New York Connects
1-800-848-3303 -Phone
*For a child or an adult with a disability, an older adult, caregivers, family members, friends or neighbors and even helping professionals
*Resources and assistance for remaining independent
On your phone go to the Apps Play store:
Warren County Office for the Aging 60 years +
1340 State Route 9 Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 761-6347 -Phone / 1-888-553-4994 -Toll Free / 1-866-805-3931 -NY Connects / (518) 761-6344 -Fax
https://warrencountyny.gov › ofa
Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm
Washington County Office for the Aging 60 years +
383 Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 726-2420 -Phone / (518) 746-2418 -Fax
www.washingtoncountyny.gov/148/Office-for-Aging -Website
OfficeForTheAging@co.washington.ny.us -Email
*Collaborates with individual and their family for independence and self-sufficiency
*Referral to Legal Aid or home care- less expensive when referred
*Help with general paperwork and phone calls, Insurance
*Transportation available for coming to the county, medical appointments and shopping
*Senior local events
Adult Protective Services
*Investigates abuse, neglect, or exploitation
*Adult Protective Services- services for adults who are in danger of harming themselves or other from their own actions or the actions of others. This includes people who are terminally ill, abused or exploited, chronically mentally ill, elderly and ill, mentally challenged, or alcohol/drug dependent.
Warren County Adult Protective Services: (518) 761 – 6326
Washington County Adult Protective Services: (518) 518-746-2420
Meals on Wheels– 60-years +, suggested donation $3, anyone eligible currently, call your county building
Warren County Newsletter: Senior Newsletters | Warren County (warrencountyny.gov)
Washington County Newsletter: Newsletters | Washington County, NY – Official Website (washingtoncountyny.gov)
Kingsbury Senior Center
78 Oak St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-9352 -Phone
seniorcenterkfe.com, maxmcdonnell@yahoo.com
Facebook page
Hours: Monday-Friday 8a-4p
*Lunch (free) every Wednesday 10:30am-11:15am
Queensbury Senior Center
742 Bay Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 761-8224 -Phone
seniorsonthego.org
stephanie@seniorsonthego.org -Email
Hours: Monday-Friday 9a-4p
Glens Falls Senior Center
380 Glen St Ste 1, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-2189
gfseniors.com
Hours: Monday- -Thursday 9a-4p, Friday 9a-3p
Cambridge Valley Senior Center
(518) 677-8592 -Phone
5 Park Place Cambridge, NY 12816
cambridgevalleyseniors.org -Website
Academy for Lifelong Learning Saratoga Region, Inc.
PO Box 4395 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 290-6988 -Phone
www.allsaratoga.org
*Self-funded nonprofit membership organization offering volunteer led courses and social activities for seniors
*Picnics, Study Groups such as: art history, cultural outings, climate discussions, historical discussions, nature walks, book series, writing groups, musical events, Pinochle, women’s / men’s golf, Canasta, Bridge
High Peaks Hospice Inc.
434 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 743-1672 -Phone
Hours: Mon-Friday 8a-4p
highpeakshospice.org
admin@highpeakshospice.org -Email
*Hospice social worker and nurse to help the family and help with needs/ services
*Caregiver Support/ training
*Grief support groups
South Office: (Warren and Washington)
Bereavement Coordinator Maureen Losch, mlosch@highpeakshospice.org
(518) 891-0606 -Phone
*Individual counseling 6 Private lessons, in-person or zoom
*2 adult support groups, Every other wed, 3rd Thursday 6:30p.
*Rainbows: Children’s Grief and Loss Support Groups Ages: 6-17years
*Kimberly Moore, kmoore@highpeakshospice.org
Community Hospice Saratoga
179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 581-0800 -24 hour phone / (518) 581-9460 -Fax
www.hospicegriefservices.com
*Grief support groups for adults and children. (online application)
*Focus on building community
*Summer day camp for families and their children 3yrs- 17yrs at the Albany State Park, online applications for camps
SAIL Southern Adirondack Independent Living
71 Glenwood Avenue Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 792-3537- Phone / (518) 792-0979- Fax
Nicole Armor Community Outreach: ext: 1122, nicoleA@sailhelps.org
Health insurance navigator: Linda Townson: ext. 1120
*Helps with SSI / SSD referral
*Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver program, Barb Potvin, need doctor’s diagnosis faxed to: (518) 761-3355
*Adaptive equipment available: walkers, wheelchairs, toilets, utensils, plates, hoyer lifts, etcetera
*Helps to purchase equipment with insurance
For borrowing equipment: April Diffy ext. 1142, Maria Mullins, ext. 1133
Caregiver Support for Alzheimer’s and other Dementias /NYSCRC Caregiver Wellness & Respite Center
357 Bay Road- Suite #8 Queensbury, New York 12804
(518) 564-3373 / 1-800-388-0199 -Phone
Regional Care Navigator Tammy Morehouse, tmore006@plattsburgh.edu
(518) 832-4991 -Phone
Project Coordinator Kristen Osterhoudt, kflem004@plattsburgh.edu
(518)832-4992 -Phone
Assistant Director Kimberly Comisky, kcomi001@plattsburgh.edu
(518) 832-4993 -Phone
www.wehlpcaregivers.com
nyscrc.org/respite-voucher-program, Provides free respite, education, consultation, support to caregivers
Caregiver Telephone Support Line: 1-800-388-0199
Washington County Caregiver Support Meetings
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, First Wednesday of the Month
Greenwich Free Library
148 Main Street, Greenwich, NY 12834
*Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Lindsay Stanislowsky at (518)888-5368 or listanislowsky@alz.org.
Virtual/Telephone Caregiver Support Groups
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Second Monday of the Month
Registration required for the virtual/telephone support group. Please contact Kristen Osterhoudt at (518)832-4992 for more information or to register.
Queensbury Memory Café 1 pm, Third Friday of each month
Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804
*May 20th Painting Class with Jennifer
*June 17th *SPECIAL EVENT* 12-2 pm Luc du Saint Sacrament Midday Luncheon Cruise on Lake George. *MUST RSVP BY JUNE 3RD FOR LUNCH CRUISE* Not meeting at our regular location on this day.
*Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. To RSVP or for more information please contact Kristen Osterhoudt at (518)832-4992.
Family Service Association of Glens Falls, Inc.
150 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-0797- Phone / (518) 793-4203- Fax
The Long Term Care Council (LTCC) is a group that has over 200 members from regional agencies. If you would like to join the LTCC you can use: https://mp.gg/a3c5k and make a LTCC membership through Memberplanet.
AIP Aging in Place
President Robert Rockwell, robertrockwell1938@gmail.com
380 Glen St. Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 796-9879 -Phone
aipgf.org
*This group supports each other in the aging process and has social events
*Volunteer transportation
*Local walks, book chats, picnics
Osteo Busters Warren / Washington Counties
696 Upper Glens St. Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 793-3136 -Phone
Lminer@tricountyunitedway.org
*Free classes at 18 sites across Warren / Washington / Hamilton Counties
*Build and maintain strong muscles and bones
*Maintain bone density, increase muscle mass, improve posture, reduce risk of fall
Transportation for Seniors
Go-Go Grandparent
(518) 746-2420 -Phone
*For Washington County seniors 60+
*Medical appointments (priority given to dialysis), pharmacy, grocery, social events
*No other transport, not eligible for medi-cabs (exceptions for weather, fear, dark, etc)
The Conklin Center
79 Warren St Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-1494- Phone
info@theconklingcenter.org
*Senior Transport 55+
*Must be able to reach the vehicle, wheelchairs welcome
*3 weeks in advance
*Doctor visits, grocery stores, no veterinary or laundry mat
*Donation
*Also helps with housing
L.E.A.P (Learning Employment Assistance Partnership)
(518) 746-2391 x4 -Phone
Hours: 8am-4pm
*60+ years
*Transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, bank and more
*Register ahead
R.S.V.P (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
(518) 743-9158 -Phone
*Age 55 or older
*Transportation to medical appointments ONLY
*Limited to 4 rides a month per person
*Registration is required and must be completed before transportation can begin
*Reservations → 7-10 days prior to appointment (limited to volunteers’ schedule)
*No cost
*Must be able to enter/exit vehicle without assistance
F.A.M.E. (Freedom and Mobility Express)
(518) 792-1085 -Phone
*Application is required and must be completed before transportation can begin
*Reservations → 1-14 days prior to appointment
*Curb to curb service, fully accessible for individuals with disabilities provided by Greater Glens Falls Transit (GGFT)
*Pick up must be within ¾ mile of an established GGFT bus service route
*Cost $2.00-$3.00 per one-way trip
*Available Monday – Saturday and hours will vary depending on the bus service route schedule
V.I.A (Value Independence Accessibility)
(518) 437-5600 -Phone
www.cfdsny.org
* Available Monday–Saturday→ 6:00am-10:00pm
*Application is required and must be completed before transportation can begin
*Door to door service, fully accessible for individuals with disabilities, shared transport. (There maybe others in the vehicle with you besides the driver)
*Can accommodate adaptive equipment (wheelchair, canes, walkers) and aide/caregiver or companion
*Reservations → required and can be made online or by calling
*Cost $2.50 per one-way trip per person
Inpatient Detox Rehab for SENIOR Clients with straight medicaid and mobility issues:
Massena Detox
1 Hospital Dr Massena, NY
(315) 261-5969 -Phone Admissions
Gouverneur Hospital
77 West Barney St. Gouverneur
(315) 261-3405 -Phone Counselor Screening
Patient Accounting: Patty Rogers: (315) 261-5789 -Phone
*Can accommodate severe medical and mental health
*Accepts medicare
*Client needs to transport self
*Detox, transfers to Canton, Potsdam for rehab
*Phone screen only
*Detox Utilization Lisa Foster, questions about insurance costs
*5-7 Day Detox
*Will transfer to Canton Hospital rehab with 45 minute bus ride (no stops)
Canton Hospital
20 Cottage St Potsdam, NY
(315) 261-5954 -Phone
*Rehab
*Accepts Medicare
St Peter’s/ SPARC Detox (affiliated Samaritan) MEDICAL DETOX
315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
(518) 525-1550- Detox Phone
* Harder to get into, takes Medical Detoxes (Severe alcohol and polysubstance use (Several drugs)
*No guaranteed admission: walk-in to the ER and will either be admitted or given ambulatory detox (Have to show up daily)
* Detox mental and physical needs
* Do not have to have just used, can be 2 days later
*Will make it easier to get into inpatient facilities
*All insurance except managed Medicare
SPARC Guilderland (St. Peters)- no severe mental health or physical health
3 Mercycare Lane Guilderland, NY
(518) 452-6700- Phone /(518) 944-2640 -Fax
Admissions Manager Jeffrey R. Capitummino, Jeffrey.Capitummino@sphp.com, (518) 452-6757 -Phone
Medical Records: (518) 649-4163 -Fax
*No admits after noon
*Have the client call for Admission
*Immediate to a 1 week wait
*Does not detox, will send to affiliated hospital
*Cannot accommodate severe mental health or physical health
*Will continue suboxone
*14-28 days
*Pregnancy OK
