Senior Resources in Alameda County
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 ·
If you only make one call, make this one
Alameda County Area Agency on Aging. The county’s front door for older adults. They know every program in the county and will point you to the right one.
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| Senior Information & Assistance The county’s front door for older adults. They know every program in the county and will point you to the right one. Alameda County Area Agency on Aging |
1-800-510-2020 510-577-3530 seniorinfo@acgov.org |
Weekdays |
| Adult Protective Services Report suspected abuse, neglect or self-neglect of someone 60 or older, or a dependent adult. Your name is kept confidential. Alameda County Social Services Agency |
510-577-3500 1-866-CALL-APS |
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 full-scope Medi-Cal. Alameda County Adult & Aging Services |
510-577-1800 | Apply by phone with a live staff member |
| Medicare counseling (HICAP) Free, unbiased help understanding Medicare, supplements, drug plans and appeals. They do not sell anything. Legal Assistance for Seniors |
510-839-0393 | Weekdays, by appointment |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living. Call them about care, treatment or conditions in a facility. Empowered Aging, Oakland office |
510-638-6878 | Weekdays |
| Meals on Wheels, central county Home-delivered meals in Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. SOS Meals on Wheels |
510-582-1263 ext. 118 | Weekdays |
| Meals on Wheels, City of Alameda Home-delivered meals for residents of the City of Alameda. Alameda Meals on Wheels |
510-865-6131 | Weekdays |
| Meals on Wheels elsewhere in the county Alameda County has several separate meal providers by area rather than one countywide service. This directory lists who covers your city. Meals on Wheels of Alameda County |
510-577-3530 | Or call Senior Information & Assistance above |
Serving Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Alameda, Union City, Newark, Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Castro Valley, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, San Lorenzo.
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 Alameda County
https://vital-link.com/senior-resources/alameda-county/
Vital Link Medical Alert Systems, senior resources in Alameda County
https://vital-link.com/senior-resources/alameda-county/
