55+ Resource Guide: Rockland County
Subject Index
Local Help
- Rockland Office for AgingOffers information and guidance on senior services in Rockland County
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg B
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2110
Email: ofa@co.rockland.ny.us
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Senior Care Helpline 845-364-3444
HOTLINE
- Alzheimer's Association24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
- American Cancer SocietyMonday-Friday 8am to 6:30pm CST
1-800-227-2345 - American Heart Association1-800-AHA-USA-1 or 1-800-242-8721
- American Lung Association1-800-LUNGSUSA or 1-800-586-4872
- American Stroke Association1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653
- Eldercare Locator1-800-677-1116
- Family Empowerment Council1-800-750-2266
- HEAP1-800-342-3009
- HIICAP1-800-701-0501
- Meals on Wheels of American Association1-888-998-6325
- USA.gov for Seniors1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636)
- Legal Services of the Hudson ValleyPoor and low-income Hudson Valley residents who need representation for non-criminal legal matters.
Blind
- Association for the Visually Impaired
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-574-4950
Caregivers
- Caregiver Resource Center, VCS Inc.77 South Main Street
New City, New York 10956
Ellie Jacobson
Program Director, Services for Older Adults and Families
845-634-5729 ext 319
Alzheimer's Association 845-639-6776
Conflict Resolution
- Rockland Mediation Center
Nyack, NY 10960
845-512-8730
Crisis
- Center for Safety and Change845-634-3391
24 HOUR HOTLINE 845-634-3344 - Rockland County Department of Mental HealthCrisis Center
845-364-2200 - SAFESexual Assault Forensic Examiner
24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 845-634-3344
Disability Services
- Rockland Independent Living Center873 Route 45, Suite 108
New City, NY 10956
845-624-1366
TTY: 845-624-0848
Education
- Adult Learning Center of Rockland121 West Nyack Road
Nanuet, NY 10954
845-623-5467 - Dominican CollegeOffice of Admissions
470 Western Highway,
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-7800 - Literacy Solutions Inc.New City Library
220 N. Main Street
New City, NY 10956
845-708-9072
- LIU Learning CollaborativePeter Reiner
Hudson Graduate Center at Rockland,
Long Island University
845-359-7200, ext. 5414
Email: peter.reiner@liu.edu - Rockland Community CollegeAdult Lerners
Technology Center, Room 8232
145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901
845-574-4151
Employment Assistance
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)Darcy Bauer
SCSEP Coordinator
845-364-2107 - Rockland Works - Career CenterThe Rockland County Career Center supports the adult, dislocated, and youth population in Rockland County in their transition to obtaining employment by providing job search assistance, innovative training programs, workshops and other services. All services are free of charge!
Food Stamps
- SNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Pomona
845-364-3100
Haverstraw
845-942-5791
General Information
- NY Statewide Senior Action CouncilDiane Adele Pomeroy
845-371-8482 - Salvation ArmyAdult Program Services
179 Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-352-9577
Adult Rehabilitation Center
440 West Nyack Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
845-732-9700 - United Way of Rockland County135 Main Street, 2nd floor
Nyack, NY 10960
845-358-8929
Health
- Rockland County Health DepartmentRobert L. Yeager Health Cntr
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg D
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2512
Health Care Assistance
- Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)Miguela Reyes
EISEP Coordinator
845-364-2115 or 845-364-2120
Email: ReyesM@co.rockland.ny.us - HIICAPRockland Office for Aging
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg B
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2110
Home Delivery of Library Materials
- Blauvelt Free Library541 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913
845-359-2811 - Finkelstein Memorial Library24 Chestnut Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-352-5700 - Havestraw King's Daughters Public Library10 West Ramapo Road
Garnerville, NY 10923
845-786-3800 - Nanuet Public Library149 Church Street
Nanuet, NY 10954
845-623-4281 - New City Library220 North Main Street
New City, NY 10956
845-634-4997 - Nyack Library59 South Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
845-358-3370 - Orageburg Library20 South Greenbush Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-2244 - Palisades Library19 Closter Road
Palisades, NY 10964
845-359-0136 - Pearl River Library80 Franklin Ave.
Pearl River, NY 10965
845-735-4084 - Piermont Library District25 Flywheel Park West,
Piermont, NY 10968
845-359-4595 - Rose Memorial Library79 East Main Street
Stony Point, NY 10980
845-786-2100 - Sloatsburg Public Library1 Liberty Rock Road
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
845-753-2001 - Suffern Free Library210 Lafayette Ave
Suffern, NY 10901
845-357-1237 - Tappan Library93 Main Street
Tappan, NY 10983
845-359-3877 - Tomkins Cove Public Library419 Liberty Drive North
Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
845-786-3060 - Valley Cottage Free Library110 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
845-268-7700 - West Nyack Free Library65 Strawtown Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
845-358-6081
Home Energy Assistance
- HEAP
Rockland County Office for the Aging, Pomona
845-364-2115
Community Improvement Council, Spring Valley
845-354-5973
Community Outreach Center, Monsey
845-356-9600
Rockland Community Development Council, Monsey
845-352-1400
Hospice
- United Hospice of Rockland11 Stokum Lane
New City, NY 10956
845-634-4974
Hospitals
- Good Samaritan Hospital255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000 - Helen Hayes Hospital51 N Route 9W
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
845-786-4000 - Nyack Hospital160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
845-348-2000
Housing
- Continuum of CareRockland County Office of Community Development
50 Sanatorium Road, Building K
Pomona, NY 10970
Cinthia Santiago
Supportive Housing Program
845-364-3939 - Rockland County Senior HousingRockland Office for Aging
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg B
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2110 - Rockland Family Shelter9 Johnsons Lane
New City, NY 10956
24 Hour Hotline 845-634-3344
Legal
- CLUSTERRockland Mediation Center
15 North Mill Street, Suite 217
Nyack, NY 10960
845-512-8730 - Legal Aid Societyof Rockland County
2 Congers Road, New City
845-634-3627
1-800-454-3627 - Legal Services of the Hudson ValleyPoor and low-income Hudson Valley residents who need representation for non-criminal legal matters.
- Rockland County Office for the Aging50 Sanatorium Road, Bldg B
Ponoma, NY
845-364-2110
Meals
- Catholic Community Services of Rockland, Inc.78 Hudson Avenue
Haverstraw, NY 10927
845-942-5791
Tuesday: 12pm to 2pm
Wednesday: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday: 8am to 10am - Meals on Wheels845-624-6325
Clarkstown/Pearl River Senior Center
Manager: Victoria Falasca
121 West Nyack Road
Nanuet, New York 10954
845-624-6334
North Rockland Senior Center
Manager: Michele Agosto
The Village of West Haverstraw Village Hall & Community Center
130 Samsondale Avenue
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
845-429-2090
Nyack Senior Center
Manager: Edith Burns
90 Depew Avenue
Nyack, New York 10960
845-353-1311
Ramapo Senior Center
Manager: Joan Carter
Murchison Hall
484 New Hempstead Road
New City, New York 10956
845-356-2244
Thorpe Senior Center
Manager: Sr. Maureen Bradshaw
Dominican Convent of Blauvelt
175 Route 340
Sparkill, New York 10976
845-359-5801
Mental Health
- Mental Health Association of Rockland County140 Route 303, Suite A
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
845-267-2172 ext.320 - Rockland County Department of Mental Health50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg F
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2378
For more information or to schedule an appointment: 845-364-2150
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
CRISIS CENTER: 845-364-2200
Senior Centers & Social Groups
- Senior Centers
Rockland Community College Senior Citizens
845-574-4246
Stony Point Senior Citizens Club
Recreation Department
845-947-5261
Town of Clarkstown
Elaine Apfelbaum, Senior Citizen Director
845-639-6200
Town of Haverstraw
Judy O'Sullivan, Club President
845-354-2347
Town of Orangetown
Josephine Urban, Senior Coordinator
845-359-3074
Town of Ramapo
Antoinette Mariano, Senior Citizen Director
845-369-1802
Social Security Services
- Social Security Office240 West Nyack Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
1-800-772-1213
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Office Hours:
M, T, Th & F: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
W: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Social Services
- Rockland County Department of Social Services845-364-2000
Main Office:
50 Sanatorium Rd
Building L
Pomona, NY 10970
Other Locations:
50 Sanatorium Rd
Building C
Pomona, NY 10970
Tax Preparation Assistance
- AARP Foundation Tax-AideWALK-IN SITES:
Finkelstein Memorial Library
845-352-5700 Mon 10-2, Wed 5-8
Haverstraw Kings Daughters Library
845-786-3800 Tue 3-7; Thur 10-2; Sat 11-3
Nanuet Public Library
845-623-4281 Wed 10-2
New City Library
845-634-4997 Tue & Sat 10-2
Nyack Library
845-358-3370 Mon 10-2
Pearl River Public Library
845-735-4084 Fri 10:30-2:30
Suffern Free Library
845-357-1237 Wed & Sat 10-2
Valley Cottage Library
845-268-7700 Fri 10-2
Transportation
- TRIPSPublic Transportation
Dr. Robert Yeager Hlth Cntr
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg T
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2064
Call 845-364-8747 between the hours of 7:30AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Friday, and speak with a member of the TRIPS staff - Reduced Fare Coupons/VouchersRockland Office for Aging
50 Sanatorium Rd, Bldg B
Pomona, NY 10970
845-364-2110
Taxi Voucher Program
Rockland residents 60 and older who need transportation to and from their medical appointments may receive discount coupons by providing proof of residency and age.
Contact Sheila Berman at (845) 364-2108
Veterans Services
- Rockland County Veterans Services Agency20 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 480
New City, NY 10956
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
845-638-5244
Volunteer Opportunities
- Foster Grandparents ProgramBelz Head Start
3 North Cole Avenue
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-425-0911
Haverstraw Head Start
138-146 Maple Avenue/36 & 39 Division Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
845-429-2225
Nyack Head Start
85 Depew Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
845-358-2234
Spring Valley Head Start
One Head Start Circle
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-352-6671
Viznitz Head Start
20 Ashel Lane
Monsey, NY 10952
845-356-7213
West Street Child Care Learning Center/Head Start
96 North Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-425-2379
Head Start of Rockland, Inc.
Adminstrative Offices
117 Route 9W
Haverstraw, NY 10927
845-429-4122 - RSVPDirector: Gerri S. Zabusky, LMSW, ACSW
145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901
Academic I, Room 1110
845-356-6818