Mental Health and Aging Advocacy Project

Cause Area

  • Health & Medicine
  • People with Disabilities
  • Seniors

Location

1211 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 United States
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Share an innovative curriculum providing education and advocacy skills on Successful Aging and Mental Health issues, Training and Stipends provided. Get involved in grass-roots advocacy initiatives.

Working with older adults, caregivers, families and friends SAT "peer trainers" present at Senior Centers and other community forums about successful aging and mental health, how to identify depression and related problems, tips on working in partnership with providers, navigating the healthcare system and the importance of advocacy. Our website, www.mhaging.org, explains mental health in older adulthood, how to navigate the healthcare system, tips for ensuring you or your loved receive the most effective treatment, and provides an extensive list of mental health resources and advocacy groups in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. SAT participates in public policy initiatives to develop more accessible and appropriate mental health services

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by Kirti A. from PA (2009-09-27 16:25:50.0)
The people who give us the birth are always neglected when they are old. I know how important they are in our lives and that's the only reason why I would like to work with the organization. Thank you.
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