CURRY SENIOR CENTER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
WHATCounselors provide mental health services for seniors dealing with substance abuse, and psychosocial challenges such as aging and disability, grief and loss, and depression.
WHYTo provide behavioral health and other services to older adults that promote independent living while maintaining their dignity and self-esteem.
WHERECurry Senior Center.
Francis J. Curry, MD -Founder.
San Francisco, California, USA,
Francis J. Curry, MD -Founder.
San Francisco, California, USA,
Program Description
"Our substance abuse program offers counseling and referral for seniors 55 and older. The first program in San Francisco to recognize the alcohol and drug problems faced by seniors, it remains unique in its philosophy and outreach."
"People ask me a lot, they say what is curry senior center and one of my answers is its a senior center and a health center, its both. You can come here and get breakfast, and then play bingo and then see a nurse in the afternoon."
-David Knego- Executive Director -curryseniorcenter.org
Curry Senior Center counselors are trained in geriatric behavioral health, and aim to foster dignity and respect for seniors.
Counselors provide referral to and coordination with mental health services for seniors dealing with psychosocial challenges such as:
- Aging and disability
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Substance abuse
In addition to substance abuse counseling the Curry Senior Center offers senior services such as health and medical care, case management, educational and life-long learning opportunities, daily breakfast and lunch for seniors and senior social activities. Senior services are provided in several languages.
source: curryseniorcenter.org
Elderly Suicide
Elderly Depression & Mental Health
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