Service Program for Older People, Inc. (SPOP)

Be sure to get out for a walk - it's good for your health!

The world has lost a great supporter of LGBT causes and behavioral health care.

Please join at the Medicare Rights Center virtual gala on October 19 when Nancy Harvey is honored.

Enjoy this article on ways to stay active during Covid-19, the heat wave, and staying at home.

Opening for Psychiatric Social Worker - https://mailchi.mp/b219914ea03f/spop-is-hiring-1674234

Exciting opportunity for Program Analyst (part-time) - https://mailchi.mp/9fb14e495242/spop-is-hiring-1673326

Here is an article that may help older adults and their families assess the risk of Coronavirus.

Here is an interesting read about respiratory health and how people breathe with and without masks.

SPOP urges the New York City Council to preserve funding for behavioral health services for older New Yorkers. #MentalHealthMatters The Coalition for Behavioral Health

SPOP is providing comprehensive behavioral health care for age 55 and older via telehealth during the Covid-19 outbreak. We also offer bereavement support groups for adults of all ages, free of charge. Medical providers and other professionals can use the secure referral form in the link below. Please call 212-787-7120 x 514 or email us to request information about behavioral health services or to learn about bereavement support.

#behavioralhealthis Thank you to the New York City Council for listening to our stories about why behavioral health care is more important than ever!

Read this great report from the Center for an Urban Future.

SPOP is working remotely during the COVID-19 emergency. To learn about behavioral health services please visit our website