County of Monterey
Area Agency on Aging
Information, Referral & Assistance (IRA) (831) 755-4466
Highly qualified social workers provide a friendly voice on the phone to help seniors and others navigate the array of available services. Specialized resource counseling services with referrals can provide smooth access to services and help improve the lives of isolated seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers.
Voluntary Contributions
We accept voluntary contributions for services we provide to the community through the Area Agency on Aging. There is no obligation to contribute; it is purely voluntary. No eligible individual shall be denied service because of failure or inability to contribute. Contributions will be private and confidential to respect the individual’s contribution or lack of contribution. If at any time you would like to contribute to this program, please make a check payable to County of Monterey Area Agency on Aging, reference "IRA voluntary contribution" and select which program service (Community Education, Information & Assistance, Public Information, Transportation) you would like to contribute to.
Mail check to:
Attn: AAA Fiscal Officer
1000 S. Main Street, Ste. 306
Salinas, CA 93901
Living Well - Aging and Disability Resource Guide
Click on the picture to the left to be linked to an online version of the Best of Monterey Aging and Disability Resource Guide. Not only is there basic information on senior services, there are inspiring profiles of active seniors living in Monterey County, financial insights, housing information, and more!
Click here for a list of active Senior Centers: English | Spanish
Age Wise Program
The Age Wise Program supports Monterey County adults aged 60 and older by connecting them with services designed to enhance their overall mental health and well-being. Our team of caring professionals is here to help you receive personalized care through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.
For more information about the Age Wise Program, contact either our Information, Referral, and Assistance team or Crisis Line:
Click here to download the Age Wise brochure in English.
Click here to download the Age Wise brochure in Spanish.
Senior Nutrition Program & Sites
Eligible seniors (60+ years of age) can receive a $50 e-card to buy fresh, local produce, cut herbs, and raw honey at Certified Farmers’ Markets through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. See the flyer in English or Spanish.
Seniors' Luncheons
Offered in several locations throughout Monterey County, the Senior Lunch Program offers nutritious food and friendly company for seniors over 60.
Click here to see a listing of the sites (in English and Spanish).
Home Delivered by Meals on Wheels
Are you a homebound senior 60 or over?
Do you need help with food? If so, please call:
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula
831-375-4454 or
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley
831-758-6325.
Other AAA Contracted Services & Partner Agencies
Alliance on AgingOutreach, Benefits Check-up (Low-income assistance screening), Ombudsman for Long Term Care services, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (Medicare Counseling), and Medicare Low-Income Benefit Programs Enrollment Outreach Assistance.
Ombudsman and Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy (Medicare Counseling).
(831) 655-1334 or (831) 646-1458
Alzheimer's Association
Family Caregiver Supportive Services
(831) 647-9890
Central Coast Center for Independent Living
Caregiver Support and Help with Assistive Devices
(831) 462-8720
Health Project Center
Family Caregiver Support Services
(831) 424-4359
Legal Services for Seniors
Free legal advice and assistance for people ages 60+
(831) 899-0492 or (831) 442-7700
Loaves, Fishes, & Computers
Free computer literacy and technology assistance to Monterey County seniors ages 60+
(831) 393-9260
Recipients of AAA funded services have the their right to file a complaint directly with the AAA.
Please select the following link if you wish to submit a complaint: Complaint Form
Interesting Reports and Information
- Certified Farmer’s Markets: The farmers markets in the County of Monterey offer a stunning array of locally grown produce, a wide selection of delicious specialty products, as well as the opportunity to connect with the people who produce it.
There are a total of 17 certified farmers’ markets within the County, nine of which operate on a year-round basis.
Come and enjoy a fresh experience every week — meet old friends, make new acquaintances, and become a part of our friendly farmers’ market community!
- 2023 County of Monterey’s Area Agency on Aging’s AAA Senior Focus Group Report (English) (Spanish): A Rural Snapshot based on focus groups held with seniors living in North and South County. A total of 80 seniors (age 60 and older) living in Castroville, North County, King City and Greenfield participated in these focus groups.
AAA Service Provider Resources
Would you like to contract with the AAA to provide services to older adults?- The AAA is part of County of Monterey and works with the Contracts/Purchasing Office. The AAA looks for most contractors/vendors through a Request for Proposal process every 4 years.
Click Here to Find Out More
- There are many requirements of the AAA and subcontractors that provide services.
Click Here to Link to the California Department on Aging Website to Find Out More