Resources

Here are some additional resources and contact information for programs and services that are owned or maintained by other government or non-profit entities.

Local Services:

California 2-1-1 is a free phone number Californians can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be connected with health and human services in their communities, including food programs, employment information, affordable housing options, and much more. Find out if your county has access to 2-1-1.

The Eldercare Locator offers help for connecting to services in your community.

State Agency Directory:

To look up a California State Agency, State Agencies Searchable Directory - Alphabetical List of CA state agencies and their websites

Governmental Resources:

Administration for Community Living

Aging in CA Resource Guide

Braille and Talking Book Library 

California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Master Plan for Aging

USA.gov

Non-Governmental Resources:

The following entities are provided as a resource only. The web links do not constitute an endorsement of their content, viewpoint, policies, products or services.

AARP

About Assisted Living

About Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

California Health Advocates

National Council on Aging 

State Bar of California - Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians