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Community Resource for Older Adults
2008-2009 Edition
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Alliance Click here to download your copy*(See note below)

Choose the resource category below, or browse through our directory of community resources:
This directory is designed to help seniors, their families and those who provide services to seniors in our community. As this is not a total listing of resources, please call the InfoLine Sacramento, 498-1000, which maintains specialized information for seniors and is a comprehensive resource.

Listing in this directory does NOT IMPLY A RECOMMENDATION OR AN ENDORSEMENT by the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Alliance. Check references carefully and verify that the information is still accurate since agencies and services change frequently. Information has been determined to be accurate at the time of publication. Please call (916) 731-4315 with any correction or possible additions. The Alliance reserves the right to select and limit listings in the publication.

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
5380 Elvas Avenue Sacramento, CA 95819
Telephone: (916) 452-2671
Website: www.ssvms.org

Resource booklets are available at our office during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.

The UC Davis Health System through it's Center for Healthy Aging, offers events and activites for older adults and their family members. Please visit us at www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu to learn about our ongoing lecture series and future community events or call (916) 734-6441 for more information.

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INFORMATION/HELPLINES
211 Sacramento (InfoLine) 211 or 498-1000
Adult Protective Services 874-9377
Alzheimers Association Sacramento 800-272-3900
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345
American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666
American Foundation for the Blind 800-232-5463
American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc 800-638-8255
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Assoc. 866-979-9265
Animal Care Services
     (city)
     (county)
264-7387
875-5232 or 368-7387
Animal Shelter (SPCA) 383-7387
Better Business Bureau 443-6843
Better Hearing Institute 800-327-9355
Braille & Talking Books Library 800-952-5666
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
     (CANHR)
800-474-1116
California Dept. of Social Services 800-952-5253
California State Disability Insurance Prog
     TTY 		800-480-3287
800-563-2441
California State Franchise Tax Board
     TDD 		800-852-5711
800-822-8668
California Telephone Access Program 866-821-3733
ByDesign Financial Solutions
     formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service 		800-736-2227
Domestic Violence (WEAVE Crisis Line) 920-2952
Eldercare Locater (outside Sacramento) 800-677-1116
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) 800-434-0222
HMO Help Center (California) 888-466-2219
InfoLine Sacramento 498-1000
Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040
International Hearing Society 800-521-5247
Lifeline Systems, Inc. 800-451-0525
Living Bank, The (Organ donation) 800-528-2971
Lung/Respiratory Hotline 800-222-5864
MediCare Customer Service
     TTY 		800-633-4227
877-486-2048
Mercy Healthcare Doctor Referral 888-800-7688
National Health Information Center 800-336-4797
Poison Control Center
     TDD 		800-222-1222
800-972-3323
Postal Info./National Zip Code 800-275-8777
Psychiatric Crisis Services (Indigent & Medi-Cal)
     Sacramento County Mental Health Crisis Line 		732-3637
Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault (WEAVE) 920-2952
Red Cross 368-3131
or 800-540-2000
Regional Burn Center
     (UC Davis Medical Center)
734-3636
Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.
     Emergency only
     Non-emergency
874-5111
874-5115
Seniors Eyecare Program 800-222-3937
Senior Legal Hotline 800-222-1753
Social Security Benefits/Info 800-772-1213
Suicide Prevention/Crisis Intervention 368-3111
Sutter Health Doctor Referral 800-478-8837
Travelers Aid
     Emergency Assistance Agency
399-9646
UC Davis Medical Group Doctor Referral 800-282-3284
Victims of Crime Resource Center 800-842-8467
Voter Registration
     Sacramento County
     El Dorado County
     Yolo County
875-6451
530-621-7480
530-666-8133
Weather Info. & Forecast 646-2000


Asian Community Center Respite 393-9026 ext 23
Citizens Who Care (Davis) 530-758-3704
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 971-0893 or 800-635-0220
Eskaton Adult Day Health Center
     Carmichael
334-0296
Health for All 391-5591
Robertson Adult Day Health Care Center 452-2529
St. Francis 393-2324
Somerford Place 772-6500
Sutter Senior Care (Midtown) 446-3100
Sutter Senior Care (South Area) 424-8412
Triple R Adult Day Care 808-8375
Yolo Adult Day Health Center 530-666-8828


Adult and Aging Commission (Ext. 314) 447-7063
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 866-448-3614
Area 4 Agency on Aging 486-1876
or 800-677-1116
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) 800-474-1116
California Association of Area Agencies on Aging 443-2800
California Department on Aging 419-7500
California Partnership for Long-Term Care 552-8990
California Retired Teachers Association 923-2200
Community Care Licensing - Sacramento
     (non-medical day or residential care complaints)
263-4700
Community Services Planning Council 447-7063
Congress of California Seniors 442-4474
or 800-543-3352
Funeral Consumers Allaince of No. Calif 486-3552
Gray Panthers 332-5980
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) 800-434-0222
Health Rights Hotline 551-2100
Human Rights Fair Housing Commission
     Tenant-Landlord Hotline 		444-6903
444-0178
Ombudsman Services of Northern California
     (For residents of long-term care facilities)
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
     24 hr. Crisis Line

376-8910
530-668-5775
800-231-4024
Resources for Independent Living 446-3074
UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center 734-5496
Volunteers of America 442-3691
Yolo County Senior Center 530-661-5890


Alcohol and Drug Bureau
     Sacramento County
874-9754
Al-Anon Family Groups 334-2970
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline 454-1100
Betty Ford Center 800-854-9211
California Smokers Helpline 800-662-8887
Narcotics Anonymous (Help Line) 732-2299
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (Sac Region) 922-9217
Rational Recovery (Info Line) 800-303-2873
St. Helena Hospital Alcohol &
Chemical Recovery Program
800-454-4673
Strategies For Change 473-5764
Volunteers of America 448-1236
Yolo County Dept. of Heath
     Davis
     West Sacramento
     Woodland 		530-666-8630
530-757-5537
375-6350
530-666-8516


Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento Inc.
       (education, information, referral)
557-5882
Mercy San Juan Medical Center Chaplin's Office 537-5098
Pet Loss Support Hotline
     UC Davis Veterinary Hospital
800-565-1526
UC Davis Medical Center
     Dept. of Social Services
734-2583
Widowed Persons Association of California 972-9722


Case management usually consists of a comprehensive assessment of the client's psychosocial and health needs, resulting in an individualized care plan, linkage with community resources, and periodic reassessment and monitoring.
California Assisted Living Assoc 448-1900
Eskaton Senior Connection 334-1072
Geriatric Network - Med Clinic (mental health) 648-2800
Jewish Family Services 484-4400
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services
       Human Services SSI/Medi-Cal
       In Home Support Services
       Long-term Care/Medi-Cal
       Senior Services
874-9990
874-9471
874-9460
874-9598
UC Davis Care Management
     Multipurpose Senior Services Program/Linkages
734-5432


Better Business Bureau 443-6843
California Attorney General 445-9555
California Department of Consumer Affairs 445-1254
California Department of Health Services:
      Health Facility Licensing & Certification
800-554-0354
Call 3 (KCRA TV Channel 3) 447-2255
Consumer Hotline 800-344-9940
Contractors State License Board 800-321-2752
Insurance, Dept. of, Consumer Hotline 800-927-4357
Medical Board of California, Complaints 800-633-2322
Ombudsman Services of No California 376-8910
Senior Legal Hotline 551-2140
Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF) Program 866-275-2677
SMUD Senior Program Info
     TDO 		888-742-7683
732-6630


AARP - Senior Community Service Employment Prog 483-5991
A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center 277-6625
American River College Reentry Services
     TTY 		484-8391
484-8798
Cosumnes River College 691-7344
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 971-0893
Elderhostel 877-426-8056
Eskaton Senior Connection 334-1072
Folsom Lake College 608-6500
Harvestime - Grant Joint Union H.S. District 489-2393
Mental Health Association 366-4600
Renaissance Society, The (CSUS) 278-7834
Sacramento Employment & Training Agency (SETA) 263-3800
Sacramento State University - Re-entry Services 278-3901
Senior Health Education Program
     Sacramento County DHHS
875-6022
Senior Learning Unlimited 530-752-9695
UC Davis Center fo Healthy Aging 734-4768
Winterstein Adult Center 971-7419
Local churches, hospitals, other districts and recreation centers also offer educational programs.


A Helpmate (in home help) 364-8763
AARP Senior Employment Program 483-5991
Area 4 Agency on Aging 486-1876
Assistance, Referrals & More for Seniors (ARMS) 808-7324
California Department of Rehabilitation 263-7365
Calif. Employment Development Dept.(EDD)
     Disability Claims
     TTY
800-480-3287
800-563-2441
Elder Craftsman, The 264-7676
Hire-a-Senior (Hart Senior Center) 264-5462
Kids Crossing (City of Sacramento) 277-6064
PRIDE Industries 800-550-6005
Sacramento Employment Training Agency 263-3800
Sacramento Professional Network 227-0330
Sacramento Works - One-Stop Career Center

     Sacramento County Locations include:
     Broadway
     Citrus Heights
     Hillsdale
     La Familia
     Lemon Hill
     Mark Sanders (referrals)
     Mather
     Meadowview/Franklin
     South County
TTY   800-735-2929

324-6202
676-2540
263-4100
452-3601
433-2620
263-3800
228-3127
262-3200
689-3560
Senior Worker Advocate Office (CA State) 654-6502
Sacramento Community Services Directory is an excellent source for information regarding community resources. It is published by the Community Services Planning Council and is available to purchase by calling (916) 447-7063 or at local bookstores.


Adult Services Ctr —Sacramento County
     (Medi-Cal Long Term Care) 		874-9460
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 800-474-1116
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
     (Legal non-citizens, ages 65+, blind or disabled) 		800-929-8118
City of Sacramento, Revenue Division
     (City Utility Tax Rebate for limited income seniors) 		808-8500
ByDesign Financial Solutions
     formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service 		800-750-2227
Food Stamp Program—Sacramento County 874-2063
Franchise Tax Board 7 am-8pm
     Recorded Info: 800-338-0505 		800-852-5711
TTY: 800-822-6268
General Assistance—Sacramento County 874-2063
Home Energy Assistance Program 567-5200
Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040
Medi-Cal—Sacramento County
     To Apply
874-2215
Medi-Cal—UC Davis Medical Center
     Info
     To Apply
734-1600
734-1642
Property Tax Postponement—
     California State Controller
324-9251
Reverse Mortgage for Seniors—U.S. HUD
     insure program message:
498-5220
Reverse Mortgage Hotline 866-698-6322
Reverse Mortgage Booklet:
     "Use Your Home to Stay at Home"
www.ncoa.org
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation Dist.
     Lifeline Rebate Program
866-347-7743
Salvation Army —Social Services Center
     Adm/Homeless Shelter
     Family Services
442-0331
442-0303
Social Security—Sacramento District Office
     National toll free 		381-9410
800-772-1213
Veterans' Service Office—Sacramento County 874-6811
Weatherization Program - Community Resource Project
     ext. 2229
567-5220


AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS
Adult Services Center — Sacramento County
     (Medi-Cal)
874-9990
Agency for Hearing 732-9040
AIDS Medical and Social Services
     (CARES Program)
443-3299
ALS Association 866-979-9265
Alzheimer's Aid Society of No. Cal. 800-540-3340
Alzheimer's Association/
     Greater Sacramento Area Chapter
800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Disease Center - UC Davis Medical Center 734-5496
American Cancer Society 446-7933
American Heart Association
446-6505
American Lung Association 510-638-5864
American Red Cross 368-3131
Arthritis Foundation 368-5599
Breathe California of Sacramento 444-5900
California Dept. of Social Services 800-952-5253
California Hospice & Palliative Care Assn. 925-3770
Canine Companions for Independence
     TDD 		707-577-1700
707-577-1756
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 866-347-2345
Diabetes Association of Sacramento 800-342-2383
Easter Seal Superior California 485-6711
Eye Care America 800-222-3937
Family Caregiver Alliance 800-445-8106
Guide Dogs for the Blind 800-295-4050
Health Education Council
     Breast Cancer Detection 		556-3344
800-511-2300
Health Rights Hotlinte 551-2100
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling
     and Advocacy Program
800-434-0222
HMO Help Center 888-466-2219
Multiple Sclerosis Society 927-8000
Muscular Dystrophy Association 921-9518
Norcal Center on Deafness 349-7500
Parkinson's Disease Association 489-0226
Public Health
     El Dorado County
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
530-621-6100
ext. 345 447-7063
530-666-8645
Sacramento Blood Source 800-995-4420
Sacramento County Department of
     Health and Human Services
     Senior and Adult Services
875-6091
874-9400
Sacramento County Department of
     Human Assistance
       (Medi-cal Applications)

874-2215
Sacramento Society for the Blind 452-8271
Safe at Home (home safety modifications) 455-1880
Seniors Eyecare Program 800-222-3937
Society for the Blind 452-8271
Sutter Senior Care (South Area) 424-8412
UC Davis Medical Center
     Alzheimer's Center
     Geriatric and Senior Services
734-5496
734-5432
United Cerebral Palsy 565-7700
Visual/Enhancing Electronic Equipment
 800-722-3393
MEDICARE/MEDI-CAL: IN HOME
Accent Care Medical Services 852-5888
Always Home 989-6420
Chartwell Home Therapies, UC Davis Medical Center 731-5555
Eskaton Home Care 536-3750
Gentiva Health Services 929-2229
Health Rights Hotline 551-2100
In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
     El Dorado County
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
530-295-2748
874-9471
375-6239
Interim Health Care 800-300-7696
Mercy Hospice 281-3900
Mercy Lifeline 281-3980
RX Staffing and Home Care 485-8200
Sutter Senior Care (South Area) 424-8412
Sutter Visiting Nurses Association 388-6200
Tender Loving Care 646-4852
UC Davis Medical Center
     Home Health Services
     Care Management
734-2458
734-5432
COMPANION / HOMEMAKER SERVICES: IN HOME
A Helpmate 364-8763
Accent Care 800-834-3059
ApexCare 924-9111
Better Living Home Care 800-404-4849
Comfort Keepers 780-4300
Comfort Zone Elderly Inhome Services Inc. 453-1344
Craig Cares 863-5221
Eskaton Home Care 536-3750
Gentiva Health Services 929-2229
Home Helpers 424-7520
Home Instead Senior Care 920-2273
Help at Home Senior Care 625-9172
Indecare 973-1264
Interim Health Care 484-3965
In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
     El Dorado County
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
530-295-2748
874-9471
375-6239
Interim Health Care 484-3965
JB Home Care Referral Agency 489-6941
Maxim Health Care Services 974-9120
Palm Valley In-Home Care 972-7429
Panda's Complete Domestic Agency 985-7676
Personalized Homecare & Homemaker Agency 979-4975
Primrose
     (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care)
392-3510
Quality In Home Care Specialists
     (Placerville) 		988-3732
530-621-2273
ResCare Home Care Services 484-7701
Senior's Choice 888-824-8848
Visiting Angels 971-9333
Check Yellow Pages under Nurses and Nurse Registries or Home Health Services for further resources.

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
211 Sacramento (InfoLine) 211
About Elder Care Referral Services
     Placerville 		489-8779
530-626-5900
Asian Community Center 393-9026
California Partnership for Long Term Care
     Consumer Guide 		552-8990
800-434-0222
Catholic Social Services 452-7481
City of Sacramento
     Assistance, Referral & More for Seniors
264-7324
Davis Senior Center (Yolo) 530-757-5696
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 971-0893
El Dorado County Senior Assistance 530-621-6255
Health For All, Inc 391-5591
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
     (HICAP)
800-434-0222
Health Rights Hotline

     TTY 		551-2100
or 888-354-4474
551-2180
Immunization Program Sacramento County 875-7468
InfoLine Sacramento 498-1000
Jewish Family Services 484-4400
Lifeline Systems Inc 800-543-3546
Medical Society, Sierra Sacramento Valley 452-2671
Medi-Cal Info
     Day
874-2256
Medicare Customer Service 800-633-4227
Mental Health Association of Sacramento 366-4600
Mercy Healthcare Doctor Referral 888-800-7688
Older Adult Resource Center 874-9492
Primrose
     (Alzheimer's, Dementia, Nemory Care) 		392-3510
Resources for Independent Living
     (disabled persons)
446-3074
Sacramento City Older Adult Services 566-1590
Sacramento District Dental Society 446-1211
Senior Connection, The (Eskaton) 334-1072
Sutter Health Doctor Referral 800-478-8837
Sutter Health Information 733-8800
UC Davis Health System —
     Resource Center
800-282-3284
UC Davis Medical Center —
     Poison Control
     Senior Services
800-222-1222
734-5432


California Hospice Association 925-3770
First Call Hospice 369-0508
Kaiser-Permanente Hospice 486-5300
Mercy Hospice 281-3900
Hospice of the Foothills (Nevada County) 530-272-5739
National Hospice & Palliative Care Org
     www.caringinfo.org 		800-658-8898
Snowline Hospice (El Dorado) 530-621-7820
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice 530-886-6650
Sutter Hospice/Sacramento 454-6525
Sutter Hospice/Roseville 797-7850
Tahoe Forest Hospice 530-582-3534
UC Davis Hospice 734-2458
Yolo Hospice 800-491-7711


Kaiser Permanente (Sacramento)
     TTY/TDD — Appointments
     Information
     Emergency Room TTY/TDD 		973-5000
480-2590
483-8444
486-3806
Kaiser Permanente (South)
     TTY/TDD
     Emergency Room TTY/TDD 		688-2000
800-777-1370
688-2105
Kaiser Permanente (Roseville)
     TTY/TDD
     Emergency Room TTY/TDD 		784-4000
784-5990
784-5663
Marshall Medical Center
     TTY/TDD 		530-622-1441
530-626-2970
Mercy Folsom
     TTY/TDD 		983-7400
983-7409
Mercy General (Sacramento)
     TTY/TDD 		453-4545
453-4522
Mercy San Juan
     TTY 		537-5000
537-5123
Methodist
     TTY 		423-3000
682-3323
Sutter Auburn Faith
     TTY 		530-888-4500
530-823-3880
Sutter Davis
     Emergency Room TTY/TDD 		530-756-6440
530-756-6446
Sutter General
     TTY/TDD 		454-2222
454-2277
Sutter Memorial
     TTY/TDD 		454-3333
454-3377
Sutter Roseville
     TTY/TDD 		781-1000
781-1099
UC Davis Medical Center
     TTY/TDD 		734-2011
451-1974 or 800-735-2922


Placement/referral usually consists of a living needs assessment followed by recommendation to a residential care home or assisted living environment. Some services work on a face-to-face basis while others rely on hospital discharge assessment. Many of the listees provide information and referral to other types of services such as in-home care, etc. Also see the Yellow Pages under Retirement & Life Care Communities and Homes.
General Assistance
211 Sacramento (InfoLine) 211
Community Residential Care
     Association of California
455-0723
Home Assistance & Repair
     Program for Seniors (HARPS)
264-1515
Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission
     Tenant-Landlord Hotline 		444-6903
444-0178
InfoLine Sacramento 498-1000
Older Adult Resource Center
     (Residential Care Info Clearing House)
874-9492

Information/Placement/Referral
A Senior Solution 422-8500
About Elder Care Referral Services
     Placerville 		489-8779
530-626-5900
California Association of Homes
      and Services for the Aging (referral)
392-5111
Home Options 393-7148
Housing Options Made Easy-HOME 977-0188
In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
     El Dorado County
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
530-295-2748
874-9471
375-6239
Resources for Independent Living 446-3074
Respect Your Elders
     (assisted living referrals)
     North
     South

920-5050
422-5050
Senior Care Solutions 965-5565
Senior Transition Solutions 342-2023
California Nursing Home Search www.calnhs.org


Adult Protective Services
     El Dorado County
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
530-642-4800
874-9377
888-675-1115
Attorney Referral Service 444-2333
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 971-0893
Elder Abuse
     Calif Attorney General's Office
888-436-3600
Legal Services Of Northern California
     Senior Legal Hotline 		551-2150
551-2140
McGeorge School of Law
     Community Legal Service Center
340-6080
Sacramento Mediation Center 441-7979
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
     Sexual and Elder Abuse Bureau
874-5070
Sacramento County Dept Health and Human Svs
        Adult Protective Services
874-9377
Sacramento County Vital Records
        (death certificates)
875-5345
Senior Connection - "Ask the Attorney"
        (appointments)
334-1072
Senior Legal Hotline 800-222-1753
Victim and Witness Assistance Program
     Sacramento County 		874-5701
Victims of Crime Resource Center 800-842-8467
Voluntary Legal Services Program 551-2102


California State Library
     Braille and Talking Books 		654-0261
654-0640
Sacramento Public Library
     TDD
     Books, tapes, records by mail
     Branch Libraries: See White Pages County Listings
     Adult Literacy Services
     Book Mobile
     Telephone Reference Service 		264-2700
264-2855
575-3450

966-7323
433-2029
264-2920
Sutter Resource Library 733-3880
F. William Blaisdell, M.D., Medical Library 734-3529
UC Davis Medical Center Library 734-3529
Woodland Public Library - Books to Go 530-661-5981
Yolo County Library 530-666-8005


MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
American Cancer Society
     Sacramento
446-7933
California Telephone Access Program (equip't. only)
     English (voice)
     (TTY)
800-806-1191
800-806-4474
Easter Seal Superior California 485-6711
Eyecare America 800-222-3937
Medic Alert (bracelets/necklaces) 800-432-5378
Miracle on Wheels (wheelchairs) 800-749-8778
   
See Yellow Pages: Medical Equipment and Supplies.


Ardent Health Heritage Oaks Hospital 489-3336
Carmichael Presbyterian Counseling Center 483-2989
CSUS Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services 278-6252
El Hogar Mental Health & Community Service Center 441-2933
Emotions Anonymous (Info Line) 366-0699
Geriatric Network 648-2800
Human Resources Consultants 485-6500
Jewish Family Services 484-4400
Med Clinic Behavioral Health 924-6400
Mental Health Association (Sacramento) 366-4600
Mental Health Dept. - Ombudsman Info Line 800-896-4042
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
     TTY 		800-273-8255
800-799-4889
New Horizons Counseling Center 485-1211
New Pathways Counseling/Catholic Social Services 452-7481
Northgate Point (northwest area) 567-4222
Patient's Rights 737-7104
Recovery, Inc. (Self-Help Mental Health) 483-5616
Sacramento County Mental Health
     Adult Service Access Team
     24 hour emergency line
     Toll Free Information Line
875-1055
732-3637
888-881-4881
Southeast Asian Assistance Center 421-1036
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Line 368-3111
Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (Auburn) 530-885-2300
Suicide Prevention Yolo County (Davis) 530-756-5000
Sutter Center for Psychiatry 386-3000
or 800-801-3077
Visions Unlimited Mental Health 393-2203
Volunteers of America Mental Health Outreach Services 736-3421
Widowed Persons Association of California 972-9722
Yolo County Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Services:
     Davis
     Woodland
     West Sacramento
530-757-5530
530-666-8630
375-6350
Yolo Family Service Agency 530-662-2211
See Yellow Pages under Psychologists, Physicians (Psychiatrists) and Mental Health Services.


California Association of Health Facilities 441-6400
   
See Yellow Pages: Hospitals and Nursing Homes



How to Check Out Nursing Homes
  • California Nursing Home Search
    At www.calnhs.org, offers guidance and tools to evaluate nursing facilites.

  • California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Nursing Home Guide
    Web site searchable by city, county or facility, online at www.nursinghomeguide.org or call 800-454-1116

  • Foundation Aiding the Elderly
    A Sacramento nonprofit foundation offering advice and advocacy, 916-481-8558- or toll free 877-481-8558 or online at www.4fate.org.

  • Senior Connection
    Offers free information, assistance and consultation on services to meet the needs of seniors, 916-334-1072 or 888-334-3490
Source: California Department of Health Services



CONGREGATE AND/OR HOME-DELIVERED MEALS
Elderly Nutrition Program - Yolo County 530-662-7035
Senior Nutrition Services - Sacramento County 444-9533
   
Sacramento County provides a nutritious lunch, Monday through Friday, at various sites. Call 444-9533 for the site nearest you. Transportation is available to some of the sites. Suggested donation of $2.00 per meal.
   
FOOD
California Emergency Food Link 387-9000
Food Closets, Call InfoLine Sacramento 498-1000
Food Closet, Davis 530-753-4315
Food Closet, Woodland 530-662-7020
Food Locker, West Sacramento 373-3318
Food Stamps
     El Dorado County
     Sacramento County
     Yolo County
530-642-7300
874-2063
530-661-2750
Prince of Peace Church (South Sacramento) 422-2350
Sacramento Food Bank Services 456-1980
Senior Citizens Services (Food Bank) 381-7794
United Christian Centers 372-0200 ext 114
Yolo Wayfarer Center (Woodland) 530-661-1218


AARP Driver's Safety Course 866-448-3614
Adult Protective Services
     Sacramento County 		874-9377
Caring Neighborhoods 566-1594
Domestic Violence (WEAVE) 920-2952
Elder Abuse Reporting Hotline -
     Calif. Attorney General's Office
888-436-3600
Lifeline — a personal emergency response system:
     Mercy Regional (all Mercy Hospitals)
     RealCare Lifeline
     Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
     Sutter Medical Centers
     Sutter Roseville Hospital
     UC Davis Medical Center
281-3980
924-9111
530-888-4556
454-6781
782-4989
734-2401
Medic Alert (bracelets/necklaces) 800-432-5378
Safety Center, Inc. (Mature Driver Class) 800-825-7262
Sexual & Elder Abuse Bureau (Sheriff's Department) 874-5070
Telecare (telephone reassurance) 781-1060
Telephone Reassurance Program
     Yolo County
530-757-5696
TLC (telephone reassurance) 334-1072
   


SENIOR CENTERS
MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITIES
A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center 277-6625
Arden Manor Rec. & Park Dist. 487-7851
Asian Community Center 393-9026
Carmichael Senior Club 487-5525
Catherdral Neighborhood Senior Center 442-9014
Centro Guadalupe (bilingual) 443-5367
Belle Colledge Community Center 808-6060
Cordova Senior Center 366-3133
Davis Senior Center 530-757-5696
Dixon Senior Center 707-678-7022
Elk Grove Senior Center 685-3160
Ethel M. Hart Senior Center 264-5462
Fair Oaks Rec. & Park Dist. 966-1036
Folsom Park & Rec. Dist. 355-7285
Fruitridge Community Center 422-7610
Fulton - El Camino Rec & Park Dist 927-3802
Hagginwood Community Center 808-6439
Jose Rizal Community Center 395-0601
La Sierra Community Center 483-7826
Maidu Community Center (Roseville) 774-5960
Sam Pannell Meadowview
     Community Center
433-6680
Mission Oaks Community Center 972-0336
Mission Oaks Rec & Park Dist 488-2810
North Highlands Community Center 332-7440
Oak Park Community Center 808-6151
Parks and Recreation Services
     Sacramento City
277-6060
Sierra 2 - Senior Center 452-3005
Rio Linda Elverta Rec & Park Dist 991-5929
Robertson Community Center 808-6419
Rush Park Community Center 725-1585
Stanford Settlement Senior Center 927-1303
Sunrise Rec. & Park Dist. 725-1585
Swanston Community Center 333-6464
West Sacramento Senior Care 373-5819
Winters Senior Center 530-795-4241
Woodland Senior Center 530-661-5890
Facilities listed may provide a wide range of activities, including senior nutrition, health/wellness education, financial guidance, paralegal assistance, limited geographical transportation, and recreation/fitness programs. Not all services are available at all the centers listed. Ask for specific details when you call. For more information call InfoLine Sacramento, 498-1000.
RECREATION/FITNESS
50+ Wellness Program
     (City of Sacramento)
566-1593
California Dept. Fish and Game (License Info) 928-5805
California State Parks (Capitol District) - Reservations 800-444-7275
Coloma Community Center 277-6060
Elk Grove Senior Center 685-3160
Federal Golden Age Passport Program
     TTY 		978-4400
978-4419
Fulton - El Camino Rec & Park Dist 927-3802
Life Center - CSUS Prog for Healthy Aging 278-5028
Oak Park Community Center 808-6151
Robertson Community Center 808-6419
Rush Park Community Center 725-1585
YMCA 737-3181
YWCA 264-8080


Hospitals (social services departments), churches, and specific agencies (for example, Alzheimer's Association) have information about support groups available by telephone.


A Helpmate 364-8763
Asian Community Center
     (ACC Rides)
ext. 33, 393-9026
AMTRAK 800-872-7245
Davis Community Transit 530-757-4408
Dial-a-Ride (Folsom residents/55+) 355-8347
DMV (Driver's Licenses) 800-777-0133
Folsom Stageline (Folsom residents) 355-8395
Greyhound Bus 800-231-2222
MedStar Van Service 669-0550
MV Transportation
     Private Pay
     Medi-Cal Recipients
854-2638
707-863-8712
Paratransit
     Information
     Reservations (pre-registered)
429-2009
429-2744
Regional Transit and Light Rail
     (Senior discount)
321-8277
Road Conditions (CALTRANS) 800-427-4623
Some taxi services offer special senior discount fares.



Senior Driver Safety Classes
  • Road to Driving Wellness classes at Area 4 Agency on Aging at 916-486-1876

  • AARP Driver Safety Program
    Call 888-227-7669 and provide your zip code to find a nearby class.

  • AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's Senior Driver at www.seniordrivers.org


Federal and State Veteran Benefit Prog
     website:
www.govbenefits.gov
Sacramento County Veteran Services 874-6811
Veterans Administration
     Northern Calif. Clinic System
     Medical Appointments
366-5366
800-382-8387


Eskaton TLC Home Visitors 334-1072
Mental Health Association (Sacramento) 366-4600


American Red Cross
     Yolo County
530-662-4669
Caring Neighborhoods
     City of Sacramento
566-1594
Eskaton TLC Program 334-1072
Foster Grandparent Program 875-3569
Jewish Family Service 484-4400
RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Program 875-3631
Sacramento County Volunteer Referral Prog. 875-6851
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services 456-1980
Senior Companion Program 875-3622
Senior Gleaners 925-3240
Senior Citizens Services (Food Bank) 381-7794
Volunteer Center 567-3100
Volunteers of America 442-3691
Volunteers Opportunities - Woodland 530-661-5890


To download a free copy of Talking with Your Doctor, a 50-page guide and workbook by the National Institute on Aging, visit www.niapublications.org


Last updated July 1, 2008
 
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