The Senior Peer Counseling Program (SPCP) provides emotional and psychological counseling and supportive services to those individuals age 60 and over, who are experiencing emotional distress involving such issues as health problems, grief, care-giving, depression, anxiety, loss, or family difficulties.

The Peer Counselors are also able to expand the support system for clients by connecting them with other available community resources. This unique Program offers the only service addressing these needs of seniors in San Luis Obispo County. This no cost service is offered in the individual’s home.

The Program has been operating in San Luis Obispo County under various nonprofit agencies since 1992. It became a member of the Wilshire Health and Community Services family of services in October of 2003.

The Program is supported by grants from the public and private sector, from donations by individuals, fundraising events, and Wilshire Health and Community Services Inc.

SPCP is a member of the American Association of Senior Peer Counseling and the American Society on Aging.

For more information call 805-547-7025 Ext 15.

Email to seniorpeer@wilshirehcs.org