Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024 MVES awarded grant to ease behavioral health crisis Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983, and Chapter 13 of the Acts Public Hearing: Acting Chairman: Frank Stringi ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. T he aging population in Massachusetts is increasing while at the same time the number of older adults with behavioral health problems is rising. Massachusetts is not alone — U.S. offi cials have described older Americans as facing a behavioral health crisis. As part of its ongoing eff orts to support emotional well-being during the aging journey, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) was awarded a $150,000 grant from the state’s Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations (BHOAP) program. “Behavioral health conditions skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those issues didn’t simply vanish when quarantine was lifted, especially for our community’s aging population, who are more likely to remain socially isolated,” observed MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone. “We’re proud to receive the BHOAP grant, which will help our team support those who are in critical need of care.” Central to the behavioral health crisis is the need for treatment. While an estimated one in four older Americans has a behavioral health condition not associated with normal aging, less than 33 percent of this population receives services to address their diagnosis. Within Massachusetts, BHOAP aims to address this problem. SPORTS | FROM Page 11 back to the Boston area next month for the second annual #spreadingORANGE MS4MS charity event of which Dario is its director. It will be held at Fenway Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with the Red Sox game that day against the Minnesota Twins. “Two of my college teammates — Mark Heil and Harrison Slutsky — work in the Red Sox front offi ce, so they made the intros and connections to the right people to get this thing going,” said Pizzano. “We have a live link (https://ms4ms. org/spreadingorange-dayat-fenway-park-2024/) to buy tickets for the section next to More than half of those enrolled in home care programs at MVES reported having a behavioral health diagnosis, and MVES has identifi ed an increase in diagnoses over the past decade. The BHOAP grant enables MVES to build on its existing outreach eff orts and work to overcome barriers to care, including: • Coping with other chronic illnesses and physical frailty • Transportation limitations • Cost of care • Social isolation • Technological barriers • Cultural differences in approaches to behavioral care • Societal and/or generational stigma “Stigma is a major obstacle to any individual receiving treatment, but it can be a barrier that’s especially difficult for the aging population,” explained MVES Director of Clinical Services Lisa Felci Jimenez. “People dismiss these issues by saying, you’re just lonely or you just worry too much. Part of our team’s mission is to overcome these misconceptions and ensure people receive the care they need. Depression and anxiety are not an inevitable part of the aging process.” MVES has provided access to behavioral health services through its Complex Care team since 2005. The BHOAP grant empowers MVES to expand its the Sam Adams lounge, and are hoping to get 300-plus attendees to go there this year. “We raise the most money through corporate sponsorships,” added Pizzano, “and at this year’s event we are also partnering with another charity — Morgan’s Message. Morgan’s Message is an organization that helps advocate and raise funds for those struggling to adjust to normal life after their athletic careers are over.” Dario mentioned that Pete Maki, the Twins pitching coach, is also helping out with the onfield batting practice passes for sponsors and those who are battling MS, before the Sept. 21 game. Maki was the Columbia pitching coach, Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Martinez-Feeley, Asalia J Feeley, John M 22 Burnham Street LLC Ramirez-Marquez, Mario J Marquez, Lina M Uzi Mag Realty LLC Ramirez-Marquez, Mario J Marquez, Lina M Uzi Mag Realty LLC Zeng, Tinghui SELLER2 ADDRESS 22 Burnham St Rz Wonderland Rt Zeng, Jianjing 362 Mountain Ave 360 Mountain Ave 34 Thorndike St DATE PRICE 07.18.24 600000 07.18.24 940000 07.18.24 940000 07.16.24 1000000 Complex Care team and better serve the aging population in its service area, which includes Everett, Malden, Revere and eight other communities. The Complex Care team focuses on increasing access to home- and community-based counseling to address a wide range of issues, including hoarding, depression, anxiety, adjustment to loss, substance abuse and more. They develop a personalized plan for each individual, connecting them to the care they need and monitoring each case over time. By working closely with other departments at MVES, the team ensures the individual receives any other support they need, such as transportation assistance or social engagement. The Complex Care team also off ers bilingual support and works to build awareness and partnership throughout the community. “Our team ensures health providers and community organizations are aware that MVES offers a range of services to support aging and that behavioral health is a key part of our offerings,” explained MVES Complex Care Team Manager Jennifer Shacklewood. “We want to improve that 33 percent of older adults who are receiving the treatment they need. The best way to do that is together, as a community.” when Pizzano was a Lion. Danielle Stein, another MS Warrior ambassador, who is in sports broadcasting after serving an internship with the Red Sox, is working on getting the organizers to appear on the NESN broadcast during the game to further promote the charity. For the game, the Red Sox are providing custom-made caps, with an orange “B” Red Sox logo and the charity’s emblem embroidered on the back of it. Pizzano hopes this year’s Fenway charity event raises between $40,000 to $50,000 for MS. For more information on the charity, go to the MS4MS website at https://ms4ms.org. Revere
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