# 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.
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_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)._