Neighborhood Advisors
The Onondaga County Office for Aging’s
Neighborhood Advisor Program has been helping seniors in the community for over 40 years and consists of a corps of outreach workers located in urban, suburban and rural “zones” around the county.
Neighborhood Advisors:
- Assist older adults in obtaining the services they need to remain independent in their homes
- Promote awareness of community services
- Make referrals and connect older adults with services
- Follow-up to ensure that the services have been received
The services of a Neighborhood Advisors are free and confidential. An appointment is needed to meet with a Neighborhood Advisor and the meeting can take place in the senior’s home or at a local library, senior center or community center. Neighborhood Advisors assist with the completion of medical applications and other forms as well as assist in locating services related to:
- Health Care
- Legal Advice
- Transportation
- Housing
- Nutrition and Exercise
- Socialization
- Caregiver Information
Neighborhood Advisors also provide information about income-stretching programs such as:
- Social Security Income
- SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Employment
- EPIC
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- IT-214 Form/· Property Tax Reduction
To connect with a Neighborhood Advisor near you, just call the Onondaga County Office for Aging at 315-435-2362.
Participating Sites:
- Canton Woods Senior Center, Baldwinsville
- Catholic Charities, Liverpool
- Dunbar Association, Southside of Syracuse
- Huntington Family Center, Westside of Syracuse
- InterFaith Works, New American/Refugee Seniors
- SAGE Upstate, LGBTQ+ Seniors
- Salvation Army, Countywide
- Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Northside of Syracuse
- Westcott Community Center, Eastside of Syracuse