Senior Centers
Senior Centers offer social activities, educational programs, referral services, health and wellness programs, meal programs (see meal program listings below) and other services to keep seniors active and engaged. For a donation, transportation services are available to and from the senior centers.
Northwest Phoenix
Deer Vallety Senior Center 602 495-3735
Manzanita Senior Center 602 262-4949
Goelet Beuf Senior Center 602 534-9740
Northeast Phoenix
Paradise Valley Community Center 602 495-3785
Squaw Peak Senior Center 602 262-7807
Shadow Mountain Senior Center 602 534-2303
Central Phoenix
McDowell Place Senior Center 602 262-1842
Luke Krohn Senior Center 602 262-6835
Devonshire Senior Center 602 256-3130
Salvation Army Laura Danieli Senior Center 602 251-2007
North Central Phoenix
Jewish Community Center 602 242-1999
Chinese Senior Center 602 262-6411
Sunnyslope Senior Center 602 262-7572
Santa Rosa Senior Center 602 242-2258
South Central Phoenix
Senior Opportunities West Senior Center 602 262-6610
South Mountain Community Center 602 262-4097
Marcos de Niza Senior Center 602 262-7249
Southeast Phoenix
Ahwatukee Foothills Senior Center 480 893-6835
Senior Services East 602 262-7305
West Phoenix
Westside Senior Center 602 262-7305
Desert West Community Center 602 495-3711
Chicanos por la Causa 602 272-0054
East Valley
Granite Reef Senior Center, Scottsdale 480 312-2375
Scottsdale Civic Cneter Senior Center, Scottsdale 480 312-2375
Concord Senior Center, Tempe 480 990-1875
Escalante Senior Center, Tempe 480 350-5870
Tempe Westside Community Center, Tempe 480 858-2420
Mesa Senior Center, Mesa 480 962-5612
Mesa Senior Center East, Mesa 480 218-2221
Gilbert Senior Center, GIlbert 480 813-5869
Guadalupe Senior Center, Guadalupe 480 505-5393
Chandler Senior Center, Chandler 480 782-2720
Fountain Hills Community Center, Fountain Hills 480 816-5888
West Valley
Avondale Senior Center, Avondale 623 478-3060
Cashion Senior Center, Avondale 623 478-3080
Buckeye Senior Center, Buckeye 623 386-2588
El Mirage Senior Center, El Mirage 623 937-0050
West Valley Senior Center, Glendale 623 931-9452
Glendale Community Center, Glendale 623 930-4700
Japanese Senior Center, Glendale 623 931-7436
Olive Branch Senior Center, Sun City 623 974-5797
Peoria Sneior Center, Peoria 623 979-3911
Surprise Senior Center, Surprise 623 583-0653
Tolleson Senior Center, Tolleson 623 936-9793
For assistance in locating the center nearest you or for additional information contact:
Area Agency on Aging 24 Hr. Senior HELP Line
Senior Advocacy Organizations
Area Agency on Aging, Region One
1366 E. Thomas Rd, Suite 108
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602 264-2255
E-mail: answers@aaaphx.org
www.aaaphx.org
The Area Agency on Aging maintains a 24-hour Senior HELP LINE staffed by English and Spanish speaking social workers to assist in locating services and resources for Maricopa County Seniors.
602 264-HELP or
602 264-4357
Governor's Advisory Council on Aging
Janet Napolitano, Governor
Melanie K. Starns, MAG, Executive Director
1789 W. Jefferson Street., 008A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602 542-4710
www.de.state.az.us/gaca
The Council was created by state law to review the development and implementation of the state plan on aging and to serve as the official state advocate for seniors promoting measures to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Past and present issues include grandparent concerns, older worker issues, long-term care, energy and utilities, affordable housing, rural transportation, guardians and conservators, and misuse of medications by older adults as well developing services to Alzheimer’s patients and families, promoting intergenerational understanding, and developing physical fitness activities for older adults..
Arizona Office on Aging
Region IX
Aging and Adult Administration
Department of Economic Security
Rex Critchfield, Assistant Director
1789 W Jefferson - #950A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602 542-4446
Fax: 602 542-6575
www.de.state.az.us
AARP Arizona
Phone: 800 OUR-AARP M-F 7am-12 midnight ET
www.aarp.org/states/az/.
Foundation for Senior Living
1201 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602 285-1800 or 866 375-9779
The Foundation for Senior Living provides a diverse range of services for seniors and those with disabilites including:
Adult Day Health Services
Assisted Group Living
Catholic Center in the Sun Cities
Community Action Programs
Helathy Visions Wellness Center
Home Care, Visiting Nurse and Case Mangement Services
Home Improvements
Housing
OASIS program for the Arts and Humanities
Pthways
Senior Centers
Counseling, Spiritual Supprot and Personal Care Services
For additional information on any of these programs contact the Foundation directly or visit their website at www.fsl.org.
Adult Day Care
There are numerous adult day care centers throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Adult Day Care Centers:
Avondale: 623 932-1104
Glendale: 623 931-0983
Central Phoenix: 602 230-9946
Phoenix (Santa Maria): 602 482-6070
Phoenis (South Mountain): 602 304-0355
Phoenix (JC Lincoln): 602 870-6374
Tempe: 480 968-0822
East Valley (Mesa): 480 981-6260
Apache Junction: 480 671-3086
Scottsdale: 480 483-2342
Mesa (Downtown): 480 464-1061
Mesa (Red Mountain): 480 641-7644
Peoria: 623 979-7126
Sun City (St. Clement): 623 977-8274
Sun City West: 623 584-0040
For information on centers other than those listed here contact:
Area Agency on Aging 24 Hr. Senior HELP Line
Home Delivered Meals
Publicly Funded Meal Programs
Most Senior Centers in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area will deliver meals to homebound seniors free of charge or for a donation to those who afford to contribute.
Private Pay Meal Programs
The following meal programs deliver meals to homebound seniors for the full cost of the meal:
Kosher Meals, Phoenix: 602 242-1999
N Phoenix: 602 368-5684 or 602 863-4399
Phoenix: 602 870-6055
Chandler: 480 963-5678
Mesa: 480 218-2221, 480 962-5612 or 480 964-9564
N. Scottsdale/Paradise Valley: 602 264-4357
S. Scottsdale: 480 481-4140
Tempe: 480 784-5668
Glendale: 623 931-7436
Fountain Hills: 480 816-5888 Ext. 4
Cave Creek/Carefree: 480 488-1105
Sun City/Youngtown: 623 974-9430
Sun City West: 623 214-4233
Sun Lakes: 480 895-7133
Avondale/Goodyear: 623 478-3060
For more information on these programs, contact:
Area Agency on Aging 24 Hr. Senior HELP Line
Transportation Services - County & Volunteer
Dial-A-Ride - Maricopa Cty. Special Transportation Services
provided by Maricopa County Human Services Dept.
623 934-4256
available M-F 7am-4pm
Ride Share, Route Based Shuttle Services and Door-to-Door pick up services are available
(call to verify availability in your area)
more information is available at:
**Pre-registration is required and reservations are needed. Reservations must be made at least 24 or 48 hours (depending on service) in advance and may be made up to two weeks in advance. Available for qualified seniors 60 years of age and older, low income and disabled residents. Service will transport qualified individuals to medical and appointments, social activities, senior centers, adult day care, shopping trips and employment.
Scottsdale Cab Connection
480 312-TRIP (8747)
ask for Pat or Gloria
Point to -point transportation for seniors and those with disabilities. Advance registration required. Eligible passengers will receive a voucher to cover a portion of the cost of the car fare. Call for more details
Sun Cities Area Transit System (SCAT)
623 977 8363
Transportation Services - Private Pay
AAA Transportation, Phoenix 602 437-4000
American Handicapped Transport Svc., Phoenix 602 253-0911
CD Transport, Mesa - 692 989-5115
Meditrans, Glendale 602 2002010
Financial Assistance
AZ Dept. of Economic Security
Family Assistance Administration
Assists low income individuals with disabilites or those caring for a disabled relative at home
602 542-9935
Community Action Programs (CAP)
Provide assistance with utilities, rent, food and shelter for low income residents.
To locate your nearest CAP office call 602 534-4732 or the
Area Agency on Aging 24 Hr. Senior HELP Line 602 264-4357
Medicare Cost Sharing Program
To apply for benefits or to verify eligibility contact:
602 417-5010
www.ahcccs.state.az.us
Senior Employment
AARP Foundation Senior Employment Program
Maria M. Ramirez-Trillo, SCSEP Project Director
5119 N. 19th Ave., Suite A
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 841-0403
www.scphoenixaz@aol.com
Aging and Adult Administration Title V Program
602 542-4446
www.de.state.az.us
Family Caregiver Resources
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Beatitudes Senior Center D.O.A.R. Project Grandcare
602 274-5022
www.aaaphx.org
Foundation for Senior Living
1201 E.Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602 285-1800 or 866 375-9779
Support Groups
There are numerous support groups throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Area Support Groups
Alzheimer's Support Groups: 602 528-0545
Seniors Domestic Violence Support Groups: 602 264-2255
Parkinson's Support Group, Phoenix - 602 285-0505
Downtown Support Group, Phoenix - 602 542-6431
Caregiver Support, Wickenburg - 928 684-2074
Hispanic Caregivers, Surprise - 623 584-5612
Caregiver's Support, Memory Loss, Avondale - 623 478-3060
Male Caregiver Support Group, Surprise - 632 933-4300
Family Caregiver Support Group, N. Scottsdale - 602 274-5022
Family Caregiver Support Group, Mesa - 480 962-5612
Family Caregiver Support Group, Phoenix - 602 274-5022
Gay and Lesbian Caregivers, Phoenix - 602 264-2255
For information on groups other than those listed her contact:
Area Agency on Aging 24 Hr. Senior HELP Line
