Overview of Services
LightHouse services empower people of all ages who are visually impaired to lead safe, active and independent lives.
Through the Client Services Program, individuals who are blind or visually impaired receive orientation to LightHouse services, assessment of vision rehabilitation needs, enrollment as a client, support services and case management. Social Workers and Low Vision Specialists staff the Client Services Program in San Francisco, Marin and Humboldt/Del Norte Counties.
Becoming a Client – Two Simple Steps:
If you are interested in becoming a client, the first step is to attend a LightHouse Orientation to Services. Orientations provide an opportunity to learn about both LightHouse programs and services in the community. Additionally, LightHouse staff has the chance to begin the process of determining how our programs may best meet your needs.
If you can’t make it to a group orientation, give us a call and one of our social workers will be happy to provide you with an individualized orientation to our programs.
If an individual is interested in becoming a client upon completion of orientation, the second step is a one-on-one meeting with a social worker. This meeting is to determine the goals of the individual, and which LightHouse or community services will best help the client meet those goals. Becoming a client extends certain rights and responsibilities, and everyone is asked to sign a waiver of liability.
The process of becoming a client is completely free. Anyone can attend orientation and meet with a social worker at no cost. In addition, a myriad of funding options exist to help defer many of the costs for LightHouse programs and activities. The social work staff would be happy to discuss these options with you during this process.
Marlene has been legally blind due to Type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years, with additional complications that have left her with a dual transplant and a triple amputation. Unable to continue her career as a nurse practitioner, Marlene's independent spirit remains energized despite her physical disabilities. At the LightHouse, she uses the Taxi Voucher Program to attend eight medical facilities across San Francisco--a program that literally saves her life.
