# Senior Helpline Help - North Carolina ## 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 - **North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)** - **Phone:** 919-855-3400 - **Website:** [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services) - **Description:** Oversees programs and services for older residents, including Meals on Wheels, transportation, and caregiver support. - **North Carolina Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services/area-agencies-aging](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services/area-agencies-aging) - **Phone:** 919-855-3400 - **Description:** Provides local access to programs for seniors, such as home care and legal services. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Charlotte - **Centralina Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 704-372-2416 - **Website:** [https://www.centralina.org](https://www.centralina.org/) - **Address:** 9815 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262 - **Specialized Services:** Transportation, senior health programs, caregiver resources. ### Raleigh - **Resources for Seniors** - **Phone:** 919-872-7933 - **Website:** [https://resourcesforseniors.org](https://resourcesforseniors.org/) - **Address:** 1110 Navaho Dr, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27609 - **Specialized Services:** Home care, meals, legal assistance, housing resources. ### Asheville - **Land of Sky Regional Council - Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 828-251-6622 - **Website:** [https://www.landofsky.org/aging.html](https://www.landofsky.org/aging.html) - **Address:** 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806 - **Specialized Services:** Senior advocacy, transportation services, educational workshops. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Tools for Seniors:** - **Senior Planet:** [https://seniorplanet.org](https://seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Technology training and online engagement for older adults. - **Senior Support Hotlines:** - **Phone:** North Carolina Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-800-662-7030 - **Description:** For immediate assistance with elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidnc.org](https://www.legalaidnc.org/) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging](https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://resourcesforseniors.org/support-groups/](https://resourcesforseniors.org/support-groups/) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [https://connect2affect.org](https://connect2affect.org/) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services at [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services)._