Senior Advocacy

As the entry point for the Aging and Disability Resource Center, this unit includes the the Senior Helpline, a federally funded Information and Assistance/Referral service; Intake, which provides triage, screening, prioritization and option counseling for seniors in need of services from government funded programs; and the National Family Caregiver Support Program, giving respite and support to those who care for seniors at home.

Beverly Hamner Burton - ADRC Director, Ext. 253
Tracy Barrows - Information & Assistance Coordinator, Ext. 254
Cynthia Rennick - Information & Assistance Specialist, Ext. 220
Kevin OConnor - Information & Assistance Specialist, Ext. 255
Kasey McMahon - Information & Assistance Specialist, Ext. 299
Grace Cunliffe - Intake Specialist, Ext. 292
Ron Doll - Intake Specialist, Ext. 285
Leah Carr - Medicaid Client Services Specialist, Ext.298
Patti Hanson - Intake Specialist, Pasco County 727-861-5236
Terry Kinderman Preston - Medicaid Client Services Specialist, Pasco County - 727-861-5231
Janet Alexander - Caregiver Specialist, Ext. 251
Jody Ferguson Hensler - Caregiver Specialist, Pasco County, 727-861-5232

The agency's main phone number is (727) 570-9696. Callers initially reach a voice mail system prompting them to key in a three-digit extension (Ext.) for staff.

To call the Senior Helpline dial 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or if calling from out of the area dial 727-217-8111.