Senior Resources in San Francisco

Who to call for help at home, meals, getting around, and elder abuse. Kept current by Vital Link, a family-owned Oakland company.

Last checked September 17, 2026  · 

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415-355-6700

San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services. The city’s front door for older adults and adults with disabilities. One number for benefits, care at home, and referrals.

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DAS Helpline
The city’s front door for older adults and adults with disabilities. One number for benefits, care at home, and referrals.
San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services		 415-355-6700
1-800-814-0009		 Weekdays
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect or self-neglect of an older or dependent adult.
San Francisco Human Services Agency		 415-355-6700
1-800-814-0009		 24 hours a day, every day
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Paid help at home with bathing, meals, housework and getting to appointments, for people who qualify for Medi-Cal.
San Francisco Human Services Agency		 415-355-6700 Weekdays
Medicare counseling (HICAP)
Free, unbiased help understanding Medicare, supplements, drug plans and appeals. They do not sell anything.
Self-Help for the Elderly		 415-677-7520
1-800-434-0222		 Weekdays
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living. The crisis line answers after hours.
Felton Institute		 415-751-9788
1-800-231-4024		 Office weekdays. The 800 number is the after-hours crisis line
Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals for older adults across the city.
Meals on Wheels San Francisco		 415-920-1111 Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Serving all San Francisco neighborhoods.

This list is kept up to date by Vital Link Medical Alert Systems, family-owned in Oakland since 1981. If a number here is out of date, call us at (510) 338-3466 and we will fix it.

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Vital Link Medical Alert Systems, senior resources in San Francisco
https://vital-link.com/senior-resources/san-francisco/