The Federal, State, and Local Governments provide a wealth of support and information available to Seniors and their Families. Resources listed here can help to navigate the maze of bureaucracy and can reveal unexpected opportunities.
| Program or Agency | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Protective Services Hotline | 901-320-7220 | |
| Aging Commission of the Mid South | 901-324-3399 | www.agingcommission.org |
| Home & Community Based Services | 866-836-6678 | www.tn.gov/comaging/waiver.html |
| Medicaid Choices Program | 901-324-3399 | www.agingcommission.org |
| Emergency Rent & Mortgage Assistance | 901-523-7551 | |
| Emergency Utility Assistance | 901-545-2200 | |
| Jewish Family Svc (Info & Advocacy) | 901-767-8511 | www.JFSMemphis.org |
| Medicare | 800-633-4227 | www.medicare.gov |
| Salvation Army | 901-543-8586 | www.salvationarmymemphis.org |
| Shelby County Crime Victims Center | 901-545-4357 | www.shelbycountytn.gov/index.aspx?NID=239 |
| State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) | 901-324-3399 | www.tn.gov/comaging/ship.html |
| Social Security | 800-772-1213 | www.ssa.gov/ |
| Tenncare | 901-320-7200 | www.tn.gov/tenncare |
| Veterans Affairs | 901-523-8990 | www.va.gov/ |
Thank you for taking advantage of the resources and information provided by this website! Jewish Family Service encourages any user of this website to do their own research and to consult with their appropriate healthcare, legal and/or financial advisors before pursuing any course of action.