Advantage Aging Solutions | 866-467-4624 | As the local Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center, Advantage Aging Solutions administers supportive services for those aged 60 and over. It provides referrals for community resources, long-term care options counseling and access to financial assistance programs. |
Mission Possible Enrichment Center | 850-216-1800 | MPEC operates the Senior and Elder Care Division and provides community outreach programs, including a quarterly drive-through meal distribution service and a monthly food bank. |
Second Harvest of the Big Bend | 850-562-3033 | Second Harvest of the Big Bend operates roughly 90 food banks throughout the Tallahassee region. It also administers the Senior Grocery Program, which delivers shelf-stable goods to income-qualifying individuals aged 60 and over. |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | 800-963-5337 | This federally funded program provides supplemental nutrition assistance to income-qualifying seniors. Beneficiaries of this program receive an electronic benefit transfer card that operates like a debit card, which they can use to purchase food at participating grocery stores. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman | 888-831-0404 | The long-term care ombudsman program helps seniors plan for long-term care services by assisting with comparing local assisted living communities, finding ways to pay for services and understanding move-in procedures. The ombudsman also represents seniors' interests in issues related to care quality, billing problems or involuntary discharges. |
Florida Senior Legal Helpline | 888-895-7873 800-955-8771 (TTY) | The Florida Senior Legal Helpline connects qualified callers aged 60 and over with free civil legal advice related to long-term care, health insurance and documents, such as wills and advance directives. The helpline is available on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | 800-222-2043 | This assistance program helps seniors reduce their utility expenses through home improvement measures, such as insulating water heaters, sealing cracks and installing energy-efficient light bulbs and smoke detectors. |
Tallahassee Senior Center | 850-891-4000 | The Tallahassee Senior Center hosts health and fitness classes, social activities and games for those aged 50 and over. It's open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and registration fees may apply. |
Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose | 833-438-4619 | This statewide initiative works with seniors and caregivers to identify and overcome problems such as food insecurity and loneliness. It also provides volunteer placement for seniors, offering mentorship opportunities in the community. |
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias | 800-963-5337 | The statewide Department of Elder Affairs operates several programs for seniors and families affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, including the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, Florida's Alzheimer's Center of Excellence and the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative. These programs provide case management, referrals and support groups. |
Senior Community Service Employment Program | 850-414-2000 | The Senior Community Service Employment Program helps jobseekers aged 55 and over obtain training and job skills. It arranges placement in part-time community service positions, typically for up to 20 hours per week. |
Tallahassee Social Security Office | 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) | At the local Social Security field office, staff members assist seniors in filing applications for public benefits, such as Medicare and retirement benefits. The office can also screen individuals for eligibility for Medicaid and other state and federal financial assistance programs. |
Homestead Exemption | 850-606-6200 | Homeowners aged 65 and over may qualify for up to two property tax exemptions, including the Low Income Senior Exemption and the Long-Term Senior Resident Exemption. These exemptions reduce seniors' assessed property values by $25,000 or more, resulting in smaller property tax bills. |
Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program | 850-222-2043 | LIHEAP provides cash assistance to qualified seniors with past-due utility bills, depending on available funding. Individuals can request assistance twice per year, including once in the winter months and once during the summer season. |
Tallahassee Vet Center | 850-942-8810 | The local vet center offers nonmedical one-on-one and group counseling services for qualified veterans. It can also help veterans get in contact with the local Veterans Service Officer and obtain VA benefits. |