Five County Area Agency on Aging
The local hub for older adults. Help with Medicare and benefits, in-home services case management, family caregiver support, and the long-term care ombudsman.
1070 W. 1600 S., Building B, St. George
Community Board · Washington County, Utah
Local help for older adults and the families who love them.
A short, checked list of the places I point families to most: meals, rides, Medicare help, veterans services, dementia support, legal help, and what to do about scams. Free to use. No one pays to be listed.
In an emergency, call 911. Veterans in crisis: dial 988, then press 1.
Utah 211
A free, confidential helpline that connects you to local help with housing, food, utilities, health care and more. A good first call when you are not sure where to start.
Text your zip code to (801) 845-2211. Calls daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
St. George Senior Citizens Center
Lunch, activities, and company for adults 60+. This is also where you sign up for Meals on Wheels in St. George.
245 N. 200 W., St. George
Hurricane Senior Citizens Center
Meals, activities, and Meals on Wheels sign-up for the Hurricane area.
95 N. 300 W., Hurricane
Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals for adults 60+ who can't drive or leave home without help. Suggested donation of $3 per meal. No one is turned away. Sign up through your local senior center.
Utah Food Bank pantry finder
Find a food pantry near you. The St. George warehouse supplies dozens of local pantries, including a pantry in Hurricane.
Southern Distribution Center, 4416 River Rd., St. George
SunTran Paratransit
Door-to-door rides for people with a qualifying disability who can't get to a bus stop. $2 per one-way trip. Service within ¾ mile of a SunTran route. Call to apply for ADA certification.
Utah Senior Medicare Patrol
Free help spotting and reporting Medicare fraud, billing errors, and Medicare card scams.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Talk to a dementia specialist any time, day or night. They can also connect you to caregiver support groups in Southern Utah.
St. George VA Clinic
VA primary care and outpatient services for enrolled veterans.
585 E. Riverside Dr., Suite 300, St. George
Saint George Vet Center
Free counseling for veterans and their families, including grief support and help with PTSD.
1664 S. Dixie Dr., Suite C-102, St. George
Southern Utah Veterans Home
A state veterans nursing home offering long-term and skilled nursing care for veterans.
160 N. 200 E., Ivins
Utah Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Phone reports Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online reports any time.
Utah Legal Services
Free civil legal help for people who qualify, including estate planning and senior legal issues.
229 E. St. George Blvd., Suite 103, St. George
Rescue Alert of Dixie
Local medical alert company protecting seniors since 2003. A waterproof help button worn as a pendant or wristband connects to EMD-certified attendants who can reach family, neighbors, or emergency services. No long-term contracts.
St. George
The Brand Is Love
Local guidance for families sorting through assisted living, memory care, and caregiving decisions. Free to families; senior living communities pay them when they help with a move. Hosts free Caregiver Community Gatherings every Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, at rotating locations around Southern Utah.
Serving St. George and Southern Utah
The Caregiving Corner
A St. George nonprofit that supports family caregivers with education, resources, and encouragement to take care of themselves too. Check their Facebook page for upcoming meetings.
St. George
Support groups at the St. George Senior Center
Parkinson's caregiver support: 2nd Friday, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Parkinson's meeting: 3rd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Grief support: Wednesdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m., led by a hospice chaplain.
$1 donation each.
245 N. 200 W., St. George
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