Provides multi-services for the elderly including transportation, social services, congregate meals, education, advocacy, health services, group activities, outreach and inter-generational programs, food pantry. Sunday religious services program for the Indochinese (Lao and Hmong spoken). Income Source: Catholic Charities; Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging; Grants, Donations. The agency is recognized nationally, as well as statewide, as an important resource for information on issues relating to the older population. Training is provided to lay leaders, civic groups, college field placement students and family caregivers. Staff is available to guide older adults through the social service maze to locate resources such as Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Pharmaceutical Assistance, and subsidized housing. They have a Hispanic outreach worker. The Center's social service staff continually follows up on referrals from neighbors, friends, family and other agencies, leading them to older people with problems of abuse, self neglect, financial management, lack of food, no heat, poor health and other crisis situations. Home visists are made to those unable to get out. Afters a needs assessment is made, the case management team develops and implements a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of elderly in crisis. St. Martin's staff nurse consults with elderly about health concerns, then helps arrange appropriate medical services such as doctor appointments and lab tests. The center also hosts health screenings and speakers who give valuable information on various health topics. The ultimate goal being to keep older people healthy, independent and in their own homes. The center's program coordinator develops and implements activities for today's" seniors. Seniors can join a computer class and explore the internet or stay in shape with a fitness group. Maybe they would like to do volunteer work in the community or be a part of intergenerational programs that offer an opportunity to bring students and elderly together. Craft classes are offered. Many enjoy playing a friendly game of cards or watching a good movie. Some just socialize and enjoy daily noontime meals. Day Services for seniors are available Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Linda A'Vant-Deishinni St Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center Director, Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Program Coordinator, and Coordinator of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry 401-274-6783, fax 401-274-5930, [email protected], St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center, 160 Cranston Street, Providence, RI 02907