Senior Services
Aging Ahead - Local Chapter of Area Agency of Aging
Resources for the following:
· Meals on Wheels
· Transportation
· Family Caregiver Support Program
· Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
· In-Home Services
· Medicare or Medicaid
· Health Insurance Marketplace
· Senior Housing
· Long-Term Care
· Application Assistance
· Elder Abuse
· Legal Services
· Disabilities Resources
Contact: (800)-243-6060
Email: info@agingahead.org
Office Address: 14535 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Website: https://www.agingahead.org/
Notes: The contact information and hours above are for the central office. The West County Location is on Manchester Road, email is westcounty@agingahead.org and phone number is (636)-227-3882.
Tags: Crisis Intervention/Safety Planning Legal Advocacy
Home Improvement Program
The Home Improvement Program (HIP) is a federally funded program, which provides technical advice and financial assistance to qualified homeowners for a variety of home repairs. A participant can receive 100% of the cost of correcting authorized repairs, based on a maximum benefit limit of $5,000. To qualify, the individual must own and live in his/her own home.
Contact: (314)-615-8232
Office Address: 4546 Lemay Ferry Road: St. Louis, MO 63129
Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/human-services/community-development/home-improvement-program/
Notes: Homeowners are required to sign a 5-year Forgivable Loan Agreement that provides for an annual reduction of twenty percent of the amount of the grant, as long as they continue to own and occupy their house.
Tags: Financial Assistance
County Older Resident Programs
The County Older Resident Programs (CORP) provides a variety of services to St. Louis County residents age 60 and over. Various locations programs:
· Neighbor Driving Neighbor
· Car Calls and Home Visits
· Home Care and Repair
· Legal Assistance
· Tax Services
· Age Smart, Age Well
Contact: (314)-615-4516 or TTY: 1-(800)-735-2966
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/human-services/county-older-resident-programs/
Notes: The contact’s name who services the Kirkwood area is Tom Cole.
Tags: Legal Advocacy
Functional Needs Registry for St. Louis County
The Access and Functional Needs Registry is a confidential emergency preparedness registry maintained by the St. Louis County Department of Human Services. Emergency responders can use this information to plan and provide services for individuals who may need additional assistance during disasters.
Contact: (314)-615-4426
Office Address: 500 Northwest Plaza – Suite 800. St. Ann, MO 63074
Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/human-services/functional-needs-registry/#:~:text=The%20Access%20and%20Functional%20Needs,need%20additional%20assistance%20during%20disasters.
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Tags: Crisis Intervention/Safety Planning
Lutheran Senior Services
Provides answers about obtaining resources for seniors and their families for support, senior housing, financial support and benefits, finding care, community resources, legal resources, transportation, personal emergency response and services.
Contact: (314)-446-2475
Office Address: 1150 Hanley Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63144
Office Hours: Sun-Sat: 8am-5pm
Website: https://www.lssliving.org/
Notes: The contact information above is for questions regarding aging resources. The main line for Lutheran Senior Service is 314-968-9313
Tags: Financial Assistance Legal Advocacy Food Pantry
MO Elder & Disabled Abuse Hotline
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals 60 and older and people with disabilities between 18 and 59. These individuals may live in the community or in long-term care facilities. Missouri’s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline responds to reports of abuse, bullying, neglect, and financial exploitation. If you suspect someone is being abused, bullied, neglected or exploited, call the hotline at (800)-392-0210
Hotline: (800)-392-0210 (Available 7:00am - 12:00am Daily)
Hearing-impaired Relay MO Hotline: 1-(800)-735-2466 (Available 7:00am - 12:00am Daily)
Website: http://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/
Tags: Crisis Line Crisis Intervention/Safety Planning Gender Inclusive Language Services
Shepherd's Center
Provides services and programs adults 55 and over need to maintain their independence and stay socially active. Resources for the following services:
· Transportation - provides rides to medical appointments.
· Handy Hands - assist with simple repairs for those responsible for home maintenance
· Chores Galore - helps homeowners with seasonal yard cleanup
· Classes - exercise, guest speakers, art, film screenings, discussion groups, brain training, caregiver classes and workshops for areas of interest.
· Day Trips - visits local historical and cultural sites
· Groups and Clubs - Book clubs, lunch groups, games and more.
Contact: (314)-395-0988
Office Address: 1320 W. Lockwood Avenue. St. Louis, MO 63122
Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9:00-3:00
Website: https://shepherdscenter-wk.org/
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