Advocacy Senior Caregiving Community Boards Computer Training Consumer Protection Resource Continuing Education Cultural & Recreational Disability Services Guide Elder Abuse Emergency Info 2019-2020 Edition Employment Government Benefits Health Care Housing LGBTQ Resources Legal Resources Long-Term Care Senior Centers Social Security Social Service Agencies Transportation Veterans' Benefits Volunteer Opportunities & More Courtesy of New York State Senator Liz Krueger Important Phone Numbers Always dial 911 in Case of Emergency New York City Department for the Aging…………………………………………………………….…311 New York State Department for the Aging Helpline……………………………………….800-342-9871 Social Security Administration………………………………………………………………800-772-1213 Medicare………………………………………………………………………………………800-633-4227 Medicaid………………………………………………………………………………………800-541-2831 Veterans Administration……………………………….…………………………………….888-838-7697 NYC Well 24 Hour Mental Health Hotline………………………………………………….800-543-3638 We have done our best to make this guide as comprehensive and accurate as possible. However, in a city with as many dynamic organizations and programs as ours we know we must have missed important resources. Over time it is common for organizations to move, phone numbers to change, and programs to close or change. Please feel free to contact Senator Krueger’s office at (212) 490-9535 or
[email protected] if there are additional resources you think should be included in the next edition, or if the information you find in this guide has changed. i Fall 2019 Dear Community Member, It is hard to believe that this is the Eighth Edition of our Senior Resource Guide - the most comprehensive guide to resources for older adults in our community. You will find expanded information about aging in place, LGBTQ resources, health care, employment, veterans’ benefits and many other topics.