NYConnects
Phone 716-438-3030 (Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
nyconnects@niagaracounty.com
www.niagaracounty.com
Helps county residents find long-term care options for themselves or their loved ones. Offers unbiased and personalized referrals to help people remain independent for as long as possible.
Niagara Hospice
4675 Sunset Drive
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-439-4417
www.niagarahospice.org
Coordinates and provides services for terminally ill patients and their families, treating the person and not the disease. Services provided in the patient's home or in the Niagara Hospice House.
See also "Advance Care Planning"
HANCI Fall Prevention Program
1302 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone 716-285-8224 or 716-433-2664
www.hanci.com
Group presentations and individual advice on preventing falls; assistance with making homes and apartments safer to avoid falls.
Barker Central School District
716-795-3832
www.barkercsd.net
Community education programs include fitness and exercise. Participants must live within the Barker school district. Fees vary. 50% discount for older adults. Call or visit website for information.
Dale Association
Center for Lifelong Learning
33 Ontario Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-433-1886
www.daleassociation.com
Call for catalog. Fitness and exercise programs offered regularly. Discounts for Association members.
Niagara County Community College
Classes held in different locations
Phone: 716-614-6470
commed@niagaracc.suny.edu
www.niagaracc.suny.edu
Call or visit website for community education catalog. Fitness and exercise programs offered regularly.
Starpoint Central School District
716-210-2300
www.starpointcsd.org
Between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, the Starpoint schools are open for hall walking. ID badge required. Also, the track at Starpoint High School is open for district residents to use after school hours (about 6 p.m. until dusk). Call for rules and information. No fee for either service. Must be a resident of the Starpoint School District.
Wilson School District Family Fitness
751-9341 x 174
www.wilson.wnyric.org/wff
Area residents may use the Wilson Middle/High School Fitness Center, including state-of-the-art exercise equipment. Monthly or annual membership fees apply. Wilson residents receive a discount. Call or visit website for detailed information.
Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
Country Roads Caring Neighbors
608 Lake Street
Wilson, NY 14172
716-751-9717
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; other days - emergencies only
No-cost food and clothing for low-income families. Call to check eligibility.
Faith United Methodist Church Food Pantry
1449 Quaker Road
Barker, NY 14012
Phone 716-795-9945
Open Mondays, 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Other days by appointment only.
Migrant Food Pantry
6047 East Avenue
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone 716-778-9216
Weekend Emergencies 716-433-0976
Serves Newfane, Olcott and surrounding areas. Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Emergencies only on Saturday and Sunday. Call or walk in to complete application.
Newfane Community Food Pantry
3455 Ewings Road
P.O. Box 87
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone 716-778-9822
Must call on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and noon to schedule a pickup. Office hours are Tuesdays to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must live in the Newfane School District and meet Food Bank guidelines. Identification required.
Niagara Community Action Program Neighborhood Center
160 Washburn Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-433-6632
www.niagaracap.org
Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As funding is available, provides food, clothing and utility/rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. Also provides information on other services. Federally funded. Call to check eligibility.
Raymond Community Church Food Pantry
6597 Rapids Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-434-3175
Thursdays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Call for eligibility information.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
50 Cottage Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-434-1276
Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. only. Emergency help available other weekdays. Call for information.
Sister Mary Loretto Community Soup Kitchen
50 Cottage Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-434-1276
Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Provides a hot meal to low-income individuals and families.
Saint John the Baptist Outreach Center
Food Pantry
168 Chestnut Street
Lockport, NY, 14094
Phone 716-433-5252
www.stjohnslockport.org
Distributes food three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 3p.m. and Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., plus special donations Thanksgiving and Christmas. Donations of nonperishable food items are welcome.
See also "Nutrition Programs"
Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home
38 State Street
Middleport, NY
716-735-9244
Hamilton & Clark Funeral Home
270 Young Street
Wilson, NY 14172
716-751-9631
Hardison Funeral Home
3648 Ransomville Road
Ransomville, NY?14131
716-791-3911?
Rhoney Funeral Home
5893 Hoover Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
716-731-9350
Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home
1708 Pallister Avenue
Barker, New York 14012
716-795-3771
Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home
2670 Main Street
Newfane, New York 14108
716-778-7022
Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home
6139 East Avenue
Newfane, NY 14108
716-778-8546?
Sherrie Bream Funeral Home
4521 Main Street
Gasport, NY 14067
716-772-2410
See also "Advance Care Planning" and "End-of-Life Care"
Boulevard Addiction Outpatient Treatment Program
Horizon Health Services
1370 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Tonawanda, NY 14150
www.horizon-health.org
Intake Phone 716-831-1800
Outpatient counseling.
Gamanon
Meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Weinberg Campus, 2640 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Phone 716-832-9735
www.gam-anon.org
Support group for people with gambling problems, and for families and friends.
Gamblers Anonymous
Meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.
Phone 716-285-0271
Helps gamblers and their families through various support methods, through referrals from Family & Children's Service of Niagara. Call for specific meeting times and places.
Gambling Recovery Program
Jewish Family Service
70 Barker Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone 1-800-213-2304
www.jfsbuffalo.org
Individual, group and family counseling, and self-help support groups for gamblers and significant others. Call for information.
Niagara County Pistol Permit Office
175 Hawley Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-439-7122
http://www.niagaracounty.com/clerks/pistolpermit.asp (includes detailed information about fees and requirements)
Pistol permit classes are offered regularly throughout Niagara County. Call the Pistol Permit Office for upcoming classes.
AIDS Community Services of WNY
206 South Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
Information Line 716-847-2437
Supportive Services Phone 716-847-2441
www.aidscommunityservices.com
Provides education programs on AIDS-related issues. Drop-in center offers referral to services, activities, support groups, food pantry, supportive counseling and education for persons with HIV. Also provides counseling, support group, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and a needle exchange program.
AIDS Family Services
40 Gates Circle, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone 716-881-4612
www.afsbflo.org
Professional counseling for individuals, couples and families infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Education, grief counseling and grief support group also offered, along with support group for heterosexual people married to or in a relationship with gay, lesbian or bisexual persons. Pastoral care and counseling available.
Benedict House
2211 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone 716-834-4940
www.benedicthouse.org
Residence for persons with AIDS; housing, case management, counseling, pastoral care, activities, advocacy, private rooms and security. A safe, peaceful environment.
Mark's Place
Community Missions Inc.
Phone 716-285-3403, ext. 2278
www.communitymissions.org/markspl.htm
A transitional residence with an AIDS diagnosis. Located in a Victorian house in Niagara Falls, there is an intimate family-like atmosphere with no more than four residents at any one time. Helps residents toward permanent, independent housing within a year.
Mount Saint Mary's Hospital Neighborhood Health Center
3003 - 9th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Phone 716-284-8917
www.msmh.org
Provides lab tests, including HIV/AIDS tests.
NYConnects
Phone 716-438-3030 (Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
nyconnects@niagaracounty.com
www.niagaracounty.com
Helps county residents find long-term care options for themselves or their loved ones. Offers unbiased and personalized referrals to help people remain independent for as long as possible.
HANCI Home Care
1302 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone 716-433-2664 or 716-285-8224
www.hanci.com
Licensed, accredited program offering aide service for individuals who need help in the home. Aides are supervised by registered nurses. Provides help to keep people living as independently as possible.
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
Niagara County Office for the Aging
111 Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
716-278-8740
www.niagaracounty.com/aging
Provides information, referral and home care service for Niagara County residents age 60 and older who are low-income but above Medicaid levels.
Niagara County Office for the Aging Caregiver Program
111 Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-438-4020
www.niagaracounty.com/aging
Provides counseling, education, support, information and referral for family members or other individuals informally caring for a loved one in Niagara County who is 60 or older. Also helps with respite care, which gives caregivers a break.
In-Charge Home Care Program
The Dale Association
Bewley Building, Suite 315
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-433-4442
www.daleassociation.com
Gives consumers control over who is providing home care services. Empowers people with disabilities to maintain their independence at home and to assist them with activities of daily living.
Rural Preservation Program
Niagara Community Action Program
160 Washburn Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-434-4679
www.niagaracap.org
Offers home repair grants, housing and budget counseling, and referrals to help rural residents improve their homes. City residents not eligible.
Weather Assistance Program
Niagara Community Action Program
160 Washburn Street
Lockport, NY 14094
www.niagaracap.org
Provides a comprehensive energy audit, then helps with heating efficiency, doors and windows, insulation, and other repairs that are needed. Call for eligibility.
Weatherization Assistance (WRAP) Program
Niagara County Office for the Aging
111 Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-438-4020
www.niagaracounty.com/aging
Helps low-income people age 60 and older to maintain their homes and live independently for a longer period. Offers home assessments and improvements. Repairs faulty furnaces and leaking roofs; installs insulation, energy-efficient windows and weather stripping. Helps find reputable contractors. Arranges to address other causes of high utility costs and poor heating. Niagara County residents who are 60 or older, are current with their taxes, and are eligible for HEAP, are eligible. WRAP staff will determine eligibility if the client has not applied for HEAP.
NYConnects
Phone 716-438-3030 (Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
nyconnects@niagaracounty.com
www.niagaracounty.com
Helps county residents find long-term care options for themselves or their loved ones. Offers unbiased and personalized referrals to help people remain independent for as long as possible.
Inter-Community Memorial Hospital
Eastern Niagara Health System
2600 William Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone 716-778-5111
http://www.lockporthospital.org/IMH/index.shtml
Full-service hospital
Lockport Memorial Hospital
Eastern Niagara Health System
521 East Avenue
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-514-5700
www.lockporthospital.org
Full-service hospital
Founders Clinic
Eastern Niagara Health System
6507 Wheeler Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
www.lockporthospital.org
Primary care and dental services
Eastern Niagara Hospital Health Center
5875 S Transit Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-434-9111
www.lockporthospital.org
Primary care, radiology and therapies
Mount Saint Mary's Hospital and Health Center
5300 Military Road
Lewiston, NY 14092
Phone 716-297-4800
www.msmh.org
Full-service hospital
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
621 Tenth Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone 716-278-4000
www.nfmmc.org
Full-service hospital
DeGraff Memorial Hospital
Kaleida Health
445 Tremont Street
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone 716-694-4500
http://degraff.kaleidahealth.org
Critical care, inpatient medical and surgical services, rehab, subacute unit, skilled nursing facility, ambulatory services, therapies, wellness programs
Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance
Bewley Building, Suite 450
Lockport, NY 14094
716-478-0035
Program helps in emergencies with such basic needs as financial, food, prescription, housing and heat. Call for information.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo
40 Gardenville Parkway
Suite 300
West Seneca, NY 14224
Phone (800) 926-9685
www.cccsbuffalo.org
Certified credit counselors advise people on budgeting and financial problems and how to organize and manage personal finances, including mortgage foreclosure issues. Long-range solutions are provided for more severe situations. Counseling available face-to-face and by phone. Small fees may apply. Satellite location at Center City Neighborhood Development Corporation, 1824 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Call number above for information.
Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of WNY
237 Main Street, Suite 1015
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone 716-853-3087
www.lsed.org
Legal services for mortgage foreclosures and Medicare Part D. Call to determine eligibility.
Niagara Community Action Program Neighborhood Center
160 Washburn Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-433-6632
www.niagaracap.org
Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Helps individuals find suitable housing locations. As funding is available, provides food, clothing and utility/rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. Also provides information on other services. Federally funded. Call to check eligibility.
Niagara County Office for the Aging
111 Main Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-438-4020
www.niagaracounty.com/aging
Provides information on issues ranging from finances and assistance with forms to health insurance counseling, housing and legal services. Also refers to many community programs. Help is available by phone. Staff is also available at senior centers, club meetings and nutrition programs throughout the county. Call for more information about how to speak to a knowledgeable staff member.
Rent Mortgage Assistance
50 Cottage Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone 716-434-1276
Assists with one month's rent or mortgage, after an interview and approval. Program runs as long as funds are available.
See also "Emergency Financial Assistance"
