Older adults face increasing challenges related to depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, social isolation, and suicide risk. JF&CS provides free resources, training, and consultation to help housing providers, resident service coordinators, and aging services professionals support the mental health and well-being of older adults.

Updated and Expanded Resources

Our three practical guides have been revised and reissued for 2026 and are now available in both English and Spanish.

These resources were developed to help housing and aging-services professionals:

  • Recognize signs of mental health concerns
  • Address social isolation and loneliness
  • Support residents experiencing depression or anxiety
  • Build stronger and more connected communities
  • Reduce suicide risk among older adults

Why This Matters

Mental Health and Aging

A Community-Based Suicide Prevention Approach 

Suicide prevention begins long before a crisis occurs. Supporting emotional well-being, reducing social isolation, increasing awareness of mental health concerns, and creating caring communities are all important components of suicide prevention among older adults.

Through education, training, and community partnerships, JF&CS helps organizations build environments where older adults can thrive.

Training and Professional Development 

In addition to our downloadable guides, JF&CS offers presentations, training, and consultation for organizations serving older adults. Topics may include:

  • Suicide prevention
  • Depression and anxiety in older adults
  • Grief and loss
  • Social isolation and loneliness
  • Supporting residents living with mental illness
  • Addressing social aggression in older adult communities
  • Building caring, connected and supported communities
  • Promoting mental health resilience among older adults

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