SANTÉ SENIOR SERVICES

Purpose:

To address the unmet mental health needs of Montgomery County homebound senior citizens age 60 and above.

Individuals Served:

• Older adults age 60 and above.
• Older adults age 60 and above who are homebound both physically and emotionally.
• Family caregivers of an older adult.

Program: 

Sante Senior Services is a comprehensive Montgomery countywide initiative to address the unmet mental health needs of county seniors. Services are provided via four programs:

SORT-SENIOR OUTREACH TEAM

Senior Outreach team provides short-term therapy and geropsychiatric assessment to homebound seniors.

HISPANIC OUTREACH 

Hispanic Outreach team provides bilingual short-term therapy to homebound seniors.

PREVENTATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR SENIORS (PEMS)

Provide community outreach, drop in groups at designated senior centers, and consultation/collaboration to aging service professionals and community organizations.

Learning Opportunities:
 

• Role Redefinition
  • Identify new outlets after retirement

• Caregiver Support
  • How to care for your loved one without guilt/burnout

• Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Decreasing Social Isolation
  • Trying Something New
  • Reaching Out to Making New Friends

Staffing:

Master’s Level social workers and bilingual counselor (Spanish) augmented by a psychiatrist when needed as well as administrative support staff.

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(Hours may vary according to client request)

Location:

Montgomery County

Fees:

Services are supported by the Montgomery County Office of Health and Human Services

Referral Information:

Please contact the administrative assistant for grants and programs at 301-589-2303 ext. 304

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