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Become an SSG Certified Specialist

About SSG

Our programs and services are delivered primarily through our Senior Specialists Group (SSG) chapters -- a team of 300+ Certified Specialists (i.e., professional service providers) throughout Southern California who can help seniors navigate the wide range of challenges they may face, including in-home care, medical, legal, emotional, financial and placement services, home repairs, meals, transportation, medical supplies and equipment, and more.

Our Certified Specialists belong to one of our SSG Chapters across Southern California.

View the SSG Chapters

Our chapters are active members of their communities and partner with a variety of organizations to help connect local seniors, families and caregivers with the services and resources they need to age well.

Benefits of Becoming a Certified Specialist

In addition to making a direct impact in the lives of seniors, their families and caregivers, becoming a member of one of our SSG chapters provides a number of benefits to our Certified Specialists, including:

Listing your business and service information in our Find a Specialist/Service search and call center
Having a SSG Certified Specialist Profile, Business Card and other collateral to represent your membership
Opportunities to network with other Certified Specialists across all chapters to help deliver more integrated care and services to clients
Opportunities to facilitate Age Well Academy classes and participate in other conferences, speaking engagements and other events in the community to help raise awareness of your services
Having access to a significantly discounted rate to become a Certified Senior Advisor with the Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Expectations of Certified Specialists

All SSG Certified Specialists must meet the minimum expectations outlined below:

Pay an annual membership fee and remain in good standing with your dues over the course of your membership
Must be licensed and insured as required by local regulation
Must follow all Federal, State and local laws
Willing to allow your services to be publicly rated by clients
Must follow all rules and conditions of SSG Chapters (see SSG Membership Agreement here for additional details)
Deliver at least four programs each year as part of the Age Well Academy, Age Well @ Work or other opportunities presented by the Foundation

Apply to Become a Certified Specialist

Ready to expand your impact in helping seniors age well? There are just a few simple steps to begin the application process.

Review the list of SSG Chapters <link> to find the Chapter(s) that best represent the geographic area you serve.
Consider reaching out to the Chapter Leader(s) to introduce yourself and have an exploratory discussion.
Complete and submit the SSG Membership Application here
Once received, your application will be reviewed by Foundation leadership and you will be contacted to discuss next steps.