(225) 383-0638-PHONE
(225) 383-0631 FAX
2560 Court St.
Port Allen, LA 70767
The West Baton Rouge Council on Aging and Senior Center is designed to provide services to assist older adults, age 60 and over, with remaining and living independently in their homes. These services are provided for those who reside in West Baton Rouge Parish only.
The Senior Center is Open
1st & 4th Monday 7:30am -3:30 pm
Tuesday-Friday 7:30am -3:30 pm
Lunch served at 11:15am M-TR, 11:00am on Fridays &
10:00am after Food Bank on 2nd & 3rd Mondays
Give us a call if there are any questions or concerns at (225)383-0638 .
Daily transportation available to and from the center;
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE
How to Actually Observe Mental Health Awareness Month
Awareness without action is just information. Here are meaningful ways to participate in May that go beyond changing a profile picture:
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Take a free mental health screening: Mental Health America offers confidential online screenings at screening.mhanational.org that can help you understand whether what you are experiencing warrants professional attention.
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Have one honest conversation: Choose someone in your life – a friend, family member, or colleague – and check in genuinely. Not a “how are you?” that expects “fine.” A real question, with space for a real answer.
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Educate yourself about a specific condition: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder – pick one and spend time genuinely understanding what it involves. Accurate knowledge reduces stigma.
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Advocate in your workplace: If your employer does not have mental health resources or Employee Assistance Programs, May is an ideal time to raise the conversation about why they matter.
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Seek professional support if you need it: If you have been putting off reaching out to a therapist or counselor, let this month be the nudge you needed.
The most important thing Mental Health Awareness Month can do is move someone from awareness to action – from knowing that mental health matters to actually doing something about their own. That action looks different for everyone. For some, it is downloading a meditation app. For others, it is making a first therapy appointment. For still others, it is simply admitting to a trusted person that they are not doing well.
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Every action counts. And no one has to take it alone.
Join In & Take Advantage of the Great Benefits of Socialization
"The importance of social interaction, for older adults especially, is massive. "
*Social interaction benefit #1: Improves mental health
When we’re socially engaged, we’re less likely to fall victim to mental illnesses, like depression.
Social interaction benefit #2: Improves physical health
There are so many physical benefits to your health that come with being socially engaged of which includes to: Lower blood pressure and potentially reduce risk for cardiovascular problems, some cancers, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
*Social interaction benefit #3. Improves brain health
We tend to have higher levels of cognitive function with increased social interaction.
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*Social interaction benefit #5. Increases your growth and learning
Growth and learning are two things that greatly contribute to your brain health and your sense of fulfillment… and they can also contribute to your level of social interaction.
*Social interaction benefit #4. Gives you access to personal care and assistance
Your community, whether paid assistance, family members or friends, can help you with your personal care. There are people that assist with mobility, errands and doctor’s appointments.
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