FAQ
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance, extend, and coordinate services available to those 60 years and older residing in the Spring Creek Towers community.
To empower senior residents by fostering their involvement and participation in the development and implementation of programs which will benefit them.
We bring community resources together to promote and support successful aging in place.
We offer a variety of programs and services to help our seniors live a healthy and active life, manage health and social issues as they age in place. We provide information, link you to resources which can help solve problems, help you cope, manage your health and many, many more.
Our staff members are caring, committed professionals are here to help. If you cannot come to our offices, our staff can visit you in your home.
Our staff and volunteers speak English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Polish, Yiddish, French, Creole and Romanian
We speak your language and understand your concerns
Our Programs
Social Services
Our professional social service staff provides assistance with entitlement services such as information about Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Coverage and other benefits. They help with applications for services such as Food Stamps, Meals-on-Wheels, Access-A-Ride Applications, Chore Care, and other services.
Health Services
Our Community Health Nurse provides health related services including Health Management, Health Promotion, Blood Pressure Monitoring and Screening, Nutrition Counseling as well as helping coordinate your home care needs if you are discharged from the hospital. She works closely with our social service staff and your medical team to assure a well coordinated plan of care.
Group Activities And Programs
Health Education and Health Promotion Events
Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs
Lectures and Seminars
Support Groups
Walking Groups
Dancercise Group
Trips
Volunteer Activities
Funded in part by a grant from NYC Councilmember Inez Barron
If you would like to put a smile on a senior citizen's face, provide a vital service while learning and being part of a stimulating and friendly office, call our Coordinator of Volunteers and learn about how you can participate.
Volunteers play a vital and active role in our programs and we have many opportunities for rewarding and fulfilling work. These include our Telephone Reassurance Program, Senior Companion Program, SCSP Office Assistant and others opportunities.
Volunteer a few hours a week or each month and make someone happy!!!!
Many hands helping you make a difference
We Are Partnered With
BSC TRS LLC.
Starrett City Tenant Association
Visiting Nurse Service
Funded in part by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) and NYSOFA