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p>Aging in Pla
ce with STRIVE: A Fully Integrated Program of Community-Based Supports
The NYCPS Geriatric Psychiatry Committ
ee is pleased to welcome SPOP, Service Program for Older People, for an inf
ormative session on STRIVE, a new initiative in partnership with the Metrop
olitan Center for Mental Health and the NYC Department for the Aging. STRIV
E uses a recovery oriented approach to provide behavioral health treatment,
and coordinate services and supports to enable people to live successfully
in the community. STRIVE’s mission is to promote wellness, support aging i
n place, and reduce premature institutionalization of older adults through
the provision of integrated behavioral health services and linkage to conne
ction in the community. There are numerous supports and services in NYC to
help individuals address their health and wellness, age in place, and thri
ve in their communities. However, STRIVE is a specialized mechanism to prov
ide treatment, referrals, and connect older adults to these supports while
ensuring they stay connected. We invite you to join us for an informative a
nd lively presentation. Event details Tuesday, September 20, 2022
7:00 PM Virtual- Via Zoom
This event is FREE for all NYCPS and APA Members.
strong> $30 for non-APA members payable in advance. *** |