Community Resources

Advocacy Alliance

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

A regional organization providing services including a representative payee program for older adults unable to manage their financial affairs, as well as guardianship and advocacy services across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

CHHSRA

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

A county-affiliated nonprofit whose mission is to promote the optimal integration and performance of Lackawanna County's integrated health and human service delivery system through analysis, planning, and community oversight.

Local & State | Transportation for Seniors

Seniors 65 years of age and older may qualify for the PA Shared Ride Program and be able to ride at no charge.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

Jewish Family Service is a human service organization which reflects the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion for all people in need. Through professional counseling, advocacy and educational programming, our services seek to enhance and strengthen the quality of individual, family and community life.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging's mission is to serve and protect older adults, act as a resource for families, and enhance opportunities for individuals to be empowered in areas of health and wellness, dignity and independence. The AAA implements various programs for older adults and the caregivers throughout Lackawanna County.

Lackawanna Drug and Alcohol

Local & State | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The county's Single County Authority for substance abuse services in Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties, focused on preventing substance abuse and providing a full range of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services.

Lackawanna Pro Bono

Local & State | Legal Support for Seniors

A nonprofit that provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of Lackawanna County through volunteer attorneys. They also run an Elder Law Clinic offering income-qualified residents aged 60 and over free Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and brief legal advice.

Luzerne/Wyoming Counties AAA

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

A county agency that aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults by encouraging independence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring safety. Services include active adult centers, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, elder abuse protection, and Medicare counseling

Local & State | Nutrition for Seniors

The mission of Meals on Wheels of NEPA is to provide nutrition and supportive services to residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In order to carry out our mission, we strive to accomplish the following: provide relief from hunger for the elderly and disabled; decrease onset of disease with good nutrition; increase home based support to delay or prevent expensive institutional care.

Local & State | Home Improvement & Repair for Seniors

NeighborWorks revitalizes neighborhoods and creates opportunities for individuals and families to improve their lives through quality housing and financial guidance.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

NEPA Aging Network Alliance was established in 2013 when members of the Senior Networking Alliance and the Coalition for Aging Services joined together with the goal of promoting awareness of services and issues affecting older adults in Northeast Pennsylvania. NANA is working to accomplish this goal through education, advocacy, networking and coalition building.

PA Medi

Local & State | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

A statewide program operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging that provides free, confidential Medicare counseling through trained certified counselors at local Area Agencies on Aging. They help with plan selection, enrollment, appeals, and understanding billing.

Local & State | Transportation for Seniors

Pennsylvania offers free transit and shared-ride programs to help provide affordable transportation options for senior citizens.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is responsible for the administration of all aging programs and services for the commonwealth and promotes prevention and protection for older Pennsylvanians.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Health is to promote healthy behaviors, prevent injury and disease, and to assure the safe delivery of quality health care for all people in Pennsylvania.

Local & State | Legal Support for Seniors

The Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline (1-877-727-7529) is a free and confidential telephone service, staffed by attorneys, providing legal information, advice and referrals to senior citizens (60 years and older) throughout the state.

Local & State | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The mission of The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education is to improve the health and welfare of our community through inclusive and responsive health services and the sustainable renewal of an inspired, competent workforce that is privileged to serve.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) is one of the largest, and longest operating, nonprofit organizations in the region. The agency's purpose is to meet the needs of local low-income families, seniors, and youth, while also empowering them to attain self-sufficiency.

Local & State | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The mission of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties is to improve the quality of life for the people of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties and surrounding communities by serving as a catalyst for community problem solving and by conducting an efficient, encompassing volunteer fund raising effort to positively impact the community's most compelling social problems.

Scranton Counseling Center

Local & State | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

A behavioral health nonprofit serving Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties that provides therapy, crisis stabilization, case management, and psychiatric services for people of all ages. Their 24/7 Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Unit is open to adults 18 and older.

St. Francis of Assisi

Local & State | Nutrition for Seniors

A Scranton-based organization that provides free meals 365 days a year, along with a client-choice food pantry and a free clothing store for those in need.

National | Resources for Seniors Living with Alzheimer's and Caregivers

Alzheimer's Association provides information and support for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The association also operates a 24-hour helpline (1-800-272-3900) for confidential support and information for those living with Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, families, and the public.

National | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

Enhancing the quality of life for all as we age—not just serving our nearly 38 million members—is the mission of AARP. At its heart, the work that AARP and its affiliates do can be summed up in just 12 words: "We fight for and equip each individual to live their best life."

National | Advisory Services for Seniors and Caregivers

At A Place for Mom, we believe every family has a unique story. Understanding that story is the key to helping you find the right living arrangement for your loved one. That's why we have always connected families to real, local Senior Living Advisors.

National | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

National | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service pledge to put patients first in all of our programs – Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Exchanges. To do this, we must empower patients to work with their doctors and make health care decisions that are best for them.

National | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

Drugwatch provides information on high-risk medical products and health issues, and helps people take legal action if they've been injured.

National | Resources for Caregivers

The mission of the Family Caregiver Alliance is to improve the quality of life for caregivers and the people who receive their care.

National | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

As the leading advocate for older adults and those who care for them, the Institute on Aging offers a broad spectrum of services and support to help seniors maintain their independence as long as it is safe to do so. Institute on Aging's 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line (800-971-0016) is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities.

National | Healthcare and Legal Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The National Council on Elder Abuse provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.

National | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

As one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, the National Institute on Aging leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and the health and well-being of older people. The Institute seeks to understand the nature of aging and the aging process, and diseases and conditions associated with growing older, in order to extend the healthy, active years of life.

National | Healthcare and Legal Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The goal of Nursing Home Abuse Justice is to educate seniors and their loved ones of the horrors of abuse and neglect in assisted living facilities. By understanding the warning signs, you can work to end the cycle of abuse inflicted on helpless seniors.

National | Financial Resources for Seniors

The Retail Savings Guide for Baby Boomers looks at how seniors can save money on everyday purchases – whether they feel like they deserve the designation or not.

National | General Support and Caring for Seniors with Autism

Parent Giving is an authorized retailer for the most respected and premium brands of home care supplies and elderly care equipment in the industry. They also run an extensive blog featuring guidance for caregivers, including those supporting older adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

National | Financial Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

Social Security has provided financial protection for our nation's people for over 80 years. Chances are, you either receive Social Security benefits or know someone who does. With retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in our nation's history.

National | Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission's work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

National | General Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

It is the mission of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. We fulfill that mission by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.

National | General Resources for Senior Veterans and Caregivers

The mission of the US Department of Veterans Affairs is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans.

National | Nutrition and Healthcare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

National | Healthcare Resources for Senior Veterans

The Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255; Press 1) is a free, confidential resource that's available to anyone, even if you're not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.

Weinberg Center for Elder Justice 

National | Legal Support for Seniors

A nonprofit organization whose mission is to champion justice and dignity for older adults, pioneering the use of safe shelter for older adults experiencing abuse. Their multidisciplinary team combines expertise in law, social services, and public health to address elder abuse through direct services, research, and education.

Weill Cornell Medicine

National | Healthcare Resources for Senior Veterans

An academic medical institution committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians, with a history dating back to 1898. Researchers there work to advance breakthroughs in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's