NY Connects is a trusted access point for long-term services and supports. It helps individuals, caregivers, families, and professionals find resources that support independence, safety, health, and community living.
Directions in Independent Living serves individuals, families, veterans, caregivers, and community partners across Olean, Wellsville, Cattaraugus County, Allegany County, McKean County, and Potter County with a focus on independence, accessibility, self-direction, safety, and community participation.
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NY Connects is available to people of all ages, caregivers, family members, friends, and professionals looking for long-term services and supports.
NY Connects can help locate community resources, referrals, long-term supports, in-home services, and independent living assistance.
NY Connects Department of Aging
Available in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties NY Connects is a point of entry to resources, long term services and support systems for people of all ages and needs. Anyone - individuals, concerned family members, friends, or professionals – can access NY Connects for help in finding the information, services, and supports they need. Independent Living Specialists can also assist with various referrals. Both short and long term services and supports can be provided in the home or in community-based or residential settings to help someone stay healthy and independent.
Contact:
• Jordon Eckstrom – Allegany County NY Connects ILS – 716-307-7130 – jeckstrom@oleanilc.org
• Wendy Jastrzab – Cattaraugus County NY Connects ILS – 716-378-5027 – wjastrzab@oleanilc.org
• Caitlin Metler – Community Services Manager – 585-933-0140 – cmetler@oleanilc.org
