LibGuides: Community Resources: Seniors

Local Senior Resources

Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-922-2275 (24/7)

Massachusetts Attorney General's Elder Hotline
A statewide, toll-free telephone hotline for assistance on a wide range of elder issues such as debt and debt collection practices, health insurance, home improvement, landlord/tenant issues, long-term care insurance, scam awareness and telemarketing. Open Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1-888-AG-ELDER, (1-888-243-5337), TTY: (617) 727-4765
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
A federal program of the Social Security Administration that makes monthly payments to certain people who are age 65 or older, blind or disabled. Massachusetts adds more money to SSI payments for Massachusetts residents. This is called the State Supplement Program, or SSP.
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Assists elders and their families in identifying services and opportunities in housing, health care, home care, meals & nutrition, caregiver support, service organizations, regulations and statistics, and employment and civic engagement.

Meals on Wheels
For more information call 413-781-8800
Hot, well-balanced lunches delivered to homebound individuals of at least 60 years of age living in Brimfield, Hampden, Holland, Palmer, Springfield, Wales, and Wilbraham. Delivered Monday - Friday between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Dining
Located in senior centers, elder complexes and other convenient places, congregate meal sites are where people age 60 and over can enjoy good food and good company. Participants receive a nutritious noon meal and have the opportunity to socialize and make new acquaintances. Participants are asked to make a $2.00 donation per meal to help underwrite a portion of the cost.
Brown Bag: Food for Elders
Free bag of healthy groceries to eligible seniors once a month at local senior centers and community organizations. Must be over age 55 and meet certain income guidelines. Call the Food Bank at (413) 247-9738 or 1-800-247-9632 to apply.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Helps low-income individuals, age 55 and older, gain employment through training, counseling, and paid community service assignments at non-profit organizations in the communities, prior to transitioning into the private sector.
Greater Springfield Elder Guide
A comprehensive, interactive listing of area resources for older adults and caregivers.
City of Springfield Dept. of Elder Affairs / Council on Aging
Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center, 1476 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield MA 01109, Telephone: 413-787-6785, TTY: 413.787.6154
Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m.-4:30 .p.m.
Works to improve and enhance the quality of life for elder residents in Springfield. It advocates, plans, develops, coordinates and provides social services as well as information and referral services for Springfield's elder citizens.