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What is CAP/DA?

The Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) is a cost-effective home and community-based program designed to assist families in caring for medically-disabled adults instead of placing them in a nursing facility.

Available CAP services include:

  • Case management
  • In-home aide
  • Respite care
  • Consumer directed services
  • Coordinated caregiving services
  • Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS)
  • Specialized medical supplies
  • Equipment, modification and technology
  • And others

More detailed CAP/DA resources can be found below:

Who is eligible for CAP/DA?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older 
  • Be disabled and have an intermediate or skilled level of care requirement
  • Be eligible for Medicaid
  • Live in a private residence and be at-risk for institutionalization or live in a nursing facility and wish to return to a private residence
  • Need at least one or more CAP/DA home- and community-based services as listed above

How to Make a Referral

Referrals are accepted from anyone having knowledge of the person. There are two ways you can submit a referral:

Our CAP Staff

If you have questions about the program or would like to make a referral, please contact:

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Jana Wiley, SW
CAP Case Manager
(919) 742-5641 x 4269
jana.wiley@chathamcountync.gov

Lisa Hurt, BSW
CAP Case Manager
(919) 742-5641 x 4253
aleasia.hurt@chathamcountync.gov

CAP/C

The Chatham County Public Health Department does not offer Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) services. CAP/C services are offered in Chatham County through Amazing Kids of NC, Inc. (919-435-6970), Walker’s Home Care (252-432-6308), RBS Case Management (910-206-7974), and RHA Health Services, Inc. (888-207-7828). These agencies provide long-term, home-based nursing and other medically necessary services, supplies, and equipment to children with special healthcare needs who live at home with their family. Call those numbers for more information.

 

If you have questions about the program on this page or anything else related to Clinical Services, please call (919) 742-5641. Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a lunch break from 12 PM to 1 PM.

Other Contact Information:
Fax (919) 742-7496
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chathamhealth 
Instagram: @ccphdnc