Help For Seniors
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Federal Resources
- Supports services for adults age 60+: meals (home-delivered or at centers), caregiver support, transportation, legal assistance, and more.
- States receive funding and local Area Agencies on Aging provide services.
- If you are 60 or older, you may be eligible for OAA-funded services.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
- Federal job training and part-time work for low-income adults age 55+.
- Helps seniors who want to stay active, re-enter the workforce, or supplement income.
National Eldercare Locator (Administration for Community Living)
- A toll-free service that connects older adults and caregivers with local resources by ZIP code.
- Phone: 1-800-677-1116
State Resources
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services — Senior & Disability Services
- Senior Resource Line: 1-800-235-5503
Connects callers to local Area Agencies on Aging and services by ZIP code. - Offers statewide directories for transportation, home modifications, dementia support, caregiver help, and more.
Local Resources
County Older Resident Programs (CORP) – St. Louis County
- For St. Louis County residents age 60+ provides services such as volunteer transportation to medical appointments and telephone reassurance/home visits.
Senior Centers in City of St. Louis
- The City’s website lists multiple senior centers offering home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation, health screenings, etc.
- Give options for older adults to remain socially engaged and access nutrition/transportation.