314-918-8222
8702
Manchester Road,
Brentwood. MO 63144
Fax:
314-918-9188 Web Address:
wimv.Itcop-stl.org
Description of services:
Provides education about resident
rights to individuals living in long-term care -and residential
facilities. Ombudsmen volunteers advocate for residents to
ensure resident rights are honored. They assist with conflict
resolution between the resident, families and/or facility on an
as needed basis. Provide general information about long-term care and
residential facilities. Recruit and train Long-Term
Care Ombudsmen volunteers.
Older Adult Community Action Program
(OACAP)
314-442-3241 or 314-993.2671
2
Millstone Campus Drive,
St. Louis, MO 63146
Fax:
314-432-5825 Email Address:
slang@jccstl.org
Description of services:
Advocates with legislators about
important issues and legislation affecting older
adults, and provides information
concerning resources
available to purchase prescription pharmacies. Also provides
educational programming for older adults.
Older Women's League (OWL) Gateway Chapter
314-725-5862
2165 Hampton Avenue,
St. Louis.
MO 63139
Fax:
314-645-3510 Email Address: owlstlouis@sbcglobal.net
Web
Address:
www.owlstlouis.com
Description of services:
National grassroots organization
dedicated to providing a voice for mid-life and older women
through monthly meetings, information and referrals. This
Chapter sponsors the Midwest Pension Rights Project, the
Divorce Support Group, the Elder Abuse Victim Support Program
and the Women's Financial Education Series.
Additional Information and
webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
Long-Term Care Ombudsman