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Mental Health Counseling

GLSS offers mental health supports to adults of all ages experiencing emotional health care needs through several programs.

MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

This program provides support to meet the changing emotional health care needs of our aging community.

Things that can happen as we get older – the loss of a spouse or child, changes in financial status or living situation, physical or other health challenges – can all affect someone’s quality of life and lead to a host of mental health concerns. Our specialized counselors can help by providing counseling services to individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, mental health issues, and loss.

Services may include:

  • Supportive telephone calls
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Multi-disciplinary, non-emergency assessment
  • Referrals to services like home care, nutrition education and support, and to medical and other specialists.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

Mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety, and substance use issues are treatable conditions that affect many people. Often, quality-of-life issues—like safe and adequate housing, getting enough healthy food for you and your family, organizing complicated daily routines, or finding and accessing the right resources—can make these challenges more intense and harder to manage. The Behavioral Health Navigator Program provides compassionate, personalized guidance by connecting people with behavioral health care and substance use care services.

Our Navigator can help you begin to solve some of your most difficult immediate challenges while also providing connections to other programs and services that can offer long-term solutions. This is a free service for any Lynn resident who needs it.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTREACH FOR AGING POPULATIONS (BE HOPE)

Through this program, behavioral health clinicians provide in-depth assessments and develop care plans that may include individualized counseling, care coordination to community resources, and referrals. Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations—or Be Hope—is available to provide help and support to older adults and their families. Through the program, behavioral health clinicians work directly with adults experiencing emotional challenges or behavioral health conditions. The clinicians will come right to you, to your home or a location in your community where you feel most comfortable.

Who is this program for?

These programs are for area residents who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health or substance use issues.

Where can I get more information?

Call 781-599-0110 and ask to speak with a Mental Health Counselor or Behavioral Health Navigator.

To learn more about aging services in Massachusetts, call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) or visit 800ageinfo.com.

 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, please dial 988, the Suicide and Crisis Hotline, for 24/7 support.

Program Brochures

Mental Health Counseling

To download pdf brochure, click Mobile Mental Health, Behavioral Health Navigator English, or Behavioral Health Navigator Spanish.