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

Call 911

Mental-Health or Emotional Crisis

Call or Text 988

Suspected Elder or Vulnerable-Adult Abuse

1-800-962-2873

Community and Crisis-Resource Assistance

Dial 211

Featured Resources

Hillsborough County Aging Services

Aging and Caregiver Support

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

Aging and Caregiver Support

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

Legal Assistance

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

Veterans Services

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

Housing and Utility Assistance

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

Food and Nutrition

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

Mental Health and Crisis Support

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

Safety and Elder-Abuse Prevention

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

Healthcare and Medicare

Free and confidential Medicare and health-insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers.

Service area: Florida

Cost: Free

Wimauma Senior Center

Senior Centers and Social Activities

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.

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