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For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at
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Legal & Advocacy
AARP 601 E Non-profit membership organization providing advocacy and
services, free tax preparation help, drivers safety program, insurance
programs and more for adults age 50+.
See www.aarp.org. Adult Protective Services (APS) 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. American Indian Women Domestic
Violence Assistance Program Crisis Line........................................................................... 995-8777 Support for victims of domestic violence, including transportation,
court accompaniment, assistance with restraining orders, referrals to
counseling, etc.. Area Agency on Aging of Lake and
Plans and coordinates the development and delivery of local
programs and services to individuals age 60+. Area I Developmental
Disabilities Board Advocates for legal, civil and service rights for
individuals with developmental disabilities. Dedicated to improving the quality of care for 37 Old Courthouse Sq., Provides legal
assistance for issues specific to Federal Indian Law: for elders, land
issues, will, and probate. Eligibility: Individuals below 125%
poverty line, according to Legal Services Corp. See www.calindian.org. TTY ................................................................................... 462-4498 "Advancing the rights of people with disabilities to equal
justice, access, opportunity, and participation in our communities."
Provides independent living skills training, information and referral, Social
Security Admin. and Dept. of Rehabilitation advocacy
(CAP), benefits counseling, peer support, and assistive technology solutions.
Free disability law clinic at Ukiah office 2nd Thurs./month Family Law Facilitator's Office Free legal assistance to those representing themselves in
matters of divorce, separation, child support, visitation, custody, spousal
support, and maintenance of health insurance. Legal Services of Provides free legal assistance to low-income households
primarily in areas of public benefits and landlord-tenant law. Also has a
pro-bono panel for low-income clients for multiple other areas of law. Lawyer
referral service available. Must be below poverty guidelines 125%
- 200%. See www.lsnc.net or www.lsnc.info. Provides representation for mental health clients. Advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and Mental Health
Services Director on matters concerning mental health in the county. 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 satellite offices in Nuestra Casa Family resource center provides bilingual, culturally
appropriate support to the Latino communities of 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 Ombudsman Program of Lake and 24-hour reporting line.................................................... 800-231-4024 Receives and investigates complaints made by or on behalf
of residents of nursing and residential care homes. Visits facilities
regularly to discover and resolve problems. Project Sanctuary 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. Public Guardian; Conservator; Administrator Court appointed supervision for those unable to manage their
own financial and/or personal care. Probate referrals through
Adult Protective Services and Ombudsman; LPS referrals through Mental Health. Senior Law Project 200-B Provides legal assistance for those age 60+ in public
benefits (SSI, SSA, Medi-Cal, IHSS), housing rights, consumer protection and
debt, elder abuse, and planning for incapacity and long-term care. Senior Legal Hotline Free legal advice, written information, referrals, and
other brief services in all areas of civil law for |
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