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For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance
at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and |
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Disability or Condition Specific Supports |
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Note: Durable
Medical Equipment For companies
that provide medical equipment (ranging from canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and
commodes, to hospital beds, oxygen, etc.), see yellow pages of your phone
book under "Medical Equipment and Supplies" or "Hospital
Equipment, Instrument and Supplies". Senior Centers often have some of
these smaller items to loan out. CA Telephone
Access Program (CTAP) TTY............................................................................. 800-806-4474 Provides free
telephone equipment for anyone who is disabled in hearing, seeing, moving,
remembering, or speaking. See www.ddtp.org. Community
Resources for TTY.................................................................................... 462-4498 Information on
assistive technology solutions. See www.cri-dove.org. AIDS/HIV/Hep C
Nightline TTY............................................................................. 415-781-2228 Spanish 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m....................................... 800-303-7432 Free after-hours
telephone support when other service agencies are closed. Emotional support,
crisis counseling, and basic information for anyone with HIV or Hepatitis C
related concerns. Community Care
HIV/AIDS Program (CCHAP) and CCHAP provides
case management to persons in Lake and HIV / AIDS Testing
& AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) 7000-B Mail to: Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-794-9291 Provides HIV/AIDS
education and prevention outreach to groups and individuals in the community
to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. Provides HIV counseling and testing.
Administers AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) which provides HIV related
prescription medications at low or no cost to those with limited or no
prescription drug coverage. See www.dhs.ca.gov/AIDS/Programs/CARE/adap.htm
for ADAP program updates. Eligibility:
Testing and counseling available to all American Cancer
Society National Toll-Free 24/7/365............................................ 800-ACS-2345 TTY............................................................................. 866-228-4327 Services for
cancer patients include transportation, wigs, information, and referral to
local and national resources. Cancer information specialists available to
answer questions 24/7 365 days at toll-free national phone line. Partial
transportation reimbursement for travel to/from cancer-related appointments.
See www.cancer.org. Provides a wide
range of information, support, and advocacy to those faced with cancer.
Lending library, individual assistance in treatment choices/planning, various
support groups. Eligibility: cancer patients, cancer survivors, and those who
support them. See www.crcmendocino.org. National Cancer
Institute's Cancer Information Service Toll-Free National.......................................................... 800-422-6237 TTY............................................................................. 800-332-8615 Regional Office............................................................. 510-608-5000 Provides
up-to-date cancer information and personalized, confidential responses to
specific questions about cancer via phone or on-line. Also, online assistance
@ the LiveHelp link at www.cancer.gov
available Mon. – Fri. 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Diabetes Support
Groups Weekly weight
loss and diabetes prevention classes at two locations:
See www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/DepartmentDirectory/Public_Health.htm. Note: Forgetting
to Pay Bills If forgetting to
pay bills is an issue, then contact utility, phone service, and other
providers to sign up for "Third Party Notification", to let someone
else know if payments become overdue. Note: Also see “Adult Day Programs” section for
programs that serve those with cognitive impairment while providing respite
for their care providers. Alzheimer's
Association 2065 El Camino Real, Ste. C, Toll-Free 24/7............................................................... 800-272-3900 TDD............................................................................ 866-403-3073 Helpline 24/7
with support information and referrals, newsletter, educational materials,
and Safe Return Wanderer ID program. Call the 800 number or visit websites: www.alznorcal.org ( Alzheimer's
Association MedicAlert + Safe Return Toll-Free...................................................................... 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 MedicAlert + Safe Return link on the website. See www.alznorcal.org ( CA Telephone
Access Program (CTAP) TTY............................................................................. 800-806-4474 Provides free
telephone equipment for anyone who is disabled in hearing, seeing, moving,
remembering, or speaking. For Area I
Developmental Disabilities Board Advocates for legal,
civil, and service rights for individuals with developmental disabilities. Office of Clients'
Rights Advocacy - Advocates on
behalf of persons with a developmental disability; services include
consultation, representation, training, investigating complaints, and
assuring compliance of law by facilities and other service providers. May
also assist the individual, who feels he/she has a developmental disability
and should qualify for One of 21 private,
non-profit Regional Centers in American Council
of the Blind Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-424-8666 Alternate..................................................................... 202-467-5081 Nation's leading
membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. Information,
referral, advocacy, governmental monitoring and involvement, legal assistance
on matters relating to blindness. Provides college scholarships for blind
students. Eligibility: All visually
impaired persons. See www.acb.org. Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-772-3140 TTY............................................................................. 800-651-5111 Spanish Voice & TTY...................................................... 800-400-6868 Provides services
and equipment for eligible subscribers with vision, hearing, voice, and
mobility impairment. Braille and
Talking Book Library 900 N Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-952-5666 Library for blind
individuals and those unable to read due to other disabilities. Braille
books, recorded books, machines to play recorded books, and other materials go
back and forth, free of charge, through the mail. Eligibility: Specified forms of visual or other
disability, certified by doctor or other authorized agent. Call for
application or download from website. See www.library.ca.gov/services/btbl.html. CA Telephone
Access Program (CTAP) TTY............................................................................. 800-806-4474 Provides free
telephone equipment for anyone who is disabled in hearing, seeing, moving,
remembering, or speaking. Eligibility:
All See www.ddtp.org. Toll-Free & After Hours
Newsline..................................... 800-221-6359 Redwood Empire Chapter @ Earle Baum Center........................ 636-0082 Provides
information and referral, technical assistance, membership and advocacy,
leadership development, publications, emergency funds, accessible technology
loans. Eligibility: Any visually
impaired person. Call for details. See www.ccbnet.org. Council of
Citizens with Low Vision International American Council of the Blind,
Washington....................... 800-733-2258 Membership
organization provides information in various formats (large print, cassette,
Braille), quarterly Vision Access magazine, student scholarships, conventions
with speakers on topics of interest to vision impaired. Eligibility: Adults 18+ with vision below 20/70 or angle
vision below 30 degrees. Call for application. See www.cclvi.org. Department of
Rehabilitation Provides services,
training, and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and
equality, for individuals with disabilities. Special programs include
"Personal Goal" and "Homemaker" services for blind and
low vision individuals. Eligibility:
Permanent physical or mental disability. Call to apply or visit
website. See www.dor.ca.gov. Ear of the Lion
Hearing Foundation of California/Nevada, Inc. 1030 Gettysburg Ave., Ste.
100-D, Provides reconditioned
used hearing aids and
medical/surgical/audio logical services to low-income individuals.
Also collects used hearing aids. Eligibility:
Low-income eligibility of $24,000 or less for family of two unless
special circumstances; physician referral, and audiogram hearing test in
prior six months; $150 "Lifetime Loan" fee for each hearing aid
approved to be dispensed. Call, or e-mail office at hearfoundation@aol.com, for application. Provides training
for the blind and visually impaired. Orientation and adjusting to vision loss
and mobility, daily living skills, and adaptive technology. Certified Dept.
of Rehabilitation vendor. Fosters social and recreational activities. Sponsors
support groups and in-home training in Mendocino and International
Hearing Society - Hearing Aid Helpline Professional association
representing Hearing Instrument Specialists provides information and referral
for those with hearing loss and hearing aides. See www.ihsinfo.org. TTY/TDD (Text Telephone
aka Telecommunications Services for the Deaf) All callers.................................................................................... 711 Relay operators
that allow telephone communication by or to someone using a Text Telephone
due to hearing or speech impairment. American Lung
Association Education about
chronic lung disease, tips and techniques to better manage lung disease.
Support and monthly meetings. Current meetings:
See www.lungusa.org. For free Freedom From Smoking Online smoking
cessation program, select “Quit Smoking” at the top of the web page. Easter Seals 501B Toll-Free...................................................................... 877-263-3994 Or...................................................................................... 263-3983 Provides services
to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs and support
to their families. Children’s programs include early Intervention, child care
counseling, educational services, and community integration. See www.noca.easterseals.com. |
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