Senior Resources in Santa Clara 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  · 

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408-350-3200

Sourcewise, the county’s Area Agency on Aging. The county’s front door for older adults. Sourcewise is an independent nonprofit designated as the Area Agency on Aging.

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Information & Assistance
The county’s front door for older adults. Sourcewise is an independent nonprofit designated as the Area Agency on Aging.
Sourcewise, the county’s Area Agency on Aging		 408-350-3200 Weekdays 8am to 5pm, choose option 1
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect or self-neglect of an older or dependent adult.
Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services		 408-975-4900
1-800-414-2002		 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.
Santa Clara County Social Services Agency		 408-792-1600 Weekdays 8am to 5pm
Medicare counseling (HICAP)
Free, unbiased help understanding Medicare, supplements, drug plans and appeals. They do not sell anything.
Sourcewise		 408-350-3200
1-800-434-0222		 Weekdays, choose option 2
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living. Call them about care, treatment or conditions in a facility.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County		 408-944-0567
1-800-231-4024		 Weekdays
Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals for older adults across the county.
Sourcewise		 408-350-3200 Weekdays, choose option 1

Serving San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos.

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 If a number here is out of date, call us at (510) 338-3466 and we will fix it.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 Santa Clara County
https://vital-link.com/senior-resources/santa-clara-county/