The Senior Center of Mahoning County

1110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44504

Supportive Services:

The Senior Center provides information to meet the needs of seniors via telephone or in person.

• Assistance with Social Security, Housing, Health Insurance/Medicare, etc.
• Assistance with benefits programs: Golden Buckeye, Tax Assistance for the Elderly, Energy Credits, Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) and Legal Services.
• Care Coordination - in-home visits by a social worker to assess needs and provide assistance with finding services to meet those needs.

• Advocates for older persons in the community. Works to reach and serve low income and homebound seniors with information about services.
• Publishes bi-monthly newsletter, The Senior Advocate, to keep readers informed of programs and activities at the Center.
• Provides speakers for the community about programs, services and activities for older adults.

The Senior Center of Mahoning County provides a full range of activities for participants:

• Educational -- financial series, crafts, painting, writing, investment, and woodcarving (minimal fees are charged for classes)
• Recreational -- bridge, bingo, line and square dancing
• Social Activities -- holiday parties, day and overnight trips (fees charged)
• Intergenerational Activities -- opportunities to interact with children
• Special Interest Groups -- diabetes support, widowed persons
• Participation In Senior Activities -- such as Northeast Ohio Senior Olympics, District XI Senior Art Show, Ohio Senior Citizens' Day
• Golden Age Follies -- a senior performing arts groups
• Volunteer Opportunities -- There are many volunteer opportunities at the Senior Center.

The Senior Center promotes health and wellness among older adults through:

• Blood pressure screenings and mini-health assessments, once a week
• Speakers on health topics
• Flu shots at cost during fall months
• Access to health services and information