Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | Call this number for information on home and community-based services through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida.  The Elder Helpline is your starting point to access federal or state funded programs and services offered through The Friendship Centers in the communities we serve. This nationwide network conducts preliminary interviews needed to connect people needing services to providers.

Friendship at Home matches caring volunteers with isolated seniors through Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visitor and Supportive Intevention programs. Volunteers are offered orientation. training and continuing education classes, before being paired with clients according to interests and schedules. Professional support is provided to answer volunteer questions.

Nutritious, healthy food is provided at The Friendship Cafés to people 60+. Friendly atmosphere, often with live entertainment bring people together. Come early to play cards, games and socialize.

Nutritious meals delivered to your door can make all the difference in the world if you become unable to cook for yourself or if you simply want to be assured of a healthy meal. Home delivered meals are a good way to ensure that a loved one is receiving nutritious meals on a regular basis. Meals are delivered daily, Monday through Friday.

RSVP -- the Retired Senior Volunteer Program -- connects volunteers age 55 and over with service opportunities that utilize their skills, talents, and experience to meet a wide range of community challenges. RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over with nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country. RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations.

Senior Friendship Centers' volunteers serve in nearly every aspect of this organization, and make possible an umbrella of programs and services that include health and wellness and supportive aging services. There are many opportunities to be part of "People Helping People" that truly make a difference and can connect you to your life-long passions.