To the Editor:

We are grateful that the municipality acknowledges the importance of expanding and enhancing mental health services in our community [“Town Behavioral Health Services to Be Provided by Catholic Charities,” September 20, page 1].

The pandemic highlighted the need for mental health services with individuals and families seeking support in record numbers. Yet there is clearly an alarming shortage of health care providers with availability in Princeton and neighboring communities.

This year Trinity Counseling Service (TCS) celebrates our 55th Anniversary providing mental health services to the Greater Princeton Community. We have relied on our partnership with Corner House and Catholic Charities for decades.

We have called on Corner House for referrals and guidance with issues involving substance abuse treatment, prevention, and intervention and we are hopeful that the expertise and focus in this area will remain.

At TCS we have clinicians expertly trained to treat children, adolescents, adults, and seniors managing a variety of issues including generalized anxiety, depression, complex grief, and loss. Many of our clients struggle with feelings of loneliness and describe being overwhelmed by life’s challenges. At TCS we see grant-funded clients, clients on a sliding scale, and we accept BCBS, Aetna, and Medicare. No one is turned away due to financial resources.

At TCS we continue to have exciting and hopeful dialogues with partner organizations and colleagues (organizations, schools, and private practitioners) in Princeton and neighboring towns about how to best serve our community. We look forward to collaborating with Corner House, Catholic Charities, and the Municipality of Princeton in the months and years ahead.

Whitney Ross, Ph.D.
TCS Executive Director

Peggy Grauwiler, Ph.D., Lcsw
TCS Director of Clinical Operations

Nassau Street