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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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Emergency Numbers

 

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

 

 

Covelo

Fort Bragg

Point Arena

Ukiah

Willits

Fire:

 

 

 

 

 

Business

983-6719

961-2831

882-1833

463-6261

459-6271

Dispatch

911

911

911

463-6262

459-4611

Sheriff:

 

 

 

 

 

Business

983-8226

964-6308

882-2331

463-4411

459-6111

Dispatch

911

961-2421

911

463-4086

911

Police:

 

 

 

 

 

Business

 

961-2800

 

463-6242

459-6122

Dispatch

911

964-0200

911

463-6262

459-6122

 

Poison Control

Nationwide................................................................... 800-222-1222

California..................................................................... 800-876-4766

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.)

 


Individual Crisis

 

Adult Protective Services (APS)

825 S. Franklin St., PO Box 1306, Fort Bragg.. 877-327-1677 or 962-1102

747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah.............. 877-327-1799 or 463-7900

221 S. Lenore Ave., Willits........................... 800-771-2453 or 456-3740

After Hours Emergency....................................... 800-575-HELP (4357)

Responds to reports of elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect. Intervenes to resolve the problems that place the adult at-risk, links to needed services, and, if necessary, secures out-of-home placement for protection.

 

AIDS/HIV/Hep C Nightline

Toll-Free CA.................................................................. 800-273-2437

TTY............................................................................. 415-781-2228

Spanish 8:00 pm – 12:00 am.......................................... 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. See www.aidsnightline.org.

 

American Indian Women Domestic Violence Assistance Program

77826 Covelo Rd., PO Box 448, Covelo.................................... 983-9333

Crisis Line........................................................................... 995-8777

Support for victims of domestic violence, including transportation, court accompaniment, assistance with restraining orders, referrals to counseling, etc..

 

Coast Community Center

253 N. McPherson St., Fort Bragg........................................... 961-6363

Homeless intervention. Emergency motel vouchers and referral services. See www.ukiahcommunitycenter.org.

 

Crisis Line

888 N. State St., Ukiah....................................... 800-575-HELP (4357)

24-hour telephone service administered by the Ukiah Community Center connects callers with crisis service agencies countywide.

 

Dorcas Society

151 Cherry St., Ukiah........................................................... 462-1388

Distribution of free clothing, household linens, and smaller house wares.

 

Fort Bragg Food Bank

910 N. Franklin St., PO Box 70, Fort Bragg............................... 964-9404

Food distribution and commodities.

 

Institute on Aging Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief 

Counseling (CESP) – Friendship Line........................... 800-971-0016

Bay Area based suicide prevention services for older adults suffering from life-threatening depression.  Hosts 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line available to persons age 60+ nationwide.

Eligibility: Age 60+ can call when depressed, isolated, grieving, suicidal, going through a difficult time, in an abusive situation, or are lonely and want to talk to someone. See www.ioaging.org.

 

Mendocino County Victim/Witness Assistance Program

County Courthouse Rm. 501

100 N. State St., PO Box 144, Ukiah............. 800-785-3332 or 463-4218

Support for victims of violent crimes. Includes information, referral, victim advocacy, emergency assistance, translation, and transportation. Networks with county and community agencies.

Appointments may be arranged at offices in Fort Bragg and Willits.

 

Mental Health Crisis Line

Ukiah................................................................................. 463-4396

No. County.......................................................................... 456-3850

Fort Bragg........................................................................... 964-4747

24 hour crisis line for mental health emergencies.

 

Project Sanctuary

461 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg............................................... 961-1507

175 N. Main St., Point Arena.................................................. 882-4054

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 24-hour crisis hotline; emergency safe shelter for battered women and their children; peer counseling, transitional housing program; individual and group counseling; prevention and education programs; legal assistance; and a volunteer program. See www.projectsanctuary.org.

 

Salvation Army

714 S. State, Ste. A, Ukiah.................................................... 468-9577

Various programs to assist those in need, including utilities, clothes, limited food, gas, and bus vouchers. See www.tsatoday.org.

 

Ukiah Community Center (UCC) & Food Bank

888 N. State St., Ukiah......................................................... 462-8879

Coordinates referrals for clothing, food and shelter through various local organizations. See www.ukiahcommunitycenter.org.

 

Willits Community Services (WCS) & Food Bank

229 E. San Francisco St., Willits.............................................. 459-3333

Emergency assistance with food, transportation, shelter, blankets, utilities, prescriptions, cooking propane, formula, etc.

 


Natural Disaster

 

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 3 to 6 days (recommended: one gallon per person per day)
  • Enough food to last 3 to 6 days (nonperishable items that don’t require cooking)
  • Flashlight
  • Portable radio with spare batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Hand-operated can opener
  • Waterproof matches
  • A 3 to 6 day supply of prescription medications and a current list of your medications
  • Cell phone, if you have one
  • Cash or travelers’ 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, 1 or 2 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 or 577-7604

from Mendocino County........................................................ 463-0112

Food and housing supports for disaster victims; health and safety-disaster services training. See www.arcsm.org.

 

Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services

501 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah........................................................ 463-5667

Works to ensure the 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.

 

Radio Stations for Emergency News

KUKI, Ukiah......................................................................... 103.3 FM

KOZT, Coast............................................................... 95.3 or 95.9 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.

 

Emergency Response Systems

 

Listed here are bracelet/necklace programs that alert others to wearer's specific medical or prescription issues.  For home telephone-connected systems that allow users to push a button to access emergency services in times of crisis, see phone book yellow pages under "Medical Alarms." 

 

MedicAlert

2323 Colorado Ave., Turlock........................................... 800-432-5378

Bracelet, watch, 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 + Safe Return............................................ 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 at www.alz.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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