Primary care providers (PCPs) often assess for complex needs and refer to specialty geriatric clinics focused on the unique needs of older adults. Being familiar with the components of a geriatric assessment is important for providers working in primary care as is familiarity with available community resources. The presence of behavioral health providers in primary care settings often helps bridge this gap, raising the likelihood of patients receiving a thorough geriatric assessment, referral, and follow-up as part of an integrated care plan. Facilitating effective referrals and coordinating services for geriatric patients is one of the primary interventions available to behavioral health specialists (BHSs) in primary care settings. Geriatric assessments require that the BHS remember that patients have autonomy. Geriatric depression is frequently comorbid with anxiety and often complicated further by the presence of comorbid physical illness or cognitive impairment that may limit pharmacological treatments and interfere with recommended behavioral interventions.