Genesee County - Office for the Aging

Main Phone
585-343-1611

Fax
585-345-3086

Primary Services
Adult Protective Services, Caregiver Consultation and Support, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Elder Law, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Food Vouchers, Gas Service Payment Assistance, General Legal Aid, General Minor Home Repair Programs, Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Long Term Care Options Counseling, Nutrition Assessment Services, Personal Alarm Systems, Personal Care, Senior Community Service Employment Programs, Senior Housing Information and Referral, Senior Ride Programs, Wellness Programs

Description
Provides a variety of services including:
- NY Connects Genesee care options
- Caregiver support services
- EISEP (in-home services)
- HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) and home repair programs
- Employment programs
- Financial programs and health-related financial programs
- Health care information and services including Long Term Care Insurance
- Housing information and services
- Legal assistance
- Nutrition program
- Nursing home information and services
- Protective Services and public safety information
- Recreation
- Services for individuals with disabilities
- Tax assistance services
- Transportation services
- Wellness promotion
- Newsletters and volunteer opportunities
- Handyman program

Also serves as the point of contact for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. Call for information.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Eligibility
Residents of Genesee County, ages 60 and older; call for information.

Intake Process
Call to set up an appointment.

Program Fees
Vary; call for information.

Date of Official Change
May 19, 2023

Contacts
Barbara Hendershott (Primary)
Administrative Officer
OFA.Dept@co.genesee.ny.us
585-343-1611