FREED Center for Independent Living offers PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives), a home-based program designed to reduce symptoms of depression in older adults. 

This model supports emotional well-being through structured problem-solving and increased engagement in meaningful activities.

Program details include:

• Screening using the PHQ-9 depression tool at regular intervals
• Six to eight 1-hour sessions over a 6-month period, followed by optional check-in calls
• Focus on structured problem-solving and increasing physical, social, and pleasurable activities
• Sessions offered via phone, Zoom, FaceTime, or another agreed-upon virtual platform

Additional notes:

Designed for older adults experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety.

Web pages

• Home - ​https://freed.org/