SENIOR PROGRAMS
Extended Services
Information and referrals to social service entitlements are key to providing seniors and caregivers the tools necessary to ensure the optimization of resources available to them. Our comprehensive programming allows individuals to obtain access to these benefits as well as the full range of available services through HANAC's multiple programs. The program is a valuable resource to members of the community that they may utilize to stay up-to-date on entitlements and benefits as well as obtain assistance towards applying for benefits or to receive any necessary referrals.
Extended Services
The Extended Services Program provides case assistance, information and referrals related to:
  • Social Security benefits information
  • Medicare, Medicaid
  • SNAP (Food Stamps)
  • Public Assistance referrals
  • Reduced Fair Metro Card
  • Translation Services
  • Heating Education and Assistance Program (HEAP)
  • Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Program (EPIC)
  • Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
  • Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)
  • Referrals to social service programming
  • Transportation services
HANAC NWQH (Northwest Queens Housing)
The program provides information and case assistance in regard to housing related issues, as well as information on affordable housing and assistance with applying for housing.


Over 120 individuals per month are assisted with concerns related to:
    Landlord/Tenants problems
    Housing counseling
    Housing applications for affordable units
    Lease assistance
    Affordable housing application assistance through the NYC Housing Connect website
    NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) applications and renewals
    Section-8 recertification assistance
    NYC-210 and IT-214 Tax Refund applications
    Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
    Cooling Assistance Program offers a no-cost air conditioning unit for qualified applicants
    Lifelife Discount Program that offers a discount or a no-cost cellphone for qualified applicants
    Weatherization services referrals
    Senior Repair Program that offers minor home repairs
    Housing Ambassador Program
    HPD has partnered with HANAC to provide community-based service assistance for people to prepare and apply for affordable housing. As certified Housing Ambassadors, HANAC Extended Services staff members help provide up-to-date, consistent information and assistance about the application process to communities, and we encourage people to contact us for guidance.

    HANAC/HPD will host meetings with community members in order to inform them about the application process for affordable housing.
    NYC Housing
    Housing Ambassadors are community-based organizations and service providers who partner with HPD to ensure that people have access to up-to-date information and assistance with affordable housing applications.
    COVID-19

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all case assistance, information and referral services are being conducted remotely over the phone. For the time being, we are not accepting in-person appointments. Please contact our office for further information or to schedule an appointment.
    Extended Services
    (718) 396-5054
    info@hanac.org
    27-40 Hoyt Ave South
    Astoria, NY 11102

    Program Hours:
    Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Contact us to find out more about this program