Where to go for help

The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services provides counseling and support for the elderly and caregivers at three Safe Center locations. Services are provided through a partnership with ElderServe, the community services division of The Hebrew Home at Riverdale; the Pace University Women”™s Justice Center; and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services.

Safe Center locations:
Yorktown: 1974 Commerce St.; 245-9167.
White Plains: Lighthouse International, 170 Hamilton Ave.; 683-7530.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services office, 10th floor, 9 South First Ave.; 813-6436.

The centers are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Persons are asked to call first for an appointment.