{"id":7927,"date":"2025-02-16T11:35:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/louisville\/?p=7927"},"modified":"2026-02-07T12:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:09:33","slug":"mental-health-resources-for-older-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/louisville\/blog\/mental-health-resources-for-older-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Resources for Older Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Older adults can be at increased risk for cognitive and mental health challenges, and many also experience grief, loss, or major life transitions. Knowing where to find support can make a meaningful difference for both older adults and their family members. Below are a few ways to locate mental health resources when they\u2019re needed.<\/p>\n<h4>Crisis Hotlines<\/h4>\n<p> Crisis hotlines are not intended as long-term solutions, but they can be critical for individuals who are experiencing immediate distress. These services can also help connect callers with additional local or ongoing resources. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>988<\/strong> \u2014 By calling or texting <strong>988<\/strong>, individuals can reach the <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a>, which provides 24\/7, confidential support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veterans Crisis Line<\/strong> \u2014 Veterans can also call or text <strong>988<\/strong> and then press <strong>1<\/strong> to connect with responders trained to support veterans and their families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crisis Text Line<\/strong> \u2014 Texting <strong>HOME<\/strong> to <strong>741741<\/strong> connects individuals with a trained crisis counselor via text message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Support Groups<\/h4>\n<p> In-person or virtual support groups can provide both emotional support and a sense of community. There are groups for widows and widowers, veterans, caregivers, people coping with substance use, and many other shared experiences. Community centers, libraries, faith organizations, and local nonprofits often host these groups. Case workers or social workers\u2014such as those connected through the VA or local family services agencies\u2014can also help point families in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>Staying socially connected is an important protective factor for emotional well-being. We\u2019ve talked about this in other contexts as well, including in our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/louisville\/blog\/volunteering-for-older-adults\/\">how volunteering and community involvement can support older adults<\/a>, which explores ways connection and purpose can make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>This article is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. CareBuilders at Home provides non-medical home care services and does not offer mental health treatment or counseling. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline right away.<\/p>\n<p>Leaning into community during difficult times can be incredibly important. Even if you don\u2019t need these resources yourself, staying informed can help you support a loved one who may need extra help.<\/p>\n<p>Written by Brigid Stakelum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Older adults can be at increased risk for cognitive and [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[858,383],"class_list":["post-7927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-mental-health-resources","tag-seniors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mental Health Resources for Older Adults - Louisville<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here are some ways that either older adults or their family members can find mental health resources for them.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/louisville\/blog\/mental-health-resources-for-older-adults\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mental Health Resources for Older Adults - 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