Eldercare Locator  800-677-1116 Assists older adults and their caregivers (throughout the U.S.) in  finding local aging-related community services. www.eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

American Society on Aging 800-537-9728 605 Market Street,Suite 1111, San Francisco, CA 94105 Supports the commitment, knowledge, and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families. www.asaging.org

SAGE www.sageusa.org (See SAGENET list of 28 local national affiliates.) 305 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001, 212-741-2247

 National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (coordinates with SAGE)  www.lgbtagingcenter.org,  212-741-2247, 415-974-9600  or  800-537-972.  (Check the LGBT Aging Issue Network (LAIN)).

Alzheimer’s Association, National Office (24-hour helpline) 800-272-3900 225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 Offers a 24-hour hotline, community resources, and has 70 chapters in the United States. www.alz.org

Caregivers Action Network (CAN) 855-227-3640 1150 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20036 Works to improve the quality of life for caregivers by providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country. www.caregiveraction.org

Caring Bridge 651-452-79402750 Blue Water Road, Eagan, MN 55121 Free networking website for family and friends of people with serious medical illnesses. Enables people to easily get updates and offer support and encouragement. www.CaringBridge.org

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) 800-445-8106 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 930, San Francisco, CA 94104Supports and sustains caregivers with national, state, and local programs and resources. The Family Care Navigator is sponsored by the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) and helps caregivers locate support services by state. www.caregiver.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE Trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk, chat or text confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. www.thehotline.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE Calls are instantly connected to the nearest Rape, Abuse,and Incest National Network Center (RAINN). Callers can talk or chat with a trained responder. Calls are anonymous and confidential. www.rainn.org/resources

National Caucus & Center on  Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA) 1220 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 202-637-8400 NCBA provides employment training through its Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and job placement for qualified seniors through the Senior Environmental Employment(SEE) Program. www.ncba-aged.org

National Center for Transgender Equality www.transequality.org, 202-642-4542

National Council on Aging (NCOA) 251 18th Street South, Suite 500, Arlington,VA 2202 571-527-3900 Works with local and national partners to give older adults tools and information to stay healthy and financially secure, and advocates for programs and policies to improve the lives of all seniors,especially the most vulnerable. https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/money/work-retirement

Dental Lifeline Network 1800 15th Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202-7134 303-534-5360 Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and who have a permanent disability, are aged 65+, or are medically fragile. www.dentallifeline.org

Alcoholics Anonymous International fellowship of men and women who currently have or have had a drinking problem. Meetings are open to anyone. A list of chapters and meetings is available online. www.aa.org

National Council on Aging’s Federal Government  Benefits Checkup Website 251 18th Street S, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202  202-479-1200 A free service to help adults over 55 identify benefits that could help pay for prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities, and other basic needs. www.benefitscheckup.org

Cleaning for a Reason 877-337-3348 A national nonprofit that provides pro bono cleaning services to women with cancer. www.cleaningforareason.org

Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) Hotline 202-434-2120 Champions the dignity and rights of the most vulnerable elders, providing free legal and social work services. www.aarp.org/LCE

National Long-Term Care Ombudsman  Resource Center 202-332-2275 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036 Investigates complaints against nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. www.ltcombudsman.org

National Network to End Domestic Violence 800-799-SAFE (7233) Website provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence, and confidential email legal hotline to offer direct support to survivors, their advocates, friends, and family members. http://www.nnedv.org http://www.womenslaw.org

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) 800-336-2722 1511 Third Avenue, #914, Seattle, WA 98101 Committed to the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of Asian Pacific Americans in their senior years; offers several employment programs. Provides translated ‘What is Medicaid” handbooks in Chinese, Cambodian, Korean,Samoan, and Vietnamese. www.napca.org

Indian Council on Aging National 505-292-2001 8500 Menual Boulevard NE, Suite B-470, Albuquerque, NM 87112 Advocates for improved, comprehensive health, social services, and economic well-being for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders. www.nicoa.org

Mental Health America 703-684-7722 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820, Alexandria, VA 22314 Dedicated to helping all Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives.Offers screening tools and information about local mental health providers. Website includes a listing of all locations. www.mentalhealthamerica.net

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) 800-445-8106 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 930, San Francisco, CA 94104Supports and sustains caregivers with national, state, and local programs and resources. The Family Care Navigator is sponsored by the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) and helps caregivers locate support services by state. www.caregiver.org

Trevor Project (LGBTQIA Suicide Prevention) 1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org

Homelessness and LGBTQIA friendly shelters. Online discussion, member directory and educational resources addressing LGBTQIA youth homelessness. www.truecolorsfund.org

SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders www.sageusa.org 305 Seventh Avenue New York NY 10001, 212-741-2247 (SAGENET list of 28 local national affiliates).

Family Caregiver Alliance  www.caregiver.org 800-445-8106

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)   www.nclrights.org

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association  www.glma.org Offers a healthcare provider directory

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change www.oloc.org  A national organization seeking to empower lesbians 60+ to fight ageism

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