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 answers links 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