Resources for Older Adults

Older adults in Seattle-King County can get information about a wide range of services and programs by contacting:

• The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens in the Seattle Human Services Department, 206-684-0500.
• Senior Information & Assistance Online, operated by Senior Services, at 206-448-3110 or 1-800-972-9990.
• 211 Community Information Line, dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-621-4636

Professional advocates will either direct callers to the appropriate agency or contact the agency on a caller’s behalf. Advocates can follow up to make sure that callers have received the help they need.

• For ethnic communities, visit our Information and Assistance for Ethnic Communities Web site.
• For transportation services throughout Puget Sound, visit Travel Options. For extra travel options in East King County, visit the Eastside Easy Rider Web site.
• For private and government programs that can help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, savings and other needs, visit Benefits Check-up, contact Senior Information & Assistance (above) or contact the 211 Community Information Line (above).

Information

For more information, call Aging & Disability Services in the Seattle Human Services Department at 206-684-0660, or e-mail aginginfo@seattle.gov.

Seattle Human Services Department
Street address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5800, Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing address: PO Box 34215, Seattle, WA 98124-4215

Phone: 206-386-1001
Fax: 206-233-5119
TTY/TTD: 206-233-2778

Accommodations for people with disabilities provided upon request.