| Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging | 303-455-1000 | The AAA helps seniors find assisted living in the Denver region, and it has advisors who provide information and referrals for legal issues, disease-specific resources and transportation services. The agency also oversees a nutrition program with home-delivered and congregate meals. |
| A Little Help | 720-242-9032 | Through this nonprofit organization, seniors obtain assistance with light housekeeping and yardwork, snow shoveling and errands. It also has volunteers who provide friendly phone calls and visits. |
| Colorado Volunteers of America Meals on Wheels | 303-294-0111 | Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to seniors otherwise unable to shop for or prepare healthy meals. While the organization accepts and appreciates donations, no one is denied meals due to inability to pay. |
| Project Angel Heart | 303-830-0202 | This nonprofit organization provides home-delivered, medically tailored meals to individuals with cancer, kidney disease and other severe illnesses. It delivers seven frozen meals every week, along with additional items, such as string cheese, bread and fruit. |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | 303-371-9250 | Serving 32 counties in Colorado, this organization helps seniors locate food banks near their homes. It also has counselors who help individuals enroll in federal assistance programs. |
| Hospital Equipment Lending Program | 720-598-6126 | Assistance League of Denver’s Hospital Equipment Lending Program provides free, gently used durable medical equipment for seniors. Some items it may stock include wheelchairs, canes, walkers, rollators, bath benches and raised toilet seats. |
| Colorado Legal Services | 303-837-1313 | This nonprofit legal agency assists with civil legal services related to housing, public benefits and economic challenges. Seniors can contact the local office to get help with understanding assisted living contracts and applying for Medicare and Medicaid. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | 303-480-6734 | The long-term care ombudsman helps assisted living residents understand their rights. They advocate for residents regarding inadequate or excessive care services, billing problems and involuntary move-out orders. |
| Energy Resource Center | 720-236-1321 | The Energy Resource Center provides free weatherization services to help homeowners lower energy bill costs and maintain a safe and comfortable environment. Seniors can obtain carbon monoxide and smoke detector installations, solar panels, air sealing and insulation installations. |
| Senior Support Services Day Shelter | 303-832-1622 | As the only day shelter in Denver exclusively for those aged 60 and over, this nonprofit organization serves seniors through case management, congregate meals and emotional support. The shelter also runs a clothing bank and has counselors who help older adults find low-cost medical support and transportation services. |
| Mulroy Senior Center | 855-777-5280 | The Mulroy Senior Center operates Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and hosts congregate meals and on-site services. At this location, visitors participate in puzzles, table games and arts and crafts projects. |
| Southwest Family YMCA Programs for Active Older Adults | 720-524-2758 | The local YMCA hosts age-friendly fitness classes, such as Zumba, Pilates and yoga. It has a food pantry that opens every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and it offers informational programs that teach about nutrition, diabetes and blood pressure management. |
| Older Adult Refugees and Friends Program | 303-480-6755 | This program helps older immigrants and refugees build social connections and access necessary supports and services. It provides health services, citizenship classes and referrals for community-based resources, and it administers services in participants’ preferred languages. |
| Spark the Change Colorado | 720-262-3273 | This nonprofit agency oversees two volunteer options for those aged 55 and over, including the Senior Companion Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Through these programs, seniors can address community issues such as loneliness, social isolation and food insecurity. |
| Denver Social Security Office | 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) | Denver contains two Social Security field offices, providing seniors with easy access to in-person assistance. At these locations, older adults apply for Social Security benefits and Medicare, and they can obtain screening for programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. |
| SeniorShopper | 303-299-6000 | This transportation service caters to seniors who would otherwise have difficulty driving or using the city’s fixed-route bus service. It picks up groups of 10 or more individuals from assisted living facilities and senior centers and takes them to local destinations. |
| Denver Vet Center | 303-326-0645 | The Denver Vet Center provides referrals for community resources for veterans, including transportation services, case management and financial assistance. The center also offers mental health services. |