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
- Guam Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare information – (671)735-7421 or (671) 735-7415 or email: Biba.SeniorCitizens@dphss.guam.gov
Protection and Advocacy
Make an APS referral here: Adult Protective Services (APS) Referral Form
- 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
- Long-term Care Ombudsman email dsc.ombudsman@dphss.guam.gov
Home and Community-Based Programs
Apply for Title III Programs here: FY24 Intake Profile and Referral Form and Financial Assets Scale / Determine Your Nutritional Health Form / Change in information: FY24 IPR Record Change and Service Update
- 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 – National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Referral Form
- Senior Center Operations – contact (671) 989-6027/9390/4988
- Transportation Services for Medical and Hemodialysis– contact (671) 647-7382 or (671) 647-7392
FOUR YEAR STATE PLAN ON AGING 2024-2027
- Approved Four Year State Plan on Aging 2024-2027 09.25.23
- Four Year State Plan on Aging 2024-2027 final draft 06.23.23
- Guam 2020-2023 Four Year State Plan on Aging
- Guam Four Year State Plan on Aging 2016- 2019
- Guam_Four-Year_State_Plan_on_Aging_2012-2015_Approved_09-27-2011
- Guam 4 Year SP on Aging 2016 – 2019 – as of 052915 transmitted for posting
BUREAU OF ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT
- FY23 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY22 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY21 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY20 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY19 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY18 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY17 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
- FY16 Bureau of Adult Protective Services Annual Legislative Report
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
- Amendment No. 3 National Family Caregiver Support Program – RFP DPHSS-FY2023-006_08.15.23
- Amendment No. 2 National Family Caregiver Support Program – RFP DPHSS-FY2023-006_08.15.23
- Amendment No. 1 National Family Caregiver Support Program – RFP DPHSS-FY2023-006_07.31.23
- National Family Caregiver Support Program RFP-DPHSS-FY2023-006_6.29.23
- Amendment No. 1 Adult Day Care Services Program-RFP DPHSS-FY2023-007_7.31.23
- Adult Day Care Services Program RFP-DPHSS-FY2023-007_7.12.23
- Aging-and-Disability-Resource-Center-Software-and-Services-Program-RFP-DPHSS-2022-002_9.23.22
- Amendment-1-Aging-and-Disability-Resource-Center-Software-and-Services-Program-RFP-DPHSS-2022-002-1
- In-Home Services RFP_DPHSS-2022-004 8.26.22
- Case Management Services RFP_DPHSS-2022-003_8.26.22
- Cancellation Notice RFP DPHSS-2019-002 Adult Day Care Services
- RFP-DPHSS-2019-001 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
- RFP-DPHSS-2019-001 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM AMENDMENT 1
- RFP-DPHSS-2019-002 ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES PROGRAM
- ADC RFP DPHSS 2019-002 ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES PROGRAM AMENDMENT 1
- RFP Announcement RFP DPHSS-2018-004 In-Home Services Program (1)
- RFP Registration Form RFP DPHSS-2018-004 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Specifications RFP_DPHSS-2018-004 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Announcement RFP DPHSS-2018-004 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Registration Form RFP DPHSS-2018-004 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Specifications RFP_DPHSS-2018-004 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Announcement RFP DPHSS-2018-008 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Specifications RFP_DPHSS-2018-008 IN-HOME SERVICES PROGRAM
- RFP Registration Form RFP DPHSS-2018-008 In-Home Services Program
- RFP Announcement RFP DPHSS-2018-007 Case Management Services Program
- RFP Registration Form RFP DPHSS-2018-007 Case Management Services Program
- RFP Specifications RFP DPHSS-2018-007 Case Management Services Program 07.09.18
- Pre-Proposal Conference Summary for RFP DPHSS-2018-007 Case Management Services
- RFP DPHSS-2018-007 CMS Amendment #RFP DPHSS-2018-007 CMS Amendment #11
- RFP Announcement RFP DPHSS-2018-006 Adult Day Care Services Program
- RFP Specifications RFP DPHSS-2018-006 ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES PROGRAM
- RFP Registration Form RFP DPHSS-2018-006 Adult Day Care Services Program
- Pre-Proposal Conference Summary for RFP DPHSS-2018-006 Adult Day Care Services Program
- RFP DPHSS-2018-006 ADC Amendment #1
- Pre-Proposal Conference Summary for RFP DPHSS-2018-008 In-Home Services Program
- In-Home Services RFP-DPHSS-2018-008 Amendment #1
NON-PROFIT (NPO) REPORTS
- FY2022 DSC Final Expenditure Report for Non-Profit Organization(s) – Catholic Social Service
- FY2021 DSC Final Expenditure Report for NPO – Catholic Social Service
- FY2021 DSC Final Expenditure Report for NPO – Catholic Social Service
- FY2020 DSC Final Expenditure Report For Non-Profit Organization(s)
- FY2019 DSC Final Expenditure Report for Non-Profit Organization(s)
- FY2018 DSC Final Expenditure Report for Non-Profit Organizations- Catholic Social Service
- FY2017 DSC Final Report of Expenditures for NPO-1
- FY2017 DSC Final Expenditure Report for Non-Profit Organization- Catholic Social Service (for CMS)
- FY2016 DSC Final Expenditure Report for Non-Profit Organizations – Catholic Social Services
- FY2015 DSC Final Expenditure Report for Non-Profit Organizations – Catholic Social Services
OTHER MEDIA
- PRESS RELEASE PR24-29 2024 CALL FOR CENTENARIANS
- 2024 Centenarian Biographical & Consent For Release of Information Form_1.19.24
- DPHSS Press Release 2021-005 Annual Election Period for Medicare Part D – DSC (11-04-20)
- DPHSS Press Release 2021-005 Annual Election Period for Medicare Part D
- DPHSS JIC MEMO – DSC Resumes Services (09-04-20)
- Press Release No. 2019-083 Public Notice Draft 4yrs State Plan on Aging
- 4Rs For Fighting Medical Fraud
- Become A Volunteer
- DSC Programs
- 10 Things to Know About Your New Medicare Card
- Medicare Counseling
- GSA-003-16-Amendment-1
- Press Release No. 2018-013 Medicare General Enrollment Period
- DPHSS-RFP-2018-004 Amendment #01
- 2018 SCM Calendar of Events as of 04.10.18 for website
- Senior Citizens Month Report 2018
- Determine Your Nutrition Health (DYNH)
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.