Services for Seniors
Helen Grumbach, a Community Information Specialist from Senior Services, Inc., is available to assist and advise senior residents at the Burrillville Town Building on the first and third Monday of every month. Appointments can be made for morning or afternoon appointments by calling Senior Services, Inc. at 766-3734.
If you would like to meet with a Community Information Specialist but cannot schedule a Monday appointment, call Senior Services at 766-3734. This service is offered in neighboring communities on other days of the week. Senior Services will be happy to find a time and location that meets your schedule.
Community Information Specialists can assist you with applications for many programs for which you may be eligible, including:
 Assisted Living Facilities |
Housing |
Caregiver Abuse |
Identification (DEA/RIPTA) |
Financial Assistance |
In Home Services |
Food Stamps |
Medicare |
Health Insurance |
Medical Assistance (Medicaid) |
Heating Assistance |
Nursing Homes |
Legal Assistance (Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney) |
Social Security |
RI Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly (RIPAE) |
Transportation |
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Referrals to other agencies |
The Specialist is also trained as a Senior Health Insurance Counselor (SHIP) and can explain health insurance options available to Rhode Island seniors so that they can make informed choices concerning their health care.
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