Office for the Aging

Our offices are open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.  
Call or email before visiting – many issues can be resolved without having to leave the safety of your home.
845-486-2555
866-486-2555 outside the 845 area code, or
ofa@dutchessny.gov.

How You Can Help Our Older Adults

• OFA offers many volunteering options throughout the year. Click here for your printable form, which can be mailed back to OFA when completed. Email bjones@dutchessny.gov to learn more.
• We're seeking volunteer drivers in our Home Delivered Meals program in the Beacon, Pleasant Valley and Poughkeepsie area. Mileage reimbursement is available for drivers who use their own vehicles for deliveries, and reimbursement has recently been increased to reflect higher fuel prices. Contact us to find out more.
• For up to date information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how you can help older adults and other County residents visit Dutchess Responds or call 845-486-3555.

OFA Updates

• Save the Date: Monday, October 24th. That's when the OFA Senior Prom returns! We'll let you know what time and what venue in late August. To keep up-to-date on future OFA events, join the OFA email list. Contact OFA Outreach Coordinator Brian Jones at bjones@dutchessny.gov for more information.
• Best-by dates have been extended by between 3 and 12 months for many at-home COVID test kits, including the iHealth kits distributed by the Office for the Aging. If you received an iHealth kit from OFA or another County department, you can check its new best by date at this link (opens in new window). Regardless of which brands of kits you have, you can check their updated best-by date by using this Food and Drug Administration link (opens in new window).
• The 2022 OFA Picnic season continues through the end of August. The last two picnics are now fully booked, but volunteers are always welcome. Contact OFA to find out more about helping at OFA picnics and other events.
• Limited face-to-face legal counseling sessions are available, on Fridays only, by appointment only. Contact OFA to find out more.