Center for Successful Aging

What's New!

Seniors Have Talent
April 6, 2013
[see photos]

Mark you calendar:
Seniors Have Talent
April 5, 2014


Applications are now being taken for
Peer Counseling
Training

Next training:
May 13, 2013

[more information]


CareLine, CSA's telephone call reassurance program
[more information]

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Executive Director
Gary Linker, Ph.D.
 
Board of Directors:
Bobbi Kroot Chairman
Ernie Marx Treasurer
Eilene Bruce
Wilma Chortkoff
Lynda Fairly
Gayle Golden
Marty Golden
Michael Hutchings
La Shon Kelley
Sharon Kennedy
Eric Kronvall
Frank Newton
Rochelle Rose
Mark Levine, Founding Member
CSA Programs CSA Training CSA Support CSA Contact Information
 
   

Seniors Bring Out Their Best for Center for Successful Aging Talent Show

Inaugural song and dance extravaganza packs Marjorie Luke Theatre for benefit performance... [more on Noozhawk...]

DVDs Available of the
'Seniors Have Talent' show!

A video will be made of the show on April 6, 2013 at The Marjorie Luke Theatre by a local professional videographer.

The videos will be made to order, so please make your reservation now to insure you will receive a copy.

If you are interested in purchasing a DVD of the show, please click here to download an order form (PDF) :

Price:
DVDs are $15.00 each if you pick up your DVD at the office of the Center for Successful Aging at 1528 Chapala Street Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

DVDs are $17.50 if you would like your copy shipped to your home.

 

 

   

Successful Aging
A free publication for Santa Barbara seniors presented by CSA.

The Apr/June Issue is now available on line.
Printed copies have been distributed.

Click here to download a PDF version
or to see a list of where you can
pick up your copy now

 

   

Successful Aging

 

 

Center for Successful Aging

Helps Seniors and their families

with the Challenges & Opportunities of Aging

 
  • Senior Peer Counseling
  • Careline Telephone Call Program
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Successful Aging Newspaper
  All Peer Services Are Free

   

The Center for Successful Aging (CSA) offers critical mental health and counseling services to seniors facing serious illness, loss of a loved one, isolation from family and friends, transitions to assisted living and other trials of aging. CSA is one of the most pro-active organizations in Santa Barbara to ensure seniors achieve healthy aging. We provide senior peer counseling, senior peer support groups and educational initiatives that promote the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health of seniors in the Santa Barbara area. We are the only agency in Santa Barbara that provides these services at no charge to the client.

The true uniqueness of CSA's program lies in the fact that all the counselors are seniors, too. Talking to someone who has gone through the same life struggles is the critical piece in creating mutual understanding and bonding. CSA provides the training in basic counseling and empathetic listening skills to seniors who want to make a difference by volunteering their time helping other seniors. CSA reaches out to clients in their homes, often providing counseling services to those who are housebound because of physical limitations. Often it is hard to tell who benefits most, the counselor or the client. We also offer both counseling and support groups to clients at many sites, including long-term care facilities, senior centers and other locations in Santa Barbara.

The Center for Successful Aging provides assurance that the Santa Barbara community does care, and that seniors do not have to go it alone. With trained volunteer counselors available to help deal with every day problems, seniors of all backgrounds and economic status, can stay connected to their community and continue to live independent and emotionally rewarding lives.

   
   
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