- 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 & Widowers-Second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am Support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other.
- Caregivers-Third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Get the emotional support and guidance while caring for a loved one.
- Just Say It!-Last Monday of each month at 10:00. Join us as we respectfully share thoughts and simply talk freely amongst peers.
CONFIDENTIALITY IS ALWAYS MAINTAINED
SUPPORT GROUPS:
- WIDOW/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
- CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP-Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm Get the emotional support and guidance while caring for a loved one.
- LOSS AND GRIEF GROUP-This group will meet every Thursday for six weeks. We will discuss coping strategies, healing techniques, and stages of loss and grief. Contact the Center for next session.
- MEN SUPPORT GROUP-Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm Talk about issues that are specific to men.
- GRANDPARENTS KINSHIP SUPPORT GROUP-Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am Are you “parenting” for the second time? This is the group for you.
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
636-3050 ext.
3111
Barillari, Troy
Maintenance
636-3050 ext.
3134
Brackenridge, Susan
Nutrition Site Coordinator
636-3050 ext.
3131
Cassiol, Matthew
Maintenance Supervisor
636-3050 ext.
3135
Giamberardino, Nancy
Clerk
636-3050
Jacobs, Tammy
Program Coordinator - Membership
636-3050 ext.
3172
Kelly, Laurie
Senior Clerk Typist
636-3050 ext.
3116
Kwarta, Jodi Lee
Director of Volunteers
636-3050 ext.
3126
Lazarz, Jennifer
Program Leader
636-3050 ext.
3112
LeClair, Nancy
Administration
636-3050 ext.
3173
Muck, Donna
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Overton, Sandra
Administration
636-3050 ext.
3120
Potter, Greg
Porgram Leader
636-3050 ext.
3107
Sullivan, Jamie
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Umphreyville, Amanda
Reception Desk
636-3050 ext.
3051
Weiss, Cynthia
Program Leader- Classes
636-3050 ext.
3109
White, Barbara
Volunteers
636-3050 ext.
3136
Yensan, Christina
Public Relations Coordinator
636-3050 ext.
3122
Zarcone, Elizabeth
Kitchen
636-3050 ext.
3133
Senior Outreach (SOS)
Domres, Linda
Clerk - PT
636-3050
Jones, John
Social Caseworker
636-3050 ext.
3129
Lisiecki, Karen
Project Coordinator
636-3070 ext.
3156
Macadlo, Pamela
Case Manager
636-3070 ext.
3157
Miranda, Lucille
Case Manager
636-3070 ext.
3159
Tomar, Vijaya
Social Case Worker
636-3065 ext.
3165
Senior Center Club List
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has 40 member only clubs.
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Amherst Center for Senior Services Club List 2023
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