Organizations that serve older adults and families across Greater Columbus — gathered in one place and free to use. Details can change, so please confirm with each organization before you go.
The aging-network hub for Franklin County and seven surrounding counties. Information and referral for adults 60+, caregivers and people with disabilities — benefits, in-home services, caregiver support and more.
County-level senior services — including the widely used Senior Options program, senior centers, caregiver support and protective services for older Franklin County residents.
Free, confidential help finding food, housing, utility, healthcare and family services across central Ohio. One call connects you to local programs that fit your situation.
Compare Medicare plans, look up providers, and check what original Medicare covers. The official federal source — no sales pitch.
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling — plan comparisons, billing problems and benefits questions for Ohioans on Medicare.
Central Ohio's largest home-delivered meal program — hot meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors, with no wait list. Phone lines open weekdays; call to apply.
Bus service across Franklin County with reduced senior fares, plus COTA Mainstream: door-to-door paratransit for eligible riders with disabilities. Call Mobility Services about eligibility and booking.
Free, confidential support from trained dementia specialists, any time day or night — for caregivers and families across Ohio. Help navigating diagnosis, behavior changes, care planning and local programs.
Free civil legal help for people with low incomes, veterans and seniors across central Ohio — benefits, housing, consumer and family issues. Start with the statewide helpline.
Columbus' full-service VA health center — primary care, specialty care, mental health, pharmacy and caregiver support for central Ohio veterans.
DeAngelo McCants compares options across carriers and explains them in plain language — free review, no obligation.
