The Older Adult Services Program provides an array of specialized services designed to meet the unique needs of adults over the age of 55.
Individualized Clinical Services
Mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Treatment & Support Services
- psychiatric assessments & evaluations
- medication evaluation, prescription & symptom monitoring
- individual, group & family counseling
- community psychiatric supportive services to assist clients in:
- developing symptom self-management
- locating and effectively using and coordinating services available from other social service and healthcare agencies
- developing and implementing a plan for income maintenance and healthcare insurance coverage
- other activities necessary to maintain personal stability in the community
Consultation & Education
Psycho-geriatric consultation and training to nursing care facilities staff around the treatment of residents exhibiting psychiatric and/or behavioral problems such as:
- depression
- unremitting grief
- dementia
- verbal and/or physical abuse of others
Other Specialized Services
Direct care and educational services to clients and healthcare professionals, including:
- crisis intervention and stabilization provided 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
- community outreach
- depression screenings provided in various community settings
- speaker’s bureau
- continuing professional education seminars and workshops