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Houston-Area Senior Resource Directory

Organizations that serve older adults and families across Greater Houston — gathered in one place and free to use. Details can change, so please confirm with each organization before you go.

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Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging (H-GAC AAA)

The aging-network hub for Harris, Fort Bend, Waller, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Austin, Colorado, Walker and Wharton counties. Information and referral for adults 60+, caregivers and people with disabilities — benefits, in-home services, caregiver support and free benefits counseling.

3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 627-3200 · 1-800-437-7396 · Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

2-1-1 Texas / United Way Helpline

Free, confidential help finding food, housing, utility, healthcare and family services across Greater Houston. One call connects you to local programs that fit your situation.

Dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 · Available 24/7
Medicare & Statewide Help

Medicare.gov — Official Medicare Site

Compare Medicare plans, look up providers, and check what original Medicare covers. The official federal source — no sales pitch.

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) · TTY 1-877-486-2048

Statewide Area Agency on Aging Helpline

Not in Harris County? This Texas number routes older adults anywhere in the state to their local Area Agency on Aging for benefits help, caregiver support and services.

1-800-252-9240
Meals & Everyday Support

Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries)

Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors across Houston — plus AniMeals, which feeds seniors' pets. Ask about a phone assessment to enroll.

3303 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 533-4900

NAM Meals on Wheels (Northwest Assistance Ministries)

Home-delivered meals for homebound and at-risk neighbors in north Houston and Harris County. Call the intake line to check eligibility and routes.

15555 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77090
Intake: (281) 885-4622
Getting Around

METRO — Houston METRO & METRO Lift

Houston's bus and rail system with discounted senior fares, plus METRO Lift: curb-to-curb paratransit for riders whose disability prevents them from using fixed-route service. Call and ask about the METRO Lift application.

Customer service: (713) 635-4000
Caregiver & Memory Support

Alzheimer's Association — 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential support from trained dementia specialists, any time day or night — for caregivers and families across the Houston area. Help navigating diagnosis, behavior changes, care planning and local programs.

1-800-272-3900 · 24/7 helpline
Legal Help

Lone Star Legal Aid — Houston Office

Free civil legal help for low-income Texans — covering the Houston metro and East Texas. Seniors often qualify for help with benefits, housing, consumer and guardianship issues.

1415 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 652-0077 · 1-800-733-8394
Veterans

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Full-service VA health care for Houston-area veterans — primary care, specialty care, mental health and caregiver support programs. Enrollment staff can help you register.

2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Main phone: (713) 791-1414
A note from Caring Senior Plans: this directory is a community service, offered free and with no sign-up. We are an independent insurance brokerage — not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsing these organizations, and we receive nothing for listing them. If any detail looks out of date, call the organization to confirm, and let us know so we can fix it.

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