AARP
Tax preparation assistance:
1-888-227-7669
aarpfoundation.org/taxaide

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
Administered by Sourcewise
(408) 350-3200, select option 2
mysourcewise.com/medicare-options

Sourcewise provides residents of Santa Clara County access to one-on-one counseling to assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers understand their Medicare benefits and healthcare options.

Senior Adults Legal Services (SALA)
(408) 295-5991
sala.org

SALA is a non-profit elder law office whose mission is to support older persons in their efforts to live safely, independently, non-institutionalized, and with dignity. Established in 1973, SALA provides free legal services and community education to Santa Clara County residents who are age 60 or older. There is no income eligibility qualification to use SALA’s services.

Rebuilding Together
No-cost home repair. Eligibility requirements apply.
408-578-9519
info@rebuildingtogethersv.org
rebuildingtogethersv.org

Through a vast network of volunteers, corporate sponsors, and sub-contractors, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV) provides critical home repairs to over 600 clients per year. In addition, they assist nonprofit organizations with facility maintenance and repairs so that they can dedicate their time and resources to helping the community.

Santa Clara County Health Department
Coronavirus vaccine information: sccfreevax.org
Coronavirus testing information: sccfreetest.org

The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department’s mission is to protect and improve the health and well-being of the community. They work to prevent disease and injury, promote healthy lifestyles, create healthy environments, use data to inform decision-making, and advocate for policy and systems changes that advance racial and health equity.

West Valley Community Services
(408) 255-8033
wvcommunityservices.org

West Valley Community Services is fighting poverty by providing critical food, housing assistance, and support services to the low income and homeless individuals and families in the West Valley communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and West San Jose.

Senior Nutrition Program
(408) 975-4860
sccgov.org/snp

If you are 60 or older and live in the County of Santa Clara, you can enjoy a healthy meal at over 35 locations or qualify for home delivered meals. Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) meals are approved by registered dietitians to meet the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and provide one-third of the daily key nutrients for older adults.

Meals on Wheels
(408) 350-3200, select option 4
mysourcewise.com/programs-services/meals/

Service is available to homebound individuals who are 60 years of age or older; who – due to illness or disability – are unable to purchase food or cook meals for themselves; and who do not have someone to purchase food or cook meals for them on a consistent basis.  

Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper
(669) 201-1892
cupertino.org/shuttle

Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper offers a user-friendly rideshare service through a dedicated app, providing convenient transportation throughout Cupertino, select areas in Santa Clara, and to specific destinations beyond the city limits

Heart of The Valley Services for Seniors
(408) 241-1571
servicesforseniors.org

Heart of the Valley is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization helping seniors 62 years or older in West Santa Clara Valley by offering services and programs which help them maintain their independence.

VTA Senior Mobility Guide
(408) 321-2300
vta.org/go/seniors

VTA is committed to providing services that meet the needs of the senior community, take seniors where they want to go and make the experience pleasant. See resources and programs such as the Senior Mobility Guide, the Daycation program, Travel Wise 101, the Train the Trainer Academy, and the Night Stop service.

R.Y.D.E.
(669) 220-0831
RYDEinfo@wvcommunityservices.org
wvcommunityservices.org/ryde

Curb-tocurb transportation for adults 65+ serving the West Valley Communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, parts of San Jose, and Morgan Hill. Use RYDE for appointments, grocery shopping, visits with friends, or trips to a location in the west valley. RYDE also provides trips to area doctors' offices, hospitals, the Sunnyvale CalTrain Center and the VA Hospital in Palo Alto.

Avenidas Door-to-Door
(650) 289-5411 
avenidas.org/programs/door-to-door/

You can turn to Avenidas Door to Door to safely drive you to your destination. Their wonderful volunteer drivers are ready to return to work and drive you to medical and dental appointments, to physical therapy, to visit with friends, to the hair salon, or go shopping again.

El Camino Hospital Road Runners
(650) 940-7016
elcaminohospital.org/community/roadrunners-transportation

El Camino Health partners with Lyft to help meet the need for affordable transportation for local seniors and community members. RoadRunners dispatchers will schedule, address riders' questions and bill users without requiring the use of a smartphone for a Lyft scheduled ride.

Live Oak Adult Day Services
(408) 973-0905
liveoakadultdaycare.org

Live Oak Adult Day Services is a nonprofit, community-based, non-discriminatory agency located in Santa Clara County. Live Oak’s mission is twofold: to provide a quality structured day program designed to enhance the lives of frail seniors and to provide respite for their caregivers.

Saratoga Adult Day Program
(408) 868-1254
sascc.org/adult-day-program

The Saratoga Adult Day Program’s mission is to help less independent seniors remain physically and mentally active while offering opportunities for socialization and personal growth in a stimulating, safe, and caring environment. 

Behavioral Health Services – SCC
(800) 704-0900 / (408) 885-5673
sccgov.org/sites/bhd

Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services provides mental health and substance use services for all residents in Santa Clara County.

Veteran’s Administration
Mental Health: (800) 455-0057
Psychiatry: (650) 493-5000
paloalto.va.gov

At VA Palo Alto health care, their health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

Catholic Charities Older Adult Behavioral Health Service
(408) 325-5127
catholiccharitiesscc.org

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara helps people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome the barriers to self-sufficiency and wellness.

Friendship Line - 24/7
1 (888) 670-1360
ioaging.org/friendship-line-california/

For many of the older adults who live alone in California, every day brings some form of isolation and loneliness. Friendship Line California is here to help by providing connections. If you or someone you know would benefit from a friendly conversation, Friendship Line California here to listen.

Adult Protective Services
(408) 975-4900
24-Hour Report Line: (800) 414-2002
sccgov.org/aps

The APS program and hotline receives and responds to reports of elder and dependent adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Long Term Care Ombudsman
(408) 944-0567
catholiccharitiesscc.org

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara helps people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome the barriers to self-sufficiency and wellness.

Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
(408) 295-5991
sala.org

SALA is a non-profit elder law office whose mission is to support older persons in their efforts to live safely, independently, non-institutionalized, and with dignity. Established in 1973, SALA provides free legal services and community education to Santa Clara County residents who are age 60 or older. There is no income eligibility qualification to use SALA’s services.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
(408) 293-4790
lawfoundation.org

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley uses legal advocacy to combat injustices like poverty, inequity, and child abuse. They provide free legal services on housing, health, and children's rights issues and systems change work to advance equity and justice for low-income individuals and communities of color in Silicon Valley.

California Department of Aging
(916) 419-7500
aging.ca.gov

Under the umbrella of the California Health and Human Services Agency, the California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.

National Institute on Aging
nia.nih.gov

For 50 years, the institute has led a broad scientific research effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is also the primary federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research.

Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
socialsecurity.gov

Social Security provides a source of income when you retire or if you cannot work due to a disability.

Medicare
(800) 633-4227
medicare.gov

Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).