Older Adults
Find services and support for older adults, their families, and caregivers.
Find General Information or Apply for Services
Start with the SeniorLine
Along with offering general information about older adult services in Allegheny County, the SeniorLine assists you with applying for services for you or someone else.
Call: 412-350-5460, weekdays, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Send an email.
Schedule an appointment with a SeniorLine Care Manager
Learn more about the Area Agency on Aging.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) FAQs
Abuse or Neglect Concerns
Start with Allegheny County Older Adult Protective Services
If you suspect abuse or neglect of someone who is 60 years of age or older, call 412-350-6905 or 1-800-344-4319 (local hotline), or 1-800-490-8505 (state-wide hotline). Phone lines answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Senior Centers
Start with the Allegheny County Senior Centers
- Call SeniorLine at 412-350-5460
- Send an email
- Schedule an appointment with a SeniorLine Care Manager
- Search for a Senior Center near you on the interactive map
- Print out a list of Senior Centers
Adults 60+ can also get matched with another senior who will come to your home to talk, watch TV and participate in your favorite hobbies. It’s free to join. Apply now.
Housing Support
Start with SeniorLine
Call: 412-350-5460
Send an email
Schedule an appointment with a SeniorLine Care Manager
We believe adults 60+ should be able to stay in their homes independently for as long as possible.
Learn more about the Area Agency on Aging.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) FAQs
Older Adult Advocates
Start with the Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program
Call: 412-350-5791
Ombudsman are advocates who receive, investigate and resolve concerns related to health, safety, welfare and rights of the individuals who are residents of skilled and intermediate nursing homes, personal care homes and certified domiciliary care homes, and of older individuals in the community who are participants of services.
Do you have time to share with residents of long-term care facilities in Allegheny County? Be the voice they need by volunteering with DHS as an Ombudsman.
Other helpful resources
Have a question or concern about services?
DHS Director's Action Line specialists are available Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.
- Call 1-800-862-6783
- Text "Action" to 412-324-3388
- Send an Email