Peer Counseling Offered for Seniors
Jewish Family Service of Ventura County has launched a peer counseling program for senior citizens who are dealing with grief, depression or other problems experienced by the elderly.
The nonsectarian program, staffed by professionally trained volunteers, offers free in-home counseling to those 55 years and older in Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme.
“There’s no reason why a senior has to be alone or cope alone with illness or any of those everyday problems associated with aging,” said Janette Goldberg, a counselor with the program.
Goldberg and several other senior citizens received 10 weeks of training from licensed therapists to serve as peer counselors. The volunteers will have access to a variety of other programs--such as food banks and transportation services--aimed at assisting the elderly.
For more information or counseling assistance, call 659-7189.
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