# Senior Helpline Help - Wisconsin ## 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 - **Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)** - **Phone:** 1-800-362-3002 - **Website:** [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/index.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/index.htm) - **Description:** Connects seniors to services including transportation, caregiver support, and health resources. - **Wisconsin Association of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Phone:** [Insert contact number] - **Description:** Provides local access to programs for seniors, such as home care, meal delivery, and advocacy. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Madison - **Senior Center of Madison** - **Phone:** 1-608-266-6581 - **Website:** [https://www.cityofmadison.com/seniorcenter](https://www.cityofmadison.com/seniorcenter) - **Address:** 330 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703 - **Specialized Services:** Social activities, educational classes, fitness programs, and counseling. ### Milwaukee - **Milwaukee County Department on Aging** - **Phone:** 1-414-289-6874 - **Website:** [https://county.milwaukee.gov/aging](https://county.milwaukee.gov/aging) - **Address:** 1220 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205 - **Specialized Services:** Senior dining, transportation, and in-home services. ### Green Bay - **Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County** - **Phone:** 1-920-448-4300 - **Website:** [https://adrcofbrowncounty.org](https://adrcofbrowncounty.org/) - **Address:** 300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301 - **Specialized Services:** Resource referrals, caregiver support, and senior health programs. ## 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:** - **Phone:** Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-833-586-0107 - **Description:** For immediate assistance with issues such as elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **Senior Rights and Protections:** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org](https://www.aarp.org/) - **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections. - **Health and Wellness Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging](https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging) - **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management. ## Support Groups and Networks - **Local Senior Support Groups:** - **Contact:** ADRC of Wisconsin - **Website:** [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/index.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/index.htm) - **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging. - **Virtual Communities:** - **Website:** [https://connect2affect.org](https://connect2affect.org/) - **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Health Services at [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/)._