Aging & Disability Resource Center

Start a conversation about community resources and long-term care options.

CICOA’s Aging & Disability Resource Center provides information on local services for older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers in Central Indiana.

Whether you are calling to discuss existing or anticipated long-term care needs, our friendly, professional staff will guide you through available options. Based on your needs, we provide comprehensive information on public and private programs, service providers, health insurance options, and a wide range of community resources.

Aging & Disability Resource Center - An initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

A member of the INconnect Alliance

Find Local Resources

Are you searching for resources to help yourself or your loved one live independently in Central Indiana? CICOA's Senior & Disability Resource Finder connects you to a comprehensive database of local services, including in-home care, transportation, meals and more. You may find what you need in our online, searchable database. You can search by keyword, or add your city or zip code for resources nearest to you.

Search for Services

Find local services focused on seniors, people with disabilities and family caregivers.

Need Personalized Assistance?

If you prefer to speak with someone, CICOA’s Aging & Disability Resource Center is here to help. Options counselors are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center:

(317) 803-6131 or (800) 432-2422

Submit an Online Request Form

Schedule an In-Person Options Counseling Appointment

If you are seeking information on behalf of someone else, please have them available during the phone appointment to provide consent for screening or services, or notify the individual that you are making this referral and that CICOA will contact them by phone.

What Happens When I Call the ADRC?

ADRC Staff Phone Call

What to Expect

When you need to make informed choices about long term services and supports, CICOA's Aging & Disability Resource Center counselors can help you with free guidance about complex issues.

When you call the ADRC, we will listen to your needs and schedule an appointment for options counseling over the phone. During your appointment, an options counselor will collect information about you or your loved one's need and ability to care for themselves, discuss eligibility for services, identify appropriate public or private funding sources, and outline service options. The options counselor may also refer you to one of more than 4,000 local community resources.

Options Counseling: A Person-Centered Approach

Options counselor on phoneNavigating Your Choices for Care

Options counseling is a person-centered service for seniors, individuals with disabilities, or their caregivers. When you call our Aging and Disability Resource Center or make a referral online, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will listen to your concerns.

We may inquire about health, physical limitations, living arrangements, and transportation needs, or explore the possibility of a meal service or medical alert device. We may also discuss your financial situation to determine eligibility for publicly-funded programs. Then, we can provide personalized recommendations to help you achieve your goals. This conversation is free for everyone, regardless of income or financial assets.

Through it all, CICOA's dedicated staff will provide the support and practical assistance you need to help you achieve the greatest possible independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Helpful Links for Aging & Disability

CICOA's Aging & Disability Resource Database

Find local help by searching for the services and resources you need. This self-serve option allows you to search CICOA's Aging & Disability Resource database for community resources in Central Indiana.

SHIP Counselors

The ADRC offers State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) counseling. This program specifically addresses questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Managed Care Plans, Medicaid, long-term financing options and prescription coverage.

Benefits Checkup

BenefitsCheckUp is a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Learn more about the programs that can help you save money.

Medicare Drug Coverage

Read about the two ways to get Medicare prescription drug coverage–either through adding a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or getting a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), such as an HMO or PPO that offers Medicare prescription drug coverage.

Indiana 211 Human Services Database

Indiana 211 facilitates connections between people who need human services and those who provide them. Indiana 211 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers find the local resources they need. Try Indiana 211’s guided search database.

INconnect Alliance

CICOA is a member of the INconnect Alliance, 15 Aging and Disability Resource Centers throughout Indiana. We are committed to helping you find the information and resources you need as you navigate the complex care puzzle and system of long term services and supports. Find an ADRC in Indiana.

Eldercare Locator

Does your loved one live outside Central Indiana? For more information on programs or services nationwide, call 800-677-1116 or use the Eldercare Locator tool.

Request a CICOA presentation

ADRC staff are available for community events, health fairs, education workshops and more. Request a CICOA speaker.