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Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years (SPRY)

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Description

The Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years (SPRY) program provides services to older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). SPRY assists this population with the unique challenges they face as they age. Services include outreach, men's and women's peer support groups, professional counseling, case management, social and recreational activities, and health and wellness education. Most services are provided free of charge. The program also provides training, consultation and advocacy among senior care providers to better enable them to serve the needs of LGBT seniors.

Goal / Mission

The Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years program was established to enhance the lives of LGBT persons age 60 and older.

Results / Accomplishments

SPRY serves LGBT seniors on an ongoing basis. Monthly socials include activities such as cards and games, movies, and a potluck. SPRY Montrose Diner Days provide a venue for games and socialization as well as lunch three times a week.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
The Montrose Center
Primary Contact
The Montrose Center
401 Branard Street
Houston, Texas 77006
713-529-0037 ext. 378
http://www.montrosecounselingcenter.org/2010/?page...
Topics
Health / Older Adults
Community / Civic Engagement
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Organization(s)
The Montrose Center
Location
Houston, TX
For more details
http://www.montrosecounselingcenter.org/?page_id=5...
Target Audience
Older Adults

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A Good Idea meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.
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