Clinicians in the Community
The CUAC partners with other senior agencies through a comprehensive range of programs. Their shared goal is to improve the quality of care and quality of life through coordinated services.
At-Home Mental Health Service Program
The CUAC collaborates with Silver Key Senior Services, providers of essential services to home-bound older adults, to identify and treat frail, homebound elderly who are at-risk for physical and cognitive decline. Up to 20 sessions are provided at no cost to the community seniors.
Integrated Mental Health Services with Primary Care
This collaboration with Peak Vista Community Health Clinics integrates behavioral health and primary care at Peak Vista's Senior Health Clinics. In conjunction with their primary care visit, patients can receive on-site services from CUAC clinicians. Depression and anxiety screening is routinely available to all Peak Vista patients. A brief computerized memory screen will be offered in Spring 2008 for early detection of cognitive impairment. Therapy groups for older adults coping with chronic illnesses, including diabetes, are also in development at the Peak Vista Senior Health Clinics.
Mountain View Care Center
This partnership with a local nursing home brings mental health care on-site to residents.
Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Palisades at Broadmoor Park, a 110-unit retirement community in southwest Colorado Springs, is a collaboration between the UCCS Gerontology Center and Colorado Springs developer Dunn & Associates, Inc. Academic disciplines with expertise in aging, including Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences, psychology, information technology, the CU Aging Center and other departments will provide consultation and direct services to Palisades residents in areas of health , wellness and cognitive and physical fitness.