TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES | TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (COFA)

The TCDVS connects local Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their eligible family members, with federal, state, and local resources.

Physical Address

101 North Albany Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850

Hours

Mon 9 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 9 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 9 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 9 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm;

Fax

(607) 274-5495

Fax

(607) 274-5495

Application process

Federal benefits are applied through the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA). New York State benefits are applied through the NYS Department of Veterans' Services.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Must be a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, the spouse or unmarried widow of a Veteran, or the dependent of a Veteran. Also eligible are current members of the U.S. military and their dependents.

Languages

English

Agency info

TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (COFA)

Information, referral, services and resources for older adults, caregivers, and individuals with long term care needs. Direct Services include: Counseling, support groups and information on many issues associated with aging and caregiving Home visiting services pair homebound seniors with volunteer visitors Senior housing information Assistance in applying for benefits such as Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) In home Fall safety assesments Ombudsman Program advocating on behalf of residents of long term care facilities in Tompkins, Chemung and Schuyler counties Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing free coupons to income-eligible individuals age 60+ Publications such as the Senior Circle, Caregivers Newsletter, and resource guides for older adults and caregivers. Subcontracted services include: . home delivered meals, congregate meals, nutrition counseling and nutrition education for seniors through Foodnet . registry of private home care providers, maintained by the Finger Lakes Independence Center . home promotion program, health insurance counseling, Senior Circle Newsletter and Mosaic program, run by Lifelong . legal services through Legal Assistance of Western NY (Tompkins-Tioga) . Expanded In-home Service for the Elderly Program (EISEP) case management, long term care assessment, homemaking/personal care services and housekeeper/chore services . Respite services for caregivers . Transportation services through Gadabout