Alliance for Aging, Inc. | 800-963-5337 | As the local Area Agency on Aging, this organization supports seniors aged 60 and over through information, referrals, and direct services. Older adults can contact the main office for help arranging meal deliveries, scheduling volunteer-based in-home services, and obtaining health insurance options counseling |
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) - Miami | 786-933-7223 800-933-7223 (TTY) | PACE delivers comprehensive medical support and social services to seniors dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. It provides a single access point for prescription drug coverage, personal care, and skilled nursing services. |
Joshua's Heart Foundation Food Pantry | 305-944-4452 | Joshua's Heart Foundation Food Pantry stocks free groceries and household staples for seniors with limited financial resources. It distributes supplies two Thursdays per month at noon, although it encourages those seeking food to arrive early. |
Jewish Community Services Kosher Meals on Wheels Program | 305-576-6550786-709-9431 (TTY) | The Jewish Community Services Kosher Meals on Wheels Program provides kosher and halal meals to homebound individuals aged 60 and over in the Miami region. Its volunteers deliver meals daily and provide wellness checks. |
Miami Gardens Food Pantry | 305-610-4004 | The Miami Gardens food pantry offers shelf-stable grocery items and fresh produce for income-qualified seniors. It's open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and its staff distributes numbers starting at 8 a.m. |
Miami-Dade Meals for the Elderly | 786-469-4707 | Miami-Dade Meals for the Elderly administers two senior meal programs, including Meals on Wheels and a congregate meal service. Meals on Wheels delivers two meals daily to program participants, and 19 congregate meal sites host midday hot meals and educational and recreational programming every weekday. |
Legal Services of Greater Miami | 305-576-0080 | Legal Services of Greater Miami provides free civil legal services to Miami residents aged 60 and over. This nonprofit organization helps seniors obtain public benefits screening, health insurance options counseling, and details on residents' rights. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program - North Dade | 850-414-2323 | Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program supports Miami seniors through its North Dade office. Its trained advocates help assisted living residents navigate billing problems, gaps in care, and involuntary discharge orders. |
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Miami | 786-469-4600 | The Weatherization Assistance Program makes homes more energy-efficient by insulating attics, installing solar screens, and repairing or replacing inefficient HVAC systems. Applicants must meet financial requirements to benefit from this program. |
Jack Orr Senior Center | 305-579-5588 | The Jack Orr Senior Center hosts social and recreational activities for seniors 60 and over. In addition to participating in arts and crafts, games, and events, seniors can obtain wellness screenings and referrals for home—and community-based services. |
Senior Family Center | 305-622-5780 | The Senior Family Center has an ADA-accessible campus and offers a range of amenities, including a fitness center, a walking trail, restrooms, and a pavilion with a grill. The center also has meeting rooms that seniors can reserve for private events. |
Miami-Dade Active Older Adults Program | 786-372-9701 | The Miami-Dade Active Older Adults Program, which is supervised by the Miami-Dade Parks Department, organizes activities for locals aged 55 and over. |
Florida Mayor's Initiative on Healthy Aging and Livability | 305-234-5400 | The Mayor's Initiative on Aging administers community activities for seniors, including health education and disease prevention workshops, wellness screenings, and age-friendly fitness programs. It also offers interactive presentations on senior safety. |
Miami-Dade Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | 786-469-4843 | RSVP provides exclusive volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over in the Miami region. This program allows seniors to serve their community as museum docents, health insurance options counselors, and career coaches. |
Foster Grandparent Program - Miami | 786-469-4844 | The Foster Grandparent Program, open to those aged 55 and over, matches volunteer mentors to children in the community who need academic or social support. |
Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library | 305-931-5512 | The Miami-Dade Public Library's Aventura Branch hosts a range of activities for those aged 55 and over, including drop-in game sessions and knitting classes. |
Senior Companion Program - Miami | 786-469-4843 | The Senior Companion Program matches active adults aged 55 and over with seniors needing companionship. In exchange, participants qualify for an hourly stipend and a transportation allowance. |
Miami Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213800-325-0778 (TTY) | The Miami region contains 16 Social Security offices where seniors receive in-person support with filing applications for benefits that may help with assisted living and medical expenses, including Medicare and Social Security. |
Property Tax Benefits - Miami | 305-375-4712 | Seniors 65 and over who own a home in Miami may qualify for an additional $50,000 homestead exemption. |
Miami Dade County Light Bill Assistance | 786-469-4640 | Miami Dade County Light Bill Assistance helps those aged 60 and over avoid disruptions in utility services by providing funds to cover past-due bills. |
Miami Vet Center | 305-718-3712 | The Miami Vet Center has English- and Spanish-speaking counselors who provide free mental health services for veterans, including individual therapy, family counseling, and grief and bereavement counseling. |
Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 305-575-7000 | The Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides 24-hour medical support for qualified veterans and their families, including rehabilitative services, speech and hearing support, and prosthetics. The center also provides telehealth services for patients' convenience. |
Veterans Services Program - Miami | 305-756-2830 | The county-run Veterans Services Program helps older veterans obtain state and federal veterans' benefits, including those that cover assisted living services. |