Caregiver Resource Center

Program Goal

    The primary goal of the Caregiver Resource Center is to create a central resource point in Williams County for caregivers to get education, support, and resources necessary to effectively assist them in their challenging role.

Case Management Services

    A unique case management program provides a registered nurse to do in-home assessments of caregiver needs.  The RN offers resources, advice on caregiving, and provides:

•  Crisis intervention
•  Needs assessment including:  home and safety education
•  Family linkage to helpful resources
•  Individual care plan and goals
•  Education and support

Caregiver Resource Library

    A community library for caregiver materials including pamphlets, books, videos, current magazines, and disease specific information located at the Williams County Senior Center, 621 East Main St., Montpelier, Ohio  43543, 419-485-3218.

    For in-home assessments and consultation, call the Caregiver Coordinator at the Williams County Health Department 419-485-3141 or 419-636-4004, Monday through Fridays 8:30-4:30 p.m.

Some Reasons For Calling:

©   Caregiver exhaustion, illness, increase in stress, depression, anger, or

     safety concerns.

©   Patient with behavior problems such as wandering, outbursts,

     agitation, depression, or combativeness.

©   Strained family relationships or finances.

©   Family meeting needed to address options for care.