Community Resources for Seniors
A trusted directory of community assistance for older adults, caregivers, families, veterans, and people with disabilities in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.
Emergency Help
Immediate Danger or Medical Emergency
Mental-Health or Emotional Crisis
Suspected Elder or Vulnerable-Adult Abuse
Community and Crisis-Resource Assistance
Featured Resources
Hillsborough County Aging Services
Senior centers, meal services, in-home assistance, adult day services, activities, and referrals for eligible Hillsborough County older adults.
Service area: Hillsborough County
Cost: Free
Senior Connection Center/Elder Helpline
Information, referrals, caregiver assistance, benefits counseling, and aging-related services for seniors and caregivers in Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Service area: Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk, Highlands, Hardee counties
Cost: Free
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Florida Senior Legal Helpline
Free civil legal advice and brief services for eligible Florida residents age 60 and older, including housing, benefits, contracts, advance planning, and family matters.
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Service area: Florida
Cost: Free
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Healthcare and support services for eligible veterans in the Tampa Bay area.
13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33612
Service area: Tampa Bay
Cost: Varies
Hillsborough County Community Resource Centers
Provides information and application assistance for energy-bill support, financial assistance, public benefits, and other essential services.
Service area: Hillsborough County
Cost: Free
Feeding Tampa Bay—Find Food
Helps residents locate grocery distributions, meals, and additional food-assistance services.
Text FTBFYI to 833-530-3663
Service area: Tampa Bay
Cost: Free
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay—211
Free, confidential, 24-hour assistance connecting Hillsborough County residents with community resources and crisis support.
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Service area: Hillsborough County
Cost: Free
Florida Abuse Hotline
Report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of an older or vulnerable adult. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Service area: Florida
Cost: Free
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Free and confidential Medicare and health-insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers.
Service area: Florida
Cost: Free
Wimauma Senior Center
Local senior center providing community programs and services for older adults in the South Hillsborough area.
Service area: South Hillsborough
Cost: Free
Need Help Finding a Resource?
Connected to the Senior Stability, Safety & Independence Initiative. Our team will review your request and respond during office hours.
Please sign in to submit a help request, or call us directly at 813-846-5183.
Resource information may change. Please contact the provider directly to confirm availability, eligibility, hours, and costs. Listing an organization does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services by Inspirational Hope, Inc.