The Department of Senior Enrichment provides social services and recreational programs for the town's senior population. It provides services to 16 senior citizen centers and 120 golden age clubs.
| IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS | |
| Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment: | (516) 485-8100 |
| Nassau County Dept. of Senior Citizen Affairs- Helpline: | (516) 227-8900 |
| Social Security, SSI: | (800) 772-1213 |
| Medicare: | (800) 633-4227 (800)-MEDICARE |
| Nassau County Dept. of Social Services- Information & Referrals: | (516) 227-8472 |
| Nassau County Dept. of Social Services- Helpline: | (516) 227-8000 |
| Nassau County Dept. of Social Services- Medicaid Division: | (516) 227-8000 (516) 227-8519 |
| Nassau County Dept. of Social Services- Food Stamps Division: | (516) 227-8096 |
| Nassau County Dept. of Social Services- After Hours Only: | (516) 572-3143 |