Information Resource Center
The Information Resource Center (IRC) is a comprehensive resource for North County seniors, their caregivers, and family members. Dedicated to improving seniors' quality of life, the IRC provides free information and resources in the areas of housing, home repair, transportation, food insecurity, emergency assistance, medical and mental health issues, legal issues and more.
844-654-INFO (4636)
IRC@thefoundation
forseniorwellbeing.org
Center open:
Monday through Friday
9 am to 1 pm
Walk-ins are welcome. Our office is generously hosted in the Panorama Teen & Family Resource Center, located at
131 Richmar Avenue,
San Marcos, CA 92069
(near the San Marcos Senior Activity
Center parking lot behind the Fire Station)
In order to serve those who do not use computers or social media, this information is also available by phone or in person Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm. Guidance is provided by staff or volunteers trained to communicate with seniors using patience and listening skills to research and recommend suitable resources. Center volunteers will follow up by phone on every inquiry to confirm results.
Panorama Teen and Family Resource Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting healthy families in San Marcos and in North San Diego County communities. They offer support services and meeting space for North County non-profits. Groups who are currently using the facilities at Panorama provide support through teen/parent programs, self-help groups, and senior services.
Rebecca Steiner, MS Gerontology, IRC Director
In her earlier education Rebecca earned a degree as a paralegal; working in the legal arena for both state and federal governments. Seeing first hand the complex issues of aging when dealing with her own aging parents led to the decision for a career change; getting her Bachelor’s and then her Master of Science in Gerontology. She has prior experience working in the non-profit field and was instrumental in creating a senior services program for a large local non-profit. Her education and work experience give her an extremely broad ability and perspective in working with older adults of all socioeconomic groups, genders, and races. She is a past board member of the Foundation for Senior Wellbeing holding the position of secretary for several years. Rebecca has been a member of the San Marcos Lions club since 2010 where she has held the positions of secretary and president. She loves to read, travel, camp, and do a little gardening.
