North East
Community Center
P.O. Box 35
51 South Center Street
Millerton NY 12546
tel: 518-789-4259
fax: 518-789-9279
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Other Resources
The following agencies and organizations may be able to provide further assistance.
2-1-1 line: information, referrals, and personalized assistance with just about anything. Call 211, toll free, from any landline and most cellphones, 24-7
Alzheimer’s Association: Support and respite care. 845-471-2655
Dutchess Co. Office for the Aging: Meals on Wheels (Amenia), information on home care, housing options, and referrals to other services. 845-486-2555
Dutchess County Community Action Agency: food pantry, prescription assistance, fuel survivors club. 845-452-5104
Dutchess Outreach: Emergency financial assistance. 845-454-3792
Family Services: Confidential support for elder abuse. 845-452-1110 x3405
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program): 800-342-3009
Meals on Wheels and Nutrition Site for Millerton: 789-3081
Mental Health Association (Dutchess Co.): 845-473-2500
St Francis Hospital and Health Centers: Home health aides, advocacy and other assistance finding other services. 845-483-5000
Also: A list of social clubs and events can be found at the Amenia town website
Help and be helped . . . Maintain your health, mobility, and independence . . . visit old friends and make new ones . . . be a part of your community!
NECC offers several programs for senior citizens:
Care Car: Need a ride to a doctor, grocery store, or outing? Our volunteers will get you there! Most trips are in the local area, but our volunteers may be able to take you to Poughkeepsie, Hartford, Torrington, or other nearby cities. Rides are free but we welcome your donation to help maintain the car and sustain the program. Please call at least 4 days in advance, if possible, to schedule your ride. The Care Car is is made possible by a grant from the Foundation for Community Health, the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, and the Community Foundation of Dutchess.
Exercise Class: Increase your strength, balance, and flexibility with light weights and gentle stretching at our free classes (held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am).
Holiday Banquet: The students in our after-school program hold an annual lunchtime banquet — a great opportunity to get to know the young people in our community. They are always so proud to offer this event, and they learn so much from it. If you’re interested, let us know and we’ll make sure you get an invitation to the next banquet!
Extra Helpings Food Coop: Anyone who could use a bag of high-quality groceries at a discounted price can benefit from this program. Sign up at the beginning of the month for the basic package or several specials, which vary monthly. The items arrive at the end of the month.
Many other services are available from assistance with utility bills and free tax preparation - see our Community Services Page for more.