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The
Senior Peer Counseling Program (SPCP) provides emotional and psychological
counseling and supportive services to those individuals age 60 and
over, who are experiencing emotional distress involving such issues
as health problems, grief, care-giving, depression, anxiety, loss,
or family difficulties. The Peer Counselors are also able to expand
the support system for clients by connecting them with other available
community resources. This unique Program offers the only service
addressing these needs of seniors in San Luis Obispo County. This
no cost service is offered in the individual’s home.
The Program has been operating in San Luis Obispo County under various
nonprofit agencies since 1992. It became a member of the Wilshire Health & Community Services family of services in October of 2003. The Program is
supported by grants from the public and private sector, from donations
by individuals, fundraising events, and the Wilshire Health & Community Services.
SPCP is a member of the American Association of Senior Peer Counseling
and the American Society on Aging.
For more information call 805-547-7025 Ext 105. Or
Email to seniorpeer@wilshirehcs.org |
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