Older Adults

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• New York City 311
  311 provides access to non-emergency City government services. All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and services are provided in over 170 languages. Dial 311 from within the City or (212) NEW YORK outside of the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing (212) 504-4115.
  
  
• Senior Services (NYC Dept. for the Aging)
  Search for DFTA-funded programs for senior citizens
  
  
• Jewish Association for Services for the Aged
  The Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) and its affiliates offer a range of services -- including social services, home services, housing assistance, and legal services -- to older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Nassau and Suffolk counties.
  
  
• Joint Public Affairs Committee (JPAC) for Older Adults
  JPAC, a grassroots senior advocacy group sponsored by Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA), advocates for programs and protections that benefit older adults and their families. JPAC encourages seniors to get involved and offers a 10-week training program -- Institute for Senior Action -- to teach leadership and advocacy skills.
  
  
• Senior Employment Services (NYC Dept. for the Aging)
  The Department for the Aging's Senior Employment Services (SES) assists New York City residents 55 years of age and older who are seeking work opportunities. SES workshops offer classroom training, job search techniques, and part-and full-time job placements. All SES programs offer employment contact and placement assistance for low to moderate income mature adults.
  
  
• Access to the Arts
  Hospital Audiences, Inc. provides access to the arts to culturally isolated New Yorkers. HAI service recipients include people with mental and physical disabilities, developmentally disabled persons, bed-confined / wheelchair-users, visually and hearing-impaired individuals, the homeless, the frail elderly, youth at risk, participants in substance abuse programs, persons with HIV/AIDS, and individuals in correctional facilities.
  
  
• Eldercare Locator
  Provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator is a nationwide toll-free service that helps older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors.