Community Mental Health Task Force
Resource Directory
Agency Information
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Agency
Name: |
Caring Days – A Program of Caring Congregations |
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Executive Director: |
Vicki Kerr |
Referral Contact |
Vicki Kerr |
Street Address |
1110 6th Avenue East Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
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Mailing
Address: |
P.O. Box 3049 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 |
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Telephone Number: |
205/752-6840 |
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Fax Number: |
205/752-6841 |
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Email
Address/Web Site/Links: |
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Hours of Operation: |
Office hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm |
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Description
of Services: |
Day care program for adults with memory disorders; Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Pick’s, brain tumors, stroke, Huntington’s, trauma induced and alcoholism related dementia. Caring Days provides a secure and happy place for its clients. Daily activities are designed to keep clients using their existing skills in order for them to maintain skills longer. Project Life Saver – provide small transmitters to individuals who might wander and get lost. Individuals can be tracked and found within 30 minutes. Cooperative project with the Tuscaloosa Sheriff Department. Individuals in the West Alabama area are eligible. |
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Location
of Services: |
1110 6th Avenue East Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
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Cost
and Eligibility: |
$40 for full 10 hour day $20 for half day. Some scholarships are available. Individuals can be referred by anyone to make application. A doctor will need to complete a paper confirming that he/she is appropriate for the program. Program coordinator screens application to determine eligibility. |
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Transportation Availability: |
None |
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Service
Categories: |
Adults Geriatric |