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Community Mental Health Services
Geriatric Mental Health Outreach
The Geriatric Mental Health Outreach program was founded
to improve access to mental health resources for seniors
living in the Bronx or Manhattan. It provides short-term
mental health services to individuals 60 years of age
or older who require assessment, in-home counseling,
psychiatric consultation, case management and/or linkage
to community resources.
Typical services include weekly home visits to:
• Ensure that the client is compliant with mental health
treatment and medical services
• Ensure that living conditions are adequate
• Encourage socialization
• Assist the client with the activities of daily living,
as needed
For more information, call 718-536-3225 or 212-609-1755.
Service Area: The Bronx and Manhattan
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