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Mendocino County Senior & Disabled Resource Directory

 

For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and Mendocino Counties) or email us at IASpecialist@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Active Living

 

 

Coast Literacy Program for Adults

Mendocino County Public Library, Fort Bragg......... 964-8794 or 961-2625

Volunteer tutors help adults learn to read. Free, one-on-one assistance.

 

College of the Redwoods

1211 Del Mar Dr., Fort Bragg................................................. 962-2600

Disabled Services................................................................. 962-2638

Community college. Contact Admissions & Records. See www.redwoods.edu.

For students with disabilities, Disabled Services accommodates a student's disabling condition and empowers him/her to successfully participate in the educational experience. Counseling/advising, instructional assistance, testing, accommodations, note-taking, adaptive equipment/aids, etc. Adaptive physical education classes – both land and water.

 

Literacy Volunteers of Willits

Mendocino County Public Library, Willits................................... 459-5098

Tutors help adults learn to read.

 

Mendocino College

1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah.............................................. 468-3000

Disability Resource Center (DRC), Ukiah................................... 468-3031

11 Marin St., Willits............................................................... 459-6224

Public two-year community college. Apply on-line or contact Admissions & Records. See www.mendocino.edu.

For students with disabilities, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) assesses student needs and helps to provide accommodations (from technology aids to personal assistance) to allow equal access to education. The DRC is in Room 1000 of MacMillan Hall on the Ukiah Campus.

 

Ukiah Adult School

1056 N. Bush St., Ukiah........................................................ 463-5217

GED/high school diploma, learn to speak English, citizenship class, LVN program, and a variety of other classes for active adults. See www.ukiahadultschool.net.

 

Ukiah Literacy Alliance

Mendocino County Public Library, Ukiah................................... 463-4155

Tutors help adults learn to read.

 

 

 

California Indian Manpower Consortium (CIMC)

631 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah................................................... 467-5932

Assessment and individual employment planning; educational and skills training; and entrepreneurial planning and development for eligible native American Indians, Alaskans, and  Hawaiians living in California. See www.cimcinc.org.

 

Department of Rehabilitation

625 Kings Ct., Ste. A, Ukiah................................................... 463-4791

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.

 

Employment Development Department – Workforce Services

Located at the following Mendocino Works Employment Resource Centers:

310 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg........................................... 964-3295

631 S. Orchard, Ukiah.......................................................... 463-5710

221 S. Lenore, Willits............................................................ 456-3782

Free job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, state disability insurance, employment and training, special program for veterans. See www.edd.ca.gov.

 

Employment Development Department - Unemployment Insurance

Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-300-5616

Toll-Free TTY................................................................ 800-815-9387

Unemployment insurance.

 

Experience Works.............................................................. 467-5952

Toll-Free Regional Office................................................. 800-288-1324

Assists low income seniors age 55+ to transition into the workforce through temporary paid training assignments at public and nonprofit agencies in the community. Supplemental intensive training is individually designed to enhance skills related to employment goals and obtaining a job outside the program. Call office for pre-application paperwork. See www.experienceworks.org.

 

Mayacama Employment Service

631 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah................................................... 467-5950

Job placement program that enables a business to diversify its workforce by hiring people with disabilities.

 

Mendocino Works Employment Resource Centers

310 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg.................. 800-600-6950 or 962-1001

Fort Bragg TDD.................................................................... 964-8124

631 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah......................... 800-616-1196 or 467-5900

Ukiah TDD.................................................................... 800-735-2929

221 S. Lenore, Willits.................................. 800-521-9950 or 456-3700

Willits TDD .......................................................................... 456-3783

The Mendocino Private Industry Council serves as the operator for Mendocino Works’ three “one-stop” locations. Each hosts a collaborative of human service agencies offering comprehensive employment and training services to job seekers and businesses. Computer stations, resume help, resource library, free to the public. See www.mendocinoworks.org.

 

Pinoleville Vocational Rehabilitation Program

220 Mason St., Ukiah............................................................ 462-7801

Vocational training, counseling to Native Americans with disabilities. See www.pinoleville-nsn.us.

 

 

Recreation & Physical Activity

 

California State Parks and Recreation Department

Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-777-0369

Discount passes for parking and camping in state parks for people w/disabilities, people age 62+, and some veterans. See www.parks.ca.gov to download application or learn about Volunteer Park Host positions.

 

Fishing Licenses

601 Locust St., Redding.................................................. 530-225-2300

Reduced-fee or free fishing licenses. Eligibility: Age 65+ or American Indian and meet low-income criteria; or honorably discharged veteran with 50% service-connected disability; or meet vision loss, mobility impairment, or developmentally disabled criteria. Call, or e-mail request to:  LRB@dfg.ca.gov; Include your name, mailing address and the type of application (reduced fee, free one-year or free five-year) needed. See www.dfg.ca.gov.

 

 

 

Note: Volunteer Opportunities

These organizations connect volunteers to appropriate service agencies or those in need in the community. Senior centers, community centers, food banks, hospices and other service providers listed throughout this directory also depend upon and welcome volunteers (e.g. for thrift stores, etc.).

 

Coast Literacy Program for Adults

Mendocino County Public Library, Fort Bragg......... 964-8794 or 961-2625

Tutor adults who are learning to read.

 

Community Resources Connection (CRC)

PO Box 336, Gualala................................... 800-395-8984 or 884-4562

Provide "neighbor to neighbor" help on the South Coast, such as transportation, simple handy person services and information on local services. See www.crconnection.org.

 

Foster Grandparent Program

776 S. State St., Ste. 102-B, Ukiah............................ 462-2596 ext. 106

Provide individualized attention and mentoring to children with special needs. Participants receive stipend and meal. Eligibility: Age 60+, limited income, willing to volunteer 20 hrs/wk. See www.ncoinc.org.

 

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

3262 Airway Dr., #C, Santa Rosa.................. 800-434-0222 or 526-4108

Provide free and objective information and assistance in dealing with Medicare, HMOs, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance issues. Volunteers receive training.

 

Literacy Volunteers of Willits

Mendocino County Public Library, Willits................................... 459-5098

Tutor adults who are learning to read.

 

Mendocino County AIDS Volunteer Network (MCAVN)

148 Clara St., PO Box 1350, Ukiah.......................................... 462-1932

Assist with supportive services available to people living with HIV/HCV. See www.mcavn.org.

 

OASOC - Senior Peer Counseling Program

747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah....................................... 463-7885

Receive training and provide free, in-home peer counseling for seniors.

 

Ombudsman Program of Lake and Mendocino Counties

747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah....................................... 467-5835

Visit and advocate for residents of nursing and residential care homes. Receive training to investigate and resolve problems and complaints made by or on behalf of residents.

 

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)/Volunteer Network

776 S. State St., Ste. 102-B, Ukiah............................ 462-2596 ext. 110

Links volunteers age 55+ with available volunteer opportunities. Also, search by zip code at

www.1800volunteer.org for local positions.

 

Senior Companion Program

776 S. State St., Ste. 102-B, Ukiah............................ 462-2596 ext. 106

Provide individualized attention to frail, homebound elders in Ukiah or Willits.

Eligibility: Age 60+, limited income, and willing to volunteer 20 hrs/wk.

 

Ukiah Literacy Alliance

Mendocino County Public Library, Ukiah................................... 463-4155

Tutor adults who are learning to read.

 

Willits Action Group

221-D S. Lenore Ave., Willits.................................................. 456-9005

Recruits and places volunteers with local non-profits or with community projects. Connects people with community gardens that provide gardening experience and a share of the produce. Some gardens give volunteers vouchers that can be used to purchase produce at the farmers market.

 

 

 

 

 

 


For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and Mendocino Counties) or email us at IASpecialist@hotmail.com.