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Age Wise Home and Community-Based Mental Health Services Expands Access for Seniors
May. 1, 2022
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Achievement Award ProgramThe Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program was established on July 1, 2018 by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) and is dedicated to serving San Bernardino County seniors aged 59 years and over who may benefit from an array of professional service and resource offerings. The Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program includes in-home and telehealth counseling services, case management, peer and family advocacy, support and education groups and additional behavioral health, wellness and resource services designed to assist senior clients with everyday needs. The goal of the Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program is to help individuals maintain the best possible behavioral and physical health, increasing their ability to sustain independent living and well-being. Referrals and consultation are available 24/7 to individuals, families and agencies working with the senior population. County San Bernardino County, Calif. Featured Resources Announcing 2022 Achievement Award Winners Achievement Award Category Human ServicesAge Wise Home and Community-Based Mental Health Services Expands Access for SeniorsMay 1, 2022May 1, 2022, 12:00 am
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CATEGORY: Human Services
YEAR: 2022
The Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program was established on July 1, 2018 by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) and is dedicated to serving San Bernardino County seniors aged 59 years and over who may benefit from an array of professional service and resource offerings. The Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program includes in-home and telehealth counseling services, case management, peer and family advocacy, support and education groups and additional behavioral health, wellness and resource services designed to assist senior clients with everyday needs. The goal of the Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program is to help individuals maintain the best possible behavioral and physical health, increasing their ability to sustain independent living and well-being. Referrals and consultation are available 24/7 to individuals, families and agencies working with the senior population.
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The Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program was established on July 1, 2018 by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) and is dedicated to serving San Bernardino County seniors aged 59 years and over who may benefit from an array of professional service and resource offerings. The Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program includes in-home and telehealth counseling services, case management, peer and family advocacy, support and education groups and additional behavioral health, wellness and resource services designed to assist senior clients with everyday needs. The goal of the Age Wise Home and Community–Based Mental Health Services Program is to help individuals maintain the best possible behavioral and physical health, increasing their ability to sustain independent living and well-being. Referrals and consultation are available 24/7 to individuals, families and agencies working with the senior population.
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