TEXAS SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTORY
Food • Healthcare • Housing • Transportation • Social Programs • In-Home Support
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STATEWIDE SENIOR PROGRAMS
AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (AAA) – TEXAS
(Primary entry point for senior services in every region)
Services:
- Meals on Wheels coordination
- In-home care support
- Transportation help
- Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Caregiver support
- Home safety modifications
- Case management
Find your local AAA:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/area-agencies-aging
MEALS ON WHEELS TEXAS (STATE NETWORK)
Services:
- Home-delivered meals
- Wellness checks
- Nutrition support
- Social visits for isolated seniors
Find local programs:
https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org
TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – AGING SERVICES
Services:
- Medicaid for seniors
- STAR+PLUS managed care
- Long-term care support
- Adult protective services
- Community-based services
MEDICARE COUNSELING (SHIP PROGRAM)
Services:
- Free Medicare help
- Prescription plan comparison
- Enrollment assistance
- Scam prevention
Access via Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
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STATEWIDE COMMUNITY & SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES (MULTIPLE TEXAS REGIONS)
Services:
- Emergency financial assistance
- Senior food programs
- Housing support
- Utility assistance
- Case management
SENIOR CENTERS OF AMERICA (LOCAL CENTERS ACROSS TEXAS)
Services:
- Meals
- Exercise classes
- Social activities
- Day programs
- Transportation to center
Search local center:
https://www.n4a.org
YMCA OF TEXAS BRANCHES
Services:
- Senior fitness classes
- Swimming
- Social programs
- Chronic disease prevention programs
AARP TEXAS
Services:
- Advocacy
- Tax assistance (AARP Foundation Tax-Aide)
- Fraud prevention
- Senior discounts resources
- Caregiver support
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA)
Services:
- Rental assistance programs
- Utility assistance (CEAP)
- Home repair grants
- Affordable senior housing listings
SECTION 8 HOUSING (HUD)
Services:
- Housing vouchers
- Subsidized rent
- Senior housing eligibility
LOCAL PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES (PHA)
Services:
- Senior apartments
- Rent assistance
- Housing waitlists
Search by city:
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts
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TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS
VETERANS & SENIOR TRANSPORT PROGRAMS (LOCAL TRANSIT AGENCIES)
Services:
- Reduced fare transit
- Door-to-door senior shuttles
- Medical appointment rides
Examples:
- DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
- METRO (Houston)
- VIA (San Antonio)
TEXAS AREA AGENCIES ON AGING TRANSPORT
Services:
- Medical transport
- Grocery trips
- Senior shuttle programs
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL SUPPORT
STAR+PLUS MEDICAID PROGRAM (TEXAS)
Services:
- Home health aides
- Nursing home care
- Medical equipment
- Long-term care services
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS)
Services:
- Low-cost doctor visits
- Dental care
- Prescription assistance
- Mental health support
Find centers:
https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
VA HEALTH CARE (FOR VETERANS)
Services:
- Medical care
- Prescriptions
- Mental health services
- Long-term care
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REGIONAL SENIOR SERVICES (BY AREA)
HOUSTON REGION
- Houston Area Agency on Aging
- Houston Meals on Wheels
- BakerRipley Senior Services
- Harris County Senior Centers
- YMCA Houston Senior Programs
DALLAS–FORT WORTH REGION
- Dallas Area Agency on Aging
- Tarrant County AAA
- Jewish Family Service of Dallas (senior support)
- Senior Source Dallas
- Catholic Charities Dallas Senior Services
AUSTIN REGION
- Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
- AGE of Central Texas (caregiver + senior day programs)
- Meals on Wheels Central Texas
- Austin Senior Centers
- YMCA of Austin senior programs
SAN ANTONIO REGION
- Alamo Area Agency on Aging
- San Antonio Meals on Wheels
- Family Service Association senior programs
- San Antonio Senior Centers
- Catholic Charities San Antonio
EAST TEXAS
- Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging
- East Texas Council of Governments Aging Services
- Local Meals on Wheels chapters
- Rural senior transportation programs
WEST TEXAS / PANHANDLE
- Panhandle AAA
- West Texas AAA
- Lubbock Meals on Wheels
- Rural senior outreach programs
- Community Action senior services
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MOST IMPORTANT PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS
- Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
- Meals on Wheels Texas network
- Medicaid STAR+PLUS
- Medicare SHIP counseling
- Section 8 / HUD housing assistance
- Catholic Charities senior programs
- Local senior centers
- YMCA senior programs
- Transportation assistance programs
- Community Health Centers (FQHCs)
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WHAT THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE
- Free or low-cost meals
- Home care and nursing support
- Housing assistance
- Utility bill help
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Social activities and isolation support
- Prescription and Medicare help
- In-home safety services
- Caregiver support
- Medical and dental care