Community Friendship Volunteer Program of the North Country

Community Friendship Volunteer Program of the North Country Community Friendship Volunteer Program (CFVP) strives to improve the quality of life for older adults by building more age friendly communities.

The Community Friendship Volunteer Program (CFVP) is a completely volunteer program started as a result of a need for services to improve the lives of older individuals who did not meet the age or income criteria for other program. Unfortunately, it is common for older individuals to lose touch with their community as they age, whether they lose their ability to drive or have other reasons for not

being able to get out into the world. CFVP is here to prevent this from happening. We have volunteers that transport older individuals to and from medical appointments or social activities, provide respite for caregivers, offer friendship for individuals looking for someone to talk to or someone to do a social activity with, and so much more. CFVP will not only improve the life of someone receiving the services, it can improve the life of someone giving the service as a volunteer. In this program you can get back so much more than you give. If you have time and would like to have a positive impact someone's life, this is the right program for you! CFVP is operated by Community Health Center of the North Country, and is focused on building more age friendly communities by encouraging equity in aging.

06/03/2026

The best way to stop fraud from happening is to stop it in the first place. Learning how to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse and then sharing what you learn is the best place to start.
Questions about billing or your Medicare Summary Notice? Call the NYS SMP at 800-333-4374.

06/01/2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week starts today! Start the week by learning how to read your Medicare statements!
Read your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in the paper form that is mailed to you or go online to Medicare.gov and review claims digitally. If you have questions, call the NYS SMP at 800-333-4374.

05/29/2026

Take our three-minute assessment to help you understand your risk level and receive helpful information and local recommendations based on your results.

Happy Memorial Day from CFVP. Thank you to all who have served!
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from CFVP. Thank you to all who have served!

Nearly a quarter of older adults experience social isolation, and loneliness can affect both mental and physical health....
05/13/2026

Nearly a quarter of older adults experience social isolation, and loneliness can affect both mental and physical health. In rural communities, small things matter: transportation, places to gather, a friendly call, a class, or a check-in from someone who cares.

Great opportunity. Thank you St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging.
05/12/2026

Great opportunity. Thank you St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging.

The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is sponsoring a Free Bus Trip to Watertown for a Caregiver Education Day at Jefferson Community College. Any older adult, age 60 and up, is welcome to join us on May 28th for an Aging Forward Caregiver Education Day. We have rented a bus for the first 50 people to sign up! There will be presentations on caregiving, respite options, stress relief, vendor tables, and so much more. Lunch is free! To make a bus reservation, please call or stop by the office at (315) 386-4730. Don’t delay in signing up, as space on the bus is limited to 50 riders!

Congratulations to Barb McBurnie. Tirelessly advocating for older adults across the entire North Country. St. Lawrence...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to Barb McBurnie. Tirelessly advocating for older adults across the entire North Country. St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging New York State Office for the Aging Aging-NY

All older adults 60 and up are invited to join us for this fun day to honor our 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year - Barb McBurnie! Don't delay in getting your ticket as this event will sell out! We now will accept payment at the door for those who make reservations in advance! All attendees must have a reservation!

Wonderful event every year. Whether you have been before, or this will be your fist time, you will enjoy and walk away ...
04/15/2026

Wonderful event every year. Whether you have been before, or this will be your fist time, you will enjoy and walk away feeling empowered. Thank you to the team at Mercy Care for the Adirondacks for organizing this annual event.

Thank you to the Gouverneur CSD Wildcats for having this opportunity available to everyone in the community. St. Lawre...
02/19/2026

Thank you to the Gouverneur CSD Wildcats for having this opportunity available to everyone in the community. St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging Walk With A Docc

02/08/2026

An arctic cold front will move into the area on Friday into Saturday.

Warming Centers are available. Also, many fire departments and community centers may also be an option. Please call ahead to the fire departments to ensure they are open.
Step by Step: 315-394-0597
Massena Public Library: 315-769-9914
Potsdam Public Library: 315-265-7230
Hepburn Libary of Norfolk: 315-384-3052
Gouverneur Community Center: 315-771-6057

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Canton, NY

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