SENIOR CITIZEN HELP-LINE
A full range of information, assistance and consultation services is provided to senior citizens and their families on a person-to-person basis. The Senior Help-Line is the central source of information on services, programs, benefits and entitlements for older people. A professional staff makes referrals to appropriate agencies and follows up to see that help is obtained. Call:
NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS 516-227-8900
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FAIRS
The Department of Senior Citizen Affairs coordinated monthly Information and Assistance Fairs in communities throughout Nassau County. Representatives from many different agencies are available to answer questions, provide information and assist with the completion of applications for benefit and entitlement programs. These fairs provide a single point of entry for senior citizens and their caregivers to health and human services in a friendly community location. Call:
NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIRS 516-227-8900
ELDERCARE LOCATOR
To obtain legal information about services available to older persons living in other areas of the country, call the Eldercare Locator between 9a.m. and 8p.m. Eastern Time. An information specialist will be available to help. It is important to have the following information ready.
County and city name or zip code
Brief description of problem
Call: 1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
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SOCIAL SERVICES
The Department of Social Services offers information and referral for social services to Nassau County residents without regard to income. These services and programs include homemaking and personal care, Adult Protective Services, Preventive Services, Family-Type Homes for Adults, AIDS referral services, Adult Services, Financial Management, Post- Institutional Program Services, Emergency Services for the Homeless, Home Energy Assistance, Medicaid, Food Stamps and Temporary Financial Assistance.
HEALTH
The Information and Referral Service of the Nassau County Department of Health, helps residents find suitable answers to, and ways of solving, health problems. This service provides the person who has an unmet health need with a central source of information on available health programs and facilities. Its professional staff is specially trained to offer assistance. Call:
| Nassau County Department of Health |
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| 240 Old Country Road |
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| Mineola, N.Y. 11501 |
516-571-3410 |
| For after hours or weekend emergency service, contact: Emergency Night Services Unit 742-6154 |
MENTAL HEALTH
All County mental health clinics offer therapeutic services to older persons. The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities also sponsors a limited number of day treatment programs for the mentally frail elderly. Fees vary with ability to pay.
The Senior Network Program provides discussion groups, crafts, current events, management of daily living and wellness activities for CSS (Community Support Services) eligible elderly in Nassau County. Participants must be 60 or over (55 for residents in Family Care Homes and foster homes). Individuals must be able to care for their own needs, be physically stable, ambulatory or use a wheelchair independently. Lunch is included and transportation is available.
For information on agencies serving local communities, call:
| Mental Health Association |
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| Information and Referral Service |
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| 16 Main Street |
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| Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 |
516-504-HELP (4357) |
| Nassau County Department of Mental Health, |
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| Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities |
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| 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard |
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| Uniondale, NY 11553 |
516-227-7057 |
ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
For information and referral on alcoholism and other drug abuse problems for senior citizens and their families, call:
| Nassau County Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction |
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| Nassau University Medical Center |
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| Building K |
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| 2201 Hempstead Turnpike |
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| East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 |
516-572-5555 |
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