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COUNTY SEARCH CONTACT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HOME County of Kern Aging and Adult Services Adjust Text Size:   Small     Medium     Large     Extra-Large county home > aging and adult services > protective services > senior outreach assessment response Senior Outreach Assessment Response (SOAR) Description/Services Provided SOAR is an outreach and prevention program for the isolated elderly to assess the individual need and connect with available community resources that will reduce the isolation factors. The program links older adults with services and/or socialization that will enable the individual to maintain his/her independence. SOAR provides the following: Mental status assessment Determine risk factors Develop a plan of action Connection with needed resources Provide socialization contacts Brief case management/therapy Volunteer Outreach (Peer Counseling) Multi-agency collaboration Crisis intervention services Family guidance Other Resources FAQ Transportation Services Contact Information Phone: (661) 868-1009 Toll Free: (800) 277-7866 FAX: (661) 868-0923 Email: soarinfo@co.kern.ca.us Address: Kern County Aging and Adult Services 5357 Truxtun Ave. (just east of Mohawk) Bakersfield, CA 93309 Get Map  (opens new window) Program Director: Paul Rozell (661) 868-1006 Program Supervisor(s): Jeremy Oliver (661) 868-1034 Last Modified 10/21/2009 Site Maintained by webmaster@co.kern.ca.us Disclaimer Privacy Policy