DC Department of Aging and Community Living — Information, Referral and Nutrition

In Washington, DC, the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) is a starting point for older adults, residents with disabilities, and caregivers seeking support. Its Information & Referral/Assistance (I&RA) unit conducts an initial assessment and connects people with nutrition, transportation, housing, benefits, activities, and long-term services. A referral helps navigate the system, but it does not replace an application or guarantee a provider opening.

I&RA serves adults age 60 and older, people with disabilities ages 18 to 59, and caregivers. The published number is (202) 724-5626, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; email is askthedirector.dacl@dc.gov. DACL and the Aging and Disability Resource Center are at 500 K Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. To make the call productive, explain the home address, the immediate need, and whether there is a risk of losing housing, difficulty traveling, or a recent hospital discharge.

Nutrition has a broad network: DACL’s FY26 directory lists 45 community meal sites across all eight wards, alongside prepared meals delivered to residents age 60 and older. Spouses of homebound adults or adults with disabilities may qualify in some circumstances. Individual nutrition counseling and education are also available. Call I&RA at 202-724-5626 to confirm current schedules, find a nearby location, and request delivery screening. The DACL profile presents each address in a list with a Google Maps route.

The Food4Choice pilot shown on the city page reached capacity and is not accepting new participants, so it should not be presented as an open option. If the need is a diet related to a health condition, ask about nutrition counseling and the Meals on Wheels or authorized-provider pathway. DACL publishes an annual list of meal sites; confirm schedules, language access, physical accessibility, and transportation before traveling.

The ADRC also helps residents with SNAP and Medicaid applications, options counseling, long-term-care planning, hospital or nursing-home discharge, the DC Caregivers Institute, and Lifespan Respite. For a case needing social work, ask how to request a case manager; for Medicaid medical benefits, DACL directs callers to the DHS Public Benefits Call Center. Have the ZIP code, age, insurance, approximate income, medications, and caregiver’s name ready so the referral reaches the right program.

Locations and contact points

• DACL / Aging and Disability Resource Center: 500 K Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 · Phone (202) 724-5626 · Directions
• Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center: 3531 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010 · Directions
• Columbia Heights: 2900 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
• Harvard Towers: 1845 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
• Sarah’s Circle: 2551 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
• Vida Senior Center: 1842 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
• Paul Lawrence Dunbar / Campbell Heights: 2001 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
• Asian Pacific Islander Senior Center (New Bethel Church): 1739 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Directions
• Claridge Towers: 1221 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 · Directions
• James Apartments: 1425 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 · Directions
• Oasis Senior Center: 1615 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Directions
• St. Mary’s Court: 725 24th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 · Directions
• Asbury Dwelling: 1616 Marion Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Directions
• Around Town DC at St. Albans — Satterlee Hall: 3001 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Directions
• Iona Wellness & Arts (Adult Day Care): 4125 Albemarle Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Directions
• Adas Israel Senior Fellowship Program (JSSA): 2850 Quebec Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Directions
• Regency House: 5201 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015 · Directions
• First Baptist Senior Center: 715 Randolph Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Colony House: 930 Farragut Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• SOME Senior Services — Karin House: 1395 Aspen Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Fort Stevens (DPR): 1327 Van Buren Street NW, Washington, DC 20012 · Directions
• Genevieve Johnson Senior Center: 4817 Blagden Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center: 324 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Lamond Senior Center (DPR): 20 Tuckerman Street NE, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Vida — Brightwood: 1330 Missouri Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Delta Towers: 808 Bladensburg Road NE, Washington, DC 20002 · Directions
• N. Capitol at Plymouth: 5233 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20011 · Directions
• Edgewood Commons: 635 Edgewood Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 · Directions
• Model Cities Senior Wellness Center: 1901 Evarts Street NE, Washington, DC 20018 · Directions
• Petersburg: 3298 Fort Lincoln Drive NE, Washington, DC 20018 · Directions
• Green Valley: 2412 Franklin Street NE, Washington, DC 20018 · Directions
• Gettysburg Senior Village: 3001 Bladensburg Road NE, Washington, DC 20018 · Directions
• Kibar Halal Nutrition Site: 1519 Islamic Way NW (also listed as 1519 4th Street NW), Washington, DC 20001 · Directions
• Sibley Plaza: 1140 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002 · Directions
• Hayes Senior Wellness Center: 500 K Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 · Directions
• Greenleaf Senior Building: 1200 Delaware Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024 · Directions
• Kenilworth Friendship Café: 4321 Ord Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 · Directions
• Mayfair Friendship Café: 3744 1/2 Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 · Directions
• Washington Senior Wellness Center (weekday and weekend programming): 3001 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 · Directions
• Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church: 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 · Directions
• Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens (citywide Deaf and Hard of Hearing program): 1234 Kenilworth Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019 · Directions
• Knox Hill Friendship Café: 2700 Jasper Street SE, Washington, DC 20020 · Directions
• Iona Senior Services Adult Day Care: 3303A Stanton Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 · Directions
• SOME Kuehner House Friendship Café: 1667 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC 20020 · Directions
• Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center: 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032 · Directions
• Arthur Capper: 900 5th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 · Directions

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