OCES Kicks Off #GivingTuesday Campaign to Raise Funds for Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a nonprofit organization that is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, has kicked off its #GivingTuesday campaign to raise $10,000 to support their Behavioral Health and Wellness programs.

OCES’ Behavioral Health and Wellness programs help older adults (ages 60 and over) and individuals with disabilities who may be isolated or encounter barriers that limit access to behavioral health care, and who may benefit from long-term case management or counseling due to behavioral health issues, chronic illnesses, substance abuse, or crisis situations.

OCES' Behavioral Health Outreach For Aging Population (BHOAP) Program offers in-home, one-on-one counseling, support, referrals, and resources on a case-by-case basis. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in every five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. “Given the urgent need for mental health services, it is critical that OCES extends our services throughout local communities,” said Nicole Long, CEO. “This year, OCES’ GivingTuesday campaign will benefit the Behavioral Health and Wellness programs.”

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, is #GivingTuesday.

OCES’ goal is to raise $10,000 for Behavioral Health and Wellness programs.

To donate online to OCES’ #GivingTuesday campaign, visit https://ocesma.org/get-involved/donate.  Donations may also be made by check or money order and mailed to OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

GivingTuesday donations to OCES may be made through the end of the calendar year. OCES is recognized as a tax-exempt charitable corporation under section 501c3 of the IRS tax code.

Consider sharing this message about supporting OCES in its goal to help older adults and individuals with disabilities in our community on social media and include the hashtag #MakeAnImpactGiveBack.

To learn more about GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org.

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