Who we are
 We provide information on programs that provide mental health
services to the aging population in addition to a partnering
organization National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging.
National Council on Aging
251 18th Street South
Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22202
Web: ncoa.org
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
Mental Health
and the Aging
Population
Michael O’Donnell
Operations Manager
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
admin@ncmha.org
309-531-2816
DIAMOND FORD
BHS-320-0500
Kathleen Prince
February 20, 2022
References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, March 21). Pearls.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved February 20,
2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/prc/resources/tools/pearls.html
Healthy Ideas Programs. Healthy IDEAS Programs. (2017). Retrieved
February 20, 2022, from https://healthyideasprograms.org/
Our Products & Services
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
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The National Council on Aging. (2020, September 1). Retrieved February
20, 2022, from https://www.ncoa.org/article/evidence-basedprogram-florida-brite-project-brief-intervention-treatment-forelders
What we do. National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging. (2022).
Retrieved February 20, 2022, from
https://www.ncmha.org/what-we-do/
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Provides the ethical and
moral standards for
mental health of aging
populations
Keeps one in “the know”
about updates,
knowledge exchange,
government analysis, and
development
National Council on Aging
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Provides
information on
behavioral health
programs
Educational
information for
caregivers,
advocates, and
professionals
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Overview of Programs
PEARLS
Program to Encourage
Active, Rewarding
Lives
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Solve problems
Achieve increased social and
physical activity
Provide information and schedule
delightful activities
50%+ in symptom reduction
36% complete remission
BRITE
Brief Intervention &
Treatment for Elders
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Reduce risk and harm of alcohol
Educate about the harmful effects of
alcohol and other substance
abuse/overuse
Refer to Treatment for severe
use/abuse f substances
55 years and older
1-5 lessons
Healthy IDEAS
Identifying depression
& empowering
activities for seniors
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Depression self-management
program
Screen symptoms of depression
Educate aging adults and caretakers
about depression
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Empower
Reassess