Resources for Seniors in Need

Local nonprofits and other social service organizations offer help for families dealing with age-related issues. (Click here for a printer-friendly version.)

2-1-1 Texas 
Dial 211 | www.211texas.org

• Free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, state-wide.
• Search available resources in your community for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance abuse treatment.

Adult Protective Services
1-800-272-3900 | www.dfps.state.tx.us/

• Elder abuse prevention resources.
• Report abuse, neglect or exploitation.

AGE of Central Texas
512-451-4611 | www.ageofcentraltx.org

• Caregiver Resource Center – offering information, material, and consultation.
• Caregiver U. – educational classes for caregivers offered in Georgetown.
• Early memory loss program.
• Adult Day Health Centers in Travis and Williamson counties.

Aging and Disability Resource Center       
1-888-622-9111 or 512-916-6062 | www.aaacap.org

• Help with understanding options and connecting with needed services and support. 

Alzheimer’s Texas       
512-241-0420 | www.txalz.org

• 24/7 helpline.
• Education and training.
• Care consultations.
• Support groups.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services      
512-869-2650 | www.bbtrails.org

• Community and mental health resources for Central Texas residents.

Capital Area Agency on Aging
512-916-6062 | http://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging

• Plans, develops and provides a coordinated system of services designed to promote independence for persons 60 years of age and older. 
• Services include benefits counseling, caregiver support, care coordination, health and wellness, information, referral and assistance and medication screening.

The Caring Place       
512-943-0700 | www.caringplacetx.org

• Emergency financial assistance.
• Temporary shelter and transportation.
• Meal assistance programs.

Elder Care Locator    
800-677-1116 | www.eldercare.gov

• Nationwide online service. 
• Connects elders and their caregivers with trustworthy local support services.
• Public service of Administration on Aging.

Faith in Action Georgetown     
512-868-9544 | www.faithinactiongt.org

• Free transportation for medical, dental, and personal care appointments, and grocery shopping (cannot transport wheelchairs). 
• Handyman services.
• Care calling/home visits.
• Medical equipment closet.
• Community education. (A Matter of Balance fall prevention)

Family Eldercare          
512-450-0844 | www.familyeldercare.org

• In-home care.
• Caregiver support.
• In-home counseling.
• Service coordination.
• Money management.

Lone Star Circle of Care       
1-877-800-5722 | www.lscctx.org

• Medical services located in Georgetown.
• Dedicated senior care clinics.
• Accepts all patients regardless of insurance status or income.
• Low cost, high quality dental clinic in Georgetown.  Call direct at 512-864-1445.

Meals on Wheels / Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties       
512-763-1400 | www.opportunitiesforwbc.org

• Hot, home delivered meals five days a week.
• Congregate meals program at senior centers.
• Utility assistance.

Memory Care          
www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-texas/

Sun City Helping Hands

Here is who to contact if you want to borrow something: 

For items kept at the Legacy Hills Storage area, contact:
John Viers  (512) 639-0262 *He prefers a call/text rather than an email 
Kathy Davis (907) 351-8872         
Cle Alexander (316) 990-4245

Shirley Worth (N30) (512)943-4110 Shirley keeps some medical equipment and baby items at her home and you can borrow from there. 

Here are some things to consider:

• Don't wait till your guests arrive or you are bringing your patient home from the hospital to arrange for equipment. You want it at the house and ready to go. 
• You don't have to reserve items, but it may be best to call and make sure they have the item you need available to borrow. You can reserve an item a bit ahead of time, but pick it up a couple of days before you need it. 
• They are working on a list of items at Legacy and Shirley's home, but it is not available yet.
• The items are sanitized when returned...someone donated funds to purchase a sanitizer.

Support Groups

• See the Support Groups page in each month of Sun Rays magazine.

Texas Health and Human Services
1-855-937-2372 | https://hhs.texas.gov/services/aging

• Access to services facilitating independent living.
• Help understanding state and federal benefits and legal rights.
• Services for caregivers.
• Assistance in qualifying for assisted-living facility care, daytime programs or nursing home services.
• Guidance for long-term care services.