TRIAD of Chemung County Program TRIAD is the agreement of law enforcement agencies, senior citizens, and senior providers working in partnership to:
TRIAD assists senior citizens with information on crime prevention, personal and home safety, and consumer fraud and scams. TRIAD also provides speakers on these subjects for local community groups. TRIAD uses existing resources by seeking input from senior volunteers, their participation in monthly meetings, and the distribution of information.
What Does TRIAD Do? Educate: Sponsor crime prevention and victim/witness programs for senior citizens. Assist: Recruit and train retired and senior volunteers to assist local and state police departments, and the Chemung County Sheriff's Department. Emphasize: Peer reassurance programs to reduce fear and provide moral support. Communicate: Provide a forum for law enforcement and the community to discuss needs and concerns and develop solutions. Involve: Unite seniors and law enforcement to identify problem areas facing seniors so that community-wide solutions may be developed and implemented. Individuals and representatives from community groups are welcome to attend monthly TRIAD meetings. IF you belong to a group or know of a group that would like to become involved in TRIAD, or that would like to schedule a TRIAD speaker, contact RSVP at 607.734.4161.
TRIAD Services Available in Chemung County Fraud Fighter brochure: To prevent scams, a form for solicitors and vendors to fill out before considering using their services. Community Services Booklet: LARGE type, listing phone numbers of services in your town or village. FILE OF LIFE: A mini-medical record in a magnetized envelope that is placed on the refrigerator. Form includes doctor's name and phone number, emergency contacts, and pertinent medical data that enables emergency personnel to immediately help victim. Personal size FILE OF LIFE: A smaller size, that can be carried on your person. C.A.T. (Combat Auto Theft) Applications: Stickers are applied to automobile rear windows. Applications and stickers available at your local police or sheriff's department. Blinking Lights: A device installed in a lamp or other light to be used, when needed, to aid emergency personnel in finding your home. Security Peepholes: For entrance doors (solid wood only). All TRIAD of Chemung County services are FREE. To obtain any of the above FREE items, please stop by the RSVP of Chemung County office at 911 Stowell St., Elmira, NY 14901 (in the Red Cross building – use the ramp entrance). TRIAD Members The following is a list of participants of TRIAD of Chemung County: AARP Chapter #276 For additional information, call the RSVP office at (607) 734 4161. |