1. 211 Texas (community info & referral)
URL: https://www.211texas.org
Short Description: Statewide helpline and website connecting residents to health and human services.
Category: Government
Service Area: Texas
Type: State Info & Referral
2. AARP Guide to Public Benefits
URL: https://www.aarp.org
Short Description: AARP’s resources explaining public benefits, eligibility, and how to apply.
Category: Government
Service Area: National
Type: National Nonprofit
3. Administration on Aging
URL: https://www.acl.gov
Short Description: Federal agency (under ACL) focused on programs and policies for older Americans.
Category: Government
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Government Agency
4. Adult Protective Services
URL: https://www.dfps.texas.gov
Short Description: Texas APS investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older or disabled adults.
Category: Safety
Service Area: Texas
Type: State Government Agency
5. Aging Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County
URL: https://tarrantcountyadrc.org
Short Description: Local ADRC helping older adults and people with disabilities find long-term services and supports.
Category: Government
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local Govt / Partner Agency
6. Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (AAATC)
URL: https://unitedwaytarrant.org
Short Description: Tarrant County’s Area Agency on Aging, providing benefits counseling, caregiver support, and services.
Category: Government
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local AAA (via United Way)
7. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
URL: https://www.cms.gov
Short Description: Federal agency administering Medicare, Medicaid, and related health programs.
Category: Government
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Government Agency
8. City of Dallas Senior Services Program & Senior Affairs Commission
URL: https://dallascityhall.com
Short Description: City department focused on services, advocacy, and programming for older Dallas residents.
Category: Government
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local Government
9. Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA)
URL: https://www.ccadvance.org
Short Description: AAA serving Dallas County with case management, benefits counseling, and caregiver support.
Category: Government
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local AAA
10. Dallas County Older Adults Services Program
URL: https://www.dallascounty.org
Short Description: County program supporting older adults with nutrition, transportation, and community services.
Category: Government
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local Government
URL: https://www.medicare.gov
Short Description: Official U.S. government site for Medicare enrollment, plan comparison, and coverage information.
Category: Government
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Program Portal
12. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a / USAging)
URL: https://www.usaging.org
Short Description: National membership organization supporting AAAs and advocating for aging services.
Category: Government
Service Area: National
Type: National Advocacy Org
13. National Center on Elder Abuse
URL: https://ncea.acl.gov
Short Description: National resource center providing information on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Category: Safety
Service Area: National
Type: Federal / National Resource Center
14. National Institute on Aging
URL: https://www.nia.nih.gov
Short Description: NIH institute focused on aging research, health information, and older adult guidance.
Category: Health
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Research Agency
15. North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging
URL: https://www.nctcog.org
Short Description: AAA serving the North Central Texas region with aging services and support.
Category: Government
Service Area: Texas
Type: Regional AAA
URL: https://www.ssa.gov
Short Description: Official Social Security Administration site for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
Category: Government
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Program Portal
17. Tarrant County Department of Family and Protective Services – Adult Protective Services
URL: https://access.tarrantcounty.com
Short Description: Local portal for APS-related services and contacts in Tarrant County.
Category: Safety
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local Govt / APS Info
18. Tarrant County Veteran Services Office
URL: https://www.tarrantcounty.com
Short Description: Helps veterans and their families access federal, state, and local benefits.
Category: Veterans
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local Government Office
19. Texas Health & Human Services – Aging Resources
URL: https://www.hhs.texas.gov
Short Description: State-level aging resources, long-term services and supports, and benefits information.
Category: Government
Service Area: Texas
Type: State Government Agency
20. Texas Silver-Haired Legislature
URL: https://www.nctcog.org
Short Description: Nonpartisan advocacy body of older Texans addressing senior issues and policy recommendations.
Category: Government
Service Area: Texas
Type: State-level Advocacy
21. The Senior Source – Dallas
URL: https://theseniorsource.org
Short Description: Dallas-based nonprofit offering comprehensive resources for older adults and caregivers.
Category: General
Service Area: DFW
Type: Local Nonprofit
