PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION - PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE AND REWARDING LIVES (PEARLS)

The County of Riverside issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Prevention and Early Intervention - Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS), an evidence-based program designed to reduce the severity of depression and anxiety in older adults. The program aims to increase resiliency, quality of life, and development of coping strategies for participants. The contractor is expected to utilize targeted outreach to engage older adults and collaborate with community organizations. Key aspects of the program include: • In-home intervention utilizing an empowering, skill-building approach • Eight face-to-face sessions delivered over a 19-week period • Problem-solving treatment, social and physical activation, and pleasant activity scheduling • Ongoing psychiatric consultation and follow-up calls to support participants • Target population includes older adults with minor depression or dysthymia, with a priority on unserved and underserved cultural populations.