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c. Community Support and Health Services <br /> Objective 7.1: Develop supports and resources to promote mental/behavioral health <br /> Strategy 7.1.1: Offer training to increase knowledge for community members and <br /> professionals. <br /> 7.1.1 a At least 6 trainings offered quarterly <br /> Hosted 2 MHFA classes in April 2025. Training on 4/9/25 had 16 participants, 4/24/25 had <br /> 14 participants. (OCHD) <br /> 7.1.2.c Creation of organizational and agency partnerships for the dissemination of <br /> materials identifying services and providers. <br /> 12 events attended with a total 806 of people reached. Shared information on area <br /> resources and information on community resources, 988 and 211. Provided other agency <br /> specific information/resources. (OCHD) <br /> Objective 7.2: Expand enriching volunteer opportunities for older adults <br /> Strategy 7.2.2: Increase the number of Orange County older adults participating in <br /> existing volunteer opportunities <br /> 7.2.2a. Enrollment in volunteer opportunities is increased by 10% during2022-2027. <br /> Volunteer service opportunities every Friday, and at scheduled outreach events and <br /> burials. (Bluestem Conservation Cemetery) <br /> 7.2.2c. Volunteer training, networking, and appreciation events are held twice a year. <br /> OCDOA attended NC Governor's Service Award Ceremony in June to recognize the 4 <br /> OCDOAvolunteers nominated for service awards. 3 were awarded to volunteers in the <br /> Senior, Volunteer Director, and Volunteer Group categories. (VC55+) <br /> Objective 7.4: Expand services to help older adults age in community <br /> Strategy 7.4.3: Support the establishment of new and existing community care <br /> neighborhoods <br /> 7.4.3b OCDOA Safety-net services are expanded. <br /> Provided 6 home safety consults <br /> Completed 12 cognitive screenings <br /> 116 Durable Medical Equipment items provided <br /> Held 1 CarFit event and provided services for 12 clients (Aging Transitions—OT) <br /> Objective 7.5: Expand accessibility of available health and wellness resources <br /> Strategy 7.5.1: Increase racially diverse participation in health and wellness options. <br /> 7.5.1 c. Scheduled offerings are increased to account for varying schedules and class <br /> preferences. <br /> New fitness instructor EricZeilger—increased class offerings and increasing total <br /> participation; FitLot— 10; Sit to Be Fit(Arthritis class)—30; Pilates— 12 <br /> Eric is also a multilingual instructor(can provide instruction in Mandarin and Spanish) <br /> Objective 7.7: Support planning for and fulfillment of individual goals in all stages at the <br /> end-of-life <br />