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Program Senior Companion Program:

Senior Companion Program

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    Provides an opportunity for seniors to serve as companions to developmentally disabled adults ages 21 and older. Offers a small stipend for low income seniors who act as role models and advocates. Seniors must have a medical release, be free from critical illness, have a tuberculin test and must be low income. (631)493-1751

    Provider:New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Long Island Developmental Disabilities Service Office
    Provider Address:45 Mall Drive, Suite 1, Commack, NY, 11725-5700
    Areas Served:Suffolk
    Telephone:

    (631)493-1751

    Eligiblity:Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Seniors 60 years and older in good health.
    40.84
    -73.28
    Last Update:3/27/2024 1:02 PM
    Languages:English
    Target Population:Developmental Disabilities,Older Adults

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