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Rocky River Public Library web link
1600 Hampton Road,
Rocky River, OH 44116

440-333-7610

Outreach Services
440-895-3755

RRPL’s Outreach Services provide patrons free delivery and pick-up of library materials to Rocky River residents who are temporarily or permanently home-bound due to age, illness, or disability.

Meals on Wheels web link
Rocky River-Lakewood Kitchen
20300 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH  44116-3505

1-440-333-6298

West Shore Meals on Wheels is a community-based nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to residents of Fairview Park, Lakewood, and Rocky River, Ohio.

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging web link
1700 East 13th Street, Suite 114
Cleveland, OH 44114

1-216-621-0303
1-800-626-7277

The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging provides support services for older adults and persons with disabilities.

Rocky River Senior Center web link
21014 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116

Front Desk
1-440-333-6660

Michelle Soneson, Transportation
1-440-333-6665

Candice Miele, Social Services
1-440-333-6664

The Rocky River Senior Center strives to positively impact our community by creating opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, and lifelong learning.

Cleveland Sight Center web link
1909 East 101st Street
Cleveland, OH 44106

1-216-791-8118

Cleveland Sight Center’s mission is to empower people with vision loss to realize their full potential and to shape the community’s vision of that potential.​

Rocky River Recreation Center web link
21016 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116

1-440-895-2599

Rocky River Recreation Center collaborates with senior-focused fitness program vendors Silver Sneakers and Renew Active.

Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health web link
26633 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145

1-440-414-0434

The Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation offers free arts enrichment community programming to empower individuals affected by dementia.

AARP  web link
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049

1-888-687-2277
TTY users dial 711 1-877-434-7598

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

Food and Nutrition Service – U. S. Department of Agriculture
Assistance for Seniors

Braddock Metro Center II1320 Braddock PlaceAlexandria, VA 22314

SNAP Toll-free Information Number:

1-800-221-5689

Get assistance in applying to Federal programs which provide nutrition benefits, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.

Golden Buckeye – Ohio Department of Aging web link
246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

1-800-266-4346

The nation’s oldest public-private partnership to offer savings for Ohioans 60 or older and adults with disabilities, the Golden Buckeye card is honored at 20,000 businesses statewide.

Social Security Administration web link
1100 West High Rise
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235

1-800-772-1213

Local Office:
17513 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107

1-866-964-4389
TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Apply for new or replacement Social Security cards, apply for benefits, obtain information about retirement and eligibility, learn about disability requirements, report fraudulent activity, and more.

Upgraded Points – Credit Card Scams to Avoid web link

This guide offers a comprehensive look at 30 of the most common credit card and financial scams today, including important facts and statistics about the impact they can have.

It also shares practical tips on how to spot and avoid scams, what to do if you or someone you know has been targeted, and other useful advice to keep your personal and financial information from falling into the wrong hands.

Alzheimer’s Association web link
225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601

1-800-272-3900

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Senior Benefits Checkup – National Council on Aging web link
251 18th Street South, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22202

1-800-424-9046

From the National Council on Aging, this searchable site allows users to locate benefits and resources in your area that you may be eligible for.

Medicare – U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services web link
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244

1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY 1-877-486-2048

Apply for Medicare, find healthcare providers, compare care near you, contact customer service, and more.

Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide – Ohio Department of Aging  web link
246 N. High St., 1st, Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-2406

1- 800-266-4346

This web-based resource provides objective information to consumers, families, and providers researching Ohio’s long-term care providers.s.

Neighborhood Family Practice web link
3569 Ridge Road
Cleveland, OH, 44102

1-216-281-0872 or 1-855-637-6331

Neighborhood Family Practice provides access to primary health care to residents of Cleveland’s near west side and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most health insurance coverage, as well as providing a sliding fee discount for the uninsured.

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program  web link
50 W Town Street
Third Floor Suite 300
Columbus, OH  43215

1-614-644-2658 or 1-800-686-1578
TTY: 614-644-3745

OSHIIP provides Medicare beneficiaries with free, objective health insurance information, one on one counseling, and information about their Medicare benefits.

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland web link
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

1-216-687-1900 or 1-888-817-3777

Legal Aid offers brief advice on a first-come, first-served basis for free to eligible clients and serves Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties.

Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman
Ohio Department of Aging web link

246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

1-800-282-1206

Ombudsmen work to resolve problems related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, board and care and assisted living facilities, and other residential care communities.