Erie County - Senior Services Department

95 Franklin Street 13th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202 www2.erie.gov/seniorservices
Main Phone
716-858-8526

Fax
716-858-6468

Primary Services
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, County Government Departments/Offices, Elder Law, Friendly Visiting, Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Home Delivered Meals, Nutrition Education, RSVP Program, Senior Community Service Employment Programs, Senior Ride Programs, Specialized Information and Referral, Wellness Programs

Description
* Due to COVID-19, wellness programs, in-person home visits, and congregate dining at all sites are suspended until further notice. Home Delivered Meals are available; call 716-858-8526 to register. *

Administers and contracts for a variety of services for people 60 years or older including but not limited to: Information and Assistance, congregate meals, jobs program for ages 55+, nutrition, wellness programs, transportation, legal services, home based community services, in-person home visits, health insurance counseling, retired volunteer program, program planning, and development. Information and Assistance can be provided to anyone of any age through the NY Connects Unit.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Eligibility
Call for information.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Call for information.

Program Fees
Call for information.

Languages
Spanish speakers on staff. For other languages, Language Line interpretation service is available at no cost.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Apr 21, 2020

Contacts
David Shenk (Primary)
Commissioner
david.shenk@erie.gov
716-858-8526
Amanda Bender
Long Term Care Coordinator
amanda.bender@erie.gov
716-858-6050