DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) (DACL)

The Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) serves District residents 60 and older, adults living with disabilities, and those who care for them. In partnership with more than 20 community-based organizations across the city, we offer more than 40 free or low-cost programs to help all District residents live boldly at any age, stage, or ability.

Through a variety of programs including community activities and events, nutrition and transportation services, healthcare and insurance counseling, caregiver support resources, and adult protective services, we are building a District where we can all thrive together in the communities we know and love.

Connect with our team today at (202) 724-5626 so we can work together to help keep you happy, healthy, and connected to a community that sees and values you.
https://dacl.dc.gov
(202) 724 - 5626   - Department of Aging and Community Living
[email protected]

Adult Protective Services

If you believe that an adult you know is being mistreated, exploited, or abused, Adult Protective Services (APS) can help assess and provide support. Now housed within the Department of Aging and Comm...
202-541-3950 (Hotline)
  • 500 K Street NE Washington DC 20002
Service Category: Emergency Help Escape Violence
Service Eligibility: Seniors (55+) Age Group

Health Insurance Counseling

Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers living in the District of Columbia can access free health insurance information, counseling, education, and assistance through our DC State Healt...
711; (202) 727-8370
Service Eligibility: Seniors (55+) Age Group

Nutrition Services

In order to thrive, you need food that tastes good and is good for you. Our nutrition programs are designed to serve seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities, whether it’s at one of our community dini...
(202) 724-5626 English
Service Category: Food Free Meals Nutrition Education Health Counseling Education
Service Eligibility: Age Group Ages 60+

Information & Referral/Assistance

Provides a single, coordinated system of information and access for individuals seeking long-term services and supports to older adults (60 years and older), individuals with disabilities (18 to 59 ye...
(202) 724-5626 English
Service Category: Care Navigating the System
Service Eligibility: Age Group Ages 21+

Case Management

The Department of Aging and Community Living’s (DACL) Case Management team helps clients identify their needs, set mutually agreeable goals, develop a plan of action to reach those goals, and provide...
202-724-5626 (Hotline) English
  • 500 K Street NE Washington DC 20002
Service Category: Care Navigating the System Help Fill out Forms Support Network
Service Eligibility: Age Group Ages 60+ Geography DC Resident

Benefits Assistance

The Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) is available to assist low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and social workers with the process of applying for Medicaid and SNAP (Suppleme...
202-724-5626 (Hotline) English
Service Category: Care Navigating the System Help Fill out Forms
Service Eligibility: Age Group Ages 60+ Geography DC Resident

DACL's Community Transition Program

DACL’s Community Transition Program provides guidance, consultation, and coordination for home and community-based services, initial screenings, comprehensive assessments, completion of documentation,...
  • 500 K Street NE Washington DC 20002
Service Category: Care Navigating the System Help Fill out Forms Housing Help Find Housing
Service Eligibility: Age Group Ages 60+ Geography DC Resident
Department of Aging and Community Living
500 K Street NE Washington DC 20002
(202) 724-5626, (202) 541-3950