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Support services for people with a positive HIV diagnosis aged 50 and over

Mental Health Services

 

Santa María de Los Ángeles Foundation
Psychological services for families, groups, couples, and individuals; psychological evaluations. Free of charge and/or suggested donation.

Contact: Vilma González/José Benítez
Phone: 787-292-6210, 787-292-6215
Address: Carr. 8176 Km. 2.4 Cupey Alto, San Juan
Website: fsmdla.wixsite.com/mysite

 

Dr. Esmeralda Castillo Véliz - Clinical Psychologist
Phone: 787-210-7151
Address: Metropolitan Hospital, Medical Tower, Suite 215, San Juan

 

PsychoAlternatives
Psychological services for families, groups, couples, and individuals. Services are offered virtually. Costs vary.
Phone: 787-567-0070

Address: 386 Domenech Ave., San Juan, PR 00918
Website: www.psicoalternativas.com/terapeutas/

 

Alternative Life - Dr. Coralia Maldonado
Phone: 787-957-2152, 787-435-2321
Address: Carr. 833 km 12.2 A1 Calle Ficus Guaynabo, PR 00969

 

Dr. Melissa Rosa Quiñones
Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy; Sexology; Consulting; Self-Help Workshops
Telephone: 939-775-2880
Address: Ave. Muñoz Rivera, 1007 Darlington Building, Suite L1, 1st floor, Río Piedras, San Juan PR 00925
Contact: dra.melissarosa@gmail.com

Therapeutic Services and Mental Health Clinic, Municipality of San Juan
Psychological, social work and psychiatric services for children aged 3 to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 18 and adults aged 19 and over.

 

CDT Dr. Gualberto Rabell (Hoare)
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, social worker, and nurse

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am to 4:00pm
787-480-3700, 787-480-3690, 787-480-3600, 787-480-380, 787-480-3821

 

CDT Dr. Enrique Koppish (San José)
Psychology and social work

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 7:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 787-480-3560, 787-480-3587

 

CDT Dr. Arnaldo J. García (Llorens Torres)
Psychology and social work

Schedule: Thursdays from 7:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: 787-480-4900, 787-480-4912

Social Health and Activities

Ruth Hernández Torres Cultural Center

Community organization that provides: Cultural activities, recreational activities, educational workshops, art, etc.
Phone: 787-725-2498

Address: 1151 Ponce de León Avenue, Corner of Georgetti, Río Piedras

CAUCE: Center for Urban, Community and Business Action of Río Piedras
Adult literacy, classes to learn to read and write, English classes for adults, tutoring, etc.
Phone: 787-773-1745
Website: www.cauce.uprrp.edu

Contact: cauce.rrp@upr.edu

Golden Beginnings PR
Support program for seniors, families, and caregivers. They offer recreational activities, support groups, and educational workshops.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and peer support.

Phone: 787-539-2425
Website: www.goldenbeginningspr.com

Contact: goldenbeginningspr@gmail.com

Waves Ahead Puerto Rico
A non-profit organization focused on senior citizen communities and the community at large. They offer mental health services, sex education, recreational activities, meditation, yoga, and music therapy.
Phone: 787-940-8851

Address: 1149 Avenida Américo Miranda, San Juan
Website: wwww.avesahead.org

Contact: waves@wavesahead.org

UPR Botanical Garden
They offer recreational activities, guided tours, workshops, and educational talks.

Phone: 787-474-0403
Address: Carr. #1 Former grounds of the Agricultural Experiment Station, San Juan
Website: www.upr.edu

Social Services Center
Dr. Heida Zambrana González for Senior Citizens
NAICA (Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs)
They offer support services, including psychosocial, socio-legal, and crisis intervention.

Phone: 787-998-1888
Address: PR 36 Borinquen Avenue, San Juan
Website: www.naicapr.org

Contact: info@naicapr.org

Economic and Community Development

Sila M. Calderón Center for Puerto Rico
Telephone: 787-765-4500 / Ext. 2024
Address: #1012 González Street, Santa Rita Urbanization, San Juan
Contact: cppr@centroparapuertorico.org

The organization offers:

  • Business training services for business incubation and acceleration, to promote the development and sustainability of community residents.

  • Business training program.

  • Business development program.

  • Business development program.

  • Business consulting program.

  • Industrial cooking program.

  • Coworking space program.


Colmena66 - Your Business Path
Phone: 787-525-4111

Website: colmena66.com
It is a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust. The program offers:

  • Tools, opportunities and benefits for those who wish to start their own business.

  • They create an individualized business plan to make the process easier.

Support Services for Older Adults

SFM Charities
Angel's Kitchen and CIADA Project
Support services and hot meals for senior citizens.
Telephone: 787-304-2800
Address: Avenida Ponce de León 1122 Río Piedras, San Juan, PR 00926
Website: www.sfmcharities.org

 

ADFAN-Administration of Services for the Elderly and Adults with Functional Diversity:
Telephone numbers: 787-625-4900 / Ext. 1748, 1749
Services are offered through the Department of Family's regional and local offices and community projects. Adult Services Program:

  • Substitute care service

  • Home help

  • Protection and prevention service for abuse against the elderly and adults with disabilities

  • When financial exploitation affects me

Website: www.adfan.pr.gov

 

Stay 127
Care and accommodation for elderly adults.
Phone: 787-363-7336, 939-204-4137
Address: Calle La Hija del Caribe Urbanización 127, San Juan PR 00918
Contact: Yanira Soto (Supervisor) | estan127@gmail.com

 

PR Restroom
Comprehensive home health services, with a focus on personalized care for older adults.
Telephone: 939-905-0598
Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Website: www.aseopr.com

Contact: info@aseopr.com

Nutrition Services

Keto Homemade Bread
Phone: 787-396-0837
Low-carb, gluten-free foods made with monk fruit as a sugar substitute. They offer home delivery and established routes for San Juan and the entire island.

 

Ms. Ismari Delgado Espada
Telephone: 787-789-1996
SALUS Clinic
Address: #400 Ave. FD Roosevelt, Suite 101-103 (Las Américas Clinic Tower Building), San Juan
Website: www.saluspr.com

 

Organic Market Cooperativa Madre Tierra in Placita Roosevelt
Telephone numbers: 787-200-8580, 939-383-3000
Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month. They offer fresh produce grown in Puerto Rico. They also host events such as educational talks and workshops on cooperative principles and meditation for stress management.
Contact: cooporganicamadretierra@gmail.com

 

The Microfarm
Phone: 787-452-0112
Their products are offered in baskets of fresh, nutritious food from local farmers. They offer home delivery and/or pickup directly at the farm. They also sell their products at the Mercado Natural in Old San Juan and other locations on the island.
Website: www.lamicrofinca.com

Contact: lamicrofinca@gmail.com

 

Mutual Aid Nutrition Center
Telephone: 787-758-2000 / Ext. 3195, 1166
Diabetes Program. Adult Weight Management and Nutritional Assessment Program
Address: Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Ponce de León Ave., Stop 37 ½, San Juan

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