Signature Health Awarded $20,000 Grant from the United Way of Lake County to Support Mental Health Care at Home for Older Adults
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July 19, 2024—Mentor, OH—Signature Health is pleased to announce a generous $20,000 grant from the United Way of Lake County, which will bolster the organization’s growing Care at Home program.
“Caring for the behavioral health needs of older adults with skill and compassion is vital for this rapidly rising population,” says Adrienne Green, Director, Geriatric Services, Signature Health. “Signature Health has made a commitment to meet community needs in this area, and we are thankful for the United Way’s support to help us serve vulnerable Lake Countians in the comfort of where they call home.”
"This grant to Signature Health’s Care at Home program is a testament to our commitment to supporting comprehensive, compassionate care for older adults in Lake County. By bringing essential mental health services directly to their homes, we are not only improving access to care but also ensuring that our seniors receive the dignified and respectful support they deserve. We are proud to partner with Signature Health in this critical initiative," said United Way of Lake County President and CEO Dione DeMitro.
The Care at Home program delivers high-quality psychiatry, counseling and case management services directly to the homes of older adults—whether they reside in an assisted living facility, nursing home or private residence. The combination of experienced clinicians who understand the unique needs of older adults, patient-centered care with personalized care plans, and 24/7 access to the clinical team brings peace of mind to families coping with serious mental health conditions.
The grant will partially fund the role of a geriatric care liaison to provide assistance to older adults and their caregivers and support the continued development, expansion and success of the Care at Home program.
As people age, they may experience changes in their mental health that can impact their quality of life. The importance of early recognition and treatment for behavioral and mental health issues in older adults—including dementia, insomnia, and mood disorder—is crucial, as early behavioral treatment can reverse or slow disease progression.
“While there are a wide variety of social services for older adults in Lake County, there are only limited resources for aging-specific mental health care,” added Green. “Signature Health is proud to be among the very few non-profit and community health centers in the county bringing specialized geriatric services to facilities, providing psychiatric care, and delivering these services in individuals’ homes.”
For more information about the Care at Home program, contact Adrienne Green at 440-578-8200 ext. 10171.
About Signature Health Founded in 1993, Signature Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that wants people to realize their highest potential. Through mental health, addiction recovery, primary care, dental and infectious disease services for patients of all ages, Signature Health serves more than 34,000 individuals annually at seven outpatient and four residential locations in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga and Lake counties. Committed to becoming the most respected integrated behavioral health organization in the country, Signature Health increases access to care through telehealth, walk-in and evening hours, transportation support, on-site laboratories, and on-site pharmacies with free mailing and delivery options. For more information, visit SignatureHealth.org or call 440-578-8200.