Depression, anxiety and other mental health issues can present in older adults as a result of the cumulative effects of loss, grief and sorrow.
Our SMHART Team social worker and LPN work with older adults struggling with mental health and/or addictions.
Our Team:
- Focuses on early intervention and prevention
- Conducts screenings and assessments
- Connects clients to community resources
- Provides emotional support
- Acts as an advocate
- Monitors ongoing mental health
- Provides basic medical needs
- Implements action plans and service goals
We work with AHS Geriatric Mental Health Unit, Family Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Home Care, Unison at Kerby Centre, The Way-In Network, Senior Connect, Mental Health Support Line, and the Elder Abuse Response Team.
We meet clients in the community, in their homes or at our offices.
Eligibility: Older adults in the City of Calgary (aged 50+, with some flexibility) who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction related concerns
Fee for Service: None
Contact us: 403-287-3510 or email info@fsc.org
“We thrive on going the extra mile – we do everything from addressing mental health to ensuring our clients have home safety equipment and linking them to fun community activities like karaoke. We see a renewed connection and a transformation in key areas such as depression, eating disorders, anxiety and dementia”. – SMHART team member.