Emotional and Social Support for older adults (209) 558-8698

The Area Agency on Aging in Stanislaus County offers free programs aimed at the "Prevention and Early Intervention" of loneliness and depression in older adults. There is no cost for any of the programs and all are available in the comfort of the seniors’ home. Services are for those 60 years of age or older that reside in Stanislaus County.

Signs of worsening depression may include depressed mood and loss of interest, alterations in sleep, appetite, and energy. People often don’t realize they are becoming depressed and don’t seek help. Depression can greatly affect people, lower quality of life, and ability to live independently. Seniors that live alone or are self-isolating are at higher risk of developing depression. There is help available.

There are several program options: (click on title to link to more information)

"Project Hope"

a brief summary of all of our older adult programs.

Brief Counseling

Short term traditional counseling by professional staff.

"Peer 2 Peer"

Senior Peer support persons that are volunteers that are older adults themselves and have the advantage of often being able to relate to the hardship and loss people may face as they grow older.

"Friendly Visitors"

Volunteers that provide social visits to isolated seniors - visiting them in their homes usually twice a month.

"Senior Center Without Walls"

A collaboration with the Northern California toll free phone based senior center. This innovative program allows home bound older adults to participate in a variety of activities without ever having to leave their home. There is no cost for the calls or mailings sent to participants.

Funded through Stanislaus County Behavioral Health And Recovery Services - Mental Health Services Act.