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Lifelong Learning Texas Tech Lifelong Learning Community (TTLLC) is a membership organization which provides learning opportunities for people who are 55 years of age and older who want to continue to expand their knowledge and interests. No tests. No grades. Just the opportunity to learn something new. Through this program, you'll meet and interact with people in the community by participating in classroom learning, discussion groups, special events, and social activities. Classes include Dinner and Drama, Lunch & Learning at the Lubbock Club, Readers' Circle, Guest Chefs, Computer Basics, and many more and you do not have to be a member to take the classes. For more information, call Extended Studies at 742-7200. | |
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2-1-1 is the new abbreviated dialing code for free information and referrals about community organizations and resources. It serves as the first number to call to link individuals and families to appropriate resources and information. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages (2-1-1 is not accessible to cell phones. If on a cell phone, call (806) 762-5043). | |
| Adoption Resources | |
...A program guiding you through the adoption process (806) 745-7995 or 1-800-456-4862 | |
| Dementia Information & Resources | |
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Alzheimer's Association 225 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 335-8700 1-800-272-3900 Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR) P.O. Box 8250 Silver Spring, Maryland 20907 (301) 495-3311 1-800-438-4380 Garrison Institute on Aging 6630 S. Quaker, Ste. E Lubbock, Texas 79413 (806) 743-7821 Griswold Special Care -teamed with Dementia Screening Inc. provides the Gray Matters Alzheimer's Screening Security Park Brownfield Hwy. & Slide Executive Suites- J, K, & L (806) 687-7474 IN SAFE HANDS City of Lubbock Police Dept. Neighborhood services - 775-2971 SPAG - 687-0940 National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS) National Institute of Health Building 1 1 Center Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20892 (301) 496-4000 | |
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American Red Cross 2201 19th St. Lubbock, TX 79411 (806) 765-8534 114 E. 7th St. Plainview, Tx 79072 (806) 293-1205 Catholic Family Senior Citizen Assistance Program 1318 Broadway Lubbock, Tx 79401 (806) 765-2613 Catholic Family Services -700 Austin, Ste. 101 Levelland, Tx (806) 894-4233 -105 N. Berkshire Crosbyton, Tx 79322 (806) 675-0474 -701 Broadway Plainview, TX 79072 (806) 296-7044 -102 Ave. J Lubbock, Tx 79401 (806) 765-8475 Lifeline- Lutheran Social Services 2615 19th St. Lubbock, Tx 79410 1-800-598-0520 Salvation Army -413 E. Poplar Lockney, Tx 79421 (806) 652-3519 -1111 16th Lubbock, Tx 79401 (806) 765-9434 -2nd & Ash Ave. Plainview, Tx 79072 (806) 296-6375 Texas Department of Aging & Disability -temporary assistance of needy families -1716 Parkway Dr. Lubbock, Tx 79403 -101 N. D Brownfield, Tx 79316 -201 W. Aspen Crosbyton 79322 (806) 675-2367 -125 E. California Floydada, Tx 79235 (806) 983-2280 |
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All of us need help sometimes and knowing where to get it is more than half the battle. Our goal is to develop a comprehensive list of resources. Therefore, if you need help in an area we have not covered or the listed resources are unable to assist you please email us at info@seniorlinkmagazine.com. We dedicated to finding the resources that our patrons need. | |
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Catholic Family Services South Plains Association of Governments Legal Hotline for Older Texans West Texas Legal Services Texas Legal Services | |
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Adult Protective Services Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services 1-800-252-5400 Complaints about long term care facilities 1-800-458-9858 Elder Abuse Hotline (Abuse, Neglect, Fraud) Long term care, Customer Services & Facilities 1-800-252-8016 South Plains Association of Governments' Area Agency on Aging Ombudsmen Program 1323 58th St. Lubbock, TX 79412 | |
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Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) 1-800-532-7667 www.MSAA.com MS Foundation (MSF) 1-888-673-6287 www.msfocus.org The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) 1-800-344-4867 www.nmss.org The Heuga Center 1-800-367-3101 www.heuga.org | |
| Organ Donation | |
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LifeGift Organ Donation Center 1-800-633-6562 | |
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Pet Adoption Program -For Seniors over 60 City of Lubbock, Animal Services 401 N. Ash Lubbock, Texas 79403 (806) 775-7347 | |
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Ross Patient Assistance Program Call 1-800-222-6885 | |
| Homes and Services for the Aging | |
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Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging | |
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Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging | |
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