Social Services
Transitions
What We Do
Passage through life involves moving through a series of changes. Many of these changes in the second half of life involve loss-of family, friends, physical and mental ability, home, career. Some of these transitions are expected and navigated smoothly, while others are unexpected or challenging. The Transitions program offers professional and peer support in navigating changes such as living arrangement, bereavement, and loneliness.
What Services are Offered
Program staff have extensive experience and training in social services with older adults. They are very knowledgeable about the private and public services that are available in the wider Princeton area to adults from all socio-economic groups, and can make referrals to appropriate organizations and assist with the application process.
Assessment, consultation and brief counseling are available to older adults and their caregivers/families with a licensed and certified gerontological social worker. Presenting concerns include loneliness and depression, coping with loss, managing changing physical and mental abilities, finding and moving to new living quarters, financial management and mediating family differences. Options are reviewed and action plans developed in person or over the telephone.
Support groups are offered for conversation ("Let's Talk", "Let's Talk Too", and "Let's Talk in English"), Coping With Bereavement, and for caregivers (see Caregiver Resources) as well as other issues as the need arises.
PSRC can also help you arrange for an appointment with Food Stamps, Legal Services, SHIP (Medicare) and Medicaid at the Center or nearby.
PSRC maintains and publishes two directories to assist you with these issues:
- Community ResourceGuide for for Princeton Area Older Adults and Caregivers
- Arrangements for Older Adults in the Princeton Area
What We Charge
We welcome your donations for counseling and consultation services, with a recommended donation of $50. per hour. Support groups and Information & Referral Services are free, as are the directories if picked up in person.
"After she moved in with us, my aunt felt very isolated. [PSRC] helped us set up a program of local activities that have improved all our lives." T.D.
"I felt completely lost after my wife's death. [PSRC] found me a group of people I really like. Now I look forward to getting up every day." B.S.L.
