Aging Services
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Our goal and mission are to ensure a network of supportive services to assist Greene County’s senior citizens (those age 60 and older) to maintain their dignity and independence within their communities.
We assist adults 60 and older in maintaining and/or improving their social, economic, health, safety and nutritional status. Our mission is to ensure older adults stay independent for as long as possible and have a network of supportive services in the county.
Services
The overall goal of the program is to improve access to, and the availability of, appropriate and cost-effective non-medical support services for older adults who are not eligible for services through Medicaid. EISEP assists older adults who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, or personal care, and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) such as shopping or cooking, who want to remain at home. Depending on the participant’s income, there may be a cost associated with this program. Private contributions are provided through cost sharing which begins at 150% of the poverty level. The amount of cost sharing increases proportionately with income. An essential part of the EISEP program is case management. The program’s case managers utilize standardized screening elements to identify needs and wishes of eligible individuals and their families and provide options on services and supports that are available to address their identified needs and wishes. Linkages to services may include non-medical in-home services, non-institutional respite, ancillary services and other services. HEAP helps low-income New Yorkers pay their energy bills. If your bills are more than you can handle and your source of heat is electricity, propane, natural gas, wood/wood pellets, oil, kerosene, coal, or corn, HEAP may be able to help you. To be eligible for HEAP, applicants must be US citizens or qualified aliens and meet HEAP income guidelines (subject to change annually) and pay directly for heating costs or pay rent that includes heating costs. HEAP benefit amounts will vary depending on your household income. HEAP benefits will assist in paying heating bills and are not intended to be the total source of payment for winter heating expenses. When applying for HEAP, applicants must provide all required documentation verifying identification of all household members, address, income, SS#, vendor relationship, and vulnerability (age or disabled). Regular HEAP benefits open in November each year with eligibility and benefits based on income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older, or permanently disabled. An eligible household may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year. Regular benefits for households that pay directly for heat based on actual usage are paid directly to the vendor that supplies the household’s primary source of heat. A HEAP emergency benefit component assists individuals who are facing an energy-related emergency, such as a utility termination notice or less than a quarter tank/ten-day supply of fuel. If you are eligible, a HEAP emergency benefit may be issued in addition to your regular HEAP benefit, if the regular benefit has been exhausted. Do you need help with your Medicare Costs? HIICAP is available to Greene County residents with Medicare as their health insurance. New York State certified counselors provide information to help you make informed decisions regarding health insurance related issues. Counseling focuses on your specific situation during a one-on-one confidential session. Here are some examples of the services they offer: There is no charge for this service. However, donations for receiving assistance are accepted. These funds will be used to enhance our program. Appointments are required so please call our office in advance to schedule one. Greene County Department of Human Services provides Legal Services for persons age 60 and older through a contract with a private attorney. The attorney is usually available by appointment only for phone consultations. Appointments are scheduled by calling the DHS main office.
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Volunteers Needed
When you volunteer, you’re not just helping others – you’re helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus studies have shown that volunteering helps you live longer, promotes a positive outlook on life, and leads to lower rates of depression in individuals 65 and older. Helping others makes people healthier and happier. Of course, please note – we welcome volunteers of any age!
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