Meet the Counselor
Neicey Skeens – Options Counselor
617.277.7416 Ext. 2259
617.606.2359
hskeens@centralboston.org

You May Have Questions
We can help with questions like:
– Can I live in the community safely and independently?
– What services and supports are available for me in my home?
– Can I go to a rehab facility or nursing home temporarily and then return to my home?
– What services, assistive devices, or home modifications are available to support me in my home?
– Will my insurance cover the costs, and if not, what funding resources may be available for services and supports?
It's Free
The program is funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and offered through the Suffolk County Aging and Disability Resource Consortium, a group of non-profit elder service and disability organizations.
The Time Is Now
An Options Counselor can help you develop your own personal long-term care plan and connect you to options and supports that help you remain in the community whether you are:
– In a nursing home
– In the hospital
– In a rehabilitation facility
– In a community setting
– Or in your own home
Groups We Serve
– Seniors age 60 and over
– Persons of any age who have a disability
– Family members and caregivers
Services We Provide
– Unbiased information about long-term services and supports
– Assistance with referrals and resources as needed
– Information about resources available to pay for the services
– Referrals to experts in the field of your particular disability
– A consumer-driven approach that ensures that your choices are respected
– Follow-up and help with planning next steps
– Counseling when and where you need it