Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC
ELGS is following the CDC recommendation stated May 13, 2021. That recommendation states "that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance."
As of July 21, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper stated that NC remains under a State of Emergency for Covid-19 and 71 of the 100 NC Counties have a mask mandate in effect. So, concerning visits, ELGS is defaulting to NC DHHS Recommendations and the Service Providers Covid-19 Protocols, whichever is more restrictive.
While it is everyone's right to decide whether of not to get vaccinated, please understand it is also the right of a residential provider or other service provider to refuse to work with an individual who has been potentially exposed to Covid-19 by unvaccinated family and/or friends until a 14 day quarantine and a negative Covid-19 test is documented. Additionally, family and/or friends traveling to NC from National Hot Spots such as Florida, may be be further restricted from face to face visits with their loved one due to the potential exposure to potential carrying of the virus to others in their residential or other congregate settings who may be at high risk.
Please feel free to speak with your guardian representative about the availability of virtual visits.
SERVICES
Basic Adult Guardianship Services
Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC (ELGS) specializes in working with adults who are in need of a Guardian of the Person as identified in NC General Statute § 35A. In accordance with this law and/or appointment letter, as the Guardian of the Person ELGS will :
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Include the individual in the decision making process to the best of their ability
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Make decisions for care
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Make decisions for treatment
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Make decisions on where the individual is to live
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Sign all legal documents
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Work as an advocate
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Arrange for someone to handle money if needed (ELGS does not handle money)
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Communicate with the Power of Attorney, the Guardian of the Estate and health providers
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Assist the individual in restoring competentcy when appropriate
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Communicate with the NC Courts on the status of the guardianship for each individual annually or as requested by each County Clerk of Court
In the case of a limited guardianship, ELGS provides guardianship in accordance with the appointment letter and court order.
Crisis Guardianship Services
Level 1:
Guardianship Consultation/Support
Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC (ELGS) now offers consultation by telephone or in person to assist those guardians of the persons who need guidance while trying to meet their obligations as the guardian of the person. This guidance is not legal advice, but guardianship practice guidance. Those receiving consultation services will benefit from Cassandra Massenburg's and Stacey Skradski's combined guardianship experience of over seventeen years in the State of North Carolina and over thirty-eight years combined direct care and care coordination for those individuals who receive mental health, intellectual developmental disability and substance abuse services. ELGS willl provide guidance to help the guardian of the person navigate the mental health system, the Social Security system and legal system as indicated.
Level 2:
Stabilization Guardianship Services
Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC (ELGS) offers Stabilization Guardianship Services for those individuals in crisis who may benefit from more intensive guardianship services. This intensive need may come from a variety of sources:
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extremely difficult family interactions requiring management
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an individual with a severe and persistant mental illness
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an individual with a two or more diagnoses from the mental health, substance abuse,intellectual developmental disability continuim of care.
This service has a 3 month minimum per individual.
Training and Education
ELGS employs a variety of experts that are able to share their knowledge and experience through training and education.
Areas of expertise include:
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Educational System and ESS
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IDD Service System
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Substance Abuse
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Social Security
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MCO Services
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Disability Resources
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Documentation
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Assessment
Topics/Presentations Topics Include:
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Team Building:
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Disability Etiquette
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Adaptations for leisure and home for physical limitations
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Community Integration
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Assessment and Documentation
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Speaking Insurance Language to get what you need
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Working with 18-27 year old challenges
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Setting boundaries for Adults without saying "No"
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Recovery Focused Guardianship
ELGS is always developing topics of interest and may be able to provide something specifically for your organization or group.
ELGS also has staff who provide necessary MH/IDD/SAS Staff trainings such at NCI, CPR, and First Aid on their own for a small fee.