Golden (Age) Services

In our bustling City, the golden years aren't just a phase, they're a celebration of life! Check out the following resources available to College Park seniors.

THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK SENIORS PROGRAM is part of the Youth, Family and Senior Services Department. The Seniors Program aids seniors in College Park with case management through supportive advocacy and navigation assistance with government entitlement programs. The Seniors Program also provides opportunities for social engagement, emotional support and transportation services. Case management services are provided for vulnerable seniors in need of additional support. Each service provided by our City Seniors Program staff promotes health and social quality of life while supporting seniors’ self-determination and autonomy. Social activities, trips and door-to-door transportation to essential appointments within eight miles of the City (inside Prince George’s County) are also available.

THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE promotes and supports successful aging in the City and serves in an advisory role to the Mayor and City Council. It supports the development and growth of programs to support City seniors such as: Neighbors Helping Neighbors (a volunteer organization to assist older residents with transportation, household chores and friendly visits); senior programs and activities through the Department of Youth, Family and Senior Services; Age-Friendly College Park; College Park Arts Exchange; Corridor Conversations (monthly education/information Zoom sessions); and Habitat for Humanity to help residents age in place. Additionally, they monitor legislation as it pertains to seniors and work with City staff on events, projects and communications. College Park is part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly communities. The group working on implementing the Council approved Action Plan to make College Park a more livable community for everyone is composed of members of the Senior Advisory Committee and other resident stakeholders. Focus areas include the domains of housing, transportation, communication, social participation, health services and community support. If you have an interest in being involved with the Age-Friendly College Park subcommittee, contact the Department of Youth, family and Senior Services at 240-487-3550 or email livablecommunity@collegeparkmd.gov. For more information and to view the Action Plan visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/LivableCommunity.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS (NHN) is a non-profit volunteer service organization created to assist aging residents and individuals with disabilities with everyday tasks such as transportation, chores and/or errands. The City of College Park provides support to NHN though grants. To volunteer or request services, phone 301-222-3434 or go to nhn-cp.org. Corridor Conversation Programs: Neighbors Helping Neighbors also partners with Hyattsville Aging in Place (HAP), Helping Hands University Park, and Explorations on Aging College Park to provide online informative services to entertain, engage, and educate attendees, especially our older residents residing along the Route 1 Corridor. Corridor Conversation programs are held monthly on Saturdays at 2 pm. Attendees can join via telephone or virtually. To sign up or view past programs, visit hyattsvilleaginginplace.org/events. AARP - SENIOR PLANET AARP’s Senior Planet website sponsors weekly interactive activities and programs. Register for the Senior Planet newsletter and weekly notice of events: info@seniorplanet.org. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY AGING AND DISABILITIES SERVICES There are a growing number of people who are faced with making life-changing decisions for themselves and elderly family members. The Aging and Disabilities Services Division provides support in a broad range of services and programs for older adults and their families. For more information, call 301-265-8450 or go to princegeorgesmd.gov.

GOLDEN ID PROGRAM at the University of Maryland College Park provides access to three courses per semester, the University's libraries, and cultural and social events, course recommendations, and peer advising. Call 410-455-2537 for more information.

Transportation resources:

  • Call a Cab: 301-883-5656
  • Prince George's County Call a Bus: 301-499-8603
  • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: 301-856-9555
  • Connect-A-Ride: 800-270-9553
  • Metro: 202-637-7000
  • Metro Access: 301-562-5360
  • University of Maryland Shuttle Bus passes are available to College Park residents to ride the UMD Shuttle for free. Passes may be obtained from City Hall, Davis Hall and Youth, Family and Senior Services. For schedules and more bus information, visit transportation.umd.edu.

From the City's Senior Advisory Committee