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Explore a comprehensive collection of tools, links, and materials to support behavioral health in older adults. This hub is designed to equip providers, caregivers, and community partners with practical, ready-to-use resources
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Tools to Boost Participation in Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs:

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Welcome to the BRIDGES for Older Adults Outreach Toolkit

This toolkit was developed as part of the BRIDGES for Older Adults initiative, a federally supported project of LECOM Health that empowers community partners to help older adults recognize, respond to, and seek support for their whole-person well-being.

The BRIDGES for Older Adults Outreach Toolkit gives program facilitators materials they need to promote their evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) classes with ease and professionalism.

Inside, you’ll find customizable outreach materials and simple planning tools designed to help you raise awareness, increase attendance, and highlight your impact in the community.

By using these materials, you’re contributing to a larger goal:

When more older adults participate in proven programs and facilitators are better prepared, everyone benefits — leading to happier, healthier communities.

Together, these resources help strengthen the bridge between physical health, behavioral health, and community connection—creating more opportunities for older adults to thrive.

Thank you for requesting access to LECOM Health BRIDGES for Older Adults materials and trainings.

We collect basic information about you to:

Give you the best experience
Improve our materials
Understand what the community needs

Your privacy matters. We keep your answers confidential and only share them as part of a group—never individually. For example, we might say "50 people from rural areas requested materials," but we'll never identify you personally. By submitting this form, you agree that we can use this information to track who's using our programs and whether we're reaching everyone fairly.

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization *

Your Position at the Organization (Volunteer or Paid) *

Address *

Street Address

City

State

Country

Postal Code

Email *

Do you work or volunteer at an organization that offers chronic disease management classes that offers any of these courses? A list of criteria can be found here: https://acl.gov/programs/health-wellness/disease-prevention. A list of pre-approved programs are here: https://acl.gov/programs/strengthening-aging-and-disability-networks/aging-and-disability-evidence-based-programs *

Approximate number of older adults (60+) who are enrolled in chronic disease management classes defined by ACL. *

Are you aware of participants in your chronic disease management classes with mental or emotional health concerns (depression, anxiety, substance use, etc.)?

Yes

No

Unsure

Does your organization have a standard process or protocol for responding to behavioral health concerns among class participants?

Does your organization currently refer older adult class participants to behavioral health services or supports?

If yes, list the most common referral types (e.g., counseling, psychiatry, support groups):

What are the biggest barriers your organization faces when trying to connect older adults with behavioral health services?

Enter Other Barriers *

In your experience, what helps older adults who have behavioral health conditions, feel more comfortable participating in chronic disease programs that you offer?

Enter other supports that you feel work *

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Tools to Boost Participation in Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs:

Download Free Outreach Campaign Materials

Welcome to the BRIDGES for Older Adults Outreach Toolkit