Elderly Resources

 

Improving Mental Health Care and Wellness in Aging Adults

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.

 

Aging.com serves as a resource to help seniors and their families learn more about the specifics of planning for their later years. 

HealthinAging.org is a trusted source for up-to-date information and advice on health and aging, created by the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation.

Advance mental health and well-being by promoting prevention, early intervention, effective treatment and research to address social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Eliminate stigma and discrimination and ensure full social, economic, and political inclusion in all aspects of community life.

 

Improving the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. 

We make aging better for LGBTQ+ people nationwide.

 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.