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Mental
Health and Aging Outreach Program
Providing
outreach services in efforts to ensure that older adults with mental
illness remain in the community in a safe and rewarding manner. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms on the right please call 618/282-6233. WE CAN HELP! These disorders, like other biologically based diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, need to be treated. There is a variety of treatments and services available. |
experienced any of the following:
- Depressed mood most of the day?
- Loss of interesst or pleasure?
- Weight loss or gain?
- Trouble sleeping (too much or too little)?
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, or helplessness?
- Frequent crying spells?
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions?
- Frequent thoughts of death or suicide
SEEK ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY!
- Trouble remembering how to perform familiar tasks?
- Asking the same question over and over?
- Forgetting or using incorrect words?
- Getting disoriented & becoming lost in familiar places?
- Frequently misplacing things?
- Neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and/or nutrition?
Links for Mental Health and Aging Services information: Mental health and Aging Organization Mental Health and Aging Network National Coalition on Mental Health & Aging Anxiety Disorders Association of America Elderly Depression Fact Sheet |
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115 East Stacey Street Chester, IL 62233 618-826-4547 |
10257 State Route Three Red Bud, IL 62278 618-282-6233 |
104 Northtown Drive Sparta, IL 62278 618-443-3045 |