Vaccine Navigators

The CMAP Vaccine Navigators program was born during the height of the pandemic out of a commitment to help older adults in our community, many of whom were struggling to navigate the vaccine scheduling process, to secure appointments and receive their COVID-19 vaccine. In the spring of 2023, with the support of the National Council on Aging, we reignited this initiative with renewed focus on supporting the overall vaccine health of older adults in our community.
For further information, please contact CMAP at 609.751.9699 or info@cmaprinceton.org.

Let us be your Vaccine Navigators

CMAP has always been committed to providing older adults with the tools they need to thrive in every aspect of their lives—and their health. To underscore this commitment, we launched our Vaccine Navigators program early in 2021. The program deployed volunteers to assist nearly 1,000 older adults in navigating the complexities of the vaccine scheduling system.

In 2023, CMAP received a significant Community Action Grant to revive its effective Vaccine Navigator Program to focus on vaccine health among older adults in the greater Princeton area.

This newly revised Vaccine Navigator program will re-deploy volunteers to engage one-on-one with past clients, as well as direct contact with other community residents, to encourage a healthy vaccination regimen. While the original program was primarily focused on helping to get as many of the older population vaccinated against COVID-19, the re-launched program also includes help with scheduling influenza, pneumonia and shingles vaccines. The program will also offer community health events, vaccine clinics, and other supportive services. The Vaccine Navigator program is currently slated to run through June 2024.

For further information, please contact CMAP at 609.751.9699 or info@cmaprinceton.org.

House 3: A Community of Joy and Belonging Join House 3 if you're in Princeton or nearby and looking for a vibrant, caring community. We offer a wide range of activities to suit all interests. Enjoy social gatherings like monthly meet-ups, holiday parties, summer picnics, engaging speakers, and celebrating milestones. For more intimate group activities, join us for nature walks, Scrabble, movies, book clubs, museum visits, happy hours, and gourmet lunches. Plus, don't miss our special Resource List, informational Bulletins, and our semi-annual Journal featuring articles, poetry, and more from our talented members. Embrace friendship and joy with us! “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” (Helen Keller)

House 4: A Melting Pot of Interests and Backgrounds House 4 welcomes you with warmth, comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our monthly meetings, typically held at CMAP Poor Farm Road or Smith House Clubhouse, feature speakers, entertainment galas, picnics, and holiday celebrations. Socializing and snacking are always part of the fun. Join our active interest groups like Movie Groups, Social Bridge, or propose new ones like pool, gardening, or lunch dining out. We're also reviving groups affected by the pandemic. Our members hail from Princeton, Plainsboro, Skillman, Lawrenceville, Pennington, Roosevelt, Kendall Park, Princeton Junction, East/West Windsor, and other nearby areas, creating a rich tapestry of community life.

House 5: A Blend of Culture, Socializing, and Learning House 5 offers a mix of cultural presentations, green space preservation talks, musical performances, and social events. Meeting on the second Sunday of each month at the Suzanne Patterson Building, our gatherings start with announcements, introductions, and a featured program, followed by a social time with delicious snacks. Our active interest groups include Ethnic Dining, Movie Group, Storytelling, and Crafters. We often explore gardening, cooking, wine tasting, and personal stories. Our members bring together diverse experiences from Titusville, Ewing, Yardley, Pennington, Kendall Park, Hopewell, Monroe, Dayton, and beyond.

Covid-19 Vaccine Locations Tool

With the approval of the new COVID-19 vaccine, there is an online tool to search for providers in your area. Remember that with the commercialization of the COVID-19 vaccine, it is no longer free. Therefore, the vaccine is available at no cost for people who have private health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

The Bridge Access Program is available for adults eighteen years old and older without health insurance or whose health insurance plans do not cover the COVID-19 vaccine. This program provides the vaccine at no cost. The online vaccine search tool allows you to search for Bridge Access Program participating locations.