Useful Contact Phone Numbers

Area Agency on Aging (Mid-America Regional Council). Information and referral for senior centers, home-delivered meals, transportation, in-home services and legal assistance. 816-474-4240.

ElderCare Locator (U.S. Administration on Aging). Nationwide referral to elder programs.www.n4a.org. 800-677-1116

Missouri Division of Aging/Local County Offices:
Clay County Office. 816-781-8900
Platte County office. 816-858-3740
Platte County Senior Citizens Services Fund. An array of services for residents age 60 and over. 816-891-7777
Ray County Office. 816-776-6964

Ombudsman Program. Ombudsmen visit participation nursing homes and discuss residents care concerns and rights. Mid-America Regional Council at 816-474-4240

Christmas in October. Home repair. 816-531-5259

Housing and Community Development of Kansas City. Minor home repair, weatherization, barrier removal and handicap accessibility. 816-274-2209

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. Minor home repair grants to low & moderate income homeowners. Organizing, block watcher programs, crime prevention. 816-454-2000

Platte County Senior Citizens Service Fund. Professional and support services for independent living. 816-891-7777

Neighbors Helping Neighbors/Gladstone Chapter. 816-436-4523

Senior Watch Program/KCMO Police North Patrol Division. 816-234-5540

AARP "55 Alive Mature Driving." Driving classes. 816-561-0044

The Eve Project (Elder Volunteers for Elders). Volunteers help low income frail elders stay independent when at risk of involuntary, unnecessary institutionalization. 816-531-5425, ext. 1247