Senior citizens can find a variety of information and services in this section, including information on medical and legal aid, housing, and community.
AARP
APPRISE HELPLINE
(Pennsylvania Department of Aging)
Offers a free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians with Medicare.
800-783-7067
AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
(Usual sources for meals on wheels)
Cumberland County: 717-240-6110
Dauphin County: 717-780-6130
Lebanon County: 717-273-9262
Perry County: 717-582-5128
York County: 717-771-9610
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
800-272-3900 (helpline)
www.alz.org
B’NAI B’RITH SENIOR CENTER
717-232-6757
130 S. Third St., Harrisburg
BIG SPRING SENIOR CENTER
717-776-4478
91 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1, Newville
https://bigspringseniorcenter.weebly.com
BISTLINE SENIOR CENTER
717-561-8493
1291 S. 28th St., Harrisburg
BRANCH CREEK PLACE (SHIPPENSBURG AREA SENIOR CENTER)
717-300-3563
115 N. Fayette St. Shippensburg
CARLISLE SENIOR ACTION CENTER
717-249-5007
20 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle
CENTRAL PERRY COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
717-582-4508
225 W. Main St., New Bloomfield
DUNCANNON SENIOR CENTER
717-834-4777
301 High St., Duncannon
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
717-469-7514
8848 Jonestown Road, Grantville
EDGEMONT SENIOR CENTER
717-236-2221
2400 Oxford Ave., Harrisburg
ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE
Hotline
800-490-8505
ELDER CARE
Nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support services
800-677-1116
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
FRIENDSHIP SENIOR CENTER
717-657-1547
5000 Commons Drive, Harrisburg
HEINZ-MENAKER SENIOR CENTER
717-238-7860
1824 N. Fourth Street, Harrisburg
HOY/LATSHA SENIOR CENTER
717-939-9833
301 Mohn St., Steelton
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
717-236-9555
3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg
LICK TOWERS SENIOR CENTER
717-257-5421
1301 N. Sixth St., Harrisburg
LYKENS BALLROOM SENIOR CENTER
717-453-8350
200 W. Main St., Lykens
MARYSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
717-957-2525
198 Leonard St., Marysville
MECHANICSBURG PLACE
717-697-5947
97 W. Portland St., Mechanicsburg
MEDICARE
www.medicare.gov
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov, provides information for the Medicare and Medicaid consumer
MILLERSBURG SENIOR CENTER
717-692-2657
109 Edward Drive, Millersburg
MOHLER SENIOR CENTER
717-533-2002
25 Hope Drive, Hershey
www.mohlerseniorcenter.com
NATIONAL CENTER ON ELDER ABUSE
Provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.
855-500-3537
https://ncea.acl.gov
NEWPORT SENIOR CENTER
717-567-6058
2 N. Second St., Newport
PACE AND PACENET
State prescription program for lower income senior citizens.
800-225-7223
www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/prescriptions/Pages/default.aspx
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES
Regulates financial services and works to ensure consumers and businesses are well informed about the marketplace. Can file a complaint form online.
800-600-0007
www.dobs.pa.gov
PENNSYLVANIA SENIOR LAW HELPLINE
Provides legal advice, information and referral services. Helpline hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
877-727-7529
www.seniorlawcenter.org
RED LAND SENIOR CENTER
717-938-4649
736 Wyndamere Road, Lewisberry
www.redlandseniorcenter.org
RSVP OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Promotes seniors as powerful contributors to our neighborhoods and community organizations that desperately need additional human resources.
717-541-9521
50 Utley Drive, Suite 500, Camp Hill
www.rsvpcapreg.org
THE RUTHERFORD HOUSE
717-564-5682
3300 Parkview Lane, Harrisburg
www.rutherfordcenter.org
MARY C. SCHANER SENIOR CENTER
717-732-3915
East Pennsboro Twp. municipal building
98 S. Enola Drive, Enola
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
800-772-1213 (national)
888-327-1176 (local)
555 Walnut St., Suite 810, Harrisburg
www.ssa.gov
STEELTON SENIOR CENTER
717-649-0136
900 Cumbler St., Steelton
WEST SHORE SENIOR CENTER
717-774-0409
122 Geary Ave., New Cumberland