# Senior Helpline Help - Washington State ## 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 - **Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (Aging & Long-Term Support Administration)** - **Phone:** 1-800-422-3263 - **Website:** [https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa](https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa) - **Description:** Oversees programs and services for older residents, including Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and long-term care resources. - **Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Washington** - **Website:** [https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/resources/area-agencies-aging](https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/resources/area-agencies-aging) - **Phone:** 1-855-567-0252 - **Description:** Local access to programs for seniors, such as home care, transportation, and legal services. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Seattle - **Senior Center of West Seattle** - **Phone:** 1-206-932-4044 - **Website:** [https://sc-ws.org](https://sc-ws.org/) - **Address:** 4217 SW Oregon St, Seattle, WA 98116 - **Specialized Services:** Social activities, meal programs, transportation assistance, and health screenings. ### Spokane - **Aging and Long-Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW)** - **Phone:** 1-509-458-2509 - **Website:** [https://www.altcew.org](https://www.altcew.org/) - **Address:** 1222 N Post St, Spokane, WA 99201 - **Specialized Services:** Caregiver support, advocacy, and senior resource navigation. ### Tacoma - **Lighthouse Senior Center** - **Phone:** 1-253-591-5080 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Address:** 5016 A St, Tacoma, WA 98408 - **Specialized Services:** Wellness classes, educational programs, and elder abuse prevention resources. ### Vancouver - **Loaves and Fishes Center (Meals on Wheels People)** - **Phone:** 1-503-736-6325 - **Website:** [https://www.mowp.org](https://www.mowp.org/) - **Address:** 1681 C St, Vancouver, WA 98663 - **Specialized Services:** Meal delivery, nutrition education, and volunteer opportunities. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Online Tools for Seniors:** - **Senior Planet:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/) - **Description:** Provides technology training and online engagement for older adults. - **Senior Support Hotlines:** - **Phone:** 1-800-977-5456 (Senior Crisis Line for Washington State) - **Description:** Assistance with issues such as loneliness, legal concerns, or elder abuse. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.legalvoice.org/senior-rights](https://www.legalvoice.org/senior-rights) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.wellness.com](https://www.wellness.com/) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [https://connect.aarp.org](https://connect.aarp.org/) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services._