New York
Aging & Senior Services Resource Guide
State Agency: New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA)
Website: aging.ny.gov (opens in new window)
Local Offices: View all Area Agencies on Aging (opens in new window)
NY Connects: 1-800-342-9871
Key Services Available
- Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly (EISEP)
- Community Services for the Elderly (CSE)
- Nutrition programs
- Transportation
- Legal assistance
- Caregiver support
- HIICAP (SHIP) counseling
- Long-term care ombudsman
- Adult protective services
- Senior centers
- Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Visit eldercare.acl.gov (opens in new window) and enter your zip code to find your local Area Agency on Aging and service providers.
New York’s Area Agencies on Aging
New York has a robust network of 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) serving as the primary providers of services for older adults and their caregivers. Every county has a dedicated office, and New York City operates as a single district covering all five boroughs. NY Connects is the “No Wrong Door” entry point — call 1-800-342-9871 or visit nyconnects.ny.gov (opens in new window).
New York City (All 5 Boroughs)
NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
nyc.gov/aging (opens in new window)
Aging Connect: (212) 244-6469 | Or dial 311
Downstate & Long Island
Nassau County Department of Senior Services
nassaucountyny.gov (opens in new window)
Phone: (516) 227-8900
Suffolk County Office for the Aging
suffolkcountyny.gov/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (631) 853-8200
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services
westchestergov.com/seniors (opens in new window)
Phone: (914) 813-6300
Rockland County Office for the Aging
rocklandgov.com/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (845) 364-2110
Hudson Valley & Catskills
Dutchess County Office for the Aging
dutchessny.gov/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (845) 486-2555
Orange County Office for the Aging
orangecountygov.com/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (845) 615-3700
Ulster County Office for the Aging
ulstercountyny.gov/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (845) 340-3456
Sullivan County Office for the Aging
sullivanny.us/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (845) 807-0241
Capital Region & North Country
Albany County Department for Aging
albanycounty.com/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (518) 447-7198
Saratoga County Office for the Aging
saratogacountyny.gov/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (518) 884-4100
Clinton County Office for the Aging
clintoncountygov.com/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (518) 565-4620
St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging
stlawco.org/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (315) 386-4730
Central NY & Finger Lakes
Onondaga County Department of Adult & Long Term Care Services
ongov.net/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (315) 435-2362
Monroe County Office for the Aging
monroecounty.gov/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (585) 753-6280
Oneida County Office for Aging & Continuing Care
ocgov.net/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (315) 798-5456
Western New York
Erie County Department of Senior Services
erie.gov/seniorservices (opens in new window)
Phone: (716) 858-8526
Niagara County Office for the Aging
niagaracounty.com/aging (opens in new window)
Phone: (716) 438-4020
Chautauqua County Office for the Aging
chautauquaoaging.com (opens in new window)
Phone: (716) 753-4471