65 Niagara Square
City Hall, Room 8B Buffalo, NY 14202
www.buffalony.gov/381/Division-of-Senior-Services-Disabled-Par
Main Phone
716-851-4204
Fax
716-851-5803
Primary Services
Discount/Rebate Programs, Field Trips/Excursions, Newsletters, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Senior Centers, Specialized Information and Referral
Description
Implements services to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of senior citizens, improve their quality of life, and enable them to remain active and viable members of the community.
Services include:
- Medical Transportation
- Senior Discount Card
- Monthly newsletter
- Information and referral services
- Recreational and leisure programming, including outings and day trips
Also operates two Senior Centers in the City of Buffalo: Autumnwood Manor Senior Citizen Center and Summer/Richmond Senior Citizen Center (see separate listings).
Services include:
- Medical Transportation
- Senior Discount Card
- Monthly newsletter
- Information and referral services
- Recreational and leisure programming, including outings and day trips
Also operates two Senior Centers in the City of Buffalo: Autumnwood Manor Senior Citizen Center and Summer/Richmond Senior Citizen Center (see separate listings).
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Medical Van:
Appointment pickup (going to) available from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Must be ready to return from appointment no later than 2:30pm.
Medical Van:
Appointment pickup (going to) available from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Must be ready to return from appointment no later than 2:30pm.
Eligibility
Senior citizens; must be 55 or older for senior discount card, and 62 or older for medical transportation.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Intake Process
Call or walk in.
Medical Van: Appointments must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance (first come first served) until schedule is full.
For Senior Discount Card, fill out and return application form to the office by mail or fax as indicated on the form. Application available for download at: http://www.buffalony.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2118/Senior-Discount-Card-Application-PDF?bidId=
Medical Van: Appointments must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance (first come first served) until schedule is full.
For Senior Discount Card, fill out and return application form to the office by mail or fax as indicated on the form. Application available for download at: http://www.buffalony.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2118/Senior-Discount-Card-Application-PDF?bidId=
Program Fees
Many services are free.
Medical Van: $3 one way, $4 round trip.
Medical Van: $3 one way, $4 round trip.
Accessibility
Medical Van is not wheelchair accessible; must be able to enter and exit vehicle without assistance.
Date of Official Change
Aug 27, 2019
Contacts
Douglas Ruffin (Primary)
Director, Division of Senior Services & Disabled Parking
druffin@city-buffalo.com
716-851-4141