Office for the Aging
Human Service Center
80 State Highway 310
Suite 7
Canton, New York 13617

Ph: 315-386-4730
Fx: 315-386-8636

Department Head:
Nancy Robert
Director

nrobert@stlawco.org

St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging

Brief Description of Services

The Office for the Aging provides service and advocacy for county residents 60 years and older. Noon meals and Home Delivered Meals are provided to county residents. Other services include Expanded In-Home Services For the Elderly;  Family Caregiver Support; Senior Community Service Employment Program; Transportation; Home Repair; Legal Services; Weatherization, Referral and Packaging Program (WRAP); Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program; and the Ombudsman Program.  Provides information and application assistance for many entitlement and tax programs.

Office for the Aging Announcements:

On August 25, 2010, Deanna Nelson, Representative from the New York State Attorney General's Office will be talking about "Smart Senior" concerning recent scams and fraudulent activities at the Ogdensburg Food and Friendship Center at 11:45 am. 

Job Opportunities

The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program is seeking individuals who want to secure part or full time work throughout St. Lawrence County.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You Must be 55 years or older
• Low Income
• Live in St. Lawrence County
• Want to work
• You must have a good attitude
• No prior experience necessary
• Serious Mature Job Seekers Only

Applications will be accepted continuously by telephone at 315-386-4730 and asking for Stacey Kass or by email at skass@co.st-lawrence.ny.us.
Required Materials: Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Proof of all Household Income for the past 6 months.

NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care is a free information and assistance service that is available to individuals of all ages and their families to help them make better decisions regarding their long tem care needs. NY Connects will serve the elderly, adults and children with disabilities, regardless of their payer source. NY Connects is a trusted resource that provides impartial and unbiased information about Long Term Care choices in St. Lawrence County. Click on link for the Resource Directory.