The population of older adults in the United States is growing at a significant rate. It is estimated that by 2035, there will be 78.0 million people ≥65 years in age when compared to 76.7 million people ≤18 years in age. By 2060, the population of Americans ≥65 years in age is projected to increase from the current 46 million (15% of the population) to over 98 million (24% of the population). It is estimated that one in five older adults in the United States has a diagnosable psychiatric and/or substance use disorder. Given the substantial increase in the number of older adults with mental health and substance use disorders in the recent decades, the healthcare system is becoming overburdened providing care for these individuals. In addition, the critical shortage of trained clinicians who are able to appropriately care for older adults with psychiatric and substance use disorders has resulted in provision of substandard care for this vulnerable population.