General Resources 

General Resources

 

 

    1. 211 Texas – Connecting People and Services

 

  URL: https://www.211texas.org

  Short Description: Statewide information and referral service connecting people to community resources by phone (2-1-1) or web.

  Category: General

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: Govt / Info & Referral

 

 

    2. AARP

 

  URL: https://www.aarp.org

  Short Description: National membership organization offering information, advocacy, and benefits for people 50+.

  Category: General

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

 

 

    3. Ambassadors for Aging Well (formerly Age Friendly Arlington)

 

  URL: https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadorsForAgingWell

  Short Description: Local group promoting healthy aging, social engagement, and resources for older adults in Arlington.

  Category: General

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Community Org

 

 

    4. American Society on Aging

 

  URL: https://www.asaging.org

  Short Description: Professional organization focused on aging, offering education, research, and resources on senior issues.

  Category: General

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Professional Org

 

 

    5. Catholic Charities of Dallas

 

  URL: https://www.ccdallas.org

  Short Description: Provides social services including basic needs, counseling, and support programs for Dallas-area residents.

  Category: General

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    6. Catholic Charities of Fort Worth

 

  URL: https://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org

  Short Description: Nonprofit offering financial, social, and supportive services for individuals and families in Fort Worth.

  Category: General

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    7. Department of Family & Protective Services

 

  URL: https://www.dfps.texas.gov

  Short Description: Texas state agency overseeing protective services, including Adult Protective Services for vulnerable adults.

  Category: Government

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Government Agency

 

 

    8. GCFLearnFree.org – free online learning

 

  URL: https://edu.gcfglobal.org

  Short Description: Free tutorials on computers, internet, email, Microsoft Office, and everyday tech skills.

  Category: Technology

  Service Area: National

  Type: Educational Website

 

 

    9. Mansfield Police Department Senior Services

 

  URL: https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov

  Short Description: City of Mansfield resources and programs focused on senior safety and community engagement.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Government

 

 

    10. Meals on Wheels Dallas (VNA)

 

  URL: https://www.vnatexas.org

  Short Description: VNA’s Meals on Wheels program serving Dallas County seniors with meals and in-home support.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    11. Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County

 

  URL: https://www.mealsonwheels.org

  Short Description: Home-delivered meals, safety checks, and support services for older adults in Tarrant County.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    12. Serving Our Seniors

 

  URL: https://servingourseniorstexas.org

  Short Description: Nonprofit helping older adults in Tarrant County maintain independence with advocacy and support.

  Category: General

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    13. SNAP (Department of Health & Human Services)

 

  URL: https://www.hhs.texas.gov

  Short Description: Information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and related benefits in Texas.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Government Program

 

 

    14. Tarrant Area Food Bank

 

  URL: https://www.tafb.org

  Short Description: Regional food bank supporting local pantries and programs serving individuals and families in North Texas.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    15. Tarrant County College Senior Education Program

 

  URL: https://www.tccd.edu

  Short Description: Offers low-cost or free continuing education courses for older adults through TCC.

  Category: General

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Education Program

 

 

    16. TarrantCares.org

 

  URL: https://aging.networkofcare.org

  Short Description: Online information and referral system for health, mental health, and social services in Tarrant County.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Info & Referral

 

 

    17. The Senior Source – Dallas

 

  URL: https://theseniorsource.org

  Short Description: Dallas-based organization offering elder financial safety, caregiver support, volunteer opportunities, and more.

  Category: General

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit

 

 

    18. Widowed Persons Service of Tarrant County

 

  URL: https://www.wpstc.org

  Short Description: Peer support and social programs for widowed individuals in Tarrant County.

  Category: Grief Support

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Nonprofit