Through a strengths-based approach, BRIDGE2Health engages adult mentors ages 50 and better to collaborate with their teen mentors to develop life skills, social connections, and resilience. Adult mentors are valued for their lived experiences and knowledge.
Ohio resources
The following resources are available in Ohio:
- Ohio Department of Aging
https://aging.ohio.gov/ - Western Reserve Area Agency on aging
https://www.areaagingsolutions.org/ - Cleveland Department on Aging
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/Aging - AARP Cleveland, OH
https://local.aarp.org/cleveland-oh/
Virginia resources
The following resources are available in Virginia:
- Office for Aging Services
https://www.vda.virginia.gov/ - Amherst County Senior Citizens & Programs
https://www.countyofamherst.com/department/division.php?structureid=164 - Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living
https://virginianavigator.org/program/12044/area-agency-aging - AARP Amherst, VA
https://local.aarp.org/amherst-va/
Nationwide resources
The following are nationwide resources:
- Generations United
https://www.gu.org/ - AARP
https://www.aarp.org/