Getting Help: Services Available to You

Getting Help

The saying is true: No one is an island. There are times in all of our lives when we need help, and it’s a sign of strength, not of weakness, to recognize when one needs help and ask for it.

Fortunately, there are many sources of different kinds of help for retirees and older adults from both government and private organizations. Each state offers an array of services specifically for retirees and older residents. Individual states differ in the types of benefits they provide. However, every state has an agency dedicated to serving the needs of senior residents with home and community-based services.This page lists state resources that are available in each state.

Area Agencies on Aging

In 1973, an amendment to the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) required every state to form a separate senior services department and to designate Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to implement programs and services for older Americans at the state and local level. Each local Area Agency on Aging serves a specific geographic area or county and implements the elder service programs in that area. In some states, the local office of the state senior services department serves the purpose of an AAA. AAAs are called Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) in some states.

If you want to know what services are available in your state, the easiest way is to contact your state’s Area Agency on Aging.

Senior Centers

Senior centers serve as a gateway to services for older adults—connecting seniors to vital community services that can help them stay healthy and independent. Depending on the state and the center, services may include: advocacy, counseling, employment assistance, educational seminars, transportation, health & wellness programs, information & referral, and recreational programs.

State Senior Services

Below is an alphabetical list of states. Below each state name are links to resources available in that state. The resources listed under each state are available to all residents state-wide.

Click the link for your state to find resources available to you.

Table of Contents

Alabama

General Services

Alabama Department of Senior Services:800-AGELINE (800-243-5463)

Alabama 211 directory of resources

Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Support for Caregivers

Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network

Legal Services

Legal Services Alabama

Legal Assistance from the Alabama Department of Senior Services

Legal Services Alabama

Legal Services from the Alabama Bar Association

Alabama Attorney General

Alaska

General Services

Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services; see this page for contact phone numbers

Access Alaska a nonprofit organization that can answer questions and provide information about disability and senior related services

Alaska 211 directory of resources

Alaska Aging and Disability Resource Centers or call 855-565-2017

Directory for Older Alaskans directory of services published by Older Persons Action Group, Inc.

Legal Services

Alaska Legal Services Corporation, Elder Advocacy

Alaska Bar Association Seniors and the Law guide

Arizona

General Services

Arizona Department of Economic Security, Aging and Adult Services or call (602) 542-4446

Arizona Department of Health Services, Healthy Aging page

Arizona’s Area Agencies on Aging or call (928) 298-2574

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Arizona Senior Centers

211 Arizona services for seniors

Arizona Senior Resource Connectors a private organization that connects older adults with resources available to them

Senior Planning free help finding assisted living communities

Senior Care Solutions more free help finding assisted living communities

Free Senior Services in Arizona

Arizona Caregiver Coalition

Legal Services

Arizona Senior Legal Services Assistance Program

Arizona Law Help

Arizona Attorney General

Legal Aid resources free or low-cost legal aid

Arkansas

General Services

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Programs for Adults & Seniors or call 800-482-8988

Arkansas 211 directory of resources

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Arkansas Senior Centers

Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging or call (866)-964-7017

Arkansas Senior Resource Directory

Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program connects Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers with certified counselors statewide

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Directory of Aging Programs published by Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services

Legal Services

Arkansas Attorney General resources for seniors

Legal Aid of Arkansas

Center for Arkansas Legal Services

Arkansas Law Help

California

General Services

California Department of Aging, programs & services

California Aging and Adult Information Line: 800-510-2020

This number connects older adults in California to information and assistance in their local area. Calls are automatically routed to the appropriate AAA.

The California Department of Aging does not provide services directly. CDA oversees the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that provide services to seniors and adults with disabilities.

List of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Adult Day Services

Disease Prevention & Health Promotion from the California Department of Aging

Family Caregiver Services

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program – provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Senior Community Services Employment Program

CalPACE – Coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services so older individuals can continue living in their communities.

Council on Aging of Southern California

Senior Services for Northern California administered by Sequoia Living (nonprofit private organization)

Legal Services

Senior Legal Services

California Attorney General

In addition to the above resources, nearly every city and county in California has additional resources for older residents.

To find these, do an Internet search for: “senior services” + <city or county name>, e.g. “senior services” san mateo county

Colorado

General Services

Colorado Department of Human Services State Unit on Aging or call 303-866-5700

Colorado Department of Human Services Older Adult Services

211 of Colorado’s Aging & Disability Resources in Colorado

Colorado PEAK apply for and manage SNAP, medical, and other state benefits online

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Locations of Colorado Senior Centers

State and national resources for older adults and caregivers provided by Colorado Association of Area Agencies on Aging

State Websites and Publications for Seniors and Caregivers from Colorado Department of Education

Colorado Eldercare Planning Council

Colorado Senior Care Resources provided by FamilyAssets

Hunger Free Colorado information about food and nutrition, community resources, and other public benefits

Legal Services

Colorado Department of Human Services legal assistance program

Colorado Legal Services private organization providing civil legal services to low-income residents

Disability Law Colorado protecting the rights of older and disabled residents

Connecticut

General Services

“Community Choices,” is an information clearinghouse that connects older adults and caregivers in Connecticut to services and supports.Contact Community Choices by calling 1-800-994-9422

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Connecticut State Department of Health and Human Services, older adult services

Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services

211 of Connecticut’s list of programs and services for older adults

Connecticut Department of Social Services, Elderly Services Division’s Guide to Services for Senior Citizens of Connecticut (download)

CHOICES State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Connecticut Coalition to Improve End of Life Care

Legal Services

CT Legal Help assistance for low-income residents

Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

Connecticut Legal Services

Delaware

General Services

Delaware Aging & Disability Resources Center or call 1-800-223-9074.

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities

Guide to Services For Older Delawareans and Persons with Disabilities

Delaware 211 directory of resources

List of Delaware Senior Centers

Easterseals Delaware

Delaware DMV senior driving page

Health Services

Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau

Healthy Delaware information on health and chronic diseases

Legal Services

Delaware Health and Social Services Legal services

Community Legal Aid Society’s Elder Law Program

Legal Services Corporation of Delaware

Delaware Volunteer Legal Services

Delaware Elder Law Center assistance with long-term care

Delaware Legal Help Link

District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)

General Services

Department of Aging and Community Living or call (202) 724-5626

List of Senior Centers

211 resource directory provided by United Way of the National Capital Area

SOME provides services to older residents

IONA support for caregivers

Legal Services

Legal Services for Seniors provided by the Department of Aging and Community Living

Legal Counsel for the Elderly referrals to free legal help and social service agencies

Pro bono help from the DC Bar Association

Legal Aid DC

Legal Counsel for the Elderly in Washington, D.C. provided by AARP

Bread for the City’s Legal Clinic

Florida

General Services

Elder Helpline: 800-96 ELDER (1-800-963-5337).

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Locations of Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Florida Senior Centers

Florida Council on Aging

Florida SHINE Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Florida Seniors Guide

Elder Care in Florida

Florida Rx Card discounts on prescription medications

Florida Nursing Home Guide from the Agency for Health Care Administration

Legal Services

Florida Courts information for elders

Florida Bar Foundation legal aid programs

Georgia

General Services

Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services call (404) 657-5258 or toll-free: (866) 552-4464

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Georgia Senior Centers

Georgia Council on Aging

Legal services

Georgia Senior Legal Aid

Elderly Legal Assistance Program

Georgia Legal Services Program

Hawaii

General Services

Hawaii Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging or call (808) 586-0100

Aloha United Way 211 directory of resources

Area Agencies on Aging

Each county in Hawaii has its own Area Agency on Aging. The agency is responsible providing services to older adults and caregivers within their respective geographic area.

Honolulu Department of Community Services Elderly Affairs Division

List of Hawaii Senior Centers

Hawaii Senior Information & Assistance Handbook provided by Honolulu Area Agency on Aging

Salvation Army, Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division

Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Hawaii Rx Card discounts on prescription medications

Legal services

Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i

Hawaii State Bar Association

Volunteer Legal Services Hawai’i

Idaho

General Services

Idaho Commission on Aging or call (208) 334-3833 or toll free: 1-877-471-2777

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Services and Programs for Seniors

211 Idaho CareLine provided by Idaho Department of Health & Welfare – Dial 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Idaho Senior Centers

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors

Idaho Rx Card discounts on prescription medications

Idaho Caregiver Alliance

Legal Services

Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc. resources for seniors

Senior Legal Hotline: 208-746-7541

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

Illinois

General Services

Illinois Department on Aging

Senior HelpLine:

1-800-252-8966

Directory of Agencies and Organizations Serving Illinois Seniors

Illinois government services for seniors

Illinois Secretary of State services for seniors

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Illinois 211 directory of resources provided by United Way of Illinois

Illinois Aging Network

Council for Jewish Elderlife helps older adults of all faiths and ethnicities pursue lives of meaning, independence, and good health

Legal Services

Illinois Department of Aging Legal Assistance

Illinois Attorney General Senior Advocacy

Illinois legal aid online

List of Free Legal Aid Resources for Seniors in Illinois provided by Assisting Hands HomeCare

Indiana

General Services

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Aging or call Division of Aging toll-free number: 888-673-0002

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Indiana 211 directory of resources

Indiana CHOICE program provides in-home and community-based services to assist older residents to live in their own homes and communities

Health Services

State Health Insurance Program

Legal Services

Indiana Legal Services Senior Law Project

Iowa

General Services

Iowa Department on Aging or call 866-468-7887

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, services for seniors

211 Iowa resource directory

Easterseals Iowa

Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa Caregivers

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Medicare Resource

Legal Services

Adult Protective Services from the Iowa Department on Aging

Iowa Legal Aid

Older Iowans Legal Assistance Program

List of Iowa Legal Resources provided by the American Bar Association

Kansas

General Services

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services or call 785-296-4986

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Kansas 211 resource directory

Kansas State Senior Employment Services or call (785) 296-3481

Health Services

Kansas Drug Card discounts on prescription medications

Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Legal Services

Kansas Legal Services for Seniors or call Elder Hotline   888-353-5337

Kentucky

General Services

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Aging and Independent Living or call (877) 925-0037

Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living, Aging and Disability Resource Center

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging and Independent Living

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Legal Services

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Legal Services

Kentucky Legal Aid

Kentucky Court of Justice Civil Legal Aid Programs

Kentucky Bar Association Legal Aid programs

Kentucky Attorney General

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Legal Aid Network of Kentucky

Louisiana

General Services

Louisiana Department of Health, Aging and Adult Services or call 866-758-5035

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs or call (225) 342-7100

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Directory of Senior Centers / Wellness Centers

Feeding Louisiana Senior Programs

State resources for seniors in Louisiana provided by MemoryCare.com

Health Services

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

Legal Services

Louisiana Law Help Elderly Abuse and Elderly Protection Services

Louisiana State Bar legal services and programs

Maine

General Services

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services or call (207) 287-9200 or (800) 262-2232

State government senior citizen resources page

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Aging in Maine List of senior resources

211Maine services directory

University of Maine Center on Aging

Maine Senior Guide

Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging, resources for older Mainers

State resources for seniors in Maine provided by MemoryCare.com

Health Services

Office of MaineCare Services MaineCare provides health care coverage for Maine’s children and adults who are elderly, disabled, or with low incomes

State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Maine Rx Card discounts on prescription medications

Legal Services

Free Legal Help for Older Adults in Maine or call 800-750-5353

Legal services for the elderly

Maryland

General Services

Maryland Department of Aging or call (410) 767-1100 or (800) 243-3425

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Maryland Senior Care Services

Maryland Access Point Maryland Access Point is intended to be the single entry point for individuals seeking long term support services and a range of community services.

State resources for seniors in Maryland provided by MemoryCare.com

Maryland Department of Labor Senior Community Services Employment Program

Partners in Care (fee-based services) provides in-home and community-based services to assist older residents to live in their own homes and communities

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Legal Services

Maryland Department of Aging senior legal assistance

Maryland Legal Aid, Senior Legal Helpline: (410) 951-7750 or (800) 896-4213 ext. 7750

Massachusetts

General Services

Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs or call (617) 727-7750or (800) 243-4636

Massachusetts Department of Health & Social Services, Senior Services

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Citizens’ Guide to State Services

Councils on Aging & Senior Centers

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Program free health insurance information and counseling to residents with Medicare

Prescription Drug Assistance

Nutrition Program for Seniors

Legal Services

Legal Help for Elders a volunteer lawyers project providing free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are 60 years old or older.

Resources for Elders at the Attorney General’s Office

Michigan

General Services

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services or call 517-241-4100

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Michigan Legislature’s publication on Services for Seniors

MiRx Card discounts on prescription medications for residents without prescription drug coverage

Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Legal Services

Elder Law of Michigan

State Bar of Michigan legal aid

Minnesota

General Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services, services to seniors or call 651-431-2000

Minnesota Senior Linkage Line: 800-333-2433

MinnesotaHelp.info

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers and Community Centers

Minnesota Seniors Online directory of services to seniors

Minnesota Senior Community Services

MinnesotaHelp.info senior services page

https://mncourts.libguides.com/elder-law/get_help

Guide to senior resources in Minnesota provided by Eden Senior Care

Minnesota Department of Human Services Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care Program

Health Services

MinnesotaCare health care program for Minnesotans with low incomes

Legal Services

Minnesota Elder Justice Center

Minnesota Attorney General

Minnesota State Law Library

Mississippi

General Services

Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services or call 601-359-4929

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

211 Mississippi – a statewide resource and referral service that connects callers with a variety of health and human service resources specific to their needs and geographical area

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Legal Services

Mississippi Center for Legal Services

https://mscenterforlegalservices.org/

MS Legal Services

Mississippi Bar pro-bono resources

State of Mississippi Judiciary

Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project

Missouri

General Services

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services or call 800-235-5503

Missouri state government services to seniors

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

CLAIM – the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Medicare recipients

MO HealthNet – supplemental healthcare and personal services for qualifying seniors

SNAP benefits

Legal Services

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Legal Assistance for Older Adults

Missouri Legal Services

Montana

General Services

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, state unit on aging or call (406) 444-4077

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Information and Assistance/Referral Services

 or call 800-551-3191

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Centers

University of Montana Resources on Aging and Disability

Aging Horizons – provides newsletters and a TV show about aging issues

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Big Sky Rx Program – helps qualifying Medicare clients pay for Medicare approved prescription drug insurance premiums

Legal Services

Montana Office on Aging Legal Services Developer Program

Montana Law Help

Montana Legal Services Association

Nebraska

General Services

Department of Health and Human Services, State Unit on Aging or call (402) 471-2307

Nebraska Aging & Disability Resource Center or call (844) 843-6364

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Easterseals Nebraska

Nebraska Rx Card – discounts on prescription medications

Legal Services

Legal Aid of Nebraska – free legal advice and assistance to Nebraska residents 60 or older

Legal Assistance program

Nevada

General Services

Nevada Department of Health & Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division or call 866-535-5654

Nevada211 – operated by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to help connect Nevada residents with the services they need.

Aging and Disability Services Division Office Locations

List of Senior Centers

Nevada Senior Guide

Nevada Senior Services

Senior Resource Guide provided by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Senior Rx and Disability Rx Program

ArrayRx Discount Card discounts on prescription medications

Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program trained volunteers provide critical services to seniors

Legal Services

Nevada Legal Services Senior Law Project

Northern Nevada Legal Aid

Southern Nevada Senior Law Program

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

State Bar of Nevada Pro Bono Legal Services for Clients

New Hampshire

General Services

New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services or call 603-271-9203 or1-800-351-1888

ServiceLink – Information and resources connecting seniors and disabled individuals to community support (operated by DHHS)

call 866-634-9412

New Hampshire 211 – connects New Hampshire residents to resources from specially trained Information and Referral Specialists

List of Senior Centers

Easterseals New Jersey

Legal Services

New Hampshire Legal Aid

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Guide to New Hampshire Legal Services Programsprovided by New Hampshire court system

Legal Advice Line

A service of New Hampshire Legal Assistance – provides free legal advice in civil matters for senior citizens 60 and older.

 call (603) 624-6000 (Manchester area) or(888) 353-9944 statewide

New Jersey

General Services

New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services or call 877-222-3737

New Jersey state government senior services

New Jersey 211

New Jersey Department of Human Services Aging and Disability Resource Connection

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving

List of Senior Centers

New Jersey guide to senior social services – provided by New Jersey State Library

New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well, services & resources page

I Choose Home – helps Medicaid-eligible residents who have been living in an institutional setting for more than 60 days to move to an independent community setting with supports and services

Legal Services

New Jersey 211 legal resources for seniors

Legal services of New Jersey

New Mexico

General Services

New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department or call 800-432-2080

Aging & Disability Resource Center

Aging & Long-Term Services Department Aging and Disability Resource Options

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging

List of Senior Centers

New Mexico Department of Health, healthy aging page

New Mexico Human Services Department, supplemental food page

Adelante Development Centerprovides a variety of community-based senior programs and services as well as general community resources.

Health Services

New Mexico Drug Card

Legal Services

Senior Citizens Law Office

State Bar of New Mexico Legal Resources for the Elderly Program

New Mexico Legal Aid

University of New Mexico Legal Research Guides

New York

General Services

New York State Office for the Aging or call 800-342-9871

Aging Connect – the New York City Department for the Aging’s information and referral contact center for older adults and their familiesor call 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469)

New York Connects – NY Connects provides free information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability.

211 New York State – connects residents to information and resources

Local offices for the aging – local offices for the aging help residents access a variety of services and benefits, or direct them to the appropriate agency or organization for help.

Older Adult Centers

Senior Centers, clubs, and organizations

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

New York ElderCare Resource Center

New York Connects

myBenefits

Legal Services

NYC Department for the Aging, Legal Assistance page

Legal Services NYC

Center for Elder Law & Justice

Volunteers of Legal Service Senior Law Project

North Carolina

General Services

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services or call 800-662-7030

North Carolina Health & Social Services

211 North Carolina – find help, information, and benefits

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

North Carolina Department of Insurance

Health Services

All About Seniors

Medicare and Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

North Carolina Drug Card – discounts on prescription medications

Medication Assistance Program and MedAssist  – free and low-cost medications for uninsured, low-income patients

Legal Services

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Senior Law Project

North Carolina Senior Legal Helpline call 877-579-7562

UNC School of Law Legal Help Clinics

North Dakota

General Services

North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Adult & Aging Services or call 855-462-5465

https://www.hhs.nd.gov/adults-and-aging

Adult & Aging Services Resource Link

North Dakota Senior Service Providers – non-profit agencies which provide services to senior citizens in ND

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – information and counseling for Medicare

North Dakota Rx Card – discounts on prescription medications

Prescription Connection – for low-income residents

Legal Services

Dakota Plains Legal Services

Legal Services of North Dakota

State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program

Ohio

General Services

Ohio Department of Aging or call 800-266-4346

Directory map of senior service organizations

Ohio state government seniors and caregivers page

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Senior Centers

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)

Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Legal Services

Pro Seniors

Ohio Department of Aging Legal Issues and Assistance

Ohio Attorney General’s Office, services for older adults

Oklahoma

General Services

Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division or call (405) 521-2281

Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Community Living, Aging and Protective Services

Oklahoma Department of Human Services Senior Info line: 800-211-2116

Oklahoma 211 directory of resources

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Tribal Elderly Services in Oklahoma – help for Native American elders in Oklahoma

Health Services

Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program

Rx for Oklahoma Prescription Assistance

Legal Services

Oklahoma Department of Human Services Legal Services Information

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Senior Legal Help

Oregon

General Services

Oregon Department of Human Services, Older Adult Services or call 855-673-2372

Aging and Disability Resource Connection

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Easterseals Oregon

Oregon 211 – information and referral to resources in Oregon

Health Services

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance assistance and counseling for Medicare

ArrayRx Discount Card discounts on prescription medications

Legal Services

Oregon Law Help – programs and services for seniors

Aging and Disability Resource Connection Legal Services for Seniors

Legal Aid Services of Oregon

Pennsylvania

General Services

Pennsylvania Department of Aging or call (717) 783-1550

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Map of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Car Title/Registration Retired Status Discount

Health Services

COMPASS – search and apply online for health and human service programs and benefits

Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) – free Medicare counseling

Pennsylvania Health Care Association, resources for older adults page

SeniorLIFE – a comprehensive healthcare program serving the medical and personal care needs of seniors living in Pennsylvania

Legal Services

Pennsylvania Department of Aging Legal Services

Pennsylvania Senior Law Helpline or call 877-PA SR LAW (877-727-7529)

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network

Rhode Island

General Services

Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging or call 401-462-3000

Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Older Adults page

Rhode Island 211 by United Way of Rhode Island

Locations of Senior and Resource Centers

Adult Day Health Centers – offer programming for people with care needs during the day such as therapeutic activities, transportation, meals, health care services, and personal care

Rhode Island Elder Info – a senior support resource website for Rhode Island residents.

United Way’s free Aging and Disability Resource Center

Health Services

Rhode Island Rx Card the statewide prescription assistance program available to anyone living or working in the state

Legal Services

Rhode Island Elder Info Legal Help for Seniors

Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging Legal Assistance

South Carolina

General Services

South Carolina Department on Aging or call 800-868-9095 or 803-734-9900

GetCareSC – search for services in your area

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

United Way of South Carolina’s 211 site for senior resources

SC Thrive – connect to resources in South Carolina

South Carolina Senior Services

All About Seniors

Health Services

South Carolina Drug Card – the statewide free prescription assistance program available to all South Carolina residents

South Carolina Prescription Assistance Programs

Legal Services

South Caroline Department on Aging, Legal Assistance for Seniors

South Carolina Legal Services

South Carolina Law Help

South Carolina Bar, Legal Aid Services

South Dakota

General Services

South Dakota Department of Human Services, Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS)

Dakota at Home – South Dakota’s Aging and Disability Resource Center or call 833-663-9673

Helpline Center – helps you get connected to services and resources

Senior Companions – a volunteer program that provides in-home assistance and respite care to older adults and adults with disabilities in more than 50 communities across South Dakota, operated by the Good Samaritan Society

North Dakota Senior Service Providers

State Resources for Seniors in South Dakota, provided by MemoryCare.com

Health Services

South Dakota Adult Nutrition Program

Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) – a federally funded program administered by the South Dakota Department of Human Services Division to provide free, confidential and unbiased counseling to Medicare beneficiaries in South Dakota

Legal Services

South Dakota Department of Human Services, Legal Services for Vulnerable Older Adults

Dakota Plains Legal Services

Tennessee

General Services

Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability or call 866-836-6678

Tennessee Aging and Disability Resource Center

Tennessee 211 by United Way – helps you find local services and resources

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Tennessee Association of Human Resource Agencies, Elderly & Disabled Services

Tennessee Senior Care Resources page, sponsored by FamilyAssets

Health Services

Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – offers free and objective counseling about Medicare insurance

CoverRx – a prescription drug program designed to assist those who need medication but have no prescription drug coverage.

 

TennCare Long-Term Services & Supports

Tennessee Respite Coalition

Tennessee Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Legal Services

Tennessee Senior Law Alliance

Tennessee Legal Aid Services

Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, senior services information

Texas

General Services

Texas Department of Health and Human Services or call 800-252-9240 or 855-937-2372

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Senior Centers

211 Texas provided by Texas Department of Health and Human Services

YourTexasBenefits – state benefits for low-income residents

Health Services

Senior Health Services

Take Time Texas – caregivers respite services

Resources for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias

Long-Term Care and Medicare Resources

Texas Rx Card – savings on prescription medications

It’s Time Texas – health and nutrition resources and information

Legal Services

Texas Attorney General senior rights page

Utah

General Services

Utah Department of Health & Human Services, Aging & Adult Services or call 801-538-3910

Utah Commission on Aging

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

211 Utah by United Way – referrals to services and benefits

Food Assistance for Seniors

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Health Services

Senior Health Insurance Information Program: call Toll Free (800) 541-7735

Healthy Aging – program by the Utah Department of Health & Human Services

Healthy Environments Active Living

Legal Services

Utah Senior Legal Resources

Free and low-cost legal resources in Utah

University of Utah Legal Services page

Brigham Young University Legal Resources page

Utah Legal Services

Vermont

General Services

Senior HelpLine: 800-642-5119

The Senior HelpLine is an information and assistance resource staffed by knowledgeable professionals at Vermont’s Area Agencies on Aging to answer questions and help identify resources to assist people age 60 and older

Vermont Agency of Human Services, Disabilities Aging and Independent Living or call (802) 241-2401

Vermont Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Adult Services Division

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Vermont 211 by United Way of Vermont – referrals to services and benefits

Health Services

Age Well Vermont

State Health Insurance Program – provides information, assistance and support to Medicare beneficiaries who need help selecting or managing public and/or private health insurance benefits

Legal Services

Vermont Legal Aid, Elder Law Project and Medicare Advocacy Project

Seniors legal help website

Virginia

General Services

Virginia Office for Aging Services or call 800-552-3402

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

List of Senior Centers

SeniorNavigator – Nonprofit that provides a directory of resources for seniors in Virginia

211 Virginia – referrals to services and benefits

Virginia No Wrong Door – services locator

AccessVA – helps Virginians with disabilities to find an affordable, accessible place to live

Virginia Family Caregiver Solution Center – support for caregivers

Legal Services

Virginia Office for Aging Services Planning & Legal Services

Virginia Legal Aid Statewide Senior Legal Helpline

Washington (state)

General Services

Washington state government seniors page

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Area Agencies on Aging (Community Living Connections)

Each AAA in the State of Washington has an Information and Assistance (I&A) or Information and Referral (I&R) office to assist in connecting with local resources. In Washington state, these offices are called Community Living Connections.

List of Senior Centers

211 Washington – connects to community resources statewide

Health Services

ArrayRx Discount Card – discounts on prescription medications

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors

Washington Department of Health Healthy Aging page

Washington Department of Health Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program

Washington Community Action Partnership

Legal Services

Washington Law Help

West Virginia

General Services

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services or call (304) 558-3317 or (877) 987-3646

Locations of Area Agencies on Aging

Aging & Disability Resource Center

List of Senior Centers (County Aging Providers)

West Virginia 211 – provides help finding community services and resources

West Virginia Navigate – directory of state resources for older adults

West Virginia aging resources, provided by West Virginia University

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Lighthouse – state service to assist seniors who have functional needs living in their homes, but whose income or assets disqualify them for Medicaid services

Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) – a private, nonprofit protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia

West Virginia Caregivers

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – free Medicare Counseling

Legal Services

West Virginia Senior Legal Aid

Legal Aid of West Virginia

Wisconsin

General Services

Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources or call 608-266-2536

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Programs and Services for Older Adults

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Elder Benefit Counseling

Locations of Aging and Disability Resource Centers

List of Senior Centers

Guide to resources for Wisconsin seniors, provided by Eden Senior Care

211 Wisconsin – referrals to local nonprofit and government services

Wisconsin’s Family Caregiver Support Programs

Wisconsin Senior Employment Program (WISE) – employment training program for low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+

Health Services

Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging – information and support programs for Wisconsin seniors

Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Programs for Seniors

Wisconsin Department of Health Services IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Medicare Counseling for Wisconsin Residents

SeniorCare: Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Legal Services

Legal Action of Wisconsin – free legal services for age 60+ residents

Wyoming

General Services

Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division or call 888-425-7138

Wyoming Department of Family Services Elderly & Disabled Services

List of state government services available in each county

Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center

List of Wyoming senior services, provided by the University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming Center on Aging – provides resources, products, and education for older adults

Wyoming 211 – provides referrals to local resources and services

Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc. – a private, nonprofit organization intended to meet the needs of Wyoming’s older residents and help them maintain their independence

Health Services

State Health Insurance Assistance Program – provides information and counseling for Medicare

Wyoming Rx Card – savings on prescription medications

Legal Services

Legal Aid of Wyoming

Wyoming State Bar legal services