Area Agency on Aging of Pasco - Pinellas, Inc

​The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, as a designated Aging and Disability Resource Center, plans, coordinates, and offers services through state and federal resources that help older adults remain in their own homes.

​Helpline: 1-800-963-5337

Website: http://agingcarefl.org

Metro Inclusive Health 

Providing medical, HIV, counseling, and community services to the LGBTQ+ community in the Tampa Bay Area.

Phone: 727-321-3854

Website: https://www.metrotampabay.org

Epic Generations

EPIC Generations, as part of Empath Health, was created to educate the community and respond to the challenges facing LGBTQ elders in Pinellas County. EPIC Generations will provide:

• Support services of visiting and peer telephone reassurance
• LGBTQ elder social activities
• LGBTQ cultural competency training for aging providers and community groups about special needs of LGBTQ seniors

Phone: 727-328-5524

Website: https://myepic.org/generations

Empath Health

As a nonprofit, integrated network of care, Empath Health supports anyone facing chronic or advanced illness. We help patients live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible and offer assistance to their families and caregivers along the way. 

Phone: 727-467-7423

Website: https://empathhealth.org

Pinellas County Office of Human Rights

The Pinellas County Office of Human Rights is committed to protecting all residents of Pinellas County from cases of discrimination in the areas of fair housing, employment, public accommodations, and government programs and assistance.

Phone: 727-464-4880

Website: http://www.pinellascounty.org/humanrights

Sage (Services & Advocacy for Gay Elders)

SAGECare provides LGBT competency training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers.  SAGECare offers the added benefit that qualifying agencies may receive a national credential to highlight the percentage of staff trained.

Website: https://sageusa.care/sagecare-providers

Equality Florida

Allows search by zip code of LGBTQ-friendly businesses. Please note that this is not a complete database of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in your area.

Website: http://pa.ab4e.org

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

​​24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900

Website: www.Alz.org

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults.

Website: https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org

Sunshine Senior Center (St. Petersburg)

The Sunshine Center is a nationally accredited multi-service center where seniors gather for support, socialization, fitness and other services provided for older people. The resources and activities available at this center help many older people remain a vital part of their communities. The center provides a welcoming environment for all seniors in the community interested in taking part in the group atmosphere.

Phone: 727-893-7101

Website: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/sunshinecenter

Please note that this list does not include all LGBTQ+ inclusive senior resource agencies.

FOR CAREGIVERS

A planning guide for caregivers in the LGBTQ+ Community. 

This guide is a practical tool created to help you. Here you’ll find information, resources, and checklists to help you get organized and find the support that you might need. 

Source: AARP & SAGE