Puget Sound Area Resources

Information and Resources in the Puget Sound Area

King County-Government Resources
www.kingcounty.gov
Click on “Social Services” and select “Seniors” on the next page for a wealth of information on Aging Programs (Senior Centers and Adult Day Health); Transportation Programs (Reduced Fare Permits, Taxi Script, Access Transportation, Hopelink and Senior Shuttles); and Affordable Healthcare (Medicare, Basic Health and Public Health Clinics) for seniors.

Senior Services of Seattle/King County
206-448-3110 ▪ www.seniorservices.org
A comprehensive connection to community services for seniors and caregivers. Senior Information and Assistance Advocates access a computerized database of over 7,000 community services. They can provide information on a number of available services for seniors in King County, including: Case Management, Chore services, Counseling, Employment, Health Care, Home Repairs, Housing, Legal Services, Nutrition Programs and Transportation. Professional staff will provide you with accurate information, direct you to the appropriate agency or contact the agency on your behalf, arrange home visits if you have intensive needs, and follow up to make sure that you have received the help you need.

Senior Services of Snohomish County
425-355-1112 ▪ e-mail: info@sssc.org ▪ www.sssc.org

Pierce County Senior Information and Assistance
253-798-4600 or 1-800-562-0332 ▪ e-mail: pcseniors@co.pierce.wa.us ▪ www.PierceSeniorInfo.org

Shape UP! King County
1-888-435-3377 ▪ www.shapeupkingcounty.org
The goal of Shape UP! King County is to make it easier for older adults living in King County, Washington to find programs which will help them be healthy and active. A simple activity guide allows you to search for activities by type and location.

Healthy Aging Partnership
1-888-4ELDERS ▪ For Asian language services: 206-695-7595 ▪ For Spanish language services: 206-764-4716 ▪
Email: hap@seniorservices.org ▪ www.4elders.org
HAP is a coalition of more than 35 not-for-profit, government and community organizations in King and Pierce counties, Washington to promote healthy aging through community partnerships.

ElderHealth Northwest
King County 206-528-5315 ▪ Snohomish County 425-355-1313 ▪ www.elderhealth.org
Non-profit adult day health care agency. Provides day care to seniors as an alternative to placement into a nursing home. A range of activities includes exercise programs, a catered lunch, and discussion groups (“including spiritual discussion”). ElderHealth is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for frail elders and people with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities. We are committed, through our program of health and social services, to the independence and well-being of all participants and to providing respite for caregivers.

Social Security Administration - Seattle Region
1-800-772-1213 ▪ www.ssa.gov/seattle
Social Security has a toll-free number that operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday: 1-800-772-1213. If you have a touch-tone phone, recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call a toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Please have your Social Security number handy when you call.

Seattle Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens
(The Central Building at 3rd and Columbia), 810 Third Avenue, Suite 350, Seattle, Washington, 98104-1604
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday ▪ 206-684-0500 ▪ TTY: 206-233-2778 ▪ FAX: 206-684-0494 ▪
www.seattle.gov/humanservices/mosc/default.htm
The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens provides a variety of programs and services for older people and people with disabilities in the Seattle-King County area. Most of the services and assistance can be provided over the telephone.

Seattle Personal Transit
206-860-8000
Seattle Personal Transit (SPT) provides transportation to those individuals who are unable to ride the fixed-route buses. Drivers are trained to provide door-to-door and curb-to-curb service for people using wheelchairs and those needing a greater level of assistance. This service is available seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. until midnight. For general information about SPT, call 206-860-8000.

Volunteer Transportation
2208 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 ▪ Telephone: 206-448-5740 ▪ 1-800-282-5815 (WA only) ▪ 206-448-5025 (TTY) ▪ Email: CindyZ@seniorservices.org ▪ www.seniorservices.org/vts/vts1.htm
Over 350 volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport seniors to medical and other essential appointments, offering not only a ride, but a helping hand and moral support.

Choice Advisory Services
Phone: 1-800-361-0138 ▪ Email: infowa@choiceadvisory.com ▪ www.choiceadvisory.com
CHOICE provides personalized referrals for senior housing, senior care, and in-home care services by matching specific needs with the most suitable resources in the area.