Service Program for Older People (SPOP)
Founded in 1972, Service Program for Older People (SPOP) was one of the first agencies in the U.S. to focus on meeting the mental health needs of older adults living in the community. Today it is the only agency in the region dedicated exclusively to geriatric mental health care and is the area's leading provider of long-term mental health treatment for homebound elderly. It provides affordable mental health care and related services to over 2,000 New Yorkers each year.
- Year
- 2023
- Purpose
- To purchase ten tablets for use in the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program.
- Award
- $5,000
- Year
- 2022
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will assist by providing meals and food for older adults with serious mental illnesses. This year the PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) program will provide rehabilitation services, group support, and life skills training for 50-75 older adults who are diagnosed with serious mental illness.
- Award
- $7,000
- Year
- 2021
- Purpose
- The grant will support Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness, addressing the needs of older adults who have little understanding of diet and nutrition, and limited experience shopping or cooking for their personal needs.
- Award
- $5,000
- Year
- 2020
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will continue to support the program, Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness.
- Award
- $4,400
- Year
- 2019
- Purpose
- The CCS grant supported SPOP's Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults with Severe Mental Illness program. The program served two meals each day for 85 participants who suffered from severe and life-long mental illnesses. In addition, the program offers groups and training in diet and meal preparation, which, in addition to daily meals, aims to improve the overall health and quality of life of participants and to support their ability to live in the community.
- Award
- $5,000