* Offers information/referral and assistance programs for senior citizens with Advocacy Nutrition program Case management Dial-a-friend Long term care ombudsman Income tax counseling Loan closet Emergency response program Home delivered meals* Offers home energy assistance program (HEAP) assistance with gas and electric bills.* Offers the expanded in-home services for the elderly program. Cost-sharing home care for functionally impaired elderly In-home assessment Case management Homemaker/personal care aide services Housekeeping/chore services* Offers transportation assistance.* Offers home repair.* Offers legal services.

* Promotes activity, socialization, and lifelong learning, helping older adults live well and age with dignity. Senior companion program. One-to-one program. Aging services for New Americans. Neighborhood advisor. Digital inclusion for older adults.

* Connects older adults with phone buddies who will call them weekly to check in and talk.

* Provides information and assistance to older adults and their caregivers that includes: Information, referral and advocacy. Case management. Long Term Care Options Counseling to help consumers make informed decisions about care. Benefits counseling and assistance applying for public benefits such as HEAP, Medicaid, EPIC, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, etc. Health Insurance Counseling. Medicare 101 workshops. Transportation information and referrals. Legal Assistance. Caregiver counseling, information and support. Senior housing guide. * Provides Nutrition Services. Home delivered meals. Congregate dining sites, lunch and dinner. Nutrition counseling and education. Farmers Market coupon program. * Provides community-based support services. Homemaker/Personal care services. Housekeeping/chore services. In-home assessment. Grab bars, rails, ramp referrals Personal Emergency Response Systems Respite care Project Lifesaver Matter of Balance and health promotion programs Volunteer program

Provides non-medical companion service for individuals in the community requiring or requesting a continuous or intermittent companion for safety, and socialization. Services include transportation, meal preparation, and shopping. Provides at-home medical care for individuals, including medication management and assistance, nutrition, nursing, and personal care assistance.

A database for information and referrals of local and surrounding agencies that assist to meet the needs of senior citizens.

Offers a full range of library services and activities for adults and children, including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, outreach for seniors, and summer reading clubs for children and teens.

* Provides supportive mentorships on a one-to-one basis with children and adults receiving mental health treatment. Individual training before matches are made. Ongoing post-match training. Pre-match and post-match support by Volunteer Coordinators. Volunteer-client activities include friendly visits, social and cultural experiences, and special events.* Offers Compeer Calling/E-Buddies. Telephone or e-mail support for referred clients waiting to be matched with volunteers.* Offers volunteer opportunities.

* Offers individual and family support services. Adult, youth, and older adult programs.* Provides emergency services as money is available for the following: Emergency shelter. Clothing vouchers. Temporary financial aid.* Offers a Friendly Visitor program for patients, home/community residents, and inmates.* Offers a Telephone Reassurance Program.* Provides a Summer camp and recreational activities for children, older adults.

Offers free information and guidance on many long term care options and services available to Tioga County residents.

Matches Volunteers to seniors ages 60+ for services to help them remain independent at home including transportation, friendly visiting, respite, phone reassurance, grocery shopping and light household chores, for residents of the Towns of Ballston, Charlton, Malta ,Clifton Park, Halfmoon, and the City of Mechanicville.

Offers home health services that range depending on level of care needed. Service options include meal planning/preparation, medication reminders, transportation/errands, housekeeping, companionship, grooming/hygiene, and bathing assistance.

Provides transportation, companionship, and case management services to individuals who are receiving Medicaid and have gaps in services. Services include trips to medical appointments, pharmacy, and to the store to promote health, and wellness.

Project CARE is a free friendly visiting program that helps to alleviate loneliness and social isolation among Tompkins County residents aged 60 and over. Volunteers provide older adults with companionship and assistance while sharing a unique bond. . Technology assistance. One-time special requestsWhat having a volunteer can offer you:. Short Caregiver breaks. Running errands. Weekly telephone friendly reassurance calls . Weekly friendly visits. Technology assistance. One-time special requests

* Initiates matching of adult volunteers to provide a supportive friendship on a one-to-one basis with adults receiving mental health treatment. Individual training provided before matches are made Ongoing, post-match trainings offered Pre-match and post-match support provided by Volunteer Coordinators Volunteer-client activities include friendly visits, social and cultural experiences, and special events* Offers Compeer Calling/E-Buddies. Telephone or e-mail support for referred clients waiting to be matched with volunteers. * Offers volunteer opportunities.

Services Offered: Information and referral services for pregnant women and parenting families STEP Early Childhood (birth-5yrs) effective parenting classes Professional and consumer health education and assistance to enroll in available medical coverage programs, including Medicaid and Child Health Plus and help with other insurance issues Smoking cessation program with telephone counseling Free resource library including videos on childbirth, parenting, nutrition, etc.

Provides at-home medical and companion care for individuals. Services include medication management and assistance, nutrition, nursing, and personal care assistance.

Offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with volunteer opportunities to serve their communities. This program also offers exercise programs and a telephone reassurance program (Good Morning Broome and Good Afternoon Broome).

* Matches participants with volunteers who provide:

• Friendly visits
• Telephone reassurance
• Medical appointment transportation
• Supplemental frozen meals
• Shopping services

* Provides Mental Health Screening and Linkage supports older adults to find resources and can provide hands on service to connected them to a program.

Outreach workers make home visits to homebound/isolated senior citizens to provide information and referral counseling. Also available at senior centers.

Trained AARP Friendly Voice volunteers will provide a call to say hello. If you or someone you love is feeling isolated or anxious in these challenging times, hearing a friendly voice on the phone may help.

Provides basic services including home visits, furniture, clothing, food and occasionally financial support.

Services for persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. Rehabilitation, counseling, orientation, mobility instruction and independent living skills education are available. Friendly visiting and support groups are also offered.