Social Security
Social Security Administration
Social Security- Allentown 610-433-3237
Social Security- Bethlehem 610-691-2451
Government Agencies
State Government Links
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/pa_gov/2966
• PA Senatorial District 10 (all of our membership area in Bucks County)- Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R) www.senatormcilhinney.com/
• PA House District 143 (Bedminster)- Marguerite Quinn (R) www.repquinn.net/
• PA House Dist 144 (Dublin, Hilltown, Silverdale, and Telford)- Katharine M. Watson (R) www.kathywatson144.com/
• PA House Dist 145 (East Rockhill, Perkasie, Sellersville, and West Rockhill)- Craig T. Staats (R) www.repstaats.net/
Bob Mensch , PA Senator 215-541-2388
Medical & Health Info
• Medicare
• Health and Wellness info and links including local hospitals and a Human Services Directory of Bucks County provided by United Way.
• APPRISE- State Health Insurance Counseling Program
Mesothelioma Center Help finding a doctor, treatment center and support groups
Thrift Shops & Food Banks
Thrift Shops
• Care and Share Shoppes- Souderton 215-723-0315
• Salvation Army Thrift Store- Quakertown 215-536-1750
• Full Circle Thrift Shop- New Britain 215-340-0120
• Nova Thrift Shop- Fountainville 215-249-8000
Food Banks
• Quakertown Food Pantry- Quakertown 215-536-0240
• Pennridge FISH- Perkasie 215-257-7616
• Dublin Food Pantry- Dublin 215-249-1133
Other Resources
Other Resources (not just for seniors! There's some good stuff here; take a look!):
• Bucks County Transport 215-536-2522, 1-888-795-0740
RSVP-215-340-1210
• Area Senior Centers: Bucks County Senior Centers, Montgomery County Senior Centers
• Bucks County Consumer Protection
• Consumer Protection for Seniors
• PA travel conditions from PA's official travel information service or see Traffic Reports and Road Conditions from Bucks County Alive
• Online Newspapers- read about news around the country, around the world, or just in your hometown.
• Local newspapers, radio, and TV. If we located a website, the link is provided. Many stations allow you to listen online (stream) for free, and offer lots of other information about their station. If you have questions or concerns, we have included the telephone number where available:
• RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) 215-340-1210
◦ Bucks County Courier Times- Levittown 215-949-4151
◦ Bucks County Tribune- Feasterville 215-675-6600
◦ Bucks-Mont Courier- Harleysville 215-721-9100
◦ The Intelligencer - Doylestown 215-345-3000
◦ The Morning Call- Allentown 215-820-6646
◦ New Hope Gazette- New Hope 215-968-2244
◦ Penny Power- Coopersburg 610-282-4808
◦ Perkasie News-Herald- Perkasie 215-257-6839
◦ Souderton Independent- Souderton 215-723-4801
◦ Upper Perk Shopper's Guide- Red Hill 215-679-4133
◦ KYW- AM -1060 (news radio)
◦ WFIL- 560 AM -Philadelphia (Philadelphia's Christian Radio)
◦ WFLN- 95.7 FM -Philadelphia (Classical Music)
◦ WNPV- 1440 AM -Lansdale
◦ Word FM- 88.9 FM -Sellersville (Positive and Uplifting)
◦ WXPN- 88.5 FM -Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania)
◦ WFMZ-TV Allentown - Channel 69
◦ WPSG- Philly 57 -The CW (Talk Radio)
◦ WHYY- Philadelphia (PBS)
◦ WPHL- PHL17- WB (Home of the Phillies)
◦ Don't find your favorite radio station on our list? Not from this area and want to listen to a station from "back home"? Not a problem! Go to Radio Locator and search by state, city, ZIP code or call letters to find links to 13,000 station websites and 7,100 live Internet audio streams.
• Bucks County Alive (includes local businesses, restaurants, events, and activities for all, as well as local, state, and federal resources for seniors)
• A Woman's Place- assistance and support services for victims of domestic abuse and violence and their children- 800-220-8116 (Hotline)
• Bucks County Board of Assessment
• Bucks County Opportunity Council
• Retirement Communities
• Rockhill Mennonite Community - 215-257-2751
• Bucks County Retirement Communities (to search outside Bucks County)
• Coupons and discount Programs for Seniors
◦ Printable coupons from Bucks County Alive
◦ Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a bridge fare of $2.50 (50% off) for Senior drivers 65+
◦ PENNDOT offers a discounted ($10) vehicle registration fee for Seniors 65+
◦ On NJ Transit, Seniors 62+ can save 1/2 or more on NJTransit buses, trains and light rail vehicles
◦ Amtrak has several discounts for Seniors (62+) including: 15% discount on the lowest available fare on most trains, 50% off midweek on the Capitol Corridor, and 50% off on the Downeaster
◦ On SEPTA Seniors, age 65 years or older, ride free at all times on bus, trackless trolley, subway, and trolley service -- you will need to show your PA Senior Citizen Transit ID Card or Medicare card.
◦ The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has a number of discounts for Seniors
Property Tax and Rent Rebates-1-888-222-9190
Agencies on Aging & Disabilities
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (call to inquire about Meals on Wheels) 215-348-0510
Bucks County Senior Citizen Resource Directory- from the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging- "a partial listing of major resources for the elderly and their families"
PA Dept. of Aging- offers brochures online including:
• Benefits and Rights for Older Pennsylvanians
• Consumer Protection and Information