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11 <br />organizations that serve older adults. This coalition is willing to help us distribute <br />information to and facilitate training with its members and their agencies. The Orange, <br />Person, Chatham Mental Health Association routinely assists the Orange County APS <br />workers in assessing the mental health needs of mistreated older adults. Dr. Hudson is <br />a member and Mrs. Soltys is the chair of the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging. <br />This board will also support our project by helping to disseminate information about the <br />project to older adults, professionals and organizations in the county. The Agencies <br />Network on Aging is composed of professionals who work with older adults in Orange <br />County. It is another key network through which information about our project and other <br />resources for older adults can be disseminated. In addition, the University of North <br />Carolina Hospitals has recently implemented a program to prevent domestic violence. <br />Mrs. Campbell, is a member of this program and will be the liaison between it and our <br />Elder Mistreatment Coalition. Mrs. Barney, staff at the Women's Center is also a <br />member of our Coalition, and she will continue her efforts to make the changes needed <br />so that this center can be responsive to the needs of older women who are mistreated <br />and in need of shelter. Dr. Bryan, Dr. Hudson and Mrs. Soltys can train students in the <br />Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Social Work at the University of North Carolina_The <br />Ombudsman Program receives funds each year to assist in increasing awareness and <br />prevention of elder mistreatment. These funds can be used if needed to supplement this <br />project or the continuation of the training after project completion.