Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources for Idaho Seniors

2-1-1

Free community information and referral service.

Just dial 2-1-1

Community Action Partnerships

Non-profit that provides help for low income Idahoans, such as food, telephone, or weatherization assistance.

www.idahocommunityaction.org

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

A resource for filing consumer complaints and getting information about consumer financial laws.

www.consumerfinance.gov

Court Assistance Office

Provides tools and information for people representing themselves in court.

www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov

DisAbility Rights Idaho

Advocacy agency servicing people with disabilities in Idaho.

disabilityrightsidaho.org

Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection

Enforces consumer laws, provides information about consumer rights, and can take consumer complaints.

208-334-2424

Idaho Commission on Aging

Services for seniors, including the Aging & Disability Resource Center

www.aging.idaho.gov

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare

Application for assistance

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/FoodCashAssistance/ApplicationForAssistance1.pdf

Idaho Senior Legal Hotline

Free legal advice on civil matters for any Idaho senior age 60+

208-746-7541

Idaho State Bar Attorney Referral

Referrals to private attorneys in Idaho that practice in the area of law you need.

208-334-4500

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

Recruits and places pro bono attorneys for low income, qualifying Idahoans

208-334-4510

Intermountain Fair Housing Council

Information and assistance on Fair Housing Act discrimination

1-800-717-0695

Rental Housing

Searchable database of rental housing

housingidaho.com

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors

Advice and information regarding Medicare benefits

1-800-247-4422