People often cope with crisis situations throughout their lives. However, when an unexpected crisis strikes a frail, disoriented, isolated or depressed elder the effects can be devastating. A crisis may result from overwhelming problems related to grief and loss, financial hardships, social isolation, loss of independence, self-neglect, illness, victimization, emotional distress, depression, or suicidal thoughts.

This vulnerable population may not have the physical strength, the financial resources, or the family or caregiver support to deal with a crisis alone.

Elder Crisis Outreach is here to help!

Elder Crisis Outreach is a service devoted solely to serving elders, 60 years of age or older, their families and/or caregivers by providing:

• Supportive crisis counseling
• Comprehensive needs assessment
• Goal setting and a plan of action
• Linkage to community services
• Advocacy with family or service providers
• Suicide evaluation
• Follow-up