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MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING Emergency Psy chi at ric Services County Mental Health Assessment Team (MHAT) For mental health or behavior man age ment crisis for older adults who may have become gravely disabled and can not provide food, care or shelter for themselves, or, who may be a danger to themselves or others, call: 9-1-1 and ask for County Dispatch. When County Dispatch calls back tell them the person needs the County Mental Health As sess ment Team to provide an emer gen cy assessment for treat ment. The MHAT must be called to provide an ‘in vol un tary hold’ for clients who need hospi tal iza tion but are not likely to comply. Santa Barbara Cottage Hos pi tal Pueblo at Bath P.O. Box 689 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 569-8339 800-895-7800 Provides 24- hour assessment and crisis intervention for Adult psy chi at ric and chemical depen den cy con cerns. It is also a centralized eval u a tion and intake for hos pi tal iza tions, as well as triaging and referral to all Cot tage Hospital psychiatric and substance abuse in and outpatient programs. This service is located at the Emer gen cy Department at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Urgent Support HELPLINE 2-1-1 A seven-day-a-week, 24 hour telephone program in Santa Barbara County to provide immediate emotion al support and re as sur ance to anyone who needs the service. Santa Barbara 692-4011 (V/TDD) Santa Maria 928-5818 (V/TDD) Lompoc 734-2711 (V/TDD) Santa Ynez: 688-1905 (V/TDD) Santa Barbara County Mental Health Crisis Intervention Call 9-1-1 for 24-hour emer gen cy psy chi at ric care and evaluation for treatment. In-Home Assessment If mental or emotional dif fi cul ties are severe enough to interfere with an older person’s day-to-day functioning, it would be wise to seek a professional evaluation to determine the course of the diffi culty and to rec om mend possible treatment for it. The agencies listed below will provide a comprehensive in-home assessment to help de ter mine if mental health services would be helpful. Geriatric Assessment Program ( GAP) Santa Barbara Co. Public Health Dept. 300 N. San Antonio Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 681-5266 2125 S. Centrepointe Pkwy. Santa Maria, CA 93455 346-8391 This service provides assessment and referral to maintain the frail elderly in their home setting safely for as long as possible. Family Service Agency 123 W. Gutierrez Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 965-1001 The Senior Outreach Program provides in-home medical-psycho-social needs assessment and connects frail adults with ap pro - pri ate services. Coast Caregiver Resource Center 5350 Hollister # C Santa Barbara, CA 93111 76 2005-2007 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 967-0220 800-443-1236 This service is directed to fam i lies and caregivers of brain-impaired adults. They will make home visits through out Santa Barbara County. Gero/Psychiatric Hos pi tals Vista del Mar Hospital 801 Seneca St. Ventura, CA 93001 653-6434 St. Johns Regional Medical Center 1600 N. Rose Ave. Oxnard, CA 93030 988-2500 These facilities provide 24 hour con sul ta tion for crisis in ter - ven tion and inpatient care for psy chi at ric and behavior manage ment crisis. They provide in vol un tary holds. It is necessary with certain insurance providers to seek care in a facility that accepts payment from the clients in sur ance plan. Out-Patient Coun sel ing Santa Barbara County Mental Health Clinics can now be accessed through a countywide toll free number: 888-868-1649. These clinics serve patients with Medi- Cal, Medicare and private re fer rals. Walk in emergency care is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Calle Real Clinic 4444 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 681-5190 Lompoc Clinic 401 East Cypress, Upstairs Lompoc, CA 93436 737-7715 Santa Maria Clinic 500 W. Foster Road Santa Maria, CA 93454 934-6380
Other Programs and Coun se lors Within Santa Barbara County there are many fi ne counseling agencies and private therapists. There are many kinds of counse lors and therapists in Cal i for nia. Psychiatrists are M.D.’s who usually (though not always) treat psy cho log i cal symptoms with medication. Psy chol o gists are more likely to use individual or group therapy as a means of treatment and Marriage, Family and Child Counselors are spe cial ly trained to view the in di vid u al within the context of his/her family and relationships. Licensed Clinical Social Workers are also trained to provide psy cho ther a py, understand the impact of physical illness upon emotion health, and make re fer rals to needed community re sourc es. In choosing a therapist, it is important to determine if the therapist has had any special training or experience in working with older adults. For listing of private therapists look in the Yellow Pages under “Marriage, Family and Child Counselors”, “Social Workers” or “Psy chol o gists,” and for a listing of Psy chi a trists, look under “Physicians & Surgeons, M.D.- Psychiatry.” Grief Support Hospice provides individual oneon-one counseling for persons dealing with the loss of a friend or family member, or for a person with a terminal illness, or for their family members. See Index. Peer Counseling Senior Peer Counseling Pro gram North Santa Barbara County 301 S. Miller Street, Suite 205 Santa Maria, CA 93454 349-2255 Provides supervised trained vol un teers for in-home visit, as- MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING sessment emo tion al support. No charge. Senior Peer Counseling Pro gram Santa Barbara Counseling Center 1333 De La Vina, #B Santa Barbara, CA 93101 963-4357 Provides supervised trained volun teers for in-home visit, assessment emo tion al support. Sliding fee basis. Group/Family Service Agency 123 W. Gutierrez Santa Barbara, CA 93101 965-1001 www.fsacares.org Provides a specialized group coun sel ing session for older adults. No fee; donation. Fellowship Club 2017 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 569-1607 Fax 898-1981 Drop-in socialization and rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness. Includes bingo, music and art classes, socialskills workshops, snacks and a nutritious lunch, No fees. Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Operated by the Mental Health Association. Center for Successful Aging 524 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 899-2915 Fax 957-9230 psteketee@sbjf.org www.jewishsantabarbara.org A partnership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara and Catholic Charities provides no cost counseling services for Santa Barbara seniors delivered by trained and certified volunteer lay counselors. Suicide Suicide is the act of voluntarily and intentionally taking one’s own life. In the United States between 30,000 and 50,000 Americans kill themselves every year. This counts only those who were ‘successful’. Statistics show that for one suicide, there are 50-100 attempts. Suicide is a permanent answer to what is often a temporary problem. Suicide is serious and preventable, if the behaviors are rec og nized. More than 19 million people in U.S. suffer from depression which sometimes leads to suicide. Approximately 15% will experience depression at least once in their life. Problem situations are difficult for anyone, but especially the suicidal person. Con trib ut ing factors may be external or internal. External Factors are situations in which one has no control, such as physical, sexual or emotional abuse or: • separation or divorce • a death of someone close • a move to a new environment • trouble with the law • alcohol or other drug use • a humiliating situation • children or friends move away • loss of job or too many bills • loss of purpose Internal factors are feelings and thoughts that exist within oneself that include: ➣ a fear of being alone ➣ a need to punish or control others ➣ a desire for attention ➣ a need for love ➣ an expression of anger ➣ a confl ict of self-worth How to Help ✓ Take anyone who talks about suicide seriously. Talking is the fi rst visible sign and should never be ignored as a need for attention. ✓ Ask directly “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” This does not en cour age the action, it shows that you listen and can help. ✓ Talk. Ask for details if you think that plans have already been made. ✓ Be a good listener. Look for nonverbal signs such as hand motions, facial ex pres - sions and moods. ✓ Tell them if what they are thinking about scares you. ✓ Avoid giving advice. Never say ‘stop letting things bother you,’ ‘not to feel that way,’ or ‘how lucky you are’. Listen, do not give opinions or solutions. ✓ Seek professional help. A suicidal person needs professional advice and coun sel ing. Breaking confi dences is not disloyal, it may save their life. ✓ Avoid leaving the person alone. Especially, if there is any immediate danger. ✓ Suicide-proof the area. Lock up guns and ammunition separately, store pills securely or dispose of them. 2005-2007 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 77
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4 Acknowledgments 5 Introduction 7
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The Central Coast Commission for Se
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Overwhelmed with unanswered questio
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Long Term Care Om buds man 5638 Hol
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Chronic health problems, more commo
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You Are Not Alone Learn how to come
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Civic An important tip to fi nding
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