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Mental Health Elder Care Clinician Program (ECCP)
The Vermont Elder Care Clinician Program is a service provided to help older adults who experience mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Any older adult aged 60 and over experiencing a mental health concern that interferes with their daily life may be served.
Elder Care Clinicians include social workers, psychologists, qualified mental health professionals, and mental health outreach workers. Psychiatrists may be part of the treatment team for consultation and prescribing and monitoring medications. An Elder Care Clinician will work with an individual to develop a treatment plan and can meet with people either in their home or in an office setting. The frequency and duration of treatment depends upon individual needs.
This program is a joint initiative of Mental Health Services and the Division of Disability and Aging Services (Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living).
Services Include
- Community mental health outreach
- Mental health screening and clinical assessment
- Supportive counseling
- Medication monitoring
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Eligibility
- Older adults age 60 and over
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Applying for Services
- Information on applying for services can be found on the Mental Health Services Elder Care "How to Apply for Services" web page.
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Providers of Services
ElderCare staff is located either at the Mental Health Designated Agency or at the Area Agency on Aging offices and provide evaluation and treatment to elders, as well as assistance to other community agencies working with elders. About 400 people are served each year.
- Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging provide support to people 60 and older in their efforts to remain active, healthy, financially secure, and in control of their own lives.
- Mental Health Service Providers
All other services to individuals and families are provided through private non-profit service providers located throughout the state.
Note: The service provider links below will take you to Division of Mental Health web pages on the Vermont Department of Health website.
- List of Service Providers
- List of Services by County (list also includes Substance Abuse Service Providers)
- Senior HelpLine: 1-800-642-5119 (V/TTY) (Toll Free)
The Senior HelpLine is a toll-free information and assistance resource for people age 60 and older. Staffed by knowledgeable professionals at Vermont's Area Agencies on Aging, the Senior HelpLine can answer questions and help identify resources to assist people to age successfully.
