Community Resources

The Southeast Seattle Senior Center is one of many organizations serving older adults in Seattle. We encourage you to learn more about what services and options are available to you!

Senior Services

2208 2nd Ave, Seattle WA
www.seniorservices.org
(206) 448-5757

Established in 1967, Senior Services is the largest non-profit agency serving seniors in Washington. Its numerous programs include Information and Assistance, Meals on Wheels, Minor Home Repair, Senior Rights Assistance, Volunteer Transportation, and of course Senior Centers like SESSC. Senior Services can help older adults and caregivers meet a wide variety of needs.

Central Area Senior Center

500 30th Ave S, Seattle WA
www.centralareaseniorcenter.org
(206) 726-4926

Located on 30th Ave S one block south of Jackson Street, the Central Area Senior Center offers programs and services that complement those available at SESSC. We collaborate frequently on trips, programs, and events and many of our members utilize both centers regularly.

Lifelong Recreation, Seattle Parks and Recreation

www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/index.htm
(206) 684-4951

The Lifelong Recreation department of Seattle Parks & Recreation offers a wide variety of activities including trips and classes based at local community centers.

Senior Information and Assistance

http://www.4elders.org/
1-888-4ELDERS (1-888-435-3377)

This non-profit service provides free information and referral services over the phone. Their website also has links to many resources available to seniors.

Rainier-Seattle Lions Club

http://www.lions19b.com/rainier.html

The Rainier branch of the Lions Club is a service organization that supports SESSC.  Please join us at SESSC for a Holiday Luncheon sponsored by the Rainier-Seattle Lions Club, Thursday December 16 from 11:30am to 1pm. This is a free event!  Reserve your spot today by calling SESSC at 206.722.0317!

The Brighton Apartments

http://www.brightonapts.org/
(206) 722-3922

Located next to SESSC, The Brighton provides affordable housing for low-and moderate-income seniors 55 years of age and older and their families in SE Seattle.

Healthy and Active Rainier Valley

http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthServices/health/chronic/steps/harvc.aspx

The Healthy and Active Rainier Valley Coalition is a group of agencies and individuals that have come together in the Rainier Valley area of Seattle, Washington, to promote physical activity and nutrition.

Sound Steps

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/seniors/SoundSteps.htm

Sound Steps is a volunteer supported walking program with Seattle Parks and Recreation, Lifelong Recreation. This program is designed to get adults age 50+ moving and gaining the health benefits of regular exercise.

Participants in this FREE, year-round program are connected to other walkers on their level and given tools to measure progress. Encouragement comes from the support of volunteer walk leaders and regular check-ins.

Sound Steps offers weekly walking groups from a variety of locations, monthly hikes, and a training program to participate in a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Walk event.

Active Options

http://activeoptions.org/
A site that finds physical activity in your area by ZIP code.

Benefits CheckUp

http://www.benefitscheckup.org/

Find all the benefits you deserve! Benefits CheckUp allows you to search for benefits you may qualify for.

SHIBA

SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents.  We assist people of all ages with questions or complaints about health care coverage, including Medicare, Basic Health, prescription drugs, children's coverage, and more.