Senior Services

Executive Office of Aging & Independence

Resources for the older adult population and their families. The Executive Office of Aging & Independence envisions a state in which every person has the tools, resources, and support they need to fully embrace the aging experience.
800-243-4636
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-aging-independence

Social Security Administration

Offices closest to Franklin:
2168 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
106 Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA 02703
1 Edgewater Dr #102, Norwood, MA 02062
800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/

Franklin Senior Center

The Franklin Senior Center is for residents 55+ in our community and neighboring towns. We offer a variety of programming and services including, but not limited to: exercise classes, educational lectures, social events, an adult day program, health and wellness opportunities, social services, Veterans' services, the Common Grounds Cafe, and more!
508-520-4945
https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging

Tri-Valley, Inc.

Tri-Valley, Inc. provides social services to older adults and individuals with disabilities, focusing on helping them live independently with dignity and safety. Their services include information and referrals, care management, and various in-home programs.
800-286-6640
https://www.trivalleyinc.org/

Self Help Inc.

Income Tax Assistance

Provides free tax help for low- and medium-income residents, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
https://selfhelpinc.org/program-services/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita/

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Service

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code.
888-227-7669
https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/

Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline

The Helpline is a project of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston. They provide free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are 60 years old or older. The Helpline is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
800-342-5297

Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children (EAEDC)

Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children (EAEDC) gives older and or disabled adults, children being cared for by a non or distant relative, and adults taking care of a disabled person, two cash payments per month to help meet their basic needs and MassHealth coverage.
877-382-2363
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-aid-to-the-elderly-disabled-and-children-eaedc

UMASS Boston

Pension Action Center

The Pension Action Center helps people navigate the maze of policies and laws to secure their retirement income. Get help correcting or appealing denials and miscalculations, tracking down benefits from former employees, and obtaining plan documents.
888-425-6067
https://www.umb.edu/pensionaction/

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office

Senior Programs

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office is committed to offering a number of programs devoted to the safety and security of the county’s elderly residents. Services include File of Life, Yellow Dot Program, Scam Prevention, and more. All senior programs are available to Norfolk County communities and residents free of charge.
781-751-3331
https://www.norfolksheriff.com/divisions/senior