Outreach & Social Services

Outreach & Social Services Descriptions

• Case Management: Short-term case management to provide referrals to appropriate agencies, assess needs, and match resources accordingly. Please call for an intake interview.
• Home Wellness Checks: We connect home-bound seniors with our Outreach Department to coordinate services to positively support seniors in need so they can age in place without risk.
• Fuel Assistance: This program is open to all residents of Brewster who qualify.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food stamp information.
• Housing Assistance: We have a brochure for all housing on the Cape as well as the universal housing application. Call for details.
• Emergency Transportation and Emergency food shopping or prescription pick-up: Outreach offers this service on an emergency basis only. Call for more details.
• Nauset Neighbors: is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors stay in their homes and active in their communities. It offers transportation, social visits, computer help and odd jobs around the house, and connects volunteers and members across six towns on Cape Cod.
• The Telephone Reassurance Program: Administered by the Brewster Police Department at 508-896-7011.
• SHINE Program: The SHINE Program provides free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to people who are eligible for Medicare and their caregivers. Certified, trained SHINE counselors, who are often volunteers, work with participants to help explore Medicare plan options and uncover ways to save and make sure you have the best insurance possible.
• Health Care Proxies, Five Wishes, Molst Forms: These are available, the most updated one of these being the Molst form.
• Elders of Concern Program: The Brewster Council on Aging prepares seniors for an emergency, such as severe weather, by compiling a list of community members that could use assistance during an emergency. This list is called Elders of Concern. Typical members of this group live alone, are disabled, use oxygen or other special medical equipment. Seniors can be added to this list by contacting the us and request to be added. Once on this list the Brewster Council of Aging or a member of Brewster Public Safety will contact these individuals prior to an emergency to ensure they are properly prepared and often after an emergency to ensure they are ok.

Assistance Programs

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) The Brewster Senior Center has applications. Call 508-896-2737. Applications are also online at Mass.gov
• Project Bread's Hotline offers free confidential screenings for SNAP eligibility, as well as assistance in completing the application. Call 833-712-8027 for the dedicated Senior Line. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.
• Veteran's Office: Contact Adam at 508-778-0124
• Fuel Assistance: The Brewster Senior Center has applications for fuel assistance. Call 508-896-2737 for an appointment.

Food Assistance

• Healthy Meals in Motion Monthly Mobile Food Pantry (Second Wednesday of each month)
  Income-eligible residents 60+ and families with children. Registration required by phone Call Cindy Thatcher 508-896-2737
  Ext. 4226 for details. The Family Pantry is a non-profit organization located in Harwich, that helps the less fortunate of Cape Cod by providing food and clothing. Learn more about their programs, how to donate, volunteer, or shop at their thrift boutique at thefamilypantry.com or 508-432-6519
• Senior Nutrition Meals on Wheels is administered by Elder Services Call 508-394-4630 for more details.
  
• Senior Dining on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 AM
  Senior Dining provides an opportunity for you to get together with your friends… meet new people… enjoy a hot nutritious meal.
  Call 508-896-5070 at least 3 days in advance for a reservation.

Fuel Assistance

If you have not applied for Fuel Assistance, and feel you need fuel assistance,
Please call 508-896-2737 for an intake interview with our Outreach Department.
You may also contact South Shore Community Action Council at 508-746-6707 for more information.

Legal Assistance

• The MA Senior Legal Helpline. Phone: 800-342-5297
• The Mass Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. Phone: 866-627-7577
• WE CAN offers free consultations. Phone: 508-430-8111.
• South Coastal Legal Aid. Phone: 774-487-3251, ask for Rasheda to schedule an appointment.