The Gatekeeper Program is a proactive program designed to help prevent elder abuse and self neglect in our community. The program increases public awareness of the needs of the vulnerable elderly before a crisis occurs. Upon identification of a frail senior, a trained Gatekeeper volunteer makes one phone call which initiates the individual’s assessment and a variety of in home supportive services. This keeps at-risk seniors in their own homes, and prevents premature nursing home placement. Gatekeepers "open the gates" between isolated seniors and sources of assistance.

Description:
The Gatekeeper Program represents a collaboration between Friendship Adult Day Services, Santa Barbara County’s Adult Protective Services, and Santa Barbara County’s Geriatric Assesment Programs. The program is made possible by grants form the Alzheimer’s Association, The Dr. Hildegard H. Balin Charitable Trust, the Herbert and Gertrude Latkin Charitable Trust, Santa Barbara County’s United Way, the Towbes Foundation, and Veneco, Inc

For direct referrals or a Senior in need, please call Santa Barbara County’s Adult Protective Services at (805) 681-4550

Contact person: Daryl West, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

89 Eucalyptus Lane Santa Barbara,, CA 93108 (See a map)