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Call Eric
Senior Living Advisiors
Phone: (217) 399-4285 Contact Person: Eric Leopold, Owner
Email: Eric@callericnyc.com Website http://www.callericnyc.com
Service Provided: Peace of Mind!
* Always Free - Senior housing guidance
* Personalized assessment
* Tailored recommendations
* Community tours
* Senior housing placement services:
* Assisted living
* Independent living
* Memory care
* Respite care
* Skilled nurseing homes
* Hopsice care
Geographic Area:
How to Apply:
Fee/ Form of Payment: Always Free
Languages Spoken: English
DOROT, INC.
COOP Village NORC
171 West 85th Street New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 769-2850 Fax: (212) 769-4989 Contact Person: Ellen Finney, LMSW Community Outreach Soical Worker
Email: efinney@dorotusa.org Website http://www.dorotusa.org
Service Provided:Caregivers Connections (telephone support system)
* Education, Cultural and Spiritual Enrichment (University Without Walls, art lectures and concerts, cemetery visits for the elderly)
* Door to Door Escorting (to medical and other appointments, shopping, etc,)
* Food/Meals (daily frozen kosher, holiday packages)
* Family and Youth Volunteer Services (volunteer opportunities and intergenerational programs)
* Socialization and Companionship (Friendly Visiting-Volunteers and older people are carefully matched to visit on a weekly basis together)
* Housing (Homelessness Prevention Program -- transitional residence and post-placement after care services)
* Information and Referral Phone Service
* Social Services (case assistance)
* Vision Services (readers, as part of Friendly Visiting program)
* Volunteer Opportunities (in office, via phone, and/or in community)
* Wellness Program (exercise, movement, nutrition, relaxation and meditation courses)
Geographic Area: 1) University Without Walls, Information and Referral, and Homeless Prevention Program: Greater Metropolitan Area; 2) Shop & Escort, Kosher Meals-On-Wheels, Exercise and Relaxation courses, Concerts: Upper East and West Sides; 3) Friendly Visiting and Holiday Package Deliveries: Upper West and East Sides.
Eligibility:60+ and live in the geographic catchment
How to Apply: Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Information and Referral: 9:30am - 12:30 pm daily
Fee/ Form of Payment: Minimal fees for University Without Walls and Kosher Meals-On-Wheels (can be waived)
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
The Educational Alliance
COOP Village NORC
465 Grand Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Tel:(212) 646-395-4505Fax:(212)-358-8494 Contact Person:Bonnie Lumagui, Director Tobi Zausner, Senior Social Worker
Email: Bonnie_Lumagui@edalliance.org Website: www.edalliance.org
Service Provided:Social work services, nursing services mental health services, transportation, educational and recreational activities, trips, caregiver support groups, caregiver respite services
Geographic Area: Park Housing, Amalgamated, East River Houses and Hillman Houses
Eligibility:60+ and live in the geographic catchment
How to Apply: We accept referrals from community organizations, self, hospitals, nursing homes and doctors
Fee/ Form of Payment: Group activities social work and nursing services are free
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
The Educational Alliance
Project H.E.L.P. (Health Education Leadership Prevention)
100 Gold Street, LL, NY, NY 10038
Tel: 212-780-2332 ext 221 Fax:212-780-5764 Contact Person:Bella Margunovskaya
Service Provided: Substance Misuse Prevention Counseling for at-risk older adults and their families and caregivers. Educational workshops with older adults on prevention themes. Trainings on substance misuse prevention for professionals who work with older adults. Distribution of educational materials. All services are free of charge.
Geographic Area: Manhattan below 23rd Street
Eligibility:Older adults 60+ Their families and caregivers.
How to Apply: Call the office to make appointments
Fee/ Form of Payment: Free.
Languages Spoken: English, Russian, Ukrainian.
Wheelchair Accessible:No
The Educational Alliance
Weinberg Center For Balance Living
197 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Tel: (646)395-4271 Fax:(212) 260-8680 Contact Person: Karen Taylor, Director Email: karen-taylor@edalliance.org Website:www.edalliance.org
Service Provided: Social, Educational and recreational programs including, but not limited to: Intergenerational programs, computer classes, exercise, current events, discussion classes, Jewish philosophy, reminiscence groups, health and wellness programs, mosaic tiles, dance class, trips, ceramics.
Social work services: members have access to a full staff of social workers, who are available for counseling, case management and other assistance as needed.
Theater Desk: Members are able to obtain tickets to Broadway, off-Broadway, ballets, concerts, operas and other theater shows for as low as $2.00 per ticket.
Kosher breakfast and lunch is served daily.
Holiday Celebrations: Celebrates diversity and culture of our membership.
Geographic Area:Lower East Side
Eligibility:Age 60+
How to Apply: N/A
Fee/ Form of Payment: Free for programs. Breakfast is a suggested donation of $1.00 & lunch is a suggested donation of $1.50.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Grand Street Settlement
Baruch Elder Services Team - NORC Program
72 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002
Tel: (212) 982-4171 Fax: (212) 673-3552 Email: mjan@grandsettlement.org Contact Person: Mei-Guey Jan, MSW
Website: www.grandsettlement.org
Service Provided: NORC (naturally occurring retirement community) supportive services. Comprehensive program services includes: health, social services, home visiting, socialization & recreational activities, combined with volunteer friendly visiting & escorting.
Geographic Area: NYCHA Bernard Baruch Houses
Eligibility: 60plus, living in NYCHA Bernard Baruch Houses
How to Apply: Walk-In
Fee/ Form of Payment: None
Languages Spoken: English , Spanish, Cantonese & Mandarin
Wheel Chair Accessible: Yes
Grand Street Settlement
Grand Coalition of Seniors
80 Pitt Street, New York, NY, 10002
Tel: (212) 674-1740 ext. 251 Fax: (646) 201-4298 Email: idelanuez@grandsettlement.org Contact Person: Ines De La Nuez
Website: www.grandsettlement.org
Service Provided: Grand Coalition of Senior: (DFTA funded Senior Center offers) Congregate meal program, Lunch & Breakfast, Case assistance, Educational, recreational and cultural activities, as well as advocacy assistance and support utilizing a tri-lingual, multi-cultural approach.
Geographic Area: Open
Eligibility: 60 years plus
How to Apply: Walk-In
Fee/ Form of Payment:$1.25 lunch contribution/Cash $ .75 Breakfast Contribution/Cash
Languages Spoken:English, Spanish, Cantonese & Mandarin
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Grand Street Settlement
Senior Housing
711 East 5th street, NY, NY 10009
Tel: 212 375-1201 Contact Person: Dan Liu, MSW, Social Worker Email: dliu@grandsettlement.org
Website: www.grandsettlement.org
Service Provided: “202” Senior Housing, opened in 2006
Is the first residence owned and operated by Grand street Settlement. With 24 hour security, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, its staff offers social services as well as recreational and education activities to all seniors residing in its 74 apartments. Needs assessments, outreach, information, referrals, case assistance, case management and home visits are provided
Geographic Area: Open
Eligibility: 62 years plus
How to Apply: No application available at this time
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Cantonese & Mandarin
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Hamilton Madison House
Caregiver Services
100 Gold Street, LL, NY, NY 10038
Tel: (212) 788-1688 Contact Person: Isabel Ching, LMSW Email: isabel@hmhonline.org
Website: www.hmhonline.org
Service Provided:
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Information & Assistance
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Benefit & Entitlement Assistance
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Individual Counseling and Support Groups
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Respite Services
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Training
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Supplemental Services
Geographic Area: Citywide
Eligibility: Either caregiver or care receiver is 60+, living in New York City, requiring Chinese, Korean or Japanese-language services
How to Apply: Call (212)788-1688
Fee/ Form of Payment: No fee but suggested contributions apply to some activities.
Languages Spoken:English, Korean, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) and Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Hamilton Madison House
City Hall Senior Center
100 Gold Street, LL, New York, NY 10038
Tel:212 777-0486 Fax:212 777-0486 Contact Person(s):John Leaman, Elaine Derso Email:ROBINJOHNL@aol.com
Service Provided:
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Breakfast & Lunch, weekdays
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Case Assistance
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Educational/Recreational/Healthy Aging Activities
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Local and International Travel
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ESL, Citizenship Classes
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Computer Classes
Geographic Area: Citywide
Eligibility: Adults, age 60 and over
How to Apply: Visit the Center
Fee/ Form of Payment: Suggested contributions associated with meals, and some programs and classes.
Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Hamilton Madison House
Caregiver Services
100 Gold Street, LL, NY, NY 10038
Tel: (212) 788-1688 Email: isabel@hmhonline.org Contact Person: Isabel Ching, LMSW
Website:www.hmhonline.org
Service Provided:
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Information & Assistance
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Benefit & Entitlement Assistance
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Individual Counseling and Support Groups
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Respite Services
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Training
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Supplemental Services
Geographic Area: Citywide
Eligibility:Either caregiver or care receiver is 60+, living in New York City, requiring Chinese, Korean or Japanese-language services
How to Apply: Call (212)788-1688
Fee/ Form of Payment: No fee but suggested contributions apply to some activities.
Languages Spoken:English, Korean, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) and Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Hamilton Madison House
Knickerbocker Village NORC Senior Services
36 Monroe Street, DG1, New York, NY 10002
Tel: (212)-349-0616 Contact Person: Mary Springer, LMSW, Director Email: maryspringer@hmhonline.org
Website: www.hmhonline.org
Service Provided: Senior Meal Program, Social Services, Educational/ Recreational Activities, On-site Nurse, Case management
Eligibility: All Seniors 60+
How to Apply: Visit the Center
Fee/ Form of Payment: Please Contact for further information
Languages Spoken:English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Hamilton Madison House
Smith Houses NORC Senior Services
50 Madison Street, LL, New York, NY 10038
Tel: (646) 841-2165 Contact Person: Bonnie Lumagui, LCSW, Assistant Executive Director Older Adults & Community Services Email: BonnieLumagui@hmhonline.org
Website: www.hmhonline.org
Service Provided: Senior Meal Program, Social Services, Educational/ Recreational Activities, Onsite Nurse, Case management
Geographic Area: Smith Houses
Eligibility: All seniors 60+
How to Apply: Visit the Program
Fee/ Form of Payment: Contact Joanne Chu for further information
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Henry Street Settlement
Senior Companion Program
265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
Tel: (212) 477-0455 Fax: (212) 385-2087 Contact Person: Email:
Website: www.HenryStreet.org
Service Provided: Volunteer opportunity for Seniors 55+ to volunteer helping with other Seniors. Qualified volunteers will get a tax-free stipend and transportation reimbursement. We take volunteers and clients throughout all five boroughs of NYC.
Geographic Area: All five boroughs of NYC
Eligibility: 55 years and older
How to Apply: Contact 212-477-0455 for more information
Fee/ Form of Payment: None
Languages Spoken:English, Spanish
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Henry Street Settlement
Healthy Senior Select Meals on Wheels Program
265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
Tel: (212) 473.1474 Fax: (212) 473.2052 Contact Person: Cindy Singh Email: csingh@henrystreet.org
Website: www.henrystreet.org
Service Provided: Home Delivered Meals
Geographic Area: Manhattan residents below 59th Street, from east to west
Eligibility: Must be 60 years of age or older and meet a minimum of two of the following requirements:
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Unable to attend a congregate meal site
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Unable to prepare meals due to at least one of the following: incapacity due to accident, illness or physical or mental frailty; lack of cooking facility, such as refrigerator or stove; inability to shop or cook for self; inability to safely prepare meals; lack of knowledge or skills on how to prepare meals; financial hardship
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Specific dietary or religious considerations that the senior and/or home care worker cannot meet on their own
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Lacks formal or informal supports who can regularly provide meals
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Is able to live safely at home if services are provided
How to Apply: Contact Rachel Hughes at 212-473.1474 or rhughes@henrystreet.org
Fee/ Form of Payment: No
Languages Spoken:English
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Henry Street Settlement
Vladeck Cares NORC Program
351 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002
Tel:(212) 477-0455 Fax:(212) 477-0231 Contact Person:Betsy Smith Email:bsmith@henrystreet.org
Website:www.HenryStreet.org
Service Provided:Case Management and Assistance Health Care Management and Assistance, Educational Programs, Trips, Recreational Activities, Volunteer Opportunities.
Geographic Area: Vladeck Houses
Eligibility: 60 years and older
How to Apply: Contact 212-477-0455 or visit 351 Madison Street to register on site.
Fee/ Form of Payment: None
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Wheelchair Accessible:No—please contact 212-477-0455 for an in home appointment
Henry Street Settlement
Good Companions Senior Center
334 Madison Street New York, NY 10002
Tel:(212) 349-2770Fax:(212) 732-9721Contact Person:MilviVehikEmail:mvehik@henrystreet.org
Website:www.HenryStreet.org
Service Provided: Educational services, recreational services, support services, lunch and dinner program
Geographic Area: Lower East Side to Stuyvesant Town
Eligibility:60 Years and older
How to Apply: Register on-site for membership
Fee/ Form of Payment: None
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Integrity Senior Services
19 West 34th Street, 12th flr, Rm 1200 New York, NY 10001
1-800-277-4680 Fax: 1-888-556-9797 Contact Persons: Claudette Duff, Director
Email: info@integrityseniorservices.com
Web-site: www.integrityseniorservices.com
Service Provided: In-home mental health counseling for the elderly, disabled, and their caretakers
Geographic Area: Serving all 5 boroughs of New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island (Nassau County, and Suffolk County)
Eligibility:Must be over the age of 18
How to Apply: Please contact our office to make an appointment or to refer a person in need of in-home counseling. Referrals can be made by friends, family members or healthcare professionals. With this first call, we ask for general information about the client, detail a brief overview of why counseling is being sought, and set up an appointment for an assessment interview. To make inquiries or to refer a person in need, you can reach our office by contacting us at the following numbers:
Phone: 800-277-4680
Fax: 888-556-9797
Fee/ Form of Payment: Integrity Senior Services accepts Medicare/Medicaid coverage and most private insurance plans. Please contact us for more details.
Languages Spoken: Many of our therapist are bilingual in a wide array of languages
Wheelchair Accessible: N/A
JASA - Jewish Association Serving the Aging
Caregiver Services
247 West 37th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Tel:212-273-5200 Fax:212-695-9070 Contact Person: Martha Pollack Email:mpollack@jasa.org
Web-site:www.jasa.org
Service Provided: LEAP (Legal/Social Worker Elder Abuse Program) Social work and legal assistance for victims of elder abuse. Includes counseling, case management, legal consultation for orders of protections, advocacy for criminal and family court hearings, safety planning, obtaining security devices, support group and liaison with NYPD and the Manhattan DA’s office.
LEAP Services also available at the Family Justice Center, 80 Centre Street.
Geographic Area: 59 St and below, river to river
Eligibility: Age 60+
How to Apply: Contact JASA Help Center 212-273-5272
Fee/ Form of Payment: All Services are free
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Russian
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Karpoff Affiliates, Inc./ Licensed Real Estate Broker
Moving On NYC/Senior Transition Specialist
Address/Location: 290 Third Avenue, Suite 26C, New York, NY 10010
Tel: (646) 522-9526 Fax: 646-607-7259
Email: mkarpoff@karpoffaffiliates.comWebsite: www.karpoffaffiliates.com
Service Provided: Marilyn Karpoff owner of Karpoff Affiliates, Inc. is a 30 year veteran Real Estate Broker, with her own boutique Real Estate firm specializing in top notch customer service, honesty and professionalism. Marilyn provides a personal touch and approach when selling both residential and commercial properties. A Lower East side native and baby boomer, Marilyn understands the changing needs of the aging population as well as the issues facing their adult children. Moving On NYC is the natural outgrowth of her successful real estate company, Karpoff Affiliates.
Moving On NYC can provide you with an individualized transition plan. If you are a baby boomer who has lost a parent, you may need help evaluating furnishings and finding a buyer for the residence.
If you are a person who needs assistance in making changes in your apartment to make it safer and easier to stay home we are here to help you.
Marilyn is also a Speech Therapist who can provide therapy for a client who needs it. No matter what your circumstance, we provide you peace of mind and ensure that each project is handled with integrity. We will help you make the best decisions to simplify and enhance your lifestyle with dignity and autonomy.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Geriatric Services, Department of Social Work and Home Care
317 East 17th Street, Room 4F27, New York, NY 10003
Tel: 212-420-5659Fax:212-420-2036 Contact Person: Beatrice A. Maloney, LCSW-R Email:bmaloney@chpnet.org
Website: http://mountsinaihealth.org/
Service Provided:
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H.O.P.E Program (Homebound Outreach Project for the Elderly)-
A volunteer-serviced program providing a weekly telephone “friendly-visit” to frail, homebound older adults, age 60 and older, living alone, who have little, if any, social support and are able to engage in the weekly phone contact.
Available to the 5 boroughs
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Elder Mistreatment Case Coordination-
Provide support, education, advocacy, information and referrals to hospitalized victims, (age 60 and older) of Elder Abuse and Mistreatment.
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Elder Mistreatment Committee- comprised of professionals affiliated with a Community or Governmental agency, and private practitioners
Group meets monthly, the 4th Thurs. of the month (does not meet in July & August) 9:30AM - 11AM. Open to Community Social Workers in Manhattan. Please call if you would like to join.
Geographic Area: See Above
Eligibility:See Above
How to Apply: Call 212-420-5659
Fee/ Form of Payment: Free
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Geriatric Services - Peter Cooper Village/ Stuyvesant Town Community Center
449 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003
Tel: 212-982-2033Contact Person:Liane Bellman, LCSW-REmail:lbellman@chpnet.org
Web-site: http://mountsinaihealth.org/
Service Provided:Providing social work services on site at this residential community including; assessment of need, information and referral to appropriate community agency, advocacy and support. Services provided to property residents and/or designated family member. In-home or office visits.
Geographic Area: Peter Cooper Styvestant Town Residence
Eligibility:See above
How to Apply: Contact LianeBellmann @ above phone # or e-mail
Fee/ Form of Payment: No fee for social work service
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Karpas Health Information Center - Dept. of Health Education & Outreach
311 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Tel:(212) 420-4247 Fax:(212) 420- 4156 Contact Person: Julie L. Spilman M.Ed., CHES, CHHC Email: jwinslow@chpnet.org Website: www.karpashealth.org
Service Provided: Staffed by health educators, the Karpas Health Information Center offers an extensive health library for walk in assistance with research on specific health conditions, wellness programs and Physician Referral service.
The Center sponsors community-based screenings and health education workshops throughout Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. These programs are dedicated to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.
To receive our FREE Calendar of Events, which lists all of our upcoming programs and screenings please call 212-420-4247 to be placed on our mailing list or go online to www.karpashealth.org
Geographic Area: Citywide
Eligibility: All of our programs are open to the public. There are no geographic, insurance, or membership restrictions to use our services.
How to Apply: N/A
Fee/ Form of Payment: Most of our programs and screenings are FREE of charge or require a minimal fee. For fee-based programs, we can only accept cash or checks.
Languages Spoken:English and Spanish
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
New York Foundation For Senior Citizens
Case Management Program
11 Park Place, Suite 1111, New York, NY 10007
Tel: (212) 788-1688 Email: isabel@hmhonline.org Contact Person: Isabel Ching, LMSW
Website:www.hmhonline.org
Service Provided: Case Management, Meals on Wheels authorization, and EISEP service
Geographic Area:
Manhattan- CD’s: 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6
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East side below 59th St
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West side below 14th St
Eligibility: Age 60+
How to Apply: Call and ask to speak to the Intake Worker
Fee/ Form of Payment: Sliding scale fee for EISEP homecare. Suggested contribution for Meals on Wheels. Free case management service.
Languages Spoken:English, Chinese, Polish and Spanish.
Wheelchair Accessible:Clients are visited in their own homes.
New York Foundation For Senior Citizens
Laguardia Senior Center
280 Cherry Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10002
Tel: 212-732-3656 Fax: 212-227-6410 Contact Person: Alana Pudalov, Program Director Email:laguardiaseniorcenter@gmail.com Web-site: www.nyfsc.org
Service Provided:Congregate Breakfast/Lunch,Case Assistance, Information and Referral, Education and recreation such as Health seminars, Exercise Classes, Chorus groups and Dance classes
Geographic Area: Located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
Eligibility: Age 60+
How to Apply: All that is needed is proof of age.
Fee/ Form of Payment: There are no fees to join the senior center. There is a suggested contribution of $0.50 for breakfast and $1.00 for lunch.
Languages Spoken:Cantonese, Fuzhounese, Mandarin, English and Spanish
Wheelchair Accessible: N/A
NYP-Lower Manhattan Hospital
170 William Street , New York, NY 10038
Tel: 212-312-5000 Fax: n/a Contact Person: Chui Man Lai
Email: chl9090@nyp.org Website: www. nyp.org/lowermanhattan
Service Provided: Comprehensive healthcare services including Maternity, Adult and Pediatric Emergency, Stroke, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Rehabilitation, and Radiology.
Geographical Area: Battery Park City, Chinatown, City Hall, Financial District, Lower East Side, South Street Seaport and TriBeCa
Eligibility: Open to all
Languages Spoken: All
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Project Erza
387 Grand Street, Ground Floor, New york NY 10002
Contact person: Geraldine Murphy and Carina Sacks
Email:codirector.projectezra@verizon.net
Website:www.projectezra.org
Services Provided: Crisis intervention, Social Work, Daily group programs - Socialization, Telephone Reassurance, Passover food packages, Trips to Synagogues, and Intergenerational programs
Geographic area: Lower East Side up to 14thStreet East and West
How to apply: We accept referrals from community organizations, self, hospitals, nursing homes and doctors
Languages spoken: English, Russian and Spanish
Fee/Form of Payment: Free
Eligibility: 70 and over
Right at Home of Lower Manhattan
30 Broad Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Tel: 646 480 4930 Fax: 212 269 2890 Contact Person: Albert R. Eshoo
Email: info@inhomecarenyc.com Website: www.inhomecarenyc.com
Service Provided: Non-medical, private-duty, in-home care and assistance.
Geographical Area: Manhattan and surrounding areas
Eligibility: Senior and other disabled adults.
How to Apply: Call office or fill out information on website for a free home assessment.
Fee/Form of Payment: Call us for rates from hourly, 2 hour visits to live-in.
Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish call if you have specific need
Wheelchair Accessible: Not applicable
Selfhelp Community Service
Nazi Victim Services Program
520 8th Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Tel: 212-971-5475 Fax: 212-947-3224 Contact Person: Emily Levy Email: elevy@selfhelp.net
Web-site: www.selfhelp.net
Service Provided:Case Management, Social Programming
Geographic Area: Manhattan from Battery Park to 155th Street. We also have offices in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Washington Heights, and Nassau County
Eligibility:Nazi Victim’s who reside in Manhattan up to 155th Street
How to Apply: Call intake at 212-971-5475
Fee/ Form of Payment: No fee
Languages Spoken:English
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
St. Margaret's House
49 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
Tel: 212-766-8122 Fax: 212-571-1634 Contact Person: Claire Guerette
Email: cguerette@smhnyc.org Website: www.smhnyc.org
Service Provided: Low income/affordable housing
Geographical Area: n/a
Eligibility: 62 years+ or disabled
How to Apply: via lottery
Fee/Form of Payment: Section 8 housing
Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
University Settlement
Neighborhood Center
172 East 4thst St. #11-F, New York, N.Y. 10009
Tel: 212-473-8217 Fax: 212-533-4759Contact Person: Michele Rodriguez, LMSWEmail:mrodriguez@universitysettlement.org
Web-site: www.universitysettlement.org
Service Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Case Assistance, Education/Recreation, Health and Wellness, Mental Wellness, Meals on Wheels, Telephone Reassurance
Geographic Area: NYC
Eligibility: Age 60+
How to Apply: Register at center
Fee/ Form of Payment: Suggested contribution for Breakfast and Lunch
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese
Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
VISIONS Center on Aging
Main office 500 Greenwich Street 3rd floor NYC 10013 Ph: 212-219-4078
VISIONS Center on Aging 135 West 23rd St NYC 10011 Ph: 646-486-4343
Contact Person:Carmen Rivera, Intake Coordinator Email: crivera@visionsvcb.org
Nancy D. Miller, LMSW, Executive Director/CEO Email: nmiller@visionsvcb.org
Website: www.visionsvcb.org
Service Provided:
FREE individualized and group services: in-home and group vision rehabilitation training; employment services; caregiver support services, intergenerational youth that assist seniors in reading mail, escorting, shopping and providing companionship; VISIONS Center on Aging senior center offers a late afternoon congregate meal, breakfast voucher, fitness, art and educational classes, support groups, social services and volunteer readers; VISIONS Center on Blindness, is a rehabilitation and wellness center in Rockland County, offering overnight respite and group activities for blind or visually impaired adults, families with blind children and blind or visually impaired seniors; Public education forums and community presentations on eye disease and blindness prevention are offered.
Geographic Area: All five boroughs
Eligibility: Individuals must be legally blind, totally blind or severely visually impaired to receive rehabilitation services. For our senior center, individuals do not need to have visions loss, but must be at least 60 years old.
How to Apply: Please call 212-625-1616 and ask for intake
Fee/ Form of Payment: All services are free. No insurance billing
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Taiwanese, Arabic, Hebrew, Haitian, Creole, Bengali, Rumanian, and Language Line Interpretation services available as needed.
Wheelchair Accessible: yes (and fully accessible for people of all ages with vision loss)
Visiting Neighbors
3 Washington Square Village, Suite 1F, New York, NY 10012
Tel:(212) 260-6200Fax:(212)260-2962Contact Person:Steve Gould, Senior coordinator/Howie Square, Volunteer coordinatorEmail:info@visitingneighbors.orgWebsite:www.visitingneighbors.org
Service Provided: Enrolled seniors may receive volunteer friendly visiting, shopping, and escort. Shopping or escort is available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Senior calls office one week in advance to schedule.
For regular visiting, selected volunteer and senior together select any time in the week or weekend agreeable to both.
Geographic Area: 30th Street & below, River to River
Eligibility:Clients: aged 60 and over, emotionally stable and self-directing.
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Volunteers: adults of all ages
How to Apply:
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To become a client: request interview with senior coordinator.
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To become a volunteer: complete forms (available online), then request interview with vol. coordinator.
Fee/ Form of Payment: No fees and no tipping of volunteers. (For shopping or escort service, a per trip donation of $5 to Visiting Neighbors is suggested.)
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible: N/A
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
China Town Community Center
7 Mott Street,New York, NY 10013
Tel:(212) 619- 3072Fax:(212) 619-3076Contact Person:Teresa Lin Email: Teresa.lin@vnsny.orgOr Carrie Ng,
Email: Carrie_n@vnsny.org Website:www.VNSNY.org
Service Provided: Comprehensive home health care services.
Geographic Area: All five boroughs of NYC, Nassau and Westchester counties
Eligibility:Clients: All ages
How to Apply: Call or visit the center
Fee/ Form of Payment: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Pay, Other Insurance Plans
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes