Mental Wellness
Aging True provides vital mental health services for seniors and their caregivers, as well as individuals who are home-bound, disabled, or otherwise unable to access traditional methods of receiving mental healthcare. These services include person-centered recovery coaching; in-home individual mental health assessment and counseling; support groups for depression, anxiety, or grief and loss issues.
In-Home Mental Health Care
Mobile Assessment for Seniors
- Telephone screening
- Individual counseling sessions
- Assistance with necessary applications for community services
- Mental Health assessment(s)
- Community referrals
- Treatment planning
In-home mental health assessment, referrals and follow-up services are provided by a clinical social worker.
Memory Enhancement Program
The Memory Enhancement program delivers a continuum of services and resources — including counseling— tailored and adjusted to the specific and changing needs of clients and their families. Aging True also specializes in Alzheimer’s behavioral support services and participates in the Alzheimer ’s Disease Initiative.
TeleHealth
Aging True’s virtual mental health counseling program makes it easier for clients to access mental wellness resources from their homes through the TeleHealth platform. Clients receive face-to-face counseling services which include community referrals, access to necessary support systems, education on mental health symptoms, coping-skill training and individual counseling.
Internet-accessible technology and an Internet connection are required to participate. Aging True can assist clients in acquiring the necessary technology or connection to use the TeleHealth platform.
Client Eligibility
Seniors 60 and Older who:
- Are experiencing increased social isolation
- Are having difficulties adjusting to age-related health concerns
- Have a change in their living situations from independence to living with family members
Seniors 60 and Older and/or their Caregivers or Family Members who:
- Are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or grief
- Are struggling with dementia behavior and require assistance
- Are considering Assisted Living Facility or nursing home placement
- Have experienced a recent loss
Florida Self–Directed Care
Florida Self-Directed Care (SDC) is an innovative service delivery program placing individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse problems at the center of the decision making that affects them. The program is based on the understanding that members will choose services and make purchases that will help them begin, or remain on the road to, recovery and develop meaningful, productive activity. Participants in Florida SDC program select the providers, services, and activities that they deem necessary for recovery and achievement of the highest level of desired personal wellness. Participation is voluntary and participants may discontinue program enrollment at any time. Florida SDC staff strive to provide members with guidance and support as they recover from mental illnesses.
Our Florida Self-Directed Care Program includes person-centered recovery coaching and Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS).
As participants of Florida SDC, members will:
- Take responsibility for defining personal recovery goals and choose services and providers.
- Use their approved funds to purchase mental wellness services within District 4.
- Access match-funding opportunities to purchase tangible items that relate to employment, volunteering, education. Purchase requests of these items must include proof that will enhance productive activity, return to work or giving back to the community
- Direct the public dollars to access mental health services that are normally directly contracted to a public community mental health provider.
- Access alternative services that result in the same outcomes as traditional mental health services.
- Work with a Recovery Coach and Peer Specialist who provide support and assistance.
Aging True is the Florida Self-Directed Care program administrator, on behalf of the Florida Department of Children & Families, in Circuit 4 covering the 7 counties served by LSF Health Systems. Contact 904-807-1236 for information.
Participant Eligibility
Florida SDC is open to participants aged 18 years or older who live in a county served by LSF Health Systems. For full eligibility requirements or to consult with Florida SDC staff about entering the program, please call (904) 807-1236.
HIPAA Information
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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