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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 08/13/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call – “Let’s Talk about LI-HEAP”
Presenting on the topic of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, what are its benefits, how to apply, and raising awareness of its availability.
Gabriel Smith (Moderator)
Program Associate, Center for Benefits Access
National Council on Aging
Gabriel Smith is a program associate at the NationalCouncil on Aging and oversees the Midwest region of NCOA's national network ofBenefits Enrollment Centers. Gabriel coordinates and provides technicalassistance to a portfolio of 27 BECs, serving a diverse population of olderadults, which also included webinars such as “What’s New in Medicare in 2023?”and “Outreach to Beneficiaries with Limited English Proficiency”.
Gabriel has received both anMPH (Public Health) and an MHA (Health Administration) from The GeorgeWashington University. Prior to joining The National Council on Aging, Gabrielworked at the Chesapeake Regional Information Systems for our Patients (CRISP),a nonprofit regional health information exchange.
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BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call – "Let's Talk About LI-NET"
Presenting on the topic of the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition program, what are its benefits, how to apply, and raising awareness of its availability.
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This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery. Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand-rounds-sessions
This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery.
Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand...
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Supporting Behavioral Health in Senior Centers – Strategies, Challenges, and Successes Join us for an engaging conversation with senior center leaders who are making a difference in behavioral health! In this session, our panelists will share real-world approaches, innovative programs, and firsthand experiences in supporting the mental well-being of older adults. We’ll dive into practical strategies, staff training, and the challenges and successes of addressing behavioral health in senior centers. Come ready to ask questions, exchange ideas, and share your own experiences. Let’s learn from each other and strengthen the support we provide to older adults!
Supporting Behavioral Health in Senior Centers – Strategies, Challenges, and Successes
Join us for an engaging conversation with senior center leaders who are making a difference in behavioral health! In this session, our panelists will share real-world approaches, innovative programs, and firsthand experiences in supporting the mental well-being of older adults.
We’ll dive into practical strategies, staff training, and the challenges and successes of addressing behavioral health in senior centers. Come ready to ask questions, exchange ideas, and share your own experiences. Let’s learn from each other and strengthen the support we provide to older adults!
Marina Keers
Executive Director
Hendricks County Senior Services
Marina Keers is a committed advocate for individual self-sufficiency. Marina was hired as the Executive Director of Hendricks County Senior Services in February 2012. Marina is a champion for the needs and desires of vulnerable people and aging adults in her community. She has a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Franklin College and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Indiana University. Marina serves on the board of Leadership Hendricks County and the Senior Center Coalition of Indiana.
Melanie Lachman
Program Coordinator, UPSLIDE program
Tallahassee Senior Center
Melanie Lachman is the Program Coordinator for the award-winning UPSLIDE program at the Tallahassee Senior Center where she helps connect older adults with activities and programs with the goal of enhancing mental, emotional and physical health to provide a gateway for people to become socially engaged within the community and connected to other people.
Melanie, a licensed clinical social worker who holds a level II certification in trauma and resilience, has 24 years of experience doing individual and group counseling and community outreach. She has a special interest in trauma and is trained in EMDR. She came to the Senior Center from Big Bend Hospice where she worked for 14 years as a grief counselor in rural Wakulla and Franklin counties. Prior to that, Melanie worked as a substance abuse counselor in a women’s program and with at-risk youth at DISC Village.
In addition to her strong clinical counseling background, Melanie’s project development and public speaking skills make her an excellent fit to administer the UPSLIDE program and interface with local agencies to help identify at-risk adults in the community who might benefit from participation. Melanie is passionate about helping people realize their worth and reach their full potential regardless of age
Patrick J. Raue, Ph.D
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington
Patrick J. Raue, PhD is Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook in 1995.
Dr. Raue conducts NIMH-supported research on training non-specialists in behavioral interventions; digital mental health interventions; patient preferences and shared decision-making approaches for depression; and the effectiveness of psychotherapy for older adults.
Dr. Raue is Associate Director for Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions at the AIMS Center, and Director of the National Network of PST Clinicians, Trainers & Researchers. In these roles, he develops and leads implementation and training programs in a variety of behavioral health interventions.
Amber Gum, Ph.D
Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy
University of South Florida
Amber Gum, Ph.D., is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She is also Professor and Psychologist in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, at USF Health. Dr. Gum conducts research to integrate mental health services and behavioral interventions into healthcare and aging service settings, and she provides integrated behavioral health services in adult primary care. She obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Kansas in 2002, and she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in mental health services research at the University of California, San Francisco in 2004. She has received research funding as Principal Investigator from the National Institute of Mental Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Research Retirement Foundation, and other sources, with current funding from NIMH and PCORI. In 2016, she was a U.S. Fulbright Scholar at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. To date, she has authored or co-authored 66 peer-reviewed journal articles and 16 book chapters.
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Mental health is a key aspect of aging well. During this session you will learn to identify signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns older adults may experience. We will define your role in supporting members living with mental health concerns and compare common mental health training resources that can build your confidence and knowledge of mental health concerns.
Mental health is a key aspect of aging well. During this session you will learn to identify signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns older adults may experience. We will define your role in supporting members living with mental health concerns and compare common mental health training resources that can build your confidence and knowledge of mental health concerns.
Dianne Stone
Associate Director of Network Development and Engagement, Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC
National Council on Aging
Dianne Stone has more than 20 years of experience with senior centers and aging issues, primarily as the Director of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center in Newington, Connecticut. Stone has also worked, volunteered, and held leadership positions with a variety of organizations in Connecticut, including Connecticut AgeWell Collaborative, the ADA Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Medicaid Oversight Council, and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity. She joined NCOA in January 2022, as a member of the Center for Healthy Aging, where she is primarily focused on supporting senior centers throughout the country through the ACL-funded Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC.
Amanda Krisher
Associate Director, Behavioral Health
NCOA
Amanda Krisher, MSW, LCSW, brings over 15 years of direct practice and program management experience to the National Council on Aging where she serves as the Associate Director for Behavioral Health in the Center for Healthy Aging. A seasoned professional in the older adult care industry, she previously was the Senior Director for a live virtual training program for older adult care professionals and a clinical social worker for a community health program and hospice organization. She received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore and is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and Virginia. As a leader in older adult care, she has presented at national conferences and statewide meetings.
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Senior centers play a crucial role in supporting healthy aging in their communities and mental health is a vital component. This summit is designed for senior center professionals looking to deepen their understanding, expand their skills, and implement effective mental wellness strategies in their communities. In these three sessions, you will hear from professionals working in different roles across the aging network to improve the mental well-being of older adults. This is an opportunity for you to gain practical insights, explore valuable training programs, and connect with peers dedicated to strengthening mental health support for older adults. Join us and be part of the conversation.
Senior centers play a crucial role in supporting healthy aging in their communities and mental health is a vital component. This summit is designed for senior center professionals looking to deepen their understanding, expand their skills, and implement effective mental wellness strategies in their communities.
In these three sessions, you will hear from professionals working in different roles across the aging network to improve the mental well-being of older adults. This is an opportunity for you to gain practical insights, explore valuable training programs, and connect with peers dedicated to strengthening mental health support for older adults. Join us and be part of the conversation.
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BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call – Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults: Helping Through Disasters”
Discuss Disaster Planning and all resources outlined on NCOAs site and resources available to the public.
Ryan Ramsey
Associate Director, Health Coverage & Benefits
National Council on Aging
Ryan Ramsey has over 11 years of experience working to support older adults. His previous roles have included working with the Tennessee Department of Aging and Disability, overseeing the State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) Program, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) program, and delivery of Older American Act services as Deputy Director. His passion is empowering individuals to make decisions on their health care choices and promoting data to tell their stories.
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8th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Public health practitioners, professionals in the aging network, mental health providers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in ensuring the mental health of older adults should attend this free, virtual event on May 1, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
The symposium is brought to you by NCOA, the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Register now to join us on May 1. When you register, you will be automatically signed up for all of the day’s sessions. Click the green Register button above to get started.
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Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Dianne Stone
Associate Director of Network Development and Engagement, Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC
National Council on Aging
Dianne Stone has more than 20 years of experience with senior centers and aging issues, primarily as the Director of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center in Newington, Connecticut. Stone has also worked, volunteered, and held leadership positions with a variety of organizations in Connecticut, including Connecticut AgeWell Collaborative, the ADA Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Medicaid Oversight Council, and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity. She joined NCOA in January 2022, as a member of the Center for Healthy Aging, where she is primarily focused on supporting senior centers throughout the country through the ACL-funded Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC.
Jennifer Teague
Director, Health Coverage and Benefits
National Council on Aging
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Jen Teague is the Director for Health Coverage and Benefits at NCOA. She has over 15 years of experience working on behalf of older adults and their families. Jen’s previous roles have included working with the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, overseeing adult protective services and managing local non-profit organizations. She has significant experience working with community-based organization (CBO) committees, taskforces, and providing education, information and resources to older adults, key stakeholders, and elected officials. Jen states her passion is ensuring that older adults can access services and supports that allow them to age with dignity and choice. Jen has a Masters degree in Community Counseling and a Bachelors degree in Sociology both from Appalachian State University.
Cristy Russell
Senior Advocacy Manager
Forsyth County Senior Services
Cristy Russell is the Senior Advocacy Manager for Forsyth County Senior Services. She holds dual master’s in social work and psychology degrees and is a retired service member. She specializes in services to needy elders and oversees the department's Senior Support Division. Cristy is passionate about older adults and believes caring for others who once cared for us is an honor and a privilege. Her hobbies include playing golf, kayaking, and reading.
Courtney Flemming, MSW
Communications Coordinator
Forsyth County Senior Services
Aging services professional with a social services background and passionate about making life better for older adults. Oversees communications and program planning for two senior center locations. Part of the tech team that created the award-winning online programming for older adults in Forsyth County, GA.
Julie Meares
Executive Director
Muncie Senior Center
Julie was born and raised in Logansport, Indiana. After high school, she enlisted and was a German linguist for the US Army. During that time, she met and married her husband, Jeff, a fellow soldier. They have been married for 37 years and have two boys, each with their own family.
Julie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, which prompted her to start her own copywriting business, I-Write Communications.
Julie's passion for nonprofits began in the early 1980s when she volunteered at the local YMCA. Her passion continued to grow, as did her volunteer efforts. Many years later, she created the YWCA of Muncie's Clothing Closet Boutique, a place for residents of the YWCA to shop for needed items. She has been on the Muncie Action Plan Task Force 2 board and volunteered with programs at Second Harvest, Motivate our Minds, Whitely Community, and others. She volunteered for LifeStream Services, writing newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and other communications. She also edited LifeStream's book tailored for those with dementia and their caregivers.
She is the current president of the board for Ludingwood Neighborhood and the Executive Director of the Muncie Delaware County Senior Citizens Center.
Diane Hutsell
Executive Director
McMinn Senior Activity Center
With over twenty-five years of experience in nonprofit leadership Diane has served as the Executive Director at the McMinn Senior Activity Center for the last 2 and half years after having previously served as Development Director at the Center for two years. Originally from Syracuse, NY Diane grew up in Southeast Tennessee with a few years working on her master's degree in public history in middle Tennessee at Middle Tennessee State University after graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan University. Diane served as Special Projects Coordinator for the Tennessee Overhill Association, Executive Director for the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, before joining the staff at the McMinn Senior Activity Center.
Diane currently serves on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of Ocoee Region
and is an active member of the Athens Kiwanis Club and the McMinn County Health Council. She has also served on the board of directors for Tennessee Wesleyan University, Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.
Diane has been married to her husband Jonathan for 22 years, although they have known each other for 45 years, having met in kindergarten. She is the proud mom of Jack who is a junior in high school and will earn his Eagle Scout in about 6 months. She is also going to take up golf after he finishes Boy Scouts because after over a decade of serving as a troop leader, she has to find something else to do with all the free time and extra money. Diane also calls herself "mom" to Vader, her "second child" who happens to be a beagle and is the World's Most Photogenic Dog.
During her free time, Diane can be found in her art studio painting, curled up with a good book usually a political biography or something about World War 11 or the Cold War- or hanging out on the couch with her family watching Jeopardy, horror movies, or true crime documentaries.
She is also a rabid Chicago Cubs fan with a strict "anybody but the Yankees" policy.
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This 3-part series hosted by NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will focus on person- and family-centered, trauma-informed services and supports for caregivers. Throughout the series participants will have an opportunity to learn more about national caregiver programs, evidence-based programs specific to caregivers, and network with developers and fellow providers implementing caregiver evidence-based programing.
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This 3-part series hosted by NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will focus on person- and family-centered, trauma-informed services and supports for caregivers. Throughout the series participants will have an opportunity to learn more about national caregiver programs, evidence-based programs specific to caregivers, and network with developers and fellow providers implementing caregiver evidence-based programing.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the work of national caregiver organizations and how they can support caregivers engaged in your evidence-based programing
- Explain how evidence-based caregiver support programs can have a positive impact on participants.
- Apply strategies to support caregivers in your community.
Dates:
- Thursday, March 13, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
- Thursday, April 10, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
- Thursday May 8, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
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