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NYC Elder Abuse Center
Seeks to prevent abuse, and assists people 60 and over who are abused or at risk of abuse – as well as their family members, friends, neighbors, caregivers, and witnesses – by helping to improve how professionals, organizations and systems respond to their needs.
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Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program
Tenants who qualify for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program can have their rent frozen at their current level and be exempt from future rent increases.
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NYC Parks
Offers a variety of programs for older adults to keep active, healthy, social and engaged in their community.
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Griot Circle
(718) 246-2775
An intergenerational and culturally diverse community-based organization serving older LGBT persons, especially elders of color.
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LA 4 Seniors
This public-service web site was created to support the goals of the L.A. Metro Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Consultation on Elders at Risk.
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City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA)
(213) 482-7252
Provides community based services to seniors and their caregivers to ensure the highest quality of life as possible and remain in the community.
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Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 939-0506
A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides free, expert legal advice and representation to low-income residents of Los Angeles
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Bet Tzedek Transitions Project
www.bettzedektransitionsproject.org
(323) 549-5828
An innovative initiative to provide holistic and coordinated services for aging adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their family caregivers in Los Angeles County
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Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
(213) 383-4519
Provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare.
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Braille Institute
(323) 663-1111
A non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss.
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Network of Care (NOC)
www.losangeles.networkofcare.org
A comprehensive, internet-based resource for elderly and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.
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LA Foundation on Aging (LAFA)
(213) 482-7252
The mission of LAFA is to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families in the City of Los Angeles by improving upon and expanding existing services, and supporting new and innovative programs.
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Ombudsman
(310) 394-9871
A program that is a state and federally mandated program that identifies and investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities, including: skilled nursing and assisted living
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
(213) 482-7252
Provides an opportunity for unemployed seniors to return to the competitive job market through work experience and job training programs
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Handyworker Program
Provides free minor home repairs for low-income seniors and disabled persons who own and occupy a single family home in the City of Los Angeles.
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Cityride
Local area code plus: 808-RIDE (808-7433)
A transportation assistance program for individuals age 65 or older and qualified disabled persons in the City of Los Angeles and select areas of Los Angeles County.
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Community and Senior Services (CSS)
(213) 738-2600
Investigates abuse claims against the senior and disabled population, and provides nutrition and other life-enhancing services to seniors.
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Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH)
(323) 957-7200
The mission is to improve the life experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors by developing affordable housing, providing comprehensive care, and ensuring, through advocacy and education, a brighter future for the LGBT elder community.
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