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For questions,
contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020
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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 747 S. State St., PO Box 839,
Ukiah............................................. 463-7775 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 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. 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 Thu/month See www.disabilityserviceandlegal.org. 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 807 S. Dora St., Ukiah...................................... 877-529-7700
or 462-1471 Provides free
legal assistance to low-income clients 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. 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 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 in Ukiah;
individual and group counseling; prevention and education programs; legal
assistance; and a volunteer program. See www.projectsanctuary.org. Public
Guardian/Conservator Court appointed
conservator assisting persons who are substantially 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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