# Senior Helpline Help - Ohio ## 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 - **Ohio Department of Aging** - **Phone:** 1-800-266-4346 - **Website:** [https://aging.ohio.gov](https://aging.ohio.gov/) - **Description:** Oversees programs and services for older residents, including Meals on Wheels, transportation, caregiver support, and elder rights advocacy. - **Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Ohio** - **Website:** [https://aging.ohio.gov/resources/area-agencies-on-aging](https://aging.ohio.gov/resources/area-agencies-on-aging) - **Phone:** Call 1-866-243-5678 to connect with your local AAA office. - **Description:** Provides local access to programs for seniors, such as home care, legal services, and wellness programs. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Cleveland - **Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 1-216-621-0303 - **Website:** [https://www.areaagingsolutions.org](https://www.areaagingsolutions.org/) - **Address:** 925 Euclid Ave, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44115 - **Specialized Services:** Caregiver support, in-home assistance, and elder abuse prevention. ### Columbus - **Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-589-7277 - **Website:** [https://www.coaaa.org](https://www.coaaa.org/) - **Address:** 3776 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43207 - **Specialized Services:** Benefits counseling, senior housing options, and caregiver resources. ### Cincinnati - **Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio** - **Phone:** 1-513-721-1025 - **Website:** [https://www.help4seniors.org](https://www.help4seniors.org/) - **Address:** 175 Tri County Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45246 - **Specialized Services:** Home-delivered meals, transportation, and long-term care support. ### Dayton - **Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2** - **Phone:** 1-937-223-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://info4seniors.org](https://info4seniors.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Care management, wellness programs, and elder legal services. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Senior Planet** - **Website:** [https://seniorplanet.org](https://seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Technology training and online engagement for older adults. - **Ohio Senior Support Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-833-427-5634 - **Description:** A dedicated hotline for seniors needing assistance with health, social services, or legal issues. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Ohio Legal Rights Service for Seniors** - **Website:** [https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org](https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/) - **Description:** Legal assistance for elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and housing issues. - **Ohio State University Extension - Aging Programs** - **Website:** [https://ohioline.osu.edu](https://ohioline.osu.edu/) - **Description:** Resources for aging well, including health education and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Senior Support Groups** - **Website:** [https://www.seniorsresourceguide.com](https://www.seniorsresourceguide.com/) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like caregiving and aging. - **Virtual Senior Communities** - **Website:** [https://www.getsetup.io](https://www.getsetup.io/) - **Description:** Online learning and socializing platform for seniors. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Ohio Department of Aging._