Resources
The following are some of the resources available for older adults and people with disabilities in Oneida County, NY:
Important links/numbers
- Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care/NY Connects (315) 798-5456–Provides senior (60+) and disabled individuals with a broad spectrum of resources and programs.
- Oneida County System of Care (315) 768-3660–Coordinated network of services and supports that are organized to meet the physical, mental, social, emotional, education, and developmental needs of children and their families.
- Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)/NY Connects (800) 627-2981 | Senior programs (315) 797-4642–Advocates for the integration and equal access of all individuals with disabilities.
- 2-1-1 Mid-York Dial 2-1-1–Professional telecounselors and comprehensive listing of health and human services resources in Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer counties.
- Way2Go Transportation Options Resource Guide for older adults and people with disabilities
- Housing–If you are in need of housing, please call Kari Johnson, Coordinated Entry, at (315) 922-2014.
Downloads
Civic participation and employment
- 50 Forward Mohawk Valley Volunteer Center
- 50 Forward Mohawk Valley “Volunteers Needed” Flyer (PDF download)
- NY Office for Aging Employment and Volunteering Resources
- Older Adult Workers | NY Department of Labor
- Women Investing in Women business owner grant opportunity
Public computer use, internet access, and/or technology training offered for older adults
- 50 Forward West Side (Utica)
- All libraries in the Mid-York Library System have free public WiFi access and computers for free public use.
- Literacy CNY digital literacy training
Oneida County community events calendars
- Mid-York Library System Monthly Programs & Events for Seniors
- Oneida County C.A.R.E.S. App
- Daily Sentinel “Things To Do” Community Events Calendar
- Oneida County Tourism Oneida County Events Calendar
- What’s Upstate NY/What’s Up Oneida County
Senior centers and senior groups
- 50 Forward Parkway Center (Utica)
- 50 Forward Verona Beach (Verona Beach)
- 50 Forward West Side (Utica)
- Camden Life Center (Camden)
- Centers Adult Day Care at Oneida Center (Utica)
- Copper City Community Connection (Rome)
- Deerfield Seniors (Deerfield)
- Floyd Senior Citizens Up and Lively Club (Floyd)
- Town of Forestport Senior Recreation (Forestport)
- Hilltop Seniors (New York Mills)
- Kirkland Senior Citizens (315) 853-1240 (Kirkland)
- Lee Unity Seniors (Lee)
- Marcy Senior Citizens Club (Marcy)
- Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement (MVCC Rome Campus)
- MUNPC Bessie Hicks Senior Program (Utica)
- New York Mills Seniors Club (New York Mills)
- North Utica Community Center (Utica)
- Oriska Valley Seniors (Madison, Clinton, Deansboro, Oriskany Falls)
- RCIL Social Adult Day Program (Utica)
- SAGE Upstate LGBTQ+ older adults (Utica Social at Utica Unitarian Church, 10 Higby Road. Meets Second Saturday of the month, 2 PM.)
- Sauquoit Valley Senior Citizens (Sauquoit)
- Senior Citizens Club of Bridgewater, NY (Bridgewater)
- Singing Hills Senior Citizens Club (Trenton)
- South Rome Senior Center (Rome)
- Westlanders Senior Citizen Group (Westmoreland)
- Whitestown Seniors (Whitestown)
- Yorkville Highlanders (Yorkville)
- Yorkville Seniors (Yorkville)
More social opportunity resources for older adults
- Boonville Farmers Markets (Boonville)
- Village of Camden Calendar & Events (Camden)
- Camden Events (Camden)
- City of Sherill Parks and Recreation (Community activity center, pickleball, bowling lanes, special programs, and more)
- Floyd Community Instrumental Ensemble (Floyd)
- Town of Forestport Local Events (Forestport)
- Town of Kirkland Parks & Recreation (Kirkland)
- What’s Happening in the Town of Remsen (Remsen)
- Oriskany Events (Oriskany)
- Rotary Club of Rome, NY (Rome)
- Sylvan Beach Events (Sylvan Beach)
- Utica Events For Community Engagement and Growth | Cornhill Revitalization Project (Utica)
- AARP Virtual Community Center
- YMCA Programs for Older Adults (Use the “Find Your Y” search tool to find the YMCA in your community)
- Way2Go List of Companion Care Providers
- Senior Travel in New York | Top Destinations & Activities
- How to Find a Senior Center Near You
Grief support resources
- Department of Mental Health / Oneida County Suicide Prevention Coalition Coping & Loss Support Resource List
- Hospital & Palliative Care Bereavement Support Groups and Workshops
- St. Margaret’s Ecumenical & Retreat Center Monthly Group Support Group
- Grief Survivors – The Good News Center
- Find a Group – GriefShare
Other support groups
- 50 Forward Mohawk Valley Parkinson’s Support Group
- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group (Rome)
- Central New York Parkinson’s Support Group (call for details)
- Caregiver Support Group – The Good News Center
- MVHS Cancer Center Support Group
- Oneida County System of Care 2025 Resource Guide
- PAL – The Good News Center
- Retrouvaille – The Good News Center (marriage support)
- Separated & Divorced Support Group – The Good News Center
- “Stay Strong” Cancer Survivorship Program – Oneida Health Foundation
Health services and community supports
- Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing Care/NY Connects
- Oneida County System of Care
- Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)/NY Connects
- 2-1-1 Mid York
- New York Senior Assistance Programs, Benefits, and Grants (2025)
Housing
If you are in need of housing, please call Kari Johnson, Coordinated Entry, at (315) 922-2014.
- Senior Housing List
- Housing-Related Resources for Seniors and People with Disabilities
- Income-Eligible Affordable Housing
- Emergency Housing Resources
- Veterans Housing Resources