The Senior In-Home Counseling Program was founded in 1993 and was originally called the Friendly Visitors Program. To help seniors maintain their independence to the greatest extent possible. Research has indicated that one of the greatest issues for seniors is loneliness. The issue of social isolation is an important factor that contributes to the high risk for suicide among this population.
Seniors often suffer losses that include loved ones, health, income, and independence.
The aim of CSS's Senior In-Home Counseling Program is to provide a safe and supportive environment for participants,to help clients address issues of concern and maintain their independence to the greatest extent possible. All of these are good topics for discussion during visits. Senior clients generally receive one counseling session per week and a minimum of one session per month, with follow-up phone calls between sessions. The number of visits and follow-up calls depend upon the needs of the individual client. At this time, there are no restrictions on the length of time that each client may remain in the program given that they are still able to benefit from counseling.