Social Services

The city of Scottsdale provides social services to senior adults and their families. Masters Level Social Workers are available by appointment Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to provide support, education and resources free of charge.

A variety of social services are available to meet the needs of those requesting services or information. Among the services that are offered are case management, information and referral, and home visit assessments. Benefits consultation, home delivered meals and other services are provided by brokerage agencies offering services at our centers.

The need to reconnect and/or re-create is perhaps the most essential need in order to enhance and improve the quality of life for the older adult population in our community. The main goal of Granite Reef Senior Center and Via Linda Senior Center is to provide the avenues of connection. Through our many services, groups and activities, we strive to be the all-inclusive conduit for the senior adults in our community.

Social Workers are also available to make home visits upon request. To make an appointment to see a social worker, contact the Granite Reef Senior Center at 480-312-1700 (south of Indian Bend Road) or the Via Linda Senior Center at 480-312-5810 (north of Indian Bend Road.) 

 

Educational Presentations

Monthly educational presentations are offered at both Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Centers to keep the community informed about services in the City of Scottsdale. Each month there is a new topic presented by different departments. Presentations are free to the public and do not require preregistration. Upcoming presentation topics include:

Program Location Day Time
Home Care VLSC Tuesday 9/12 11:00 am
 Home Care GRSC Thursday 9/20 1:00 pm
 Falls Prevention   VLSC  Tuesday 10/10 11:00 am
 Falls Prevention   GRSC Thursday 10/18 1:00 pm
 Library Resources   VLSC Tuesday 11/14 11:00 am 
 Library Resources   GRSC  Thursday 11/15  1:00 pm
 SCAMS  VLSC  Tuesday 12/12  11:00 am
 SCAMS   GRSC  Wednesday 12/13   1:00 pm

Support Groups

A wide variety of support groups are offered at both the Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Centers. The groups, which are free of charge, are designed to meet the evolving needs of Scottsdale's aging population. Support groups are facilitated by non-profit organizations, social workers, volunteers and industry professionals. Support groups include:

Support Group Location Day Time
Grief and Loss Support Group GRSC First and Third Monday 1 p.m.
Alzheimer's Support Group GRSC First Monday 1:30 p.m.
Mended Hearts Support Group VLSC Second Tuesday 6 p.m.
Duet Caregiver's Support Group VLSC First and Third Thursday 10 a.m.
Tremble Clefs (Parkinson's Support Group) GRSC Every Thursday 3 p.m.
 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group  VLSC  Second Tuesday  4:30 pm 
 Low Vision Support Group  VLSC Second Wednesday   9:00 am 

 

 

Free Tax Preparation: 

Master of Coin (VITA)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance professionals will be assisting citizens with tax preparation on Thursday February 1 through April 12, 2024, No appointments necessary. Bring: Photo ID, Social Security card for self, spouse & dependents, all income information, last year's return, and anything else to complete the return. For additional questions about the service, VITA nonprofit Masters of Coin website has answerslinks to external site.

 

AARP Driver Safety Course

Driver Safety course is open to anyone & could get a discount on car insurance. AARP members $20.00 & Non-Members $25.00. Payment will be collected by AARP on the class date. Cash or check only.
Please call the front desk of the location you would like to attend the course.

Granite Reef Senior Center- 1st Wednesday of each month 9am-1pm

Via Linda Senior Center- 2nd Thursday of each month 12:30pm- 4:30pm

 

 

 

Human Services Logo

Title Sponsor

McDowell Village 

Senior Centers

Granite Reef Senior Center 
1700 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257 
P: 480-312-1700

Ana Valadez
Recreation Leader Senior 
P: 480-312-5816
[email protected]

Via Linda Senior Center
10440 East Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
P: 480-312-5810

Kevin Herrick
Recreation Leader Senior 
P: 480-312-1719
[email protected]


Other Information:

Community Services Rates and Fees (PDF)

Senior Center Irrigation Usage Graph


Eugenio Muñoz-Villafañe 

Human Services Manager 
P: 480-312-1733

[email protected]


Jennifer Murphy

Human Services Center Supervisor 

P: 480-312-1718

[email protected]

Jessica Rapp
Community Services Operations Supervisor 
P: 480-312-1735
[email protected]