Resources for Older Adults

meets every other Friday
11 am – 12 pm
call-in number: 781-219-0710
hosted by the Northeast Recovery Learning Community

There’s conversation about older adult issues, a variety of topics, and self-help tools and coping skills. Learn more: https://www.nilp.org/nerlc/

meets on Thursday
1 – 2:15 pm
hosted by ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)

Learn more: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/

meets on Tuesdays, 12 – 1 pm
and Thursdays, 7 – 8 pm
online
hosted by DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Boston

A group for those 55+ which provides advocacy, education, support, and awareness so that all people affected by mental health conditions can build better lives. Learn more: https://dbsaboston.org/?page_id=14783

meets on Mondays
7 – 8:30 pm
online

To support mental health advocates over 50 years of age with pure peer support practices based on natural curiosity, acceptance, humor, and positive networking.

Learn more: https://www.choiceheals.com/

meets on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month
3:30 – 5 pm
online and in person
hosted by the Cambridge Women’s Center

Learn more: https://www.cambridgewomenscenter.org/monthly-calendar

Local Councils on Aging offer social support and other services to older adults in their local community.

Find your local Council on Aging: https://mcoaonline.com/what-is-a-coa/coa-directory/.

The WRAP for Healthy Aging Workbook is an adaptation of the foundational WRAP “Red Book” designed specifically for adults aged 60 and older. Many people have used WRAP across the life span, including adapting their WRAP for the challenges of healthy aging. Learn more: https://www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com/product/wrap-for-healthy-aging-workbook/.

An 8-page mini zine about depression as you get older when you took things for granted. Learn more: https://www.etsy.com/listing/812200780/depression-with-age-mini-zine-mental.

Report Elder Abuse and Neglect
call 1-800-922-2275

online report
https://hssmaprod.wellsky.com/intake/

information about reporting
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-elder-abuse

types and signs of elder abuse
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/types-and-signs-of-elder-abuse

mandated reporter information and forms
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/who-is-a-mandated-reporter-of-elder-abuse

Elder Mental Health Collaborative
http://www.mass-smhpc.org/elder/

 Older Adult Behavioral Health Network
https://www.mamh.org/education/oabhn

Leading Age Massachusetts
https://www.leadingagema.org/

Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
https://manhr.org/

Massachusetts Assisted Living Association
https://mass-ala.org/

Massachusetts Association of Residential Care Homes
https://maresidentialcarehomes.org/

Massachusetts Councils on Aging
https://mcoaonline.com/

Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs

 Massachusetts Health Aging Collaborative
https://mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/

Massachusetts Senior Action Council
https://www.masssenioraction.org/

Massachusetts Senior Care Association
https://www.maseniorcare.org/

MassPACE Association
https://masspace.net/

AARP
https://www.aarp.org/

Administration on Aging
https://acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging

National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
https://www.ncmha.org/

National Council on Aging
https://www.ncoa.org/

This guide provides important information to help understand the problem of suicide among older adults, learn the risk factors and warning signs, and how to intervene. Learn more: https://www.jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Older-Adults/Aging-and-Mental-Health-Training/Suicide-Prevention-Guide.

This toolkit offers strategies senior centers can use to integrate suicide prevention into activities that support the well-being of older adults. It describes activities that increase protective factors and explains how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Learn more: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Promoting-Emotional-Health-and-Preventing-Suicide/SMA15-4416.

This toolkit equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health, suicide prevention, and encourages active participation among residents. It includes guidelines for integrating suicide prevention into ongoing programs, hands-on tools, and training manuals. Learn more: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Promoting-Emotional-Health-and-Preventing-Suicide/SMA10-4515.

This guide contains basic information about common mental health diagnoses; case studies; and tips, techniques, and suggested language to help people manage complex behaviors and demanding situations. Learn more: https://www.jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Older-Adults/Aging-and-Mental-Health-Training/Mental-Health-Guide.