Resources for Older Adults
Prepared Meals. Contact agencies directly to confirm services and availability.
Long Beach Senior Center
Contact Information
1150 E. 4th Street“The Place Where Fun Begins”
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
The City acquired this 75,000 sq. ft. former General Telephone and Telegraph building and parking lot in 1977 with funding from Community Development Block Grants. Due to the building’s age and its heavy use as a recreational and health services venue, the re have been several repairs to the heating and air conditioning system and roof, the most recent being in 2006 with general fund financed infrastructure improvements. Major renovations were completed in 1998 and 2002, including American’s with Disabilities Act improvements funded by Community Development Block Grants. The facility is chronically short of parking, and studies have been done to find affordable ways of relieving the deficiency. As of 2009, no solution has been found.
The Department of Parks Recreation and Marine operates the Long Beach Senior Center and five satellite senior centers that offer activities and services tailored to the interests and needs of adults age 50 and over. Additionally, there are other facilities that offer senior activities and classes.
Reception Desk - 570-3500
Information- 570-3533 or 570-3534
Senior Fitness Room - 570-3515
Friendly Cup Cafe - 570-3546
Non Profits Serving Senior Community
American Association of Retired Persons a nonprofit providing information on a variety of topics relevant to Older Adults with information on aging attitudes within the Livable Cities Initiative.
Nonprofit organization seeking to foster a revisioning of aging. British organization. Emphasizes the social and economic value of all-age thinking.
For profit thought leader on issues relating to an aging populations, with expertise in the profound business, social, healthcare, financial, workforce and cultural implications.
Helping older adults preserve independence as long as possible, and provide cheer when assisted living is necessary.
Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers a comprehensive array of services for older adults who need support to enable them to live with dignity and independence.
A multi-generational movement of people in Long Beach who believe there is a solution to all the social and economic injustices in our society.
Nonprofit collecting and reporting on research data and statistics on aging issues plus white papers, presentations on current research.
Nonprofit of researchers working on advancing healthy aging through biomedical research. Working on reframing aging initiative.
Nonprofit nationwide organization of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Working on the reframing aging initiative.
Nonprofit association of psychologists. Geropsychologists are striving to stop negative age stereotypes and meet the growing mental health needs of older adults.
County Agency coordinating Senior Services in the LA. Mission is to connect communities and improve the lives of all generations in LA County.
Nonprofit lobbying and advocating for seniors, information on ballot initiatives and legislation.
State Agency overseeing information on programs for older adults who works with Area Councils on Aging.
State Agency that is the principal advocate for older adults. Its primary purpose is to advance issues fundamental to ensuring healthy, purposeful, and dignified longevity for all Californians.
Educational Institution focused on health and understanding of the conditions that promote normal versus pathological aging.
Elder Abuse Hotline. County Government agency responsible for taking reports of and investigating elder abuse reports.
Frame Works Institute, a nonprofit working on teaching other nonprofits how to “frame” their issues so their campaigns will be successful. Working on the “Reframing Aging” campaign.
Nonprofit producing research on issues in aging to scientific standards. Working on reframing aging initiative.
For profit stepping up to address population aging with new ways of thinking using market solutions and strategies for economic growth.
Nonprofit advocacy organization for older adults with many resources. Working on reframing aging initiative.
Educational Institution researching issues that seek to lay the foundations, envision the systems, and ignite the changes necessary to realize 100 years of quality living.
Nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank determined to increase global prosperity by advancing collaborative solutions that widen access to capital, create jobs, and improve health.
Nonprofit dealing with housing law. The National Housing Law Project’s mission is to advance housing justice for poor people and communities.
Nonprofit focused on Native American Indian and Alaskan Native Elders and ensuring their economic, health, and social well-being through policy and advocacy.
Government Agency under the National Institute of Health dealing with aging. Focuses on research on aging.
Nonprofit grassroot national effort on health, economic security, housing, and leadership development within the Hispanic community.
Nonprofit resources for aging. Great resources. Old School is a clearinghouse of free and carefully vetted resources to educate people about ageism and help dismantle it.
Organization fostering a movement of care giving that is person-centered, built on the client’s choices, home-based.
Nonprofit with a variety of resources for aging and provides services for older adults, their families, and caregivers throughout LA County.
Nonprofit international organization focused on the health needs of the world. Have a campaign against ageism.
Nonprofit tracking global aging trends. Great source of articles on aging. Oversees UN inclusion of aging in policies and statements
Nonprofit grassroot national effort that challenges traditional notions of aging and introduces new ideas for building co-creative and interdependent communities.
Miami, OH University Research Center on aging. Scripps Gerontology Center. One of the oldest facilities on research in aging. Work in arts and dementia, demography, long-term care, program evaluation, and aging workforce.
Educational Institution. Kathleen McGarry UCLA Researcher on Seniors, Attitudes towards seniors. Can access CHIS health survey info through this site.
Human Services Association
HSA is a private nonprofit agency whose principal mission is to provide families with compassionate and comprehensive care to promote wellness and build strong communities.
Address
900 East Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA. 90807
(H.S.A.) lunches - Call
562-570-3520
Parks and Recreation
Long Beach Senior Center
The Department of Parks Recreation and Marine operates the Long Beach Senior Center and five satellite senior centers that offer activities and services tailored to the interests and needs of adults age 50 and over.
Address
1150 E. 4th Street
Call
(562) 570-3500
El Dorado Park West
A senior program wing was added in 2002 with reading room, two activity rooms, and a conference room and volunteer office.
Address
2800 Studebaker Road
Call
(562) 570-3225
Houghton Park at Ramona
In 1987, the community recreation center was again expanded to add a senior citizen’s center. This addition included three multi-purpose rooms and a reading room.
Address
6301 Myrtle Ave.
Call
(562) 570-1640
Silverado Park
Senior floral arrangement classes, senior exercise, senior day trips
Address
1545 W 31st Street
Call
562-570-1675
Expo Senior Center
Address
4321 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807
Call
(562) 570-1326
Ernest McBride Park & Cal Rec Community Center
Address
1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.
Call
(562) 570-1605
Food Resources and Food Banks
Meals on Wheels
We work to provide daily social contact with a “friendly visitor” volunteer, and connect with local businesses and nonprofits to bring additional community support.
Address
PO Box 15688
Long Beach, CA 90815
Call
(562) 439-5000
Great Plates Delivered
To apply, eligible residents must complete the online application by visiting ongBeach.gov/seniormealdelivery
Call
(562) 570-INFO (4636) and select option number 5.
Food Finders
Food Finders is a 501 c3 food rescue organization connecting donated perishable food to hundreds of nonprofit pantries and shelters throughout Southern California in order to reduce hunger and food waste, simultaneously.
Address
10539 Humbolt St, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Call
(562) 283-1400
Orange County Food Bank
(Call to register)
4th Saturday at 9:00am
Address
11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, Ca. 92841
Call
714-897-6670
Salvation Army
Please call for assistance:
Address
3092 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90807
Call
562-247-3528
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Call for info and schedule
Address
1430 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
Call
562-591-1292
Critical Delivery Service
Free delivery of food and other vital items for those aged 60 and over. Your items must be ordered and paid for in advance of requesting delivery.
Call M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm to schedule.
Call
1-888-863-7411
CalFresh Benefits
CalFresh EBT cards may now be used to purchase groceries online with select providers.
Call for more information or to apply for benefits.
Call
1-877-847-3663
Golden Resources
Friendship Line
We support individuals who find connecting within the community challenging
Call
1-800-971-0016
Independence at Home
Info and referrals to senior
and caregiver programs.
Call
1-866-421-1964
Long Beach Time Exchange
Face masks
Call
425 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Call
(562) 786-6081
Mental Health Access
Call
LACDMH 24/7 Help Line (800) 854-7771 or
Contact Crisis
Text Line (“LA” to 741741)
Heart of Ida
Delivery, friendly callers,
on-line exercise classes.
Address
1150 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Call
562-570-3548
human I-T (low-cost internet)
Low Cost Internet and Computers available for low income Seniors.
Text:
562-372-6925
Call
888-391-7249
Jewish Family and Community Services
Delivery, friendly callers,
resource referral.
Address
3801 East Willow Street
Long Beach, California 90815
Call
562-427-7916
Lutheran Social Services
Address
1611 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Call
562-599-1321 ext. 1029
Tenant Protections
There are new protections to
help keep you from being
evicted because of COVID-19.
The Legal Aid Foundation of
Los Angeles can help.
Address:
7000 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003
Call
1-800-399-4529
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
Social groups, grocery
and essential item delivery,
resource referral, friendly
callers.
Address
2017 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
Call
562-434-4455
Additional Information
medical emergency, call 911
COVID-19 hotline (562) 570-INFO (4636)
If you are having symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell, call your healthcare provider immediately. If it is a medical emergency, call 911. You can also call the City of Long Beach COVID-19 hotline (562) 570-INFO (4636) to report your symptoms and be referred for testing, if warranted.
The City opened a Rapid Assessment Clinic which is a no-cost, walk-in clinic available to individuals who are unable to access their own personal physicians.
Long Beach City College
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
10:00am – 4:00pm
7 days a week until further notice
Need more help?
If you need help connecting to a resource or cannot find what you are looking for listed here,
please call the City’s Older Adult Resource Line:
(562) 570-INFO(4636)
and select option 5
Calls will be returned.
