Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | 800-296-2606 | The ombudsman ensures assisted living facilities in Houston follow federal and state laws that protect residents. Seniors can contact their ombudsman for assistance with resolving complaints and finding ways to pay for services. |
Harris County Veterans Services Office | 281-876-6600 | The VSO helps veterans and their survivors identify and apply for the benefits they qualify for, including pension, compensation, medical and death benefits. |
Senior Rides and More | 713-772-8181 | Senior Rides and More provides free transportation for essential errands. It also supports seniors through minor household repairs and conducts regular wellness checks by phone. |
Independent Living Services Program | 713-974-4621 | This organization distributes assistive technology, including home and vehicle modifications, prosthetics and environmental control systems. |
Harris County Area Agency on Aging | 832-393-4301 | The countywide AAA administers supportive programs for those aged 60 and over in Houston. It offers benefits counseling, information and referrals and nutrition and health promotion programs. |
Nutrition Programs | 832-393-4301 | Houston seniors can access two nutrition programs, including community dining services and home-delivered meals. Additionally, the county funds transportation services to congregate meal sites for eligible individuals. |
Bay Area Meals on Wheels | 832-240-6515 | Bay Area Meals on Wheels has over 150 volunteers who deliver meals to housebound seniors in Houston, addressing hunger for those unable to obtain meals due to age, injury or disability. |
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | 713-533-4900 | Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston partners with local organizations to deliver weekday meals to seniors. It also provides pet food through the Animeals program and offers preventative veterinary services through its Aniheals program. |
YWCA Houston Meals on Wheels | 713-640-6817 | YWCA Houston Centers for Senior Life hosts daily congregate meals for those aged 60 and over at 11 sites throughout the Houston area. Seniors unable to attend meal sites may qualify for home-delivered meals. |
Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project | 855-825-7787 | This program provides free durable medical equipment loans for qualified seniors in Houston. Depending on availability, equipment may include basic wheelchairs, canes, walkers and bathroom equipment. |
Houston Volunteer Lawyers | 713-228-0735 | Through this nonprofit program, volunteer attorneys help seniors navigate civil legal issues, such as obtaining veterans' benefits, disputing denied health insurance claims and completing wills and estate planning documents. |
Adult Services Division | 713-394-4000 | The county's Adult Services Division operates two programs for seniors. The Guardianship Program has case managers who oversee clients' daily needs, and the Senior Justice Assessment Center provides legal assistance to those aged 60 and over who've experienced elder abuse. |
Harris County Community Services Department Home Repair Program | 832-927-4955 | The Home Repair Program addresses hazards in program participants' homes that could compromise their health and safety. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 62 years old or disabled. |
Care Connection Aging & Disability Resource Center | 855-937-2372 | Care Connection provides comprehensive information on long-term care options and ways to pay for services. It publishes details on benefits counseling, special Medicare programs and RODIE transportation. |
Easter Seals of Greater Houston | 713-838-9050 | Easter Seals serves caregivers in the Houston region through respite services and emergency assistance, and it operates an adult day program for seniors. For veterans, it offers mental health services, case management and assistive technology. |
PINNACLE Senior Center | 832-471-2760 | The local senior center operates weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It hosts activities, such as table games and age-friendly fitness classes, along with volunteer-led activities, including sewing and knitting classes and weekly devotionals. |
Retired Senior Volunteer Program | 713-595-8196 | RSVP of Southeast Texas provides exclusive volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Through this program, seniors can serve in local government offices, nonprofit organizations, schools and senior centers. |
Houston & Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association | 800-272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association organizes early-stage engagement activities, support groups and fundraising opportunities for seniors and families in Houston. It has case managers who help families navigate long-term care options for loved ones with dementia. |
Houston Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) | Houston has four Social Security field offices, providing high access to in-person assistance. At these locations, seniors get help with submitting applications for retirement and disability benefits and Medicare. |
Houston Metro Senior Fare Cards | 713-635-4000 713-635-6993 (TTY) | Seniors aged 65 to 69 who use the city's public transportation system qualify for a discounted fare of $0.60 on local buses, METRORail, METRORapid and METRO curb2curb services. Services are free for those aged 70 and over. |
Houston Southwest Vet Center | 713-523-0884 | This vet center provides confidential mental health services at no cost to veterans and their families, as well as VA benefits assistance. Qualified individuals receive help in person, over the phone or through video chat. |
Houston West Vet Center | 713-682-2288 | At this vet center, veterans obtain counseling services, VA benefits assistance and mental health services for conditions such as depression, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. |
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | 713-791-1414 | The local VA medical center provides cardiology, dental care, diabetic support, internal medicine and neurology, among other services. It administers vaccine and pharmacy services and houses a walk-in urgent care clinic. |
Spring Vet Center | 281-537-7812 | Spring Vet Center provides counseling, addiction and substance use care and referral services for qualified veterans. It also connects them to community resources that help them enroll in VA benefits. |