Bhutanese Elderly Women Assistance Program

Bhutanese Elderly Women Assistance Program:

Bhutanese Elderly Women Assistance Program is funded by Mary Gale Foundation. The grant is particularly for Bhutanese living in Manchester area. BCNH under this program has been providing various kinds of supports and services to the elderly population from the Bhutanese Community in New Hampshire. Resources navigation, Transportation, Communication bridging via interpretation, Case Management support, recreational outing, and emotional support are some of the daily actions of this program.

Elderly women from the New American Bhutanese Community in the new world have been prone to emotional disturbances, mental distress, anxiety, and depression. This program in the Bhutanese Community is helpful to support these elderly female population.

Key Program Staff: Amar Poudyal

Funder: Mary Gale Foundation

End Date: 12/31/2018