Outreach and intervention to help break through denial and decide the next steps for treatment. Individual counseling and case management services with trained and licensed social workers. Coordination of services with other agencies involved with the individual. Family consultation for education, support and personal growth. Community Education for community groups regarding recognition, treatment and recovery of older adults with substance abuse issues.
Many older adults have difficulty accessing systems for support.
Often times they are living alone and may have little to no positive support systems. The time and location of group, individual counseling or educational sessions are individualized to meet the needs of each program participant. To find out more about the Substance Abuse Case Management Program for Older Adults, feel free to contact Sondra Britton, Director of Adult Protective Services and Social Services. Copyright 1998-2001 by Cincinnati Area Senior Services. All Rights Reserved.