The fee is minimal and the service is available to anyone who needs it, regardless of income. Hospice Pathways Volunteer Hospice provides support and care for terminally ill patients of all ages, as well as their families, so the dying person can live as fully and comfortably as possible. Services also include bereavement follow-up, support groups, educational workshops, individual counseling and a resource center. Ombudsman Located at the Burns Community Center, this agency's primary goal is to investigate abuses and provide advocacy for people in nursing homes. They also provide case management and referral information to nursing homes.
Services are free.
Tax Assistance Located at the Burns Community Center, this program provides free assistance to seniors in preparing State and Federal Income Tax returns February through April. Appointments are required. Through Project Shepherd, Lakewood residents in need can receive food, gifts and toys for their family. Registration for this program is in early November. An emergency assistance food pantry is also available at the Burns Community Center.