DIVISION OF SENIOR CITIZENS

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the DSC is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs and services, and to identify and leverage all possible resources towards promoting, maintaining, and protecting the total well-being of older persons (senior citizens age 60 years and older), while safeguarding their dignity, integrity, independence, values, and cultures.

 

PURPOSE

The DSC is primarily responsible for coordinating all activities on Guam relating to the purposes of the Older Americans Act; serving as the primary advocate for all older persons on Guam; and assisting agencies and other entities in the development of a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system throughout Guam.

Division of Senior Citizens– biba.seniorcitizens@dphss.guam.gov

For inquiries related to elderly 60 years and older and their family caregiver seeking Information, Referral and Assistance on Aging Services, Medicare Assistance, Protection and Advocacy of Abuse Against the Elderly and Disabled Individuals 18-59 years and Home and Community-Based Programs:

Information, Referral and Assistance and Medicare Assistance

Protection and Advocacy
Make an APS referral here: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES REFERRAL FORM (REV. 07-01-24)

  • Adult Protective Services – For referrals to Adult Protective Services please contact   (671) 735-7421 or (671) 735-7415. In the event you are unable to reach BAPS staff, please email Biba.SeniorCitizens@dphss.guam.gov
  • Guma Serenidad 24-hour temporary emergency shelter for abused elderly (60 years of age and over) and adults with a disability (ages 18-59 years old) – and Crisis Hotline contact (671) 632-8853
  • Guma Serenidad 24-Hour Temporary Emergency Shelter Brochure – GUMA SERENIDAD BROCHURE
  • Long-term Care Ombudsman email dsc.ombudsman@dphss.guam.gov
  • Long-term Care Ombudsman Brochure – LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN BROCHURE
  • Adult Protective Services Brochure – APS BROCHURE

Home and Community-Based Programs
Apply for Title III Programs here: FY2025 Intake Profile and Referral Form and Financial Assets Scale /Determine Your Nutrition Health (DYNH) / Change in information: FY 2025 IPR Record Change and Service

  • Adult Day Care Center – contact (671) 989-6930/6933/6937/6939
  • Case Management Services– contact (671) 735-3277 –
  • Congregate Meals– contact your Senior Center Recreation Leader or Senior Center Operations (671) 477-3454. For meal menu contact (671) 649-9716 or (671) 649-9727
  • Home-Delivered Meals – contact (671) 649-9716 or (671) 649-9727
  • In-Home Services – contact (671) 735-3277
  • Legal Assistance Services/Elder Justice Center – contact (671) 969-3131
  • National Family Caregiver Support Program– contact (671) 735-3277
  • Senior Center Operations – contact (671) 989-6027/9390/4988
  • Transportation Services for Medical and Hemodialysis– contact (671) 647-7382 or (671) 647-7392
  • Division of Senior Citizens Brochure – DSC Title III Programs Brochure

FOUR YEAR STATE PLAN ON AGING 2024-2027

BUREAU OF ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

NON-PROFIT (NPO) REPORTS

OTHER MEDIA

Inside the Division of Senior Citizens

 

State Office on Aging

Guam’s State Office on Aging (GSOA) plans, coordinates and implements programs geared toward assisting older individuals in addressing their needs and problems, and in their attainment or maintenance of a satisfying lifestyle.

Bureau of Administrative Support

The BAS is tasked with providing administrative technical support.

Bureau of Program Administration and Development

In accordance with the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended, the Guam SOA implements and coordinates the provision of services to older individuals age 60 years of age and older.

Bureau of Community Support

The Bureau is responsible for managing all aspects of information, assistance, referral, orientation and outreach with respect to Title III Aging Programs.

Bureau of Adult Protective Services

The enactment of P.L. 19-54 in 1989, as amended by P.L. 21-33 created the Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit within the Division of Senior Citizens, Guam SOA.

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