Older Adult Services

Programs and Services
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• Older & Out: Facilitated discussion groups with the same members

  • Maximum 12 spots per group

  • Weekly support groups that run for 8 consecutive weeks 

  • Topics include coping with loss, aging wisdom, ageism, dating, family challenges, and resilience.

  • Locations:

    • Oakland: In-person at the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.

    • Berkeley: In-person at North Berkeley Senior Center.

    • Online: Via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

  • A new group series starts about every 10 weeks. 

• PEARLS: Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding LiveS

  • Focused groups, with the same members, to address mild depression and reduce isolation.

  • Supports LGBTQIA+ older adults experiencing depression or isolation

  • Trained coaches help participants develop goals and strategies to manage symptoms through proactive problem solving techniques.

  • Starts on a weekly basis, shifts to bi-weekly and then monthly over 19 weeks. 

  • A new group series starts every few months.

• Case Management: one-on-one support with managing some of life's tedious tasks

  • Making appointments, communicating with doctors, finding resources. 

  • Short-term, up to 6 months of support

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Additional Offerings

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• Monthly Social Events: Unstructured Socializing. Connect with your peers in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

  • In-person: At North Berkeley Senior Center.

  • Online: Via Zoom.

• Weekly Drop-in: Check out our Library, Free Closet, have tea and chill. 

• Pop-Up social events and workshops for LGBTQIA+ 55+.

• Email updates with resources, events, and workshops.

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Enrollment and Contact Information

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• Enrollment:

  • All programs require an intake with a Pacific Center staff member.

  • Intake includes a virtual meeting to determine what services are a good fit.

• Contact: For questions and enrollment or to simply join our email list: OlderAdults@pacificcenter.org​​​​​