Age Wise is a program that helps older adults with their behavioral health and wellness. It connects older adults to services that meet basic needs and improve their well-being.
The Age Wise team has staff from different backgrounds who work together to provide support. The team also partners with other groups that help older adults.
You may be eligible if you are 59 years of age or older and receive or qualify for Medi-Cal.
The Age Wise Hotline (800) 451-5633 is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, 365-days per year.
Age Wise Services
- In-home behavioral health and wellness therapy
- In-home occupational therapy
- Peer and family advocacy
- Intensive case management
- Help locating and connecting to community resources
- Assistance with completing forms and applications
- Support in addressing the stigma around behavioral health and wellness service
Please contact us if you are:
- Feeling isolated
- Experiencing a behavioral health concern or think you may be
- Struggling with family or relationship issues
- Recovering from a recent behavioral health hospitalization
- Having thoughts or behaviors that affect your daily life
- When a referral is received, it is assigned to an Age Wise representative who will review your eligibility. They will gather information about your behavioral health history, health insurance, and ability to meet daily living needs.
- If you meet the eligibility criteria, a clinician will complete an assessment to determine whether therapy or other Age Wise services are a good fit for you.
- If you do not meet the criteria or do not need therapy, Age Wise will connect you with appropriate community resources for support.
Submit a Referral
For more information or to submit a referral to the Age Wise program, please call (800) 451-5633.
To submit a referral to the Age Wise program by fax, please send a completed Age Wise referral form to (909) 798-8582.