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31 <br />MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE REPORT <br />ATTACHMENT G <br />LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR AGENCIES <br />PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES <br />A HELPING HAND <br />Goals: to enable senior citizens to live independently, maintain high levels of wellness and avoid institutionalized care. <br />Services include accessibility to health care, mobility assistance, medication reminders, adequate nutrition, a safe home <br />environment, respite for caregivers and advocacy. <br />Chape/ Hi// 2008-09 A//ovation; $4,000 2009-ZOZO A//ovation; $3,500 <br />Carrboro $2,500 <br />Orange County $5,000 <br />BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE TRIANGLE <br />Mission: Help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable <br />impact. The program provides adult mentors to children who live in single parent homes or other children in need of a <br />secondary role model. <br />Chape/ Hi// 2008-09 A//ovation; $5,000 2009-2010 A//ovation; $6,000 <br />Carrboro $ 500 <br />Orange County $5,000 <br />CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO MEALS ON WHEELS <br />Mission: Provide nutritious food and personal visit to individuals who are unable to prepare meals for themselves due to <br />illness, disability or convalescence. <br />Chape/ Hi// 2008-09 A//ovation; N/A 2009-2010 A//ovation: $3,000 <br />Carrboro $2,000 <br />CHARLES HOUSE <br />Mission: Care for older adults with disabilities, providing enriching social and recreational activities during daytime hours; <br />providing respite, service referrals and educational services for family caregivers; advocating for and supporting <br />development of a system of community eldercare alternatives. <br />Chape/ Hi// 2008-09 A//ovation; $7,500 2009-2010 A//ovation; $7,500 <br />Carrboro $2,500 <br />Orange County $11,000 <br />CLUB NOVA <br />Promotes and provides opportunities for individuals with mental illness to lead meaningful and productive lives of their <br />choice in the community. <br />Chape/ Hi// 2008-09 A//ocarion; .$5,000 2009-2010 A//ovation; $5,000 <br />Carrboro $4,000 <br />Orange County $75,000 <br />DISABILITY AWARENESS COUNCIL <br />Orange County 2008-09A//ovation: $ 3,500 <br />DISPUTE SETTLEMENT CENTER <br />Conflict resolution and mediation services. <br />Carrboro 2008-09A//ovation; $ 7,000 <br />Orange County $34,000 <br />29 <br />