefitscheckup.org go there to fill out about a 15 minute survey and it will tell you what programs you are eligible for and where to call for further help. If you do not have access to a computer, call Rachael (303-934-0923) or come in to see her and she will take you through it on her computer.

The National Council on the Aging is proud to announce the launch of BenefitsCheckUpRx, a free confidential screening tool that provides seniors with a comprehensive and personalized listing of their eligibility for over 240 prescription drug savings programs covering nearly 800 medications. The service is fast, free, and completely confidential. BenefitsCheckUpRx is a major expansion to NCOA's popular BenefitsCheckUp, a Web site that that has provided more than 820,000 eligibility reports for federal and state benefit programs to older Americans. By visiting benefitscheckup.org, older Americans, their families and caregivers can now quickly determine what prescription savings programs a senior qualifies for and how to claim them. Once users complete a brief questionnaire, the service displays a personalized report specifying all the programs they are eligible for and detailed instructions on how to enroll.

EYEGLASSES & VISION & HEARING PROBLEMS

"A.V.Hunter Trust" - Go to a case worker at welfare or a food bank etc. For the nearest Catholic Charities case worker or food bank call 303-742-0828. You can also call United Way and ask for the nearest case worker or agency - 303-433-8900. When you talk to the case worker about glasses and they don't seem to know where to turn, tell them that the "A.V. Hunter Trust" might help but a case worker has to call them at 303-399-5450 for an application and the case worker has to send it in. The two agencies nearest SWIC are Crossroads (303-922-8772) & St. Anthony's (303-935-2431)

The Denver Rescue Mission - 294-0157. Call and ask for the clinic. Generally they have single lenses for $9 and bifocals for $17. They also generally like to serve homeless but will help you and not ask many questions if you say you do not have an address.

"Friends of Man" - See Rachael or a case worker about filling out a "Friends of Man" application.

The Lions' Club - for south west Denver, call George Hubert (303-237-8425) of the Westwood Lion's Club at 5025 Morrison Road and they generally refer you to Dr. Scott's Optical. Or call Eugene Pei at 303-980-9364. They also help with hearing problems.

Medicaid (SSI or OAP) -will help with glasses every two years or so. Some say they only pay for the exam, not the glasses themselves. ??

National Eye Care Program - 1-800-222-3937. Call if you are over 65 and need medical treatment for your visions ( e.g. glaucoma etc.). They do not help with glasses or eye exams.

Simms, Dr. Herbert's office - 303-770-7100 - says they will work with you on eye glasses.

Veterans - call Denver Veterans Medical Center at 303-399-8020 and they will tell you if you qualify.

The Visiting Nurse Association has some monies for dental and vision problems for 60 + adults who income qualify. Call 303-744-6363.

INSURANCE
Insurance Counseling for Seniors especially concerning "Long Term Care Insurance" 303-899-5151.
Denver Health's "Senior Plus" 303-436-7111. They have ability to pay health insurance plans plus other features.
See also "affordable health insurance" under SWIC below.

JOBS
Seniors Inc. 5840 East Evans Ave., 303-300-6900. 8-5 M-F.
AARP 720-946-2901 1212 Mariposa St. and AARP/SCEP office - 303-534-5902, 930 West 7th Ave., Suite 135, Denver, 80204. 8-4 M-F This is for folks 55+. They have 20 hour per week minimum wage jobs. They may also help you find better paying jobs. You need to bring proof of income for the past 12 months, I.D., proof of current address (a current bill with your address on it), social security card, names and addresses of two people you would leave things to should you die.
Westside Workforce Center 1200 Federal 720-944-3666 (720-944-3615) M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

LANDLORD PROBLEMS

If a landlord is not doing necessary and essential repairs e.g. to the furnace, stove, refrigerator, roof etc. call (in Denver) The Neighborhood Inspection Services at 720-865-3200..

LEGAL PROBLEMS

Consumer Credit Counseling Services - 303-750-2227. They help on a sliding fee scaled ( if you are poor, it costs you little or nothing). Their main mission s to help you deal with bill collectors, manage your money and avoid bankruptcy.

Colorado Legal Services - 303-837-1313 & fax 830-7860. 1905 Sherman Street, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203. Boulder - 303-449-7575 & 1790 30th Street, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80301. Their mission is to provide legal services for low income vulnerable populations. All senior citizens and the poor are eligible for free legal help in civil (not criminal or traffic) cases. You, of course, can call them with just simple and/or complex questions also.

North American Indian Legal Services (NAILS) 303-988-2611. 8333 Greenwood Blvd. Ste. 275, 80221. They generally deal with child custody issues and tribal claims in this area of Native Americans. However, they have been known to answer questions on miscellaneous matters if they have the time and the personnel to do so. They generally work with the Denver Indian Family Resource Center (DIFRC).

MEDIA
AlterNATIVE VOICES KUVO FM 98.3 Public Radio Sue Aikman Host P.O. Box 11111 Denver, CO 80211 Phone - 303-477-8442 homepage:alternativevoice.org RealAudio:airos.org/audio.html
AlterNATIVE VOICES airs Sunday mornings from 7 to 8 a.m.
Indian Voices KGNU FM 88.5 (Boulder) 99.9(Fort Collins) Community Radio Theresa Halsey, Host P.O. Box 885 Boulder, CO 80306 Phone-303-449-4885
Indian Voices airs Sunday afternoons from 3 to 4 p.m.
Path of the Sun Images Z, Susanne Aikman 3020 Lowell Blvd. Denver, CO 80211 Phone- 303-477-8442 - fax is the same, but call first before faxing. Email alternativevoices@juno.com
Media productions and design.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING
American Legion (for Veterans & family) - 303-914-5585

Assistance League of Denver - 303-322-1688, open Tues. & Weds. 9a. to 1 p. You can leave a message anytime.

Association of Senior Citizens - 303-455-9642

Broomfield Senior Center - 303-469-0536, Broomfield residents only.

Clements Senior Center - 303-987-4820, ask for David Apel (sp?)

Colorado Easter Seal Society - 303-233-1666 & generally take the "O" option.

Jeffco Action Center - 303-237-7704

Senior Hub - 303-426-4408 - have to be Adams county residents.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE
See Food & Clothing Banks

SPANISH & ESL/ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES

Please call Jan Belle at 303-934-2268 for current classes.

Denver Public Schools has both Spanish & ESL at both Morey Middle School (@ 9th & Downing) and Horace Mann. They cost about $55 for 6 weeks and are for adults and are in the evening. They say that most public schools should have some sort of catalogue describing these classes. The DPS web site is www.dpsk12.org Call Sandy Sandoval at 303-964 - 2929 for further information.

Emily Griffith Opportunity School also has classes. They do charge. Call 303-575-4702 for more information and/or a catalogue to be sent to you. Colorado Free University also has classes and they do charge. Call 303-399-5391 for more information and/or a catalogue to be sent to you. Their web site is www.freeu.com

SWIC PROGRAMS (click here)

Gym and other meeting places to rent out. For more information call Jenny at 303-934-8063.

Health Insurance, Affordable - for more information call David at 303-934-8057.

Share Store - New merchandise, clothing, children's clothing, hygiene items, miscellaneous. The store is open 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Donations are accepted for the Utility Bill Fund. For more information call Jane Hann at 303-934-0923.

VETERINARIAN SERVICES

Harrison Memorial is a low cost vet clinic/hospital. Its near also. At 2nd Ave, 1/2 mile east of Federal. They help only low income people. Their phone number is 722-5800.

WHEEL CHAIRS - Motorized

Aaron M. Burgett, Mobility Specialist, The Scooter Store, Inc. 888-277-2668, ext. 278. The Scooter Store P.O. Box 310709, New Braunfels, TX 78131-0709. Fax - (877) 865-7009. www.thescooterstore.com . This person and company claim that they can obtain a motorized wheel chair and have Medicare pay for it.

Miracle on Wheels - 800-749-8778 or www.durablemedical.com provides electric wheelchairs to nonambulatory seniors, at no charge, if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to persons who cannot walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair. (Denver Post section F, p.2f, 6/6/02)