For many older adults, housing prices are becoming costly. Fortunately, there are many housing options available to lower-income seniors. To help older adults explore low-income senior housing, we have created an article that highlights various housing options, available financial assistance programs, and more.
Feel free to take a look:
https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/senior-living-communities/low-income/
I am also including our guide to Meals on Wheels in case you find it useful for your community as well:
https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/aging-in-place/meals-on-wheels/
Food Hotline
(877) 472-8411 | (866) 888-8777
The hotline will help you find a food pantry in your area.
SSI/Food Stamp Center
(718) 722-4009
This number will assist with questions regarding SSI and Food Stamps.
Fair Hearing Request
(518) 474-8781
Appeals process for Public Assistance,Food Stamps, & Medicaid recipients.
New Utrecht HRA Infoline at (877) HRA-8411
New Utrecht HRA Infoline at (877) HRA-8411
6740 Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 921-2049
(718) 921-2268
Brighton
2865 West 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-5621 , 5623, 5626, 5612
Public Advocate Senior Center Line
Answers to seniors questions and complaints 212-669-7670
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Department of Aging
Referrals to appropriate agencies to help solve problems 212-442-1000
Senior Centers located throughout the city
Provides lunch, Recreation, counseling, and companionship.
212-442-1000
Social Security
Toll-free 1-800-772-1213
Medicare Rights Center Hotline
800-333-4114 ext 1
Monday to Friday 9:am to 3:pm
VNS Elder Care Service
Help with healthcare benefits, housing, money management.
212-463-9819 212-463-9814
Earned Income Tax Credit
(EITC) (866)924-3758
Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records
Birth, Death Certificates and Marriage Licenses 212-788-4520
For information about marriage licenses and domestic partnership certification, call the marriage license Bureau 212-669-2400
Runaway Hotlines
National Runaway Safeline – Hotline: 1a800aRUNAWAY
Boys Town – Hotline: 1a800a448a3000 or Text VOICE to 20121
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Hotline: 1a800a799aSAFE(7233)
Safe Place – Find a Safe Place: Text “Safe” to 4HELP (44357)
Covenant House – Hotline: 1a800a388a3888
Substance Abuse Resources
Homeless
Gethelp.com – Find Treatment Now
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
NAMI HelpLine: 800a950a6264 or Text NAMI to 741741
