Mental Health Services Act Older Adults Program

Treatment and Support Services for Older Adults with Acute Mental Illness

210 No. Fourth St., Suite 100,
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 295-5288
Fax: (408) 292-1029
Phong Tran, Program Assistant,
(408) 295-5288, ptran@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org

Description and Services:

This program is a Full Service Partnership contract with the Department of Mental Health to serve low-income older adults living with acute mental illness. Program staff will do “whatever it takes” on a 24/7 basis to manage the clients’ illness and recovery. Services include:

• Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Assistance with finding a safe, affordable, and appropriate living place
• Assistance arranging for doctor appointments
• Assistance with getting appropriate medications
• Assistance with acquiring daily living skills
• Assistance with finding activities for daily living (paid and/or volunteer)
• Assistance with getting the financial services that are needed
• Support available 24/7

Eligibility and Requirements:

• 60+ years old
• History of two or more mental health episodes leading to hospitalization or EPS visits in the last year
• Priority given to those with a mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse or medical disorder(s)
• Client is ready to step down from acute psychiatric services with appropriate support

Waiting List: None

Fees: Medi-cal and Medicare accepted

Hours and Availability: Office hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but support is available 24/7

Geographic Area Served: Santa Clara County. Services are delivered at the Fourth Street office and in the field

Languages Spoken: English, French, Mandarin, Farsi, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and American Sign Language