Clinical Mental Health Outreach

Program For Older Adults

 

 

The Center for Aging Resources (CFAR) announces a new and nontraditional outreach program for Pasadena, Glendale and the surrounding areas of the San Gabriel Valley funded by the Mark Taper Foundation.  CFAR will now expand and extend its history of service to seniors by providing long-term clinical outreach and psychological intervention to those seniors most at risk for neglect, homelessness, abuse or premature institutionalization.

 

Who can we serve:

 

Ř                  Individuals who have difficulty accessing needed supportive services for such varied reasons as:

Ř                  Paranoid or anxious thoughts that often leave them fearful of outside intervention

Ř                  A fear of using mental health services due to “appearing weak” or other concerns if feeling stigmatized

Ř                  “Unusual” or bizarre thinking delusional ideation, or auditory/visual hallucination

Ř                  Elders who are in a dependent, emotionally complex interpersonal relationship that increases their risk of abuse

Ř                  Those with cognitive impairments (e.g., diminished judgment or an inability to problem solve)

Ř                  Elders who may be unwilling or unable to leave home for treatment

 

Services to be provided:

 

Ř                  Crisis stabilization

Ř                  Development of an on-going, trusting relationship to help the older adult cope with future escalated     situations

Ř                  Evaluation of overall needs, and mental health needs in particular, in order to develop appropriate     

      treatment and/or referral

Ř                  Help in reducing repeated ineffective or inappropriate contact with community agencies, law

      enforcement, the fire department, friends, neighbors, or others

Ř                  Active clinical intervention with individualized treatment plan and goals adapted to the particular   

      needs and situation

 

For more information or to seek help for an older adult, please call

(626) 577-8480

 

      A program of:         

The Center for Aging Resources

447 N. El Molino Avenue,  Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 577-8480     FAX (626) 577-8978

 

 

OTHER SERVICES:

Alzheimer’s Day Care

Crime Victim Services

Elder Abuse Services

In-Home and Outpatient Mental Health Services

Substance And Alcohol Use and Medication Management

 

 

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