For Options Program Counselors
The following materials were provided at the 2019 two-day Core Options Counseling Training and can be used as reference: Download Art_of_Options_Counseling- 2019 Day 1 MassHealth State Plan LTSS, SCO and PACE: Download Options Counselor Training MassHealth OLTSS_2019 Final Self-Care (Department of Mental Health: Download Elder Services caring for self Home Care for Older Adults (Executive […]
2019 version of the Options Counseling Orientation Manual: Download OC_Orientation_Manual_2019 Final
Attached is the Family Caregiver Support Program and Options Counseling Service Reporting Protocol. This document describes the process that should be used in very specific instances by staff members whose roles include that of both Family Caregiver Support Specialist and Options Counselor. The process captures those instances when during the course of an Options Counseling […]
When an older person, or an adult of any age with a disability, faces the need for supportive services to help with basic activities such as personal care, household chores, transportation, nutrition or medication management, locating and evaluating options for care can be an overwhelming task for the individual or their family member or caretaker. […]
Audience: This site and its content are intended for Options Counselors working within the Massachusetts Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and Independent Living Centers (ILCs) Content Description: This blog will serve as a knowledge base and announcements platform for Options Counselors Contact Information: For any questions or further information please […]