# Senior Helpline Help - Oregon ## 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 - **Oregon Department of Human Services - Aging and People with Disabilities** - **Phone:** 1-855-ORE-ADRC (1-855-673-2372) - **Website:** [https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES](https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES) - **Description:** Provides programs and services for seniors, including long-term care, meal delivery, and caregiver support. - **Oregon Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-282-8096 - **Website:** [https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/AAA](https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/AAA) - **Description:** Regional agencies offering services like home care, legal assistance, and transportation for seniors. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Portland - **Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services** - **Phone:** (503) 988-3646 - **Website:** [https://multco.us/ads](https://multco.us/ads) - **Address:** 209 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 - **Specialized Services:** Information and referral, case management, and protective services. ### Eugene - **Senior & Disability Services - Lane County** - **Phone:** (541) 682-4038 - **Website:** [https://lanecounty.org/sds](https://lanecounty.org/sds) - **Address:** 1015 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401 - **Specialized Services:** Long-term care, meal delivery, and senior advocacy. ### Salem - **NorthWest Senior & Disability Services** - **Phone:** 1-866-206-4799 - **Website:** [https://nwsds.org](https://nwsds.org/) - **Address:** 3410 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97303 - **Specialized Services:** Benefits counseling, in-home support, and elder abuse prevention. ### Bend - **Council on Aging of Central Oregon** - **Phone:** (541) 678-5483 - **Website:** [https://www.councilonaging.org](https://www.councilonaging.org/) - **Address:** 373 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701 - **Specialized Services:** Transportation, Meals on Wheels, and social programs for seniors. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Tools for Seniors:** - **Senior Planet:** [https://seniorplanet.org](https://seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Provides technology training and online engagement for older adults. - **Senior Support Hotlines:** - **Oregon ADRC Hotline:** 1-855-ORE-ADRC (1-855-673-2372) - **Description:** For immediate assistance with senior care services and resources. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.aclu.org/elder-rights](https://www.aclu.org/elder-rights) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org/health](https://www.ncoa.org/health) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/AAA/Pages/support-groups.aspx](https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/AAA/Pages/support-groups.aspx) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/online-events](https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/online-events) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Oregon ADRC Hotline at 1-855-ORE-ADRC (1-855-673-2372)._