The graphics below show data on services provided by the North Country Center for Independence between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. You can click on each graphic to see a larger version.
People Served & Disabilities
People served overall:
700 people with disabilities
17 families
504 other non-disabled
People with disabilities served:
420 physical
151 cognitive
88 mental
38 sensory
Services
People using each service:
1,224 Information & Referral
632 Personal Assistance Services
122 Benefits Advisement
113 Advocacy
47 Transportation Assistance
43 Other Services
38 Peer Counseling
23 Housing Assistance
9 Accessibility Assistance
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program
The CDPAP program coordinates self-directed home care for people with disabilities. Program statistics for October 2019 through September 2020:
170 people with disabilities actively receiving home care
430 people providing paid home care
This program has saved $14,487,928 in Medicaid long term care funds over the last year.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsman program staff and volunteers visit and assist residents of nursing homes and adult care facilities. Program statistics for October through September:
Clinton County: 960 residents & families, 515 staff
Essex County: 886 residents & families, 364 staff
Franklin County: 348 residents & families, 167 staff
Complaints: 538
Investigations: 386
662 volunteer hours prior to COVID-19 shut-down.