Senior Resources

Do you have questions about a senior issue or senior services available in the community? The Tallahassee Senior Resource Center has a variety of senior resources available to assist seniors, caregivers, and professionals with senior information and referral assistance when possible. We are located at 1400 N. Monroe Street. Call 850-891-4000 or visit https://www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/resources for more information.

Support Groups

Grandparents as Parents (GaP)

GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS (GAP) program is for grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren and offers support groups, informational luncheons, access to community agencies, legal services and health screenings plus social activities for the whole grand-family. Visit the Senior Foundation page for upcoming GaP activities, or contact karen.boebinger@talgov.com or 850-891-4027 for more information or to register to attend a meeting. GaP is a program of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation funded by the Leon County Commission, grants and donations.

UPSLIDE (Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly)

Help is available if you, or someone you know, are feeling lonely or isolated! UPSLIDE serves people age 50 and older who want more social engagement in their lives. UPSLIDE offers individual counseling in-person, by phone and by video conferencing; Friends Connection meetings provide social connection and support for participants both virtually and in person. Email melanie.lachman@talgov.comor call 850-891-4066 for more information. Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted. UPSLIDE is supported by the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation.

Al-Anon - Support for families and friends of alcoholics

Caregiver Support Group

This group at the Tallahassee Senior Center brings caregivers together to share knowledge, experience and fellowship. Find resources and friends who understand.
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 11 am – 12 noon $2 suggested donation.
Contact Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com 850-891-4066

Counseling Services

Senior Counseling (by appointment)

Shirley J. Zahn, LMFT, BCBA
Mondays & Thursdays, 11:00am - 4:00pm
A mental health counselor is available two days per week by appointment. Medicare and private insurance for both individual and family counseling will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 850-891-4032 and leave a message.

Seniors vs. Crime

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sponsored by the office of the Florida Attorney General, Seniors vs. Crime is a program in which senior volunteers, known as "Senior Sleuths," assist other seniors who feel they may have been victimized by a fraud, scam or unfair business deal. Senior Sleuths investigate cases and serve as mediators in civil cases in an attempt to recover all or part of money lost. Call the Seniors vs. Crime office at 850-891-4044 to have a case reviewed.

Legal Services of North Florida (by appointment)

Volunteer attorneys provide legal services to qualifying seniors, age 60 and older. Participants may request services by calling North Florida Legal Services at 850-385-9007 or through the NFLS website at www.lsnf.org.

SHINE Medicare Counseling

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program, sponsored by the Department of Elder Affairs, provides volunteer counselors to help seniors with insurance-related questions and problems. Specially trained volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions and problems by providing information, comparing policies, and helping with claims and appeals. Call 866-467-4624 for appointment.

Senior Financial Counseling

Available to Senior Center participants on an as-needed basis.

Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.

FTRI is a statewide non profit 501(c)3 organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Disabled. FTRI is also responsible for the education and promotion of the Florida Relay Service. The FTRI equipment distribution program and the Florida Relay Service are funded by a monthly surcharge billed to all telephone customers (landlines) in the State of Florida. The specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices provided through this program are loaned to all qualified permanent Florida residents for as long as they need it, at no charge.

AARP Tax Aide (by appointment)

February - April
Trained volunteers provide free tax preparation services and e-filing of Federal Income Taxes. The service is especially targeted for seniors and moderate to low-income taxpayers. AARP offers this service at no cost; donations accepted to the Tallahassee Senior Foundation. For an appointment, call 850-891-4030.

ACCESS Florida

As an ACCESS partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Tallahassee Senior Center staff can help seniors apply, update or inquire about eligibility status for Medicaid, food stamps, and other Medicaid related services. Call 850-891-4000 for appointment.