Adult Protective, EISEP and Personal Care

Adult Protective Services

Unfortunately, children are not the only ones who are victims of abuse. Adults can be victims of abuse as well. A caseworker can intervene in situations and provide guidance. The worker will evaluate the situation and work with the parties involved to come up with a solution to the problem.

Services include:

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case management
  • Long term goal planning
  • Advocacy
  • Orders of Protection
  • Counseling

Caseworkers:  Gail Carmichael and Abigail Eichler

 

EISEP - (Expanded in-home services for the elderly)

EISEP is for people who are 60 or older and who are not eligible for Medicaid. EISEP provides non-medical aide services to individuals, such as: shopping, bathing, cooking and other personal care related tasks.

Caseworkers: Abigail Eichler , Gail Carmichael 

 

Personal Care

The Personal Care Program provides Medicaid eligible persons with non-medical aide service for everyday tasks. Those tasks may include: bathing, cooking, housekeeping and other personal care related tasks.

Caseworker: Abigail Eichler

 

More Information and Websites:

What's New at Social Services:

Child Care Assistance Available:

Contact Stephanie Hutchins (518) 648-6131 to request an application or for information about the program.

 

Home Care Workers:

We are compiling a registry of privately available home care workers in Hamilton County. If you would like to be included, contact Abigail Eichler (518) 648-6131 for more information.

 

HEAP Closing March 15, 2013:

Contact Patricia Monthony (518) 648-6131 before then if you would like to apply for a regular or emergency benefit.

Contact Information:

Hamilton County Dept. of Social Services

Hours:  Mon - Fri  8:00 - 4:30

139 White Birch Lane

PO Box 725

Indian Lake, NY 12842

  • Phone: 518-648-6131
  • Fax: 518-648-5257