Primary Information & Referral Agencies
These primary resource agencies for older adults provide information about local services and resources
available for seniors. All either provide or refer for advocacy and counseling, health screenings, emergency
help, wellness programs, meals, outreach, social activities and transport. If you don’t know where to begin
looking, start here with these primary information and referral agencies.
National Resources
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
M–F, 9 A.M.–8 P.M.
www.eldercare.gov
The Eldercare Locator, a nationwide toll-free service, helps older adults and their caregivers find local
services. This service is available on-line so that consumers can easily link to the information and
referral services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I & R programs can help identify
appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides.
Department of Veteran Affairs
VA BENEFITS
1-800-827-1000
LIFE INSURANCE
1-800-669-8477
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
1-877-222-8387
STATUS OF HEADSTONES AND MARKERS
1-800-697-6947
www.va.gov
Responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans and dependents. Operates nationwide programs
for health care, financial assistance and burial benefits.
FIRSTGOV for Seniors
1-800-FED-INFO
www.usa.gov
Comprehensive website helps users access all government sites that provide services for senior
citizens, such as the Administration on Aging, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and Railroad
Retirement Board. Operated by the Social Security Administration.
County-Wide Information and Referral
United Way 211 First Call for Help
211
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
(216) 436-2000
www.211cuyahoga.org
MEDINA COUNTY
1-888-330-4211
www.211medina.org
GEAUGA COUNTY
1-888-386-3194 or (440) 285-2261
www.211geauga.org
LORAIN COUNTY
(440) 277-6530
www.211lorain.org
211 is the telephone number to dial for information and referral on human services 24 hours/day, every
day. Health and human services info and referral for seniors, foreclosure assistance, healthcare and more.
Cuyahoga County
North Coast Seniors Connect
www.cpl.org/seniors.aspx
Web site designed exclusively for older adults and those that care for them in Cuyahoga County. It
is designed to increase information access to seniors and to promote computer use by and learning
opportunities for seniors in Greater Cleveland.
Lake Co. United Way 211 First Call for Help
211,
1-800-654-5465, (440) 953-5465 or (440) 639-4420
Lake County Council on Aging Information Line
(440) 205-8111 or 1-800-755-1402
Lorain County Infolink Senior Helpline
(440) 282-1000 or 1-800-772-1116
Lorain County 211First Call For Help
211 or (440) 277-6530
Public Libraries
Cleveland Public Library
www.cpl.org
Cuyahoga County
www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Geauga County
www.geauga.lib.oh.us
Lorain County
http://lorain.lib.oh.us
Medina County
http://medina.lib.oh.us
Mentor Public Library
www.mentorpl.org