Age Friendly Behavioral Health & Wellness Series
Presented by the Lackawanna/Susquehanna BHIDEI Program and Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
Program Details
Join us for a series of 1-hour virtual information sessions via Zoom on topics to help providers & case management better understand and develop resources to help older adults in need of support.
- Pre-registration is required at CHHSRA.org. A zoom link will be sent to all registered participants prior to each session. All sessions are free and run from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
- Certificates will be provided to all attendees who complete a session
- All participants will be asked to complete a brief survey following each session. Completing the survey will enter you in a raffle for a chance to win a Gift Card. Your feedback will help us plan the first ever In-Person Aging & Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Joint Advocacy Day in Lackawanna County. More details to come!
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2025 | Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health Resources | Kristen Simpson, Scranton Counseling Center |
| 6/18/2025 | Suicide Prevention | Marie Onukiavage, NAMI-NEPA |
| 8/20/2025 | Understanding Guardianship & Less Restrictive Alternatives | Kerri Anzulewicz, Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging |
| 9/17/2025 | AAA Caregiver Support Program | Jennifer Zarcone, Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging |
| 10/15/2025 | Intersections of Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Disorder for Older Adults | Daniel White, Lackawanna-Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs |
| 11/19/2025 | Dementia Friends Information Session | Sara McDonald, Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, |