The Office on Aging is a point of information and referral for St. Petersburg's older adults. It acts as an advocate on behalf of elders as well as an educational resource to the aging network. The OOA oversees operations of two multi-service centers and three adult centers.
The Office on Aging sponsors annual events such as the Senior Hall of Fame and the Job Fair. Other major events may be quarterly Lunch & Learns, public forums and Health Fairs.
In 2002, the Sunshine Senior Center, 330 Fifth Street North, became the first nationally accredited senior center in the State of Florida. The National Council on Aging and National Institute of Senior Centers recognized the Sunshine Center as continually providing outstanding service, programs and activities to it's older residents. The Center houses agencies such as: Neighborly Senior Services with Congregate Dining and Meals on Wheels; Good Life Games - a senior olympics organization; AARP Foundations Senior Community Service Employment Program; Lion's Club Eye Clinic; Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health; Kids & Kubs 3/4 Century Softball Club Headquarters; St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society; and others.
Suncoast Mental Health Services Counselor is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In addition, the Sunshine Center provides a variety of daily activities, programs and educational opportunities.
The Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Avenue South, has consistently been designated a focal point in the community by the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco/Pinellas. They are also a multi-service facility providing a Public Utilities payment office, the Women's Resource Center, Neighborly Senior Services, Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health and others. They frequently host community Job Fairs, hold a summer youth camp, and house an extensive computer lab for public use.
The three adult centers include Azalea, 1600 72nd Street North, Bay Vista, 7000 4th Street South, and Roberts 1330 50th Avenue North. These centers hold regularly scheduled classes, activities and affordable mini-trips to area attractions.
Commission on Aging
The City of St. Petersburg Commission on Aging is a 15 member advisory board appointed by Mayor and City Council. The Commission relates issues of immediate concern regarding the welfare of it's senior residents to the Office on Aging for action. They have accepted the challenge to support the Florida Department of Elder Affairs "Community for a Lifetime" Initiative and sincerely believe that a Community for a Lifetime is a healthy community for everyone. It is a Community that can enhance the elder's independence, dignity and welfare and a community which offers interconnectivity and intergenerational awareness, education and opportunities promoting a healthy environment for everyone involved.
Phone Numbers:
Office on Aging - 893-7102 Sunshine Senior Center - 893-7101 Enoch D. Davis Center - 893-7134 Azalea Recreation Center - 893-7150 Bay Vista Recreation Center - 893-7124 Roberts Adult Center - 893-7755 Senior Vs Crime - 893-7107 Suncoast Mental Health Services - 893-7107
Office on Aging - 893-7102