FAQs

The Office on Aging is the designated “Area Agency on Aging” created in 1965 by the federal Older Americans Act to be the lead advocate, systems planner and facilitator relative to all aging issues on behalf of all older persons in the “local planning and service area” (Orange County). Through funding received by the state and federal governments, the Office on Aging either directly provides or contracts out to other service providers many senior programs, such as home and congregate meals, case management, medicare counseling, information and assistance, health promotion, elder abuse prevention, ombudsman assistance, etc. Additionally, the Office on Aging provides a range of functions related to advocacy, planning, coordination, inter-agency linkages, information sharing, brokering, monitoring and evaluation to insure effective, comprehensive and coordinated community based systems for older Americans. There is a particular focus on providing service to those who are underserved, due to cultural, economic or language barriers.

The Office on Aging is a department within the Orange County Community Resources of the County of Orange and, as such, receives additional funds from the County to provide for operational needs.

Information and Assistance Line
800-510-2020 
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We also accept walk-ins.

1300 S. Grand Avenue
Building B
Santa Ana
CA 92705

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The Office on Aging receives money from the state and federal governments to administer programs and serve as the lead advocate, planner and facilitator relative to all aging issues in Orange County. Some operational funding is received from the County of Orange.

Information, referrals and assistance are provided free of charge. The programs that we fund or other services we refer you to may have charges associated with their services

Yes. We have staff and volunteers in-house who are fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, and we have a Language Line that brings a live person (interpreter) on the call who speaks your language (one of over 250 available). We also have some of our literature available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Some programs and services have qualification and fee requirements while others are free. Please call us and we will connect you to the program or service that best meets your needs.

Our caring and trained Information & Assistance Specialists can provide you with information and link you to the providers of the services listed below:

Adult Day Health Care
Assisted Living and Nursing Care Facilities
Assistive Technology
Alzheimer's / Dementia Support
Case Management
Counseling and Support
Crisis Intervention
Educational Opportunities
Elder Abuse
Food and Nutrition
Geriatric Assessment
Government Benefits
Health Care and Education
Health Insurance Counseling
Housing Information
In-Home Care Assistance
Legal Assistance
Ombudsman Advocacy Services
Physical Activity Classes
Senior Center Activities
Senior Employment
Services for the Disabled
Transportation
Volunteer Opportunities

You may get further information by going to the Online Resource Directory Section of this website or by calling 800-510-2020.

Yes. Our focus is on meeting the needs of the Orange County older adult population. However, we can also connect you with an Information and Assistance program in other counties and areas and they will provide you with specific services in that area.

The Senior Citizens Advisory Council (SCAC) consists of forty older adult volunteers who advise the Board of Supervisors and the Office on Aging on matters affecting this population. There are three standing committees (Legislation, Health/ Nutrition and Housing/Transportation) that meet monthly as well as a ten-member Executive Board.

There are many opportunities to volunteer to help older adults in Orange County. Please call our Information and Assistance line at 800-510-2020 and ask for Volunteer Opportunities. You may also go to the Volunteer Opportunities section of this website.

Yes, please do. When we are able to talk directly to the person in need of services or their caregiver we can better assess their needs and provide appropriate referrals and services. We also welcome walk-ins.