# Senior Helpline Help - Missouri ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-235-5503 - **Website:** [https://health.mo.gov/seniors/](https://health.mo.gov/seniors/) - **Description:** Provides statewide programs including senior caregiver support, nutrition services, and protection against elder abuse. - **Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging (ma4)** - **Phone:** 1-573-619-6185 - **Website:** [https://www.ma4web.org](https://www.ma4web.org/) - **Description:** Coordinates statewide services for older adults, including transportation, home care, legal services, and meal delivery. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Kansas City - **Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City** - **Phone:** 816-444-1121 - **Website:** [https://sccentral.org](https://sccentral.org/) - **Address:** 5200 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64112 - **Specialized Services:** Transportation services, educational classes, volunteer assistance, and senior social activities. ### St. Louis - **St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA)** - **Phone:** 314-612-5918 - **Website:** [https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/seniors](https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/seniors) - **Address:** 1520 Market St., Room 4086, St. Louis, MO 63103 - **Specialized Services:** Home-delivered meals, health screenings, transportation, and senior wellness programs. ### Springfield - **SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 417-862-0762 - **Website:** [https://senioragemo.org](https://senioragemo.org/) - **Address:** 1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 - **Specialized Services:** Medicare counseling, caregiver support, senior activity centers, and home safety evaluations. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Missouri Senior Helpline** - **Phone:** 1-800-235-5503 - **Description:** For immediate assistance with questions related to senior services, caregiver support, and health resources. - **Senior Planet (by AARP)** - **Website:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Free technology training and online engagement programs for older adults. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Missouri Legal Services for Seniors** - **Website:** [https://www.lsmo.org](https://www.lsmo.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal aid to seniors for housing, elder abuse prevention, and benefits assistance. - **Health and Wellness Programs - DHSS Missouri** - **Website:** [https://health.mo.gov/seniors/health-wellness](https://health.mo.gov/seniors/health-wellness) - **Description:** Offers fitness programs, chronic disease management tools, and mental health resources for seniors. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Missouri Chapter** - **Phone:** 1-800-272-3900 - **Website:** [https://www.alz.org/greatermissouri](https://www.alz.org/greatermissouri) - **Description:** Support groups, caregiver resources, and education for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. - **Missouri Virtual Senior Communities** - **Website:** [https://senioragemo.org](https://senioragemo.org/) - **Description:** Online programs for seniors to stay socially engaged, informed, and connected. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at 1-800-235-5503._