Agencies Partner to Offer Behavioral Health Services to Seniors

Two agencies in Akron, Ohio, have teamed up to offer behavioral health services to seniors, reports the Beacon Journal . The nonprofit Blick Center is partnering with the Vantage Aging social service agency, under which the former will transition to and provide behavioral health services to older adults within the latter's location starting March 1. "Vantage has decades of experience in the treatment of older adults, including a very successful Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program," said Blick Executive Director Karin Lopper-Orr. "This relationship will allow Blick to expand its services, intensifying the positive impact in the lives of those we serve. By continuing operations within Vantage, existing clients will receive more case management and experience a seamless transition." Vantage Aging CEO Ted Watko hopes the partnership will address a lack of funding for behavioral health and other sustainability challenges. Vantage Aging will continue to offer wraparound programs, such as paid job training for adults 55 and up via the Senior Community Service Employment Program.