Who to call for help
AARP Work Search —Employment for St. Louis County residents 55 and older. Must meet Department of Labor poverty guidelines. Call (314) 830-3600.
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline — Operated by Missouri Senior and Disability Services. Call (800) 392-0210.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center — Alzheimer’s Association listing of St. Louis area resources and other information for caregivers. Call (314) 432-3422 or (800) 272-3900. Visit www.alz.org/greatermissouri.
Better Business Bureau — Helps resolve consumer complaints and offers information on complaints about businesses. Call (314) 645-3300.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services — Employment, volunteer services, nutrition, transportation and housing programs for senior adults. Call (314) 961-8000, or for case management, call (314) 918-2258. Visit cardinalritterseniorservices.org.
Center for Hearing and Speech — Offers hearing evaluations and hearing aids; also speech evaluation and therapy. Call (314) 968-4710 or visit chsstl.org.
CLAIM — Free statewide senior program that assists with Medicare, supplemental health and long-term care insurance questions, claims and other matters. Call toll-free (800) 390-3330 or visit www.missouriclaim.org.
Consumer Protection Hotline — Toll-free number operated by the Missouri attorney general. Call (800) 392-8222.
Contact 2/Call for Action — Volunteer organization sponsored by KTVI-TV (Channel 2) providing confidential referral and ombudsman services for consumers. Call (800) 782-2222.
Eldercare Locator — Connects with services for older adults and their families. Call (800) 677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov.
Housing Options Provided for the Elderly Inc. — Nonprofit group offering information and in-home consultations on housing options for adults 60 and older. Call (314) 776-0155 or visit hopeforseniorsstl.org.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps — Matches volunteers with opportunities while growing spiritually. Call (314) 361-7765, ext. 147 or email IVCSTL@Jesuits.org.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri — Legal services on civil matters for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. Call (314) 534-4200 or (800) 444-0514.
Meals on Wheels — Hot meals delivered at noontime to homes of residents; nominal fees. Call (314) 374-9549 or www.mowstl.org.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging — Programs for residents age 60 and older of St. Louis County or St. Charles, Franklin or Jefferson counties. Call (636) 207-0847 in St. Louis County or (800) 243-6060 in St. Charles, Jefferson or Franklin counties. Visit www.agingahead.org.
Missouri Consumer Insurance Hotline — Operated by the State of Missouri. Call (800) 726-7390.
No Call Hotline — Helps reduce telemarketing calls. Federal Trade Commission, (888) 382-1222.
OATS Transit — Offers transportation to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Franklin County by calling (636) 583-1125 to schedule a ride. Jefferson County residents may call (636) 933-9380. Warren and Lincoln County residents may call (660) 415-0901. Limited rural service is available in St. Charles County by calling (314) 888-6720. For more information, visit www.oatstransit.org, click on bus schedules, then click on your county.
Pets for Seniors — Provides seniors 55 or older with pets over a year old at a reduced cost on Wednesdays. Help is provided in selecting a pet. See www.hsmo.org/adoptionspecials or call (314) 647-8800.
St. Elizabeth Adult Day Care — Conducted at eight sites by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O’Fallon. Call (314) 772-5107 or visit www.seadcc.org.
St. Louis (City) Area Agency on Aging — Services for older adults in the City of St. Louis. Call (314) 612-5918.
Saint Louis Counseling — Professional counseling for people experiencing stress related to family and other issues. Sliding scale fees. Call (314) 544-3800 for phone numbers of district offices or visit saintlouiscounseling.org.
St. Louis County Older Resident Programs (CORP) — Transportation, home help and maintenance, forms assistance, in-home visiting, legal assistance and other programs for county residents 60 and older through the county’s Department of Human Services. Volunteer opportunities available. Call (314) 615-4516 or visit bit.ly/3El4b0M.
Volunteer Center — Links people with short-term projects. Sponsored by United Way. Call (314) 539-4063 or visit bit.ly/3jOCHsy.
VOYCE — Provides advocacy for residents of nursing facilities and offers a comprehensive, free information center to family members on nursing home options. Call (314) 918-8222 or visit www.voycestl.org.
