SeniorResourceDirectory.org

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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AARP

601 E St. NW, Washington DC......................................... 888-687-2277

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)

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.

 

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..

 

Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties (AAA)

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

505 S. State St., PO Box 245, Ukiah....................................... 463-4700

Advocates for legal, civil and service rights for individuals with developmental disabilities.

 

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

650 Harrison St., San Francisco............. 800-474-1116 or 415-974-5171

Dedicated to improving the quality of care for California's long-term care consumers, and educating people about nursing homes, residential care/assisted living and long-term care issues. Pre-placement counseling, estate planning information, Medi-Cal, and on-line nursing home and residential care/assisted living guides and fact sheets. Lawyer referral service. See www.canhr.org.

 

California Indian Legal Services

405 14th St., Ste. 300, Oakland............. 800-829-0284 or 510-835-0284

37 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 209, Santa Rosa. 866-251-8016 or 573-8016

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.

 

Disability Services & Legal Center (previously Community Resources for Independence)

415 Talmage Rd., Ste. B, Ukiah.................... 800-528-7704 or 463-8875

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 1:00 – 3:00pm. See www.cri-dove.org.

 

Family Law Facilitator's Office

County Courthouse, Rm. 212, 100 N. State St., Ukiah................ 463-5666

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 Northern California

421 N. Oak St., Ukiah................................. 877-529-7700 or 462-1471

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.

 

Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Branch – Patient's Rights Advocate

860 N. Bush St., Ukiah.......................................................... 463-4614

Provides representation for mental health clients.

 

Mendocino County Mental Health Board

860 N. Bush St., Ukiah.......................................................... 463-4480

Advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and Mental Health Services Director on matters concerning mental health in the county.

 

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 satellite offices in Fort Bragg and Willits.

 

Nuestra Casa

487 N. State St., Ukiah......................................................... 463-8181

Family resource center provides bilingual, culturally appropriate support to the Latino communities of Mendocino County. Senior outreach program connects clients to community services. See www.nuestracasafrc.org.

 

Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy

1116 Airport Blvd., Ukiah............ 800-281-3832 x235 or 462-3832 x235

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 Regional Center services, in his/her attempt to be found eligible for those services. Eligibility:  Any person with a developmental disability.

 

Ombudsman Program of Lake and Mendocino Counties

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

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

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.

 

Public Guardian; Conservator; Administrator

747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah....................................... 463-7957

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 N. Main St., Lakeport......................... 800-260-4703 or 263-4703

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

444 N. 3rd St., Ste. 312, Sacramento................................ 800-222-1753

Free legal advice, written information, referrals, and other brief services in all areas of civil law for California residents age 60+. Also offers consultation and forms for advance health care directives. Clients may also submit questions confidentially at www.seniorlegalhotline.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 IASpecialist@hotmail.com.