Older Adult Services
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At Pacific Center, LGBTQIA+ older adults (55+) can access a variety of free, in-person and online services:
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Programs and Services
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Older & Out: Facilitated discussion groups with the same members.
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Maximum 12 spots per group
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Weekly support groups that run for 8 consecutive weeks.
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Topics include coping with loss, aging wisdom, ageism, dating, family challenges, and resilience.
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Locations:
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Oakland: In-person at the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.
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Berkeley: In-person at North Berkeley Senior Center.
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Online: Via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
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A new group series starts about every 10 weeks.
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PEARLS: Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding LiveS
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Focused groups, with the same members, to address mild depression and reduce isolation.
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Supports LGBTQIA+ older adults experiencing depression or isolation
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Trained coaches help participants develop goals and strategies to manage symptoms through proactive problem solving techniques.
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Starts on a weekly basis, shifts to bi-weekly and then monthly over 19 weeks.
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A new group series starts every few months.
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Case Management: one-on-one support with managing some of life's tedious tasks
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Making appointments, communicating with doctors, finding resources.
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Short-term, up to 6 months of support
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Additional Offerings
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Monthly Social Events: Unstructured Socializing. Connect with your peers in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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In-person: At North Berkeley Senior Center.
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Online: Via Zoom.
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Weekly Drop-in: Check out our Library, Free Closet, have tea and chill.
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Pop-Up social events and workshops for LGBTQIA+ 55+.
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Email updates with resources, events, and workshops.
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Enrollment and Contact Information
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Enrollment:
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All programs require an intake with a Pacific Center staff member.
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Intake includes a virtual meeting to determine what services are a good fit.
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Contact: For questions and enrollment or to simply join our email list: OlderAdults@pacificcenter.org​​​​​
Meet our Older Adult Program Team!
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Keith (he/him)
Group Facilitator
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Crow (they/them) Group Facilitator
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Sim (any pronouns) Group Facilitator
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Moriah (she/her)
PEARLS Coach
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Bob (he/him) Group Facilitator
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Jess (they/them) Group Facilitator
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