Senior Services
RiseWell offers multiple programs to help support and treat our seniors! We understand that the needs of our seniors vary, from intensive clinical and behavioral treatment to aging in place to volunteer opportunities and mentorship. We aim to provide seniors across New York the essential services required to thrive
Our extraordinary Senior Companion Program truly highlights the power of companionship. This program brings healthy, older individuals together with seniors facing frailty, isolation, or being homebound. It’s not just about assistance; it’s about creating fuller, more independent lives.
Our Senior Companions go beyond practical support and provide a lifeline of friendship and connection. Companions also provide friendly visits and socialization, help with preparing light meals, medication reminders, light household duties and accompaniment on occasional outings and errands.For families, it’s peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in great, caring company.
RiseWell Community Services has been the sponsoring agency for the Senior Companion Program in Suffolk County since 2002. Join us in making a difference, one heartfelt connection at a time!
Some Benefits of Volunteering in the Senior Companion Program
- Satisfaction of helping others who truly need it
•Enjoy peer socialization and support
•The opportunity to make new friends
•Monthly in-service trainings
•Tax-free stipends
•Paid vacation and sick leave
•Transportation and meal allowance
•Recognition Luncheon
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be aged 55+, income eligible to receive stipend, in good health, able to pass a background check, motivated, enthusiastic, have a desire to help others. No background in health care needed.
Click here to apply to be a Senior Companion Volunteer
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more, please contact the Senior Companion Program at (631) 321-8229 Ext. 1224
At RiseWell, we believe in wellness through purpose and connection! The Foster Grandparent Program offers volunteer opportunities to low-income seniors who wish to remain active in their communities by providing one-to-one assistance to children in elementary schools, Head Start Centers and day care centers throughout Suffolk County. Our goal of this heart-warming initiative is to make a lasting impact in a child’s life, while bringing newfound richness to the seniors involved.
These children, identified by their teachers as needing special attention, may face learning difficulties, emotional challenges, or language barriers. Our Foster Grandparents come to the table with compassion and dedication, and serve as tutors, mentors, and emotional anchors in order to help students navigate their journey.
Since 1977, RiseWell Community Services has proudly sponsored the Foster Grandparent Program in Suffolk County, fostering connections that span generations and create lasting memories!
Some Benefits of Volunteering in the Foster Grandparent Program:
- Satisfaction of helping others who truly need it
•Enjoy peer socialization and support
•The opportunity to make new friends
•Monthly in-service trainings provided
•Receive a tax-free stipend
•Paid vacation and sick leave
•Receive a transportation and meal allowance
•Recognition Luncheon
Eligibility
Applicants must be aged 55+, income eligible to receive stipend, able to pass a background check, in good health, motivated, enthusiastic, have a desire to work with children.
Click here to apply to be a Foster Grandparent Volunteer
Click here for our 2016 Foster Grandparent Locations
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering or learning more about the program, please contact the Foster Grandparent Program at (631) 321-8229 Ext. 1224
Herkimer Gardens
Herkimer Gardens is a 121-unit mixed-use development with a significant emphasis on Supportive Services to promote health and wellness. As part of the Vital Brooklyn Initiative, an ongoing community development program for underserved neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn, Herkimer Gardens offers seniors a residential and supportive housing experience that integrates green space with urban living and recreation, creating a meditative atmosphere in an innovative facility.
In meeting the various needs of individual seniors and focusing on enriching their quality of life, Herkimer Gardens ensures residents have easy access to essential healthcare services, recreation, and nourishment. Residents can hang out with friends at the open space green roof or community center, learn and relax in the library/computer lounge, or workout in the new gym. Other available recreational activities offered include yoga, cooking, crafting, and tenant parties, amongst many more. In addition to housing and recreation, Herkimer Gardens will extend a large on-site urgent care facility and a food access assistance center.
Barbara Faron Residence
The Barbara Faron Residence, named after RiseWell Community Services CEO, Barbara Faron, is composed of 118 units in a single nine-story low income building located in the heart of Far Rockaway.
A significant addition to RiseWell Community Services’ Supportive Housing Program, this state-of-the-art building includes a laundry facility, community room, exercise room, reading room with access to a terrace with great views, and 24/7 front desk and security personnel. The Barbara Faron Residence prioritizes the diverse needs of each resident, aiming to enhance their quality of life by providing convenient access to healthcare resources, recreational activities, and wellness initiatives.
In this development, community residents find more than just a safe haven; it serves as a solid foundation for growth, a cherished home, and a thriving environment where they can flourish.
The Suffolk County Respite Care program allows caregivers to take a well-deserved break so they can do what they need to do! We know it can be stressful and time consuming to be a caretaker- let RiseWell help! Caretakers can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is safe and secure in the comforts of their own home.
We are dedicated to providing assistance and support to those caring for family members, friends or loved ones throughout Suffolk County. This program is funded by the Suffolk County Office for Aging and NYS Office for Aging.
Respite Care Services Provide:
- A companionship level of care and support
•Socialization & recreational activities
•Relief to the caregiver in comfort of their own home
•Preparing and serving light meals / light housekeeping
•Attention to overall well-being of the client
•Hourly fee based on sliding scale
If you would like more information about the Suffolk County Respite Care Program, please call (631) 321-8229 Ext. 1229.
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