Announcements

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

Helps eligible low-income individuals meet the high costs of home heating. The HEAP program will begin on November 12, 2019

Income Eligibility Guidelines for the 2019-2020 Heating Season Household Size Maximum Monthly Income

1………...$2,494
2……….. $3,262
3……….. $4,030

To apply for HEAP call:

Age 60 and over, or disabled:
631-853-8326

Under age 60: 631-853-8820

Emergencies after 4:30 and on weekends:
631-854-9100

Welcome from County Executive Steve Bellone

The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act. For over 40 years, Suffolk County Office for the Aging has administered federal, state and county programs for persons 60 years of age and older.

Specific goals for the Office are to develop a comprehensive service system designed to assist persons 60 years of age and older in maintaining maximum independence and dignity, to remove barriers to economic and personal independence, and to provide a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. Most importantly, Suffolk County Office for the Aging acts as advocate on behalf of all Suffolk County senior citizens.


2020 Senior Citizen of the Year Award

The Suffolk County Office for the Aging and the Senior Citizen Advisory Board are now accepting nominations for the 2020 SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD. This award will recognize a senior citizen who has enhanced the lives of older residents in Suffolk County. The nominee’s contribution may be as an advocate, role model, leader or volunteer. Candidates must be 60 years of age or older and a resident of Suffolk County. Nominations must be received no later than February 27, 2020.

2020 Senior of the Year Nomination Letter

2020 Senior of the Year Nomination Form


2020 Senior Celebration Luncheon

The Suffolk County Office for the Aging and the Suffolk County Senior Citizen Advisory Board will be hosting their annual Senior Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The celebration is in observance of Older Americans Month and will be held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Festivities will include speakers, exhibitors, and musical entertainment. In addition, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will present the Suffolk County Senior Citizen of the Year award.

We encourage you to register early as possible because seating is limited. Tickets are $30 each and reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis, until tickets are no longer available. For more information on this event, please call the Office for the Aging at 631-853-8200. To register, please clink the links below.

Dear Friends letter 2020

Public Registration Form - 2020