5th Judicial District Elder Justice Resources
Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga & Oswego
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Government Resource Listings
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Attorney General’s Regional Syracuse Office 300 South State Street Suite 300, Syracuse, New York 13202 Phone: 315-448-4800 Website: www.ag.ny.gov/contact-attorney-general Services Offered: Offers elder abuse prevention programs and information to help seniors identify potential scams and abuses, including physical abuse, financial fraud and exploitation, identity theft, telemarketing and sweepstakes fraud, home improvement rip-offs, Internet and online scams. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Attorney General’s Regional Utica Office 207 Genesee Street, Room 508, Utica, New York 13501 Phone: 315-864-2000 Website: ag.ny.gov/utica-regional-office Services Offered: Offers elder abuse prevention programs and information to help seniors identify potential scams and abuses, including physical abuse, financial fraud and exploitation, identity theft, telemarketing and sweepstakes fraud, home improvement rip-offs, Internet and online scams. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Attorney General’s Regional Watertown Office Dulles State Office Building 317 Washington Street, Watertown, New York 13601 Phone: 315-523-6080 Website: ag.ny.gov/watertown-regional-office Services Offered: Offers elder abuse prevention programs and information to help seniors identify potential scams and abuses, including physical abuse, financial fraud and exploitation, identity theft, telemarketing and sweepstakes fraud, home improvement rip-offs, Internet and online scams. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Herkimer County Adult Protective Services 109 Mary Street, Herkimer, New York 13350 County: Herkimer Phone: 315-867-1231 Website: countyherkimer.digitaltowpath.org: 10069/content/departments/View/10 Services Offered: Assesses potential elder abuse and neglect issues; provides casework management, counseling and legal intervention. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Herkimer County District Attorney’s 301 North Washington Street #2401, Herkimer, New York 13350 County: Herkimer Phone: 315-867-1155 Website: www.herkimercounty.org/government/district-attorney.php Services Offered: Investigates and prosecutes crimes on behalf of older adults; coordinates with social workers to provide counseling. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Herkimer County Office for the Aging 109 Mary Street #1101, Herkimer, New York 13350 County: Herkimer Contact: Kathy Fox Phone: 315-867-1121 Email: kathyfox@herkimercounty.org Email 2: hcofa@herkimercounty.org Website: www.herkimercounty.org/services-and-departments/office-for-the-Aging Services Offered: Connects older adults to other agencies and case workers that provide services to victims of elder abuse. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Jefferson County Adult Protective Services 250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, New York 13601 County: Jefferson Phone: 315-785-3210 Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/SocialServices/adult-services Services Offered: Assesses potential elder abuse and neglect issues; provides casework management, counseling and legal intervention. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, New York 13601 County: Jefferson Phone: 315-785-3053 Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/DistrictAttorney Services Offered: Investigates and prosecutes crimes on behalf of older adults; coordinates with social workers to provide counseling. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Jefferson County Office for the Aging 175 Arsenal Street 2nd Fl., Watertown, New York 13601 County: Jefferson Contact: Louise Haraczka Phone: 315-785-3191 Email: ofa@co.jefferson.ny.us Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/OfficefortheAging Services Offered: Provides outreach to inform older adults of available options and to assist them in gaining access to needed services. Emphasis is placed in reaching the low income, the vulnerable, the minority and rural component of the senior population. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Jefferson County Sheriff Dept 753 Waterman Drive, Watertown, New York 13601 County: Jefferson Phone: 315-786-2700 Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/SheriffsOffice Services Offered: Provides law enforcement for people who have experienced elder abuse. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Lewis County Adult Protective Services 5274 Outer Stowe Street, PO Box 193, Lowville, New York 13367 County: Lewis Contact: Jennifer Jones Phone: 315-376-5400 Email: 23a088@dfa.state.ny.us Email 2: jennifer.jonez@dfa.state.ny.us Website: www.lewiscounty.org/departments/dss/adult-protective-services-aps Services Offered: Assesses potential elder abuse and neglect issues; provides casework management, counseling and legal intervention. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Lewis County District Attorney’s Office 7600 North State Street, Lowville, New York 13367 County: Lewis Phone: 315-376-5390 Email: leannemoser@lewiscounty.ny.gov Website: www.lewiscounty.org/departments/district-attorney/district-attorney Services Offered: Investigates and prosecutes crimes on behalf of older adults; coordinates with social workers to provide counseling. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Lewis County Office for the Aging 5274 Outer Stowe Street, PO Box 193, Lowville, New York 13367 County: Lewis Phone: 315-376-5313 Email: ofa@lewiscounty.ny.gov Website: www.lewiscounty.org/departments/office-for-the-Aging/office-for-the-Aging Services Offered: Connects elders to other agencies and case workers that provide services to victims of elder abuse. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Oneida County Adult Protective Services 800 Park Avenue, Utica, New York 13501 County: Oneida Phone: 315-798-5735 Website: www.ocgov.net//oneida/socialservices/servicesdivision Services Offered: Assesses potential elder abuse and neglect issues; provides casework management, counseling and legal intervention. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | NY Connects Phone: 1-800-342-9871 Website: www.nyconnects.ny.gov Services Offered: NY Connects provides referrals for services and programs to older adults, gives free, unbiased information and assistance to those in need and links people to long term services and support such as home care, transportation and meals. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Oneida County District Attorney’s Office 235 Elizabeth Street, Utica, New York 13501 County: Oneida Contact: Scott D. McNamara Phone: 315-798-5766 Email: smcnamara@ocgov.net Email 2: webmaster@ocgov.net Website: ocgov.net/distatty Services Offered: Investigates and prosecutes crimes on behalf of older adults; coordinates with social workers to provide counseling. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Oneida County Elder Abuse Coalition 723 James Street, Syracuse, New York 13203 County: Oneida Address 2: 300 West Dominick Street, Rome, New York 13440 Phone: 315-798-5456 Website: ocgov.net/ofa/elderabusecoalition Services Offered: Promotes awareness, recognition, intervention and prevention of elder abuse in the community; provides a coordinated response to the service needs of victims and other vulnerable persons. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Onondaga County Adult Protective Services 421 Montgomery Street, Floor 5, Syracuse, New York 13202 County: Onondaga Phone: 315-435-2815 Website: www.ongov.net/aps/index.html Services Offered: Assesses potential elder abuse and neglect issues; provides casework management, counseling and legal intervention. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Onondaga County Office for Aging 421 Montgomery Street, Floor 10 Civic Center, Syracuse, New York 13202 County: Onondaga Phone: 315-435-2360 Website: www.ongov.net/Aging Services Offered: Connects older adults to other agencies and case workers that provide services to victims of elder abuse. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Onondaga District Attorney’s Office Criminal Courthouse, 505 South State Street Floor 4, Syracuse, New York 13202 County: Onondaga Phone: 315-435-2470 Website: www.ongovda.net/section/home Services Offered: Investigates and prosecutes crimes on behalf of older adults; coordinates with social workers to provide counseling. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Oswego County District Attorney’s Office 39 Churchill Road, Oswego, New York 13126 County: Oswego Phone: 315-349-3200 Email: Sheryl.Wettering@oswegocounty.com Email 2: Districtattorney@oswegocounty.com Website: www.oswegocounty.com/departments/public_safety/district_attorney/index.php Services Offered: Investigates and prosecutes crimes on behalf of older adults; coordinates with social workers to provide counseling. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Oswego County Office for the Aging 70 Bunner Street, Oswego, New York 13126 County: Oswego Contact: Sara Sunday Phone: 315-349-3484 Email: Sara.Sunday@oswegocounty.com Website: oswegocounty.com/ofa Services Offered: Connects older adults to other agencies and case workers that provide services to victims of elder abuse. |
| 5th Judicial District Gov Resource | Oswego County Protective Services for Adults 100 Spring Street, Mexico, New York 13114 County: Oswego Contact: Leanne Hibbert-LaRock Phone: 315-963-5339 Email: Adult_Family@oswegocounty.com Website: www.oswegocounty.com/departments/human_services/social_services/index.php Services Offered: Investigates instances of elder abuse, issues referrals and assists older adults in obtaining social and legal services. |
Non-Government Resource Listings
Below is a directory of New York State's 5th Judicial District non-government resources available in counties of Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego.
| 5th Judicial District Non-Government Resource |
Jefferson County Victim Assistance Center 418 Washington Street, Watertown, New York 13601 County: Jefferson Phone: 315-782-1823 24 Hour Hotline: 315-782-1855 Email: victimsassistancecenter@vacjc.com Website: www.vacjc.com Services Offered: Assists with obtaining Orders of Protection and provides a safe shelter. |
| 5th Judicial District Non-Government Resource |
Vera House 723 James Street, Syracuse, New York 13203 24 Hour Hotline: 315-468-3260 Email: jhicks@verahouse.org Email 2: info@verahouse.org Website: www.verahouse.org Services Offered: Assists with legal assistance, short term counseling and advocacy services. |
