TranslateHealthy Ideas
Healthy Ideas is a community depression program designed to identify and reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in older adults with chronic health conditions and functional limitations. The program sits within other case management models and incorporates four evidence-based components into the ongoing service delivery of care/case management or social service programs serving older individuals in the home over several months:
- Screening and assessment of depressive symptoms
- Education about depression and self-care for clients and family caregivers
- Referral and linkage to health and mental health professionals
- Behavioral activation.
Accepted to the Portfolio: March 2013
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Target Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes
- Reduced symptoms of depression
- Increase community connections
Long Term Outcomes
- Improved access to mental health services for older adults
- Reduced incidence of suicide
- Improved quality of life for older adults
Target Population
Demographics
- Older Adult (60+)
Service Area
County-wide:
- Southeast (District 1)
- Southwest (District 2)
- Central (District 3)
- Northeast (District 4)
- Northwest (District 5)
Information
Program Funders
Many thanks to the following funders for making this program possible.
Local Funders
- Sonoma County Human Services Department
