How to apply for Orange County Office for the Aging — Title III + ADRC (Orange County) in New York
Orange County Office for the Aging — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for Orange County; reports to NYSOFA (NY State Office for the Aging)
Who it's for
Orange County OFA serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HIICAP — NY's SHIP), HEAP intake assistance, EPIC intake, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, NY Connects (the local ADRC), and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Apply by calling OFA at 845-615-3700 or emailing ofa@orangecountygov.com.
Orange: County OFA is the AAA. Hudson Valley OFAs participate in NY Connects (local ADRC).
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Orange County residency
- For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
- For HIICAP service: Medicare card
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 845-615-3700
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Orange County Office for the Aging — Title III + ADRC (Orange County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of Orange County residency, for Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual reassessment
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Food AssistanceCommodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxU.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (administered by your state)
- Food AssistanceCongregate Meals at Senior CentersAdministration for Community Living (delivered locally by Area Agencies on Aging)
- HealthcareGarnet Health Medical Center — Financial Assistance (Orange County) (Orange County)Garnet Health (formerly Greater Hudson Valley Health System) — operates Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown) as Orange County's principal community hospital, plus Garnet Health Doctors and (separately) Garnet Health Medical Center–Catskills in Sullivan County
- Emergency AidOrange County DSS — HEAP Energy Assistance (Orange County)Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) — administers NY HEAP for Orange County as the local OTDA delivery agent; Orange OFA also accepts HEAP applications for seniors 60+ via priority pathway
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.