2025 EAS Event Program - Flipping Book

Stop the Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access This presentation addresses the challenges that individuals face when seeking treatment for mental health conditions. It also offers recommendations for providers on how to better support their clients in accessing care. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of stigma and its impact on the individuals they serve. Due to the high population of seniors in the San Jacinto/Hemet region, there is a growing demand for targeted support and resources in this area. Through an Encampment Resolution Grant, we secured $12 million in funding to support these efforts. Breakout Session 4: 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM This workshop will emphasize the partnership between our local Homeless Continuum of Care and the Department of DPSS - Adult Services Division. Over the past five years, this collaboration has enabled our community to assist 600 seniors. Our seniors represent one of the most vulnerable populations and are significantly impacted by the rising cost of living. Many depend on fixed incomes that do not keep pace with inflation, making it increasingly difficult to afford necessities like housing, healthcare, and food. Additionally, some seniors face mobility limitations, lack access to technology, and encounter other barriers that further restrict their ability to obtain resources and support. Without adequate assistance, many are at risk of financial hardship, housing instability, and declining health. Given the significant challenges seniors face while unhoused, HWS - Continuum of Care and Adult Protective Services have come together to provide essential support services to seniors in need, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance for their well-being and stability. Dealing With Anosognosia in Dementia and Severe Mental Illness Breakout Session 4: 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM How can we assist individuals who are unaware of their illness? How can we manage our own emotions when interacting with these individuals? This workshop will discuss strategies for recognizing and addressing anosognosia, which is the lack of awareness of an illness. Participants will learn tips to break the cycle of combative arguments and improve interactions. The workshop will also explore the benefits of radical acceptance for personal well-being and conclude with resources available in Riverside County. Tailored Solutions to Address Senior Homelessness in Riverside County Breakout Session 4: 3:05 PM – 4:00 PM

Presenter William “Eddie” Brown, MSW, LCSW Clinical Therapist II Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health

Presenters

Damaris Martinez Marrufo, BA Supervising Development Specialist County of Riverside Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS) Raushanah Walker , MSW Supervising Development Specialist Riverside County Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS)

Presenters

Adrienne Claytor, LCSW Mental Health Specialist SCAN / Independence at Home Mila Lilien, MAG, CCM Mental Health Specialist SCAN / Independence at Home

22 2025 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium