# 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.
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_Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services._