Agency Details:

To bring volunteers to elders-seniors in assisted living facilities in need of a companion and meaningful interaction. Meet a new friend, read to them, play music, take them for a walk!

Description:
Pacific Institute, incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1993, is a fully qualified non-profit organization in San Francisco dedicated to finding new ways of learning and teaching in counseling, education and research in the mental health field. The Institute as a world view cutting-edge center addresses psychology and psychotherapy from a holistic, client-centered perspective, helping individuals create healthy lifestyles honoring the spiritual, psychological, and physical dimensions of living. Licensed mental health professionals and interns/trainees work in concert with other community organizations to provide a variety of services in the fields of education, mental health practice and research. Pacific Institute Gerontological Wellness Program (GWP) is a care-centered approach to addressing the psycho-social-spiritual needs of residents of long-term care facilities. This unique program encompasses a two-fold approach. One, by providing direct services and care to the residents and their families. Two: by training , staff, and administrators on the art of providing care for the elderly.

History:
Pacific Institute started as a non-profit dedicated to provide mental health services that has evolved to creating a cutting-edge gerontological wellness program.

Contact person: Constance Hunt, Therapeutic Activities Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

432 Ivy Street San Francisco, CA 94102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pacificinstitute.org

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Market & Gough,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10

Last updated on December 22, 2008