Mental Health Program for Seniors in Fredericksburg
This program by Mental Health America of Fredericksburg aims to improve mental health through community support, companionship visits, and suicide prevention for individuals aged 60+. Volunteers provide in-home visits for socialization and mental wellness, funded by grants and local support.
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A service program of Mental Health America Of Fredericksburg
Director, Senior Visitors Program mhafsv@mhafred.org 540-371-2704 2217 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401 Facebook: Senior Visitors Program #SeniorVisitors
Started in 1956 Mission: To improve the mental health and wellness of members of our community through education, advocacy and service.
Helpline Support Groups Suicide Prevention Senior Visitors Program
1998 cluster of calls to Helpline Task Force formed to look at cluster of calls Survey was sent to community members and then to community seniors Survey of seniors revealed loneliness, isolation and loss of connection to their community (identified risk factors for depression) A visitation program to address these risk factors was the vision, and then the plan
A community service program of MHAF Goal of the program is to decrease risk factors of depression in the older adult Promotes independence and healthy living for older adults Program is provided in the senior s own home environment Fosters a reconnection or a continued connection to their community
Matches socially isolated senior citizens with trained volunteers who provide one hour weekly, home based visits Visits are for companionship and socialization Visits can be for respite to caregivers
There is no cost to the client Funding for the program includes Rappahannock United Way, local governments, grants, and fundraising The program serves individuals who are 60+ years of age
Clients are referred to the program by physicians, healthcare providers, agencies serving older adults, family, friends, neighbors, or self-referral A Client Referral Form is submitted
EMERGENCY CONTACTS Please provide two contacts Name___________________________________________________________________ Street__________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________________________________________ Name__________________________________________________________________ Street__________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________________________________________ ****************************************************************************************************** Directions to Client s Home: Please be specific.__________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Please fax to 540-372-3709 or mail to: Senior Visitors Program Mental Health America of Fredericksburg 2217 Princess Anne St., Suite 104-1 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 Attention: Teresa Bowers, OTR/L Page 2 of 2
A Senior Assessment is scheduled to determine the program appropriateness and to provide information about the program
Volunteers are people in the community who want to serve older adults Volunteers are 18+, including retirees, couples, families Volunteers are asked to visit one hour per week Make a 6 month+ commitment to the program
SENIOR VISITORS PROGRAM VOLUNTEER APPLICATION VOLUNTEER APPLICATION A program of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg Name____________________________________________ Date___________________ Address__________________________________________ Date of Birth_____________ City/Zip_________________________________________ SSN ____________________ E-mail address ___________________________________ Home Phone_____________________ Business Phone__________________________ Work Experience: Type of job: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Why would you like to be a Senior Visitor volunteer? ______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ How did you hear about the program?__________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ********************************************************************* PERSONAL DATA Sex: M F Age Group: 21-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70+ How long lived in area?________________Grew up in____________________________ Interests/Hobbies: Read________ Art_________ Music________ Crafts_____________ Garden________ Pets________Sports_________Travel_______Cooking_____________ Other:___________________________________________________________________ Organizations:____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Spoken languages (Indicate fluency):__________________________________________ AVAILABILITY OPTIONS Available Days: M-F W/E 7 days/wk. Other__________________________ Available Time: AM PM Evenings
Geographic Options: Fredericksburg ____ Spotsylvania _____ Stafford _____ Caroline ____ King George ____ Colonial Beach ____ Westmoreland ____ Other(Specify):__________________________ Activities Options: Read aloud ____ Letter writing ____ Walks ____ Take for rides ____ Run errands _____ Games/cards ____ Homemaker assistance____ Other ___________________________ Do you have any prior volunteer experience?___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Do you have any environmental limitations (e.g., smoking, pets, stairs?)______________ _______________________________________________________________________ Have you ever been convicted of a state/federal criminal offense? N ___ Y___ List three non-family references (volunteer, clergy, personal): Name Complete Address Phone ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ VOLUNTEER: Under normal circumstances, visitors are expected to commit one hour per week for a minimum commitment of six months. Are you able/willing to make this commitment? Yes________ No__________ By signing below I understand that as a Volunteer Visitor I agree to maintain confidentiality of records and information pertaining to clients in the program. Signed_________________________________ Date____________________ Please fax to 540-372-3709 or mail to: Senior Visitors Program Mental Health America of Fredericksburg 2217 Princess Anne St., Suite 219-1 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 Attention: Teresa Bowers, OTR/L Page 2 of 2
Volunteers provide 3 references Agree to Virginia State Police Criminal Background check Attend a mandatory Orientation and Training session
Matches between Seniors and Volunteers are made based on time availability, geographic proximity, and common interests and background Matches are monitored by program staff for needs that may arise and resources are offered where appropriate by the volunteer and/or program staff
Data on seniors, volunteers, and matches is collected for funders and to monitor success of the program (quantitative and qualitative) Quantitative data includes: number of clients, number of volunteers, number of matches Qualitative data includes: client feels less isolated, change in PHQ2, client feels less lonely
Current number of Clients Current number of Volunteers Current number of matches Number of Volunteer hours
Current staff include: Director 24 hours per week Administrative Assistant 17 hours per week Executive Director for MHAF as needed
Current cost for the Senior Visitors Program is approximately $81,108 per year About $55.00 will provide companionship to a lonely senior for a month (one hour per week) Marketing the program includes marketing for the volunteers as well as the senior clients
Director, Senior Visitors Program mhafsv@mhafred.org 540-371-2704 2217 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401 Facebook: Senior Visitors Program #SeniorVisitors
