Helpful Numbers and Resources
SHINE: Serving Health Information needs of Elders
800-AGE-INFO (800-243-4636) option: 3. www.mass.gov/elders
Prescription Advantage: (800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) option: 2. TTY: 1-800-610-0241 www.800ageinfo.com
Medicare:1-800-medicare (800-633-4227) TTY: 1-827-486-2048. www.medicare.gov
Social Security: 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778. www.socialsecurity.gov
Masshealth: 800-841-2900. TTY: 800-497-4648. www.mass.gov/masshealth
Mass Medline: 866-633-1617Medicare Advocacy: 800-323-3205
Life Line Eligible residents can apply for Lifeline Wireless Phones .
Download the brochure here! https://pembrokema.st7.vt-s.net/council-aging/files/lifeline-federal-state-program-wireless-telephone-service
Emergency Housing Resources For Older Adults and Seniors: https://www.assistedliving.org/emergency-housing-guide/
In this guide, we’ve provided detailed information on emergency housing resources for older adults and seniors across the United States. We begin with programs available nationwide, including those for older adults and specifically for veterans. Then, we list emergency housing programs available in each state. We’ve included each program’s contact information, a brief description of services available, and eligibility requirements for many.
Secretary of State Consumer Hotline
800-269-5428
Better Business Bureau
617-426-9000
Old Colony Elderly Services
800-242-0246, 800-922-2275 (hotline)
National Fraud Information Center
800-876-7060
District Attorney's Senior Protection Team
508-584-8120
Attorney General Consumer Protection Information
617-727-8400
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Credit Harassment
617-426-6644
Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
617-727-7755