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Senior Services at Suncoast Center
The range of services provided to seniors is listed
below from least restrictive to most restrictive:
(Click on an item below to view
details)
Elder Adult Substance Abuse
Prevention
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The Get
Connected Program is a three-session presentation offered throughout
Pinellas County to groups of seniors with referrals to intervention
programs when needed. The Get Connected prevention program also speaks
with seniors to promote Healthy Living and to educate them on the
awareness of abuse/misuse of medications, alcohol or other substances.
Through this community based presentation, the senior population is able
to connect with each other and reach out to a natural support system.
Older Americans Act Title III-B
Counseling
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In-home or
in-office Mental Health (for persons with severe and persistent mental
illness, provided by State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
or Gerontological Counseling (for persons experiencing
emotional/situational difficulties utilizing a case management approach,
provided by Masters Level Counselors and Bachelor level [or equivalent]
volunteers).
Educational talks are provided to persons attending congregate dining
sites to inform participants of mental health issues, coping skills,
etc. This service is provided at various senior service sites throughout
Pinellas County.
Community Care for the Elderly
Case Management Programs
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Provision
of case management services and service authorization following
assessment to persons throughout Pinellas County who are at risk of
nursing home placement.
CCE
Programs are the largest, serving 200 persons annually each,
providing numerous services so that persons will remain in their
location of choice.
Home Care for the Elderly serves 10-15 persons annually who
require 24-hour supervision by caregiver(s) and provide financial
assistance plus supplies and respite reimbursements when needed.
Alzheimers Disease Initiative serves persons 20 and above
diagnosed with memory loss causing them to be at risk for nursing
home placement; program serves 40 persons annually.
Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver serves persons who are at risk
for nursing home placement and are financially and functionally
eligible for Medicaid; program serves 250 persons annually.
Assisted
Living Medicaid Waiver serves persons at risk of nursing home placement
and residing in assisted living facilities throughout Pinellas County;
program serves 180-220 annually, and this is generally the frailest
group with the most intense services of all.
Additionally,
Suncoast Senior Support Programs may link with other Suncoast programs as
needed, including:
Adult Outpatient services and Adult Medical services for provision of
medications, day treatment services,
homeless services, the
for emergency services and
substance abuse intervention programs.
Click Here to Print or Download Senior Services Information
For more information on
any of our programs please call 727-327-7656
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