- Assessor's Office
- Attorney's Office
- Building Department
- Central Fire Alarm
- Comptroller's Office
- Contract Compliance & Administration
- Councilmembers
- Department of Information Technology
- Economic Development
- Emergency Services & Safety
- Engineering Department
- Finance Department
- Highway Department
- Human Resources
- Office of the Supervisor
- Planning Department
- Police Department
- Senior Services
- Town Clerk
- Town Court
- Youth and Recreation Department
Social Caseworkers are available in the Amherst Center for Senior Services to meet with Members on a one-on-one basis to provide assistance with personal and family concerns.
The Social Caseworker can also provide information on referrals to community based programs and services.
The Social Caseworker utilizes a team approach to assist members in addressing all of their psychosocial needs.
Services Provided
- Supportive Membership-Works in collaboration with individual treatment goals to maximize Center engagement ability.
- Short-term Non-clinical Counseling-Available to discuss concerns on a short term basis with assessment for clinical referrals if needed.
- Support Groups-Facilitates groups to provide assistance with issues of concern (See Monthly Support Groups)
- Friendly Visitor Program-Coordinates the linkage of homebound seniors to volunteers for companionship.
- Employment Board & Referral Assistance-Maintains an employment information board with full and part time employment opportunities for seniors as well as employment referrals.
- Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program (HIICAP)-Provides linkage to trained HIICAP Counselors.
- Fee Waivers-Completes assessments for financial assistance for Center Class fees.
- Benefits & Entitlements-Provides information, eligibility requirements, and application assistance for a number of benefits and entitlements.
- Community Referrals-Provides referrals to community based services (Youth Works Program, snow plowing, lawn care, dog walking, and more).
- Direct Work with Senior Outreach Services(SOS)-Works directly with Erie County Senior Services through SOS to ensure continuity of service provision.
SUPPORT GROUPS:
- WIDOW AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP-Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am Support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other.
- PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP-Meets the last Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm You may wonder what to expect after your or a loved one’s diagnosis, join us and feel more in control.
CONFIDENTIALITY IS ALWAYS MAINTAINED
Senior Services
370 John James Audubon Pkwy
Amherst,
NY
14228
(716)
636-3050
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM (Mon, Wed, Fri)
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Tues, Thurs)
Amherst Center For Senior Services
Sponsors
Class Catalog
Nutrition Lunch Program
Social Work Services
Amherst Meals On Wheels
Amherst Generations Foundation
Amherst Senior Transportation Services (ASTS)
Amherst Center for Senior Services
Abel, Melissa
Director
716-636-3050 ext.
3111
Barillari, Troy
Maintenance
716-636-3050 ext.
3134
Brackenridge, Susan
Nutrition Site Coordinator
716-636-3050 ext.
3131
Cassiol, Matthew
Maintenance Supervisor
716-636-3050 ext.
3135
Estrada, Christin
Nutrition Site Coordinator
716-636-3050 ext.
3131
Giamberardino, Nancy
Clerk
716-636-3050
Giovenco, Gabriella
Kitchen
716-636-3050 ext.
3133
Jacobs, Tammy
Program Coordinator - Membership
716-636-3050 ext.
3172
Kelly, Laurie
Senior Clerk Typist
716-636-3050 ext.
3116
Koeppel, Matthew
Kitchen
716-636-3050 ext.
3133
Kwarta, Jodi Lee
Director of Volunteers
716-636-3050 ext.
3126
Lazarz, Jennifer
Program Leader
716-636-3050 ext.
3112
LeClair, Nancy
Administration
716-636-3050 ext.
3173
Notaro, Doreen
Recreation Leader
716-636-3050 ext.
3136
Overton, Sandra
Administration
716-636-3050 ext.
3120
Oviasogie, Zaneta
Clerk
716-636-3050
Potter, Greg
Porgram Leader
716-636-3050 ext.
3107
Sullivan, Jamie
Kitchen
716-636-3050 ext.
3133
Umphreyville, Amanda
Reception Desk
716-636-3050 ext.
3051
Weiss, Cynthia
Program Leader- Classes
716-636-3050 ext.
3109
Young, Marc
Recreation Leader
716-636-3050
Zarcone, Elizabeth
Kitchen
716-636-3050 ext.
3133
Senior Outreach (SOS)
Domres, Linda
Clerk - PT
716-636-3050
Illuzzi, Marilyn
Outreach Caseworker
716-636-3050 ext.
3155
Ippolito, Doris
Social Case Worker- PT
716-636-3065 ext.
3159
Jones, John
Social Caseworker
716-636-3050 ext.
3129
Lisiecki, Karen
Project Coordinator
716-636-3070 ext.
3156
Macadlo, Pamela
Case Manager
716-636-3070 ext.
3157
Miranda, Lucille
Case Manager
716-636-3070 ext.
3159
Tomar, Vijaya
Social Case Worker
716-636-3065 ext.
3165
Vaccination Clinics at Senior Center Oct. 11 & 23
Be prepared for cold and flu season. Get your annual flu shot and the latest Covid booster at the Amherst Senior Center. Appointments can be made online using link below. Please make sure to bring your insurance card.
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Posted on Oct 07, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services.
Senior Center October Newsletter
October is Health Literacy Month
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Senior Center Fall Course Catalog
Check out the classes available through the Senior Center this fall!
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2024 Senior Services Club List
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.
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Senior Center Club List
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has 40 member only clubs.
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