Here are resources for **senior helpline support** in Pennsylvania: --- ### **Hotlines and Assistance for Seniors** 1. **Pennsylvania Department of Aging – Elder Helpline** - **Services**: Assistance with benefits, housing, healthcare, abuse reporting, and other senior services. - **Contact**: - **Statewide Helpline**: 1-800-753-8827 - **Website**: [https://www.aging.pa.gov](https://www.aging.pa.gov/) 2. **Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Services**: Localized support for senior citizens, including meal delivery, transportation, and caregiver support. - **Contact**: Find your local AAA at [https://www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/Pages/AAA.aspx](https://www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/Pages/AAA.aspx). 3. **PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources** - **Services**: Information and referral services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. - **Contact**: 1-800-753-8827 - **Website**: [https://www.dhs.pa.gov/aging](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/aging) --- ### **Health and Medical Support** 1. **PACE/PACENET (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly)** - **Services**: Prescription drug assistance for eligible Pennsylvania residents over 65. - **Contact**: 1-800-225-7223 - **Website**: [https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com](https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com/) 2. **Medicare Counseling – APPRISE Program** - **Services**: Free health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. - **Contact**: 1-800-783-7067 --- ### **Elder Abuse and Fraud Reporting** 1. **Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline** - **Services**: Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of seniors. - **Contact**: 1-800-490-8505 2. **AARP Fraud Watch Network** - **Services**: Help seniors identify and avoid scams and fraud. - **Contact**: 1-877-908-3360 - **Website**: [https://www.aarp.org/fraud](https://www.aarp.org/fraud) 3. **Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)** - **Services**: Tools and support to prevent financial exploitation of seniors. - **Website**: [https://www.consumerfinance.gov](https://www.consumerfinance.gov/) --- ### **Emotional Support and Companionship** 1. **Friendship Line – Institute on Aging** - **Services**: 24/7 crisis hotline and emotional support for seniors. - **Contact**: 1-800-971-0016 - **Website**: [https://www.ioaging.org](https://www.ioaging.org/) 2. **Senior Companion Program (SCP)** - **Services**: Companionship and assistance with daily tasks for seniors. - **Contact**: Reach out through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging or local AAA. --- ### **Housing and Financial Assistance** 1. **LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)** - **Services**: Help with heating costs for low-income seniors. - **Contact**: 1-866-857-7095 - **Website**: [https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx) 2. **HUD Housing Counseling** - **Services**: Assistance with affordable housing and rental issues for seniors. - **Contact**: 1-800-569-4287 - **Website**: [https://www.hud.gov](https://www.hud.gov/) --- ### **Volunteer and Social Opportunities** 1. **Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)** - **Services**: Job training and placement for older adults seeking employment. - **Contact**: 1-877-872-5627 - **Website**: [https://www.doleta.gov/seniors](https://www.doleta.gov/seniors) 2. **Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)** - **Services**: Volunteer opportunities for seniors in local communities. - **Website**: [https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps/rsvp](https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps/rsvp) --- These resources offer comprehensive support for seniors in Pennsylvania, ranging from emotional support to legal advocacy and community engagement.