The El Hogar Sierra Elder Wellness Program began in May 2007 to address the need for specialized outpatient mental health services that fit the needs of the growing older adult population (age 60+), as well as transition age adults (age 55-59) in Sacramento, California.  The Sierra Elder Wellness Program will have the capacity to serve 100 seriously mentally ill older adults, and will provide, refer, or advocate for a full range of services including:

	Outreach
	Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
	Mental Health Rehabilitation and Therapy
	Psychiatric Medication and Follow Up Services
	Groups dealing with medication, rehabilitation, therapy, recovery, & support
	Family Services related to the Member’s Goals and Recovery
	Transportation
	Advocacy
	Intermediary, Referral, Case Management, Substance Recovery
	Housing Support
	Psychoeducation, Nutrition Education
	Employment and Volunteerism Supports
	Other Services As Needed

The Sierra Elder Wellness Program’s multi-disciplinary team works collaboratively with community partners to access needed medical/dental, educational, financial, cultural, housing, and other community services.  Community partners may include landlords, attorneys, payees, Sacramento County In-Home Supportive Services Agency, other home services, and cultural healers as agreed upon with the treatment team, partner and family.

Candidates currently receiving services at one of Sacramento’s four Regional Support Teams may qualify for services.  Click here for Useful Links page.  Ask your Service Coordinator about the program, or call Sacramento County Adult Access Team at (916) 875-1055 for more information.  Questions can also be emailed to Sierra Elder Wellness Program staff listed below.

The Sierra Elder Wellness Program will be located at:
9261 Folsom Blvd, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95826
Click here for online driving directions to the Sierra Elder Wellness Program.
Business Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday, and 24/7 for crisis response.