Description: Description: Senior Resource Directory of Lake & Mendocino County

 

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In all areas, call 9-1-1 for life or death emergencies.

 

Emergency Numbers – Lake County

 

 

 

Fire

Sheriff

Police

Clearlake:

 

 

 

Business

994-2170

262-4200

994-8251

Dispatch

911

911

994-7244

Clearlake Oaks:

 

 

 

Business

274-3100

262-4200

262-4200

Dispatch

911

263-2690

911

Kelseyville:

 

 

 

Business

279-4268

262-4200

262-4200

Dispatch

911

911

911

Lakeport:

 

 

 

Business

263-4396

262-4200

263-5491

Dispatch

911

263-2690

263-2690

Lower Lake:

 

 

 

Business

994-2531

262-4200

262-4200

Dispatch

911

911

911

Lucerne/Nice:

 

 

 

Business

274-3100

262-4200

262-4200

Dispatch

911

263-2690

911

Middletown:

 

 

 

Business

987-3089

262-4200

262-4200

Dispatch

911

911

911

Upper Lake:

 

 

 

Business

274-3100

262-4200

262-4200

Dispatch

911

263-2690

911

 

Emergency Numbers – Mendocino County

 

In all areas, call 9-1-1 for life or death emergencies.

 

 

Fire

Sheriff

Police

Fort Bragg:

 

 

 

Business

961-2831

964-6308

961-2800

Dispatch

911

911 or 463-4086

911 or 964-0200

Pt. Arena:

 

 

 

Business

882-1833

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Dispatch

911

911 or 463-4086

911

Ukiah:

 

 

 

Business

462-7921

463-4411

463-6242

Dispatch

459-5336

911 or 463-4086

911 or 463-6262

Willits:

 

 

 

Business

459-6271

463-4086

459-6122

Dispatch

911 or 459-6122

911 or 463-4086

911 or 459-6122

 

Poison Control

800-222-1222

TTY/TDD 800-972-3323

24 hr help with accidental poisoning, medication missteps or overdoses, drug interactions. (Note: if person has collapsed or stopped breathing call 911.) See www.calpoison.org.

 

Individual Crisis

 

Also see the Food section of this directory for additional food-specific supports (Food Banks/Pantries, Congregate/Social Dining Sites, and Home-Delivered Meals).

 

Adult Protective Services (APS) Investigates reports of elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect. Intervenes to resolve the problems that place the adult at risk, and refers him/her to needed services that allow the individual to stay safely in his/her home if possible.

 

Lake County

16170 Main St., Unit C, PO Box 9000, Lower Lake

888-221-2204 or 995-4680

Night/weekend emergency

995-4680

See www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/SocialServices

 

Mendocino County

764 S. Franklin St., PO Box 1306, Fort Bragg

962-1102
747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah

877-327-1799 or 463-7900

472 E. Valley St., Willits

456-3700

24-Hour emergency line 877-327-1799

See www.mendocinocounty.org/government/health-human-services-agency

 

Crisis Lines, Warm Lines, Call Centers

 

·         AIDS/HIV Nightline
Toll-Free CA phoneline 800-628-9240 or 415-434-2437
TTY 415-227-0245

HIV textline 415-200-2920
After-hours telephone or text support when other service agencies are closed. Emotional support, crisis counseling and basic information for anyone with HIV-related concerns. HIV text-specific line is suited to all the same topics as the phone service. Textline terms and conditions apply, which can be reviewed at the website. See www.sfsuicide.org/our-programs/hiv-nightlines/

 

·         Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line
800-971-0016
Bay Area-based accredited telephone warm line and crisis intervention program for individuals 60+ nationwide (or any adult living with physical or mental health issues). Staff and volunteers are available 24/7 to offer emotional support to callers when they are depressed, isolated, grieving, suicidal, lonely or going through a difficult time. Also, an ongoing service for individuals to receive scheduled calls can be arranged by contacting 415-750-4111. All calls are limited to once a day for 10 minutes and are free of charge. See www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line.

·         Mendocino County Community Information/HELP Line
800-575-4357 (HELP)
24-hour telephone service connects Mendocino County callers with crisis service agencies.

·         Mental Health Crisis Lines
Lake County 800-900-2075
Mendocino County 855-838-0404

·         National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255
Spanish language 888-628-9454
TTY 800-799-4889
See www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

·         North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline

855-587-6373

See www.buckelew.org/programs/north-bay-suicide-prevention.

 

 

·         Veterans Crisis Line
Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255
Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Dept. of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. See www.veteranscrisisline.net.

 

Dorcas Society

151 Cherry St., Ukiah

462-1388

Free clothing, household linens, and smaller housewares, Wed 9:00 – 11:30am.

 

First Baptist Church of Clearlake

On Robinson St. in back of sanctuary at 14550 Pearl Ave., PO Box 547, Clearlake

994-5148

Emergency food and clothes closets, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00   11:00am. Food assistance is limited to once per month; clothes available as needed. Must provide ID.

 

Lake Family Resource Center ~ Rape & Domestic Violence Crisis Center

5350 Main St., Kelseyville

(707)279-0563

24/7 crisis line 888-485-7733

Provides services to victims and families. Advocacy, peer counseling, and restraining orders are available. Therapy and counseling services. Shelter for women, men, and children through the Freedom House. See www.lakefrc.org.

 

Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center

101 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg

961-0172

Acts as resource center for homeless people, providing information, referrals and case management. See www.mendocinochc.org.

 

Native American Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program

77826 Covelo Rd., Covelo

983-9333

Provides support for victims of domestic violence, including transportation, court accompaniment, assistance with restraining orders, referrals to counseling, etc. See www.rvit.org.

 

Project Sanctuary

461 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg

961-1507

@RCMS Dental Clinic, 175 Main St., Point Arena

882-3457

564 S. Dora St., PO Box 450, Ukiah

462-9196

24-hour Crisis Line 800-575-HELP (4357)

Services to prevent and lessen the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault including emergency safe shelter for battered women and their children. Also, a transitional housing program available in Ukiah. Contact Ukiah office for schedule at other Inland locations. See www.projectsanctuary.org.

 

Salvation Army

 

Lake County

14420 Lakeshore Dr., Ste. A, PO Box 2189, Clearlake

995-1128

Various programs to assist those in need, including emergency food, clothing, personal hygiene kits, possible one-time limited rental assistance for those pending eviction. Assistance by appointment only.

 

Mendocino County

419 Talmage Rd., Ste. F, Ukiah

510-1103

Various programs to assist those in need, including utilities, clothes, limited food, and local bus tickets.

 

St. John's Episcopal Church Food Closet/Thrift

1190 N. Forbes St., Lakeport

263-7564

Food closet and thrift shop Thu 11:00am 3:00pm. Bring ID for food assistance.

 

St. Vincent de Paul
Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 14435 Uhl Ave. PO Box 6697, Clearlake
Thrift Store, 16125 Orchard St., Lower Lake

367-4771

Emergency food assistance, by prior arrangement, third Sat/month 10:00am – 12:00pm at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Clearlake. Call ahead to apply. Low-cost or free clothing/household items Mon, Wed, Sat 10:00am – 3:00pm at thrift store in Lower Lake. Other assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis upon approval of board.

 

Victim / Witness Program

Offers comprehensive support for victims of violent crime. Includes crisis intervention, emergency assistance, resource referral and follow-up including for counseling/therapy. Assists in applying to the State Victims Compensation Program. Provides orientation to the Criminal Justice System, supplies court escort and support, case status and disposition. Assists with restitution recovery, employer and creditor intervention, and more. Networks with county and community agencies.

 

Lake County

420 Second St., Lakeport

262-4282
See https://victims.ca.gov/victims/counties/lake.aspx.

 

Mendocino County

County Courthouse Rm. 501

100 N. State St., PO Box 144, Ukiah

800-785-3332 or 463-4218

Appointments may be arranged at offices in Fort Bragg.

See https://victims.ca.gov/victims/counties/mendocino.aspx,

 

Willits Community Services (WCS) & Food Bank

229 E. San Francisco Ave., Willits

459-3333

Food bank and emergency assistance with food, transportation, blankets, utilities, personal items, baby formula, etc.

 

 

Disaster Preparation

 

To plan for a major disaster, assume you would be without power and would not be able to go out for food or water.  Your stay at home household emergency supplies should include:

 

·     Enough water to last three to six days (recommended: one gallon per person per day)

·     Enough food to last three to six days (nonperishable items that dont require cooking)

·     Flashlight

·     Portable radio with spare batteries

·     First aid kit

·     Hand-operated can opener

·     Waterproof matches

·     A three to six day supply of prescription medications and a current list of your medications

·     Cell phone, if you have one

·     Cash or traveler’s checks

·     Names and phone numbers you would want to have or give to others in an emergency

 

Your evacuation bag should be packed with the following:

·    Basic hygiene items like toilet paper, alcohol wipes, and hand sanitizer

·    Extra pair of prescription glasses

·    Change of clothing

·    Compact rain slicker

·    Good pair of walking shoes

·    Blanket or sleeping bag

·    Energy bars, one or two bottles of water, some hard candy

·    Disposable dust masks

·    Copies of your emergency names and phone numbers and your medication list

 

American Red Cross

5297 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa

577-7600

Helps the community to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters in Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties. See www.redcross.org.

 

Office of Emergency Services
Works to ensure each County is ready and able to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of emergencies that threaten lives, property, and the environment.

 

Lake County

PO Box 489, Lakeport
262-4090

Information on breaking developments is available via Facebook and local media. See www.Lakesheriff.com to learn more and to sign up for the NIXLE and LakeCoAlerts system. Residents must sign up to receive alerts on their cell phones or home internet based phones. 

 

Mendocino County

951 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah

467-6497

Information on breaking developments is available via Twitter, Facebook, and the Mendocino County Emergency Alert System. Visit www.Mendocinosheriff.com to learn more and to sign up for the alert system. Residents must sign up to receive alerts on their cell phone or home internet based phones.

 

Radio Stations for Emergency News

KUKI, Ukiah 103.3 FM and 1400 AM

KOZT, Mendocino Coast 95.3, 95.9 FM

KZYX&Z, Mendocino County Public Broadcasting 88.1, 90.7, 91.5 FM

KPFZ, Lake County Community Radio 88.1 FM

 

 Road Closures/Conditions

CalTrans

800-427-7623

Also check the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page at http://cad.chp.ca.gov and choose Ukiah for the Area.

 

 

Preparing for Health Emergencies

 

Emergency Response Systems

For home telephone-connected systems that allow users to push a pendant or wrist band button to access emergency services in times of crisis, see phone book yellow pages under "Medical Alarms."

 

Advance Health Care Directive
An advance health care directive is a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity. A trusted person should be appointed who will make certain these wishes are carried out. Every adult should have an advance directive which explains the type of health care wanted or not wanted at a time when decisions cannot be made by the individual. A sample form can be found at the CANHR website at www.canhr.org/publications/ahcd.html

or by contacting our local Legal Services of Northern California office.

 

AirMedCare Network
451 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 101, Santa Rosa

239-2505

Membership organization for both REACH and CALSTAR air ambulance services. One membership now covers both providers. Protects you from being billed for costly emergency medical air transport beyond what your health insurance may pay should either service be dispatched to you. (Note: not the same as insurance; membership is not a guarantee that you will receive an air ambulance transport. See www.airmedcarenetwork.com.

 

File of Life

Area Agency on Aging

16170 Main St., Unit F,  PO Box 9000, Lower Lake

995-3744

Emergency information sheet that is kept on your refrigerator in a magnetic envelope for easy reach by ambulance, fire, or rescue personnel. Should you be unable to respond, your information will be handy. Provided by the Area Agency on Aging of Lake & Mendocino Counties.

 

MedCure

866-560-2525

National whole body donation program serving as a link between donors and medical researchers and educators.  Arranges services at no cost, including transportation, cremation, and return of cremated remains to family or a scattering at sea. See www.medcure.org.

 

MedicAlert

101 Lander Ave., Turlock

800-432-5378

Bracelet or necklace allows ER responders to call a 24-hour response center for information on your conditions, medications, and allergies so you can receive faster, safer treatment. Call, or visit website. See www.medicalert.org.

 

MedicAlert + Alzheimers Association Safe Return

PO Box 21009, Lansing, MI

888-572-8566

ID bracelet and support system to help find someone who wanders, plus provides emergency responders access to vital medical information in the time of need.

When a person with dementia wanders or becomes lost, one call immediately activates a community support network to help reunite the lost person with his or her caregiver. When a person is found, a citizen or law official calls the toll-free 24-hour emergency response number on the identification product, and the individual's family or caregivers are contacted. The nearest Alzheimer's Association office provides support during search and rescue efforts. Call, or download application at www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-safe-return or www.medicalert.org/safereturn.

 

POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
2530 River Plaza Dr., Ste. 110, Sacramento

POLST is a form that states what type of medical treatment patients want toward the end of their lives. Printed on bright pink paper, and signed by both a doctor and patient, POLST helps give seriously ill patients more control over their end-of-life care. To learn more, see https://capolst.org/ or contact the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California at 916-489-2222.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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