Why TRY Matters

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a pivotal stage in development. Many young adults are expected to manage employment, finances, healthcare, housing, and personal well-being long before they have had the opportunity to practice these responsibilities. CGRC created TRY to address that gap. Through a blend of coaching, experiential learning, and safe structure, residents gain the competencies needed not only to live independently but to thrive.

Skill-building, Community, and Growth

Residents typically participate in TRY for 2–4 years. During this time, they receive individualized assistance with budgeting, meal planning, home management, transportation, job readiness, and other essential life skills. Participants are encouraged to pursue work, education, or vocational programs during the day, reinforcing the expectations and routines of independent living. Within CGRC’s two Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) programs located in Drexel Hill and Boothwyn (Delaware County), four beds are set aside specifically for young adults participating in the TRY pathway. Several program graduates continue to reside within these CRR settings, demonstrating both the stability of the model and its ability to support incremental independence.
Social and emotional development are equally important. Through peer engagement and coaching, residents strengthen communication, problem-solving, and self-advocacy while building confidence and personal agency. The program offers the added support of a TRY Social Worker and TRY recreational worker. It also follows the Transition to Independence Process ( TIP) model, which focuses on educational opportunities, employment interests, community life adjustment, and living situation.

Moving Toward Self-Sufficiency

When residents transition out of TRY, they do so with a stronger foundation, clearer goals, and an increased ability to manage daily life independently. For many, TRY serves as a critical turning point between dependence and self-direction, where future success becomes both realistic and attainable.

Learn More

If you are interested in the Meson Transitional Residential Youth Program or want to explore whether it may be a good fit, our team is here to assist. Contact us to learn more or begin the conversation. – (link or form fill)