Santa Barbara County 2017-2018 Senior RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Your comprehensive guide to services for senior citizens and caregivers

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements. 4 End of Life. 29 Planning, Advance Health Care Directive, Introduction. 5 Benefits, Burial and Cremation, Death Certificate, Indigent Death, Unattended Death, Caregiving . 7 Organ Donation Warning Signs Checklist . 8 Financial Assistance. 32 Emergency Services. 9 Social Security, SSI, County Programs (Cal 24-Hour Crisis Intervention, Hospital Fresh, General Relief, Veteran’s Benefits), Emergency Rooms, Cares Crisis Team & HICAP, Credit Counseling, Money MHAT, Victims of Violence, Urgent Care Management/Bill Paying, Financial Planning, Centers, Emergency Assistance- Material Taxes/Homeowner’s Property Tax Exemption, Assistance, Poison Control Center, Friendship Renters Tax Credit, Volunteer Income Tax Line, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Assistance, FTB, IRS

Alcohol/Drug/Medication Management . 12 Food and Nutrition . 37 Outpatient, In Patient or Residential Treatment, Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Supplemental Counseling, Medication Management Food, Food Bank, Grocery Resources, Hospital Meal Discounts, Community Gardens, Mobile Civic/Community/Consumer. 15 Pantries, Cal Fresh Voter Registration, Libraries, Senior organizations, Social Service/ Advocacy Health Services. 41 Organizations, Consumer Complaints & Health Care Centers, Clinics, Palliative Care, Information (Housing, Mobile Homes, Products Physician Referral, Rehabilitation/Therapeutic & Services, Professional Services, Insurance, Services, Rehabilitation Services, Blood Bank, Residential care Facilities for the Elderly, Blood Pressure Screening, Cancer Information, Nursing Facilities), Consumer Assistance Dental services, Flu Shots & Vaccinations, Health Assessment & Health Promotion, Health Basic Steps to Protect Yourself. 20 Screening Fairs, Hearing, HIV Treatment InfoLine, Telephone Services, Tuberculosis, Education 23 . Urinary Incontinence, Tobacco Prevention, Roadscholar, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Vision, Sharp Disposal, Operation Medicine Education Programs, Health Education Cabinet, Expired Meds Program Elder Abuse & Crime 24 . Home and Nursing Care. 51 Definitions, Prevention, Adult Protective Home evaluation, Case Management, Home Services, District Attorney’s Office of Care, Home Health Care, Homemaker and Vulnerable Victims Prosecution Unit, Long Personal Care, Registry, Hospice, Respite Care, Term Care Ombudsman, Reporting Adult Day Care, Emergency Response Systems, Employment. 27 Friendly Visitors, Out of Home Respite, Social Security, Training & Placement, Referral, Placement Assistance, Problems with Facilities, CalJOBS, Discrimination Safe Return, Project Lifesaver TABLE OF CONTENTS

Housing. 61 Senior and Community Centers. 99 Low Cost Rentals, Waiting List tips, Financial Assistance, Reverse Mortgage, Retirement Support and Education Groups. 100 residences, Residential care facilities, Placement Transportation . 106 Agencies, Shared Housing, Discrimination, Fixed Route, Door-To-Door, Long Distance, Tenant/Landlord Mediation, Home Repair, Local Options, Handicapped License Plate, Utilities, Foreclosure Fraud, Safe Parking Mature Driving Course, Adapted Driving Legal. 69 Assessment Finding an Attorney, Low/No Cost Legal Veteran’s Services. 110 assistance, Legal Resource Centers, Wills, Important Documents, Veteran Service Offices, Control Over Your Affairs, Conservatorship, Health Care Benefits, Aid & Attendance, Asset Management, Planning for Public Caregiver Support Benefits, Small Claims Court, Locating a Notary Public, Immigration Volunteer. 112

Medical Equipment . 80 Response Survey. 113 Equipment, Loan of Medical Equipment Index. 114 Mental Health/Counseling 82 . TIPS Emergency Mental Health Services, Out Patient Get Health Care in Your Language . 6 Counseling, Clinics Questions Consumers Should Ask . 6 Paying for Health Care 85 . Pre Employment Credit Checks. 11 Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plan Part D, Medi-Gap, Preventing Home Repair Scams Alert . 13 Medicare Fraud, Medi-Cal, CenCal, Veterans Successful Management of Medications. 13 Health Benefits, QMB, SLMB, QI, Lompoc 10 Tips to Make Sure Your Contractor Valley Community Health Organization, Measures Up. 19 Financial Help, LTC Needs, Pharmaceutical Assistance, Covered California Consumer Information from the FTC. 26 Scam Alerts . 26 Pets and Animals. 93 Do Not Call. 60 Animal Control, Adoption, Disaster Planning for your pet Fall Risk Assessment. 81 Avoid ID Theft. 84 Recreation and Fitness. 95 Travel, Immunization, Passport, Leisure, Lawn Risky Behavior . 109 Bowling, Golf, Bicycling, Senior Softball, Quit Smoking . 111 Fishing Licenses, Camping, Special Needs Recreation

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens-Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the sponsor of the Santa Barbara County Senior Resource Directory, is a non-profit organization responsible for Theallocating federal and state dollars to local agencies to advance the development of a ‘senior friendly’ community throughout Santa Barbara County. Services provided are funded by the Older Americans Act. This Act is designed to strengthen our community’s ability to address the needs of its older persons and the caregivers of older persons. The Area Agency on Aging is the local organization designated to utilize the limited state and federal funds to address local needs. The AAA is committed to the development of a home- and community-based system of care that will: 1. Secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment for older persons capable of self care and appropriate supportive services; 2. Remove individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older persons; 3. Develop a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. We are thankful to the organizations and businesses listed below for their generous financial support. This Direc- tory would not be possible without their support. In addition to the community’s financial support many individuals reviewed and updated the text of the Direc- tory. This task can be quite laborious and I would like to extend a special thanks to those individuals who helped make the information as accurate as possible. Additionally, the information from the Senior Resource Directory is available on the AAA home page (www. centralcoastseniors.org). This will permit you to secure updates from the home page and provide us with an- other communication tool. Please let me know your suggestions to improve this directory. A survey is enclosed for this purpose or just contact me. TheSanta Barbara County Senior Resource Directory is a community project with many people sharing their ex- pertise and resources to help professionals, family members and older adults acquaint themselves with the many resources available within our community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. joyce ellen lippman Area Agency on Aging

Financial Support provided by: Review and Updates provided by: At Home Senior Services Liv Home Dallas Atkins, Attorney at Law CAC Senior Nutrition Program Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehab Jason Bryan, City of Santa Barbara Central Coast Home Health Lompoc Valley Community Arlene Diaz, Public Administrator, County of Santa Barbara Dallas Atkins Health Organization Mac Johnson, Home Instead David Turpin Maravilla Susan Klein-Rothschild, County Department of Public Health Family Services Agency Caregiving Meridian of Lompoc Patty Low, Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services Family Services Agency Senior Expo Merrill Gardens GranVida Senior Living Quinn Fiduciary Services Petra Lowen, Independent Living Resource Center Help Unlimited Sansum Clinic Cynthia McNulty, Family Services Agency of Santa Barbara HICAP Senior Connection Julie Posada, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program Senior Planning Services Home Choices for Mom and Dad Justin Redmond, Channel Islands Fiduciary Group Sharon Kennedy Estate Management Home Helpers Margaret Weiss, Sansum SMOOTH Home Instead Jeanne M. West, DASH Hummel Village Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Josette Fast, Physical Therapist

4 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY INTRODUCTION he Central Coast Commis- determine which could be helped by and “General Powers of Attorney” sion for Senior Citizens, Area community services. Most nonprofit are legal documents allowing an indi- Agency on Aging is delighted agencies provide informal informa- vidual to act for another person. Both toT present the 2017/18 Santa Barbara tion and referral. documents can be used only for spe- County Senior Resource Directory. If there is more than one problem, de- cific reasons which are defined by law. Santa Barbara County residents have fine each problem individually. Often, Investigate before you proceed. access to a variety of services. It is not no one agency can provide the com- Waiting Lists/Denials necessarily easy determining what plete scope of services you need. You So you determine you’re eligible for services you or a loved one may need may obtain different services from a particular service and it will best and equally difficult locating the ap- various agencies. meet your needs, the next question is: propriate service agency. We wish When can the service begin? the Santa Barbara Senior Resource Finding an Agency to Directory would answer all of your Assist You Our advice? If there is a waiting list, questions. We know it cannot. It is This Directory can help narrow down get on it. You may have to settle for our hope the Directory simplifies your choices. If you call an agency another service that either costs more your search, expands your base of you think may help, and for some or does not quite meet your needs in information, and ultimately eases the reason they cannot, ask them for sug- the meantime. If you don’t need the challenges you or a loved one is expe- gestions. service when your name comes up, riencing. they go to the next person. Don’t wait Senior Connection until the agency no longer has a wait- The Directory provides a listing of A free, specialized senior information ing list. It may not happen. nonprofit and governmental agen- and assistance service of the Area If your health plan or an agency de- cies offering services to seniors with Agency on Aging, Senior Connection nies services, ask them about your descriptions of services and benefits. assists with information, referral, fol- right to appeal the decision. If the The financial supporters include for low up, and education. Call 800-510- denial regards a Medicare service, –profit businesses; inclusion of a list- 2020, 965-3288 or 928-2552. ing or information ad does not imply contact Health Insurance Counseling With any referral, call and explain the endorsement. and Advocacy Program (HICAP) at situation. If they can help, Great! If 800-434-0222 or 928-5663. All ser- How do you know the right questions they cannot, ask for another referral. vices funded by the Area Agency on to ask? Who can help you evaluate if Also, call back Senior Connection for Aging have a grievance procedure. a service will meet your needs? Can additional referrals. you expect services to be available There are other information and when you need them? referral agencies. Contact the one ad- It takes time and energy researching dressing your needs. services to meet your needs. In the Eligibility Requirements midst of a crisis is the most difficult time to assess a need and investigate Agencies have different eligibility resources. The Directory is an oppor- requirements. The most common are tunity to get familiar with resources age and income. ASK! before a crisis hits. Some agencies provide services to Various factors play a role in estab- people not on an entitlement pro- lishing a service’s accessibility. Five gram, others require income below important factors are: a certain level, and others don’t have any income requirements. Eligibility 1. Determining the need. requirements may be specified by the 2. Finding an appropriate service. funder, or may be an effort to provide 3. Eligibility requirements. services to a specific population. 4. Waiting lists. Find out exactly what income and asset information is required and 5. Cost. what kind of documentation must be Determining Your Need provided. When a problem exists which you If you are assisting someone, that cannot easily resolve, it may be help- individual may need to write a short ful to talk with someone experienced letter authorizing you to act on their in identifying specific problems to behalf. “Durable Powers of Attorney”

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 5 INTRODUCTION Cost Cost will determine if you can afford a service. Some agencies have a set Questions Consumers Should Ask cost, no matter your income; others The following is a list of impor- nonprescription–that I am determine cost based on income; tant questions that consumers taking now? some services are free, and others- -AAA federally funded programs (the and caregivers should ask their · Should I take this medicine Senior Lunch program is one exam- health care providers about with food? Are there any ple)—request only a donation. ASK! each medicine: foods or beverages I should Long Distance Caregiving · Why is this medicine avoid? Most communities have a range of prescribed? · Are there any activities I services available for seniors, but · How does the medicine work should avoid while taking this finding them can be a challenge for in my body? medicine? families who live out of the area. · What possible problems ElderCare Locator is a free service to · How can I expect to feel once I start taking this medicine? might I experience with help locate specific resources for se- the medicine? How can I niors. Call 800-677-1116 and Elder- · How will I know the medicine prevent these problems from Care staff is available weekdays from is working? Is there a typical 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) for callers in occurring? At what point period after which my should I report problems with the United States. symptoms should improve? The California Department of Aging’s the medicine? Senior Information Line’s number · How long will I have to take · What should I do if I miss a is 800-510-2020. When called from this medicine? Will I need dose of this medicine, or take anywhere in California, it connects to a refill when I finish this too much? the local senior citizen information prescription? and assistance service. · What is the cost for the · Will this medicine interact medicine prescribed? Is there On Line with other medicines– a less expensive alternative The Senior Resource Directory is on prescription and prescription? line at the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens (www.central- coastseniors.org ) website as are links to other resources. Consumer Alert In Conclusion Every effort has been taken to verify Get Health Care in Your Language the accuracy of the information in A recent law (SB 853) says private health plans must give you these pages. If you are aware of a discrepancy, please let us know. Sug- health care in your language. This means you have the right to: gestions for improving the Directory, Tell your health plan or your doctor that you want services in revealing new or not listed informa- your language. tion, as well as your comments are ap- Ask for an interpreter when you make an appointment with preciated. We can be reached at: your doctors, dentist, therapist, or other health care provider. Senior Resource Directory Area Agency on Aging Ask you health plan to provide you with written materials in 528 S. Broadway your language. Santa Maria, CA 93454 If you need help or are not getting services in your language, 925-9554 call the Help Center: 1-888-466-2219. [email protected] The California Office of Patient Advocate is a state agency that informs and educates consumers about their health care rights and responsibilities.www.opa.ca.gov Source: The Patient Advocate

6 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY CAREGIVING aregiving for members of our When safe and practical, get your and/or occupational therapist. They family affects persons from family member moving- take a group will help the caregiver evaluate the all walks of life. Whether the exercise class, join a mall walking club following: does the environment careC receiver is over the age of 90 or in or walk the dog together. need to be adapted; are there tripping the final stages of Parkinson’s Disease, hazards; are any home or equipment has Alzheimer’s Disease or some other Your identity as caregiver repairs needed; is the house well lit, physical or cognitive impairment, the needs to be recognized inside and out; is there clutter; is there role of the caregiver is a challenge. Both federal legislation and good carpeting or safety grips on stairs? While it is a privilege to accept the sense directs that the hospital consider Making needed modifications at the responsibility to care for our mother, the caregiver as part of the team. Many outset, or as needs change, will hope- uncle or sister, caregiving has inherent physician offices include the caregiver fully avoid injuries to the care receiver challenges and stresses along its course, in the care receiver’s medical records AND also help protect the caregiver. from logistical (where care is most ap- and as part of the team. This is impor- propriate) and financial, to emotional tant for planning to meet care needs, Involve other People and spiritual. Caregiving truly affects such as bathing, eating and walking. Involving other people in the caregiving the whole person in ways that no book It is imperative that the caregiver have responsibility is a benefit for both the or article can fully explain. access to appropriate medical records caregiver and the care receiver. This can and information, so making this need be achieved by holding a family confer- This introductory page is meant known early in the caregiving experi- ence, obtaining professional guidance to help the reader understand the ence is critically important. and using community resources. impact of caregiving, learn how to recognize changes (in either the care- And, if you are a working caregiver Although care may be provided primar- giver or care receiver) that may affect trying to balance employment and ily by one person, all family members, health and safety of both parties and caregiving, ask your employer if they friends and significant others should discover how to address and access have any benefits that fit your needs. be involved in all aspects of caregiving. critical resources. Is there paid family leave? Paid sick Holding family conferences throughout leave? Scheduling flexibility and the process is the best way to maintain Taking care of yourself while predictability? Remember, getting ad- communication and address issues as caring for others equate and timely support is depen- they occur. Being proactive rather than It is important to recognize the dent upon making your needs known reactive can make the difference in the signs and symptoms of caregiver early in the caregiving experience. safety and well-being of all concerned. stress. This may include feeling It may mean the difference between overwhelmed and alone, isolated Assessing Needs keeping the loved one at home for or deserted by others, sleeping too It is important to assess both the as long as possible, versus needing much or too little, gaining or losing needs of the care receiver and the placement in a long term care facil- a lot of weight, feeling tired most of caregiver. This would include provid- ity. Remembering that Hospice care the time or losing interest in activities ing information and training about is a valuable resource to both the care you used to enjoy. the tasks that the caregiver will be receiver and the caregiver and is also expected to complete. Based on the Caregiver stress may affect your phys- great source of comfort and support at care receiver’s health condition and end-of-life, will enhance the capabili- ical and behavioral health. Studies skilled care needs, perhaps training show that stress can affect caregivers ties of all involved in the circle of care. can be provided by a home health Bringing in an objective third party may in a variety of ways. One may develop nurse or physical therapist, as ordered depression and anxiety, or a weak- also help to deal with conflicts or stress- by the physician. It is important to ful situations that might arise. ened immune system causing more inquire about all potential resources Securing professional advice and as- sick days and slower recovery from at the outset of becoming a caregiver sistance can help to reduce stress and illness. There may be an increased to your loved one, so that appropriate ensure the ‘best’ course of action is likelihood of obesity, especially in care is given and mishaps avoided. women, increased risk for chronic underway. Reaching out and getting diseases, or problems with short-term Last, consider the issue of safety of the support can help to ensure objectivity memory or attentiveness skills. care receiver in their living environ- and a clear perspective and may also ment. As physical conditions change, it enable one to be a better caregiver. Here is a message of importance to is important to re-evaluate the physi- Santa Barbara County is a community each and every caregiver. Make time cal environment. This can be done that is replete with many resources for for yourself - to take care of yourself! through a home safety evaluation caregivers. Check each section of this Di- Exercise is important – and try to do which, with a physician’s order, can rectory to find resources that may fit the this with others. Develop and nur- be conducted by a licensed physical ture new friends and social activities. needs of the caregiver or care receiver.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 7 WARNING SIGNS CHECKLIST

The following checklist can help determine whether or not a person is safe at home. These warning signs should alert you that an individual may not be capable of meeting all of his or her needs. Check each area that applies to your loved one. None of these warning signs should be ignored. EATING Individual is not eating, or not eating right. See Food & Nutrition section. BATHING/HYGIENE Individual is not bathing and is uninterested in personal hygiene. Individu- al has lost interest in appearance or does not dress all day. See Home & Nursing Care section. DRESSING/GROOMING Individual shows a loss of interest in life, daily activities and may neglect their own needs. See Mental Health/Counseling section. MEDICATIONS Individual takes medicine at the wrong time or takes the wrong dosage. See Alcohol/Drug/Medication section. HOUSEKEEPING Individual is not able to keep or clean house as before. See Home & Nursing Care section. MOBILITY Individual cannot ambulate without some assistance, or has frequent falls. See Transportation section. SECURITY/SAFETY Individual is alone, vulnerable, and may require daily visits. See Home & Nursing Care section. INDEPENDENCE Individual is increasingly dependent on others for assistance with transportation, shopping, financial affairs, laundry, etc. SOCIALIZATION Individual is not in contact with others, or lacks group interaction. See Recreation and Support Group and Education Groups sections.

All of the above needs must be met to insure the success of the individual in any living environment. Please consider assessing how to change the situation so the person is safe and secure. Original Source: Garden Court

8 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY EMERGENCY SERVICES 24-Hour Crisis Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital facilities. They coordinate with law Intervention Agencies 2050 Viborg Road enforcement. Solvang, CA 93463 Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center DIAL 9-1-1 (V/TDD) in Santa 688-6431 Barbara County to contact Police, 433 E Canon Perdido Fire, Highway Patrol, Paramedics, and www.cottagehealth.org Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Sheriff for any emergency . 963-6832 Victims of Violence 24-hour Hotline 564-3696 CARES CRISIS TEAM & Mental Health If you are a victim or witness a situ- www.sbrapecrisiscenter.org Assessment Team (MHAT) County of ation where others are being seri- Santa Barbara ously threatened or abused, your Offers a 24-hour confidential Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services first recourse should be to call 9-1-1 hotline staffed by trained 888-868-1649 and report the incident to local law volunteers to help victims of sexual assault and harassment. Medical For crisis in mental health or enforcement. and legal information are available, behavior issues for older adults Adult Protective Services (APS) as is non-crisis counseling, and who may be gravely disabled and Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - Lompoc instruction in self-defense. cannot provide food, clothing or 1-844-751-6729 shelter for themselves, or, who Domestic Violence Solutions may be a danger to themselves or www.countyofsb.org County-wide Office others, call 9-1-1 and tell them you To report suspected elder or 963-4458 need the Santa Barbara County dependent adult abuse, staff is Santa Barbara Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After 24-hour Hotline 964-5245 Services’ CARES Crisis Team. The 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) and during the Santa Maria CARES CRISIS Team will provide weekend, a recording will offer 24-hour Hotline 925-2160 an authorized person to do an instructions on what to do. Lompoc evaluation. APS investigates reports of 24-hour Hotline 736-0965 2-1-1 suspected dependent adult abuse 2-1-1 is a 24 hour social services (18-64) and elder abuse (65+), Santa Ynez Valley information and referral hotline, including self-neglect, occuring in 24-hour Hotline 686-4390 including abuse and mental health the community. www.dvsolutions.org referrals. North County Rape Crisis & Child Offers temporary shelter to Protection Center battered women and their children, Hospital Emergency Rooms Lompoc victims of sexual assault and other Dignity Health/Marian Regional 24-hour Hotline 736-7273 trauma. Medical Center Office 736-8535 Victim Witness Assistance Program 1400 E. Church St. Santa Maria Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Santa Maria, CA 93454 24-hour Hotline 928-3554 Office 739-3000 Office 922-2994 Santa Barbara www.marianmedicalcenter.org Provides emotional, medical and 1112 Santa Barbara St. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital legal support to victims of sexual Santa Barbara, CA 93101 351 S. Patterson Ave. assault, child abuse and their 568-2400 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 families. Toll Free (855) 840-3232 967-3411 Long Term Care Ombudsman Santa Maria www.cottagehealth.org 123 W. Gutierrez 312 East Cook Street #D Lompoc Valley Medical Center Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Santa Maria, CA 93454 346-7529 1515 E. Ocean Ave. 120 E. Jones St. Toll Free (855) 840-3233 Lompoc, CA 93436 Santa Maria, CA 93454 737-3300 922-1236 Lompoc www.lompocvmc.org 965-1001 ext.244 115 Civic Ctr. Plaza [email protected] Lompoc, CA 93436 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 737-7910 400 W. Pueblo St. Long Term Care Ombudsman is Santa Barbara, CA 93102 responsible for the investigation www.countyofsb.org/da 682-7111 of elder and dependent adult From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - www.cottagehealth.org abuse allegations in long term care Friday, provides services to victims

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 9 EMERGENCY SERVICES of violent and property crimes. operates different programs - call for 661-766-2369 Services include crisis intervention, specific information. During winter Provides emergency and basic referrals, information about months, shelters open on a tempo- services, such as food distribution the criminal justice system and rary basis to assist homeless persons center and community garden. support through the court process. trying to escape inclement weather. Department of Social Services, Intervention on the victim’s behalf American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast Santa Barbara County with employers and creditors for 2707 State St. problems created by a crime. Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93105 234 Camino del Remedio Assistance in applying for 687-1331 Santa Barbara, CA 93110 reimbursement for medical and Provides disaster relief and 681-4401 counseling expenses, lost wages offers disaster preparedness and or loss of support, and funeral Lompoc education classes. expenses for victims of violent 1100 W Laurel Ave. crime. Aids in returning lost Path Santa Barbara Lompoc, CA 93430 property and counsels clients. 816 Cacique St. 737-7080 Advocates are available for sexual Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Maria and family violence counseling. 884-8481 2125 S Centerpointe Pkwy. Santa Maria, CA 93455 Urgent Care Centers [email protected] Homeless shelter and a wide range 346-7135 Medcenter, Inc of services. www.countyofsb.org 2954 State St. Catholic Charities General relief, food stamps & Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Santa Barbara Medi-Cal. 682-7411 609 E. Haley St. Good Samaritan Shelter 271 N. Fairview Avenue #101 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Operates two emergency shelters Goleta, CA 93117 965-7045 681-7411 Bridgehouse Emergency Shelter Lompoc 2025 Sweeney Rd. Sansum Clinic Urgent Care 325 N Second St. Lompoc, CA 93436 215 Pesetas Lane Lompoc, CA 93436 735-4390 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 736-6226 563-6110 401 W. Morrison, Ste B Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA 93458 1225 N. H Street 607 West Main St. 347-3338 x101 Lompoc, CA 93436 Santa Maria, CA 93454 737-8786 922-2059 Provides emergency, transitional and affordable housing with Physicians provide minor Carpinteria support services. emergency treatment without an 941 Walnut St. Little House by the Park appointment. Lab and X-ray on Carpinteria, CA 93013 4681 11th St. site. Weekend & extended hours. 684-8621 Medicare accepted. Guadalupe, CA 93434 Food, clothing & utility/rent 343-1194 Urgent Care financial assistance. 340 E. Betteravia Suite C Provides emergency and basic Community Action Commission/Energy services. Santa Maria, CA 93454 Services Jewish Family Services 922-0561 5638 Hollister Ave. #230 Open Monday-Saturday. Goleta, CA 93117 524 Chapala St. 964-8857 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Emergency Assistance 957-1115 www.cacsb.com Food, clothing and financial Material Assistance Countywide Home Energy Sometimes we’re unable to stretch assistance on one time basis Assistance Program. Applications Marks House Transitional Shelter our dollars as far as they need to go. accepted only by mail. Food, clothing, and shelter can be 203 North N St. jeopardized because circumstances Cuyama Valley Family Resource Center Lompoc, CA 93436 become difficult. The agencies below 4689 Highway 166, Unit B 735-9980 offer assistance to help people meet P O Box 5 New Cuyama, CA 93254 An alcohol and drug-free their immediate needs. Each agency transitional shelter for homeless

10 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY EMERGENCY SERVICES families and children. experts who provide the public Pre Employment Credit Salvation Army and health professionals with Checks 423 Chapala St. information and advice about Santa Barbara, CA 93101 treating poisoning exposures. Potential employers are not just 962-6281 Interpreting services in more than reading your resume; they are also 100 languages. reviewing your credit history to find 200 W Cook St. out: Santa Maria, CA 93454 Friendship Line 349-2421 800-971-0016 • If you pay your bills on time. Food, Clothing & shelter Calls are connected to a skilled, • How much money you owe. trained counselor, anytime 24/7. Santa Ynez Valley • If someone has sued you. People Helping People This crisis intervention and “warm line” offers emotional support to Potential employers must notify you 545 N Alisal Rd, seniors and abled adults. and ask your permission before they Solvang 93463 request or use your credit report. 686-0295 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) Be proactive and get a copy of your www.SYVPHP.org Calls are connected to a skilled, report before you begin your job Food, clothing, utility assistance, trained counselor, anytime 24/7. search so you will know beforehand education & shelter what companies see and correct Other inaccuracies. If a company decides not to hire you California Poison Control System because of your credit report, it must Hotline tell you so, as well as your rights to 24-hour Hotline: 800-222-1222 get a free report, and your rights to www.calpoison.org dispute the accuracy of the report. A statewide network of trained Source: 2014 Consumer Action Handbook

Be prepared for an Emergency with The Vial of Life Program Vial of Life Emergencys are never planned. And that’s why it’s important to be as prepared as possible when one does strike. Emergency medical personnel responding to calls for assistance in the home need crucial and immediate information. The Vial of Life provides instant, detailed information to emergency medical responders. Vial of Life is available free of charge. The labeled container has a magnet on the back which is placed on the front of the refrigerator. You can pick up a Vial of Life at the local senior center. For more information call the Area Agency on Aging 800-510-2020

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 11 ALCOHOL/DRUG/MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ecause seniors experience Adult Inpatient counseling, education, information many health changes and may Psychiatry Service and referral to patient treatment. also take medication, they Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Free short-term counseling needB to be aware of the effects of available. Support and information Emergency Room, Pueblo & Bath combining medications with other for family members and friends. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 drugs or alcohol. Medication misuse 569-8339 Elements Counseling Group and abuse is one of the leading causes 301 S Miller # 105 of loss of independence in frail older Information and admission through Santa Maria, CA 93454 persons. Emergency Psychiatric Services. 349-2255 Twenty bed acute, voluntary, short- There are a variety of services if one term service in a therapeutic setting Individual and group counseling is having trouble with alcohol and/or that includes individual, group and for substance abuse and adult the misuse of prescription drugs. The family therapy and counseling, senior counseling. two general types of services are out- management of medication, and Family Services Agency patient and in-patient/residential. full medical care as appropriate. 123 W Gutierrez St Out-Patient Experienced staff provide thorough Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Out-patient means that you go discharge planning and follow up. 965-1001 to the facility for the program or This inpatient service includes 110 S C St #A session(s), and then return home. specialized care for geriatric Lompoc, CA 93436 These services are normally available concerns and dual diagnosis 735-4376 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through (psychiatric illness and substance abuse or dependency). 120 East Jones Street, Suite 130 Friday. Services can include diagnosis Santa Maria, CA 93454 and evaluation; group and/or family Adult Chemical Dependency 925-1100 counseling, and self-help groups. Residential Rehabilitation 5201 Eighth Street, Suite 202A Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Service Carpinteria, CA 93013 C.O.P.E. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 566-1619 Pueblo at Bath Cottage Residential Center Provides individual counseling PO Box 689 316 W. Montecito St. services on a sliding scale fee basis. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Good Samaritan/Recovery Point 569-7434 569-7422 245 Inger Dr. #103B Intensive family focused outpatient Intensive, family-focused Santa Maria, CA 93454 program offering individual, group four week drug and alcohol 346-8185 and family counseling, education residential rehabilitation service Residential detox, outpatient and relapse prevention. Most in a therapeutic environment that treatment for adults. Uses drug free insurance accepted. Experienced includes individual, group and social model with acupuncture for staff include licensed therapists. family counseling, education and adult drug and alcohol clients. In-Patient or Residential relapse prevention. Experienced Treatment staff includes psychiatrists, Information and Referral In-patient or residential treatment internists, and licensed therapists/ 2-1-1 programs can include up to a week of case managers. Specialized services 2-1-1 provides a 24-hour crisis detoxification and then an average of for dual diagnosis offered. Day counseling line. Through this 30 days of treatment in a residential program available. 24-hour telephone service, also setting or in a medical facility. Longer Counseling provides referrals to drug and term treatment is also available if Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism alcohol related programs. needed. and Drug Abuse Bilingual Counseling Within Santa Barbara County both 232 E. Canon Perdido Zona Seca Santa Barbara, CA 93102 in-patient and out-patient services are 26 W. Figueroa 963-1433 available to seniors. Some programs Santa Barbara, CA 93101 accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, private Project Recovery Drop In Center 963-8961 insurance, or have a sliding fee 133 E. Haley St Zona Seca is a nonprofit schedule. These services are offered Santa Barbara, CA 93101 organization offering alcohol through private agencies, hospitals 308-8547 and county clinic referrals. counseling in English and Spanish. The council provides walk-in

12 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY ALCOHOL/DRUG/MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Central Coast Headway 318 W. Carmen Lane Steps for Successful Management of Medications Santa Maria, CA 93458 1. Know your medicines. 10. Do not store medicines in the 922-2106 2. Know the names, reason for use heat (e.g. near the stove), in direct 115 E. College, Ste 16 and possible side effects. sunlight (on a windowsill) or in a Lompoc, CA 93436 wet or damp place (bathroom). 737-0015 3. Ask your pharmacist or doctor of you do not understand the 11. Store your medicines in one Individual and group counseling is instructions. location. offered, as well as drinking driver, 4. Contact your pharmacist or doc- 12. Keep all your medicines in one family violence, drug and alcohol place unless they need to be awareness programs. tor if you are having a side effect. stored in the fridge. 5. Take your medicines exactly as Counseling 13. Use only one pharmacy. Alcohol and Drug Counseling: directed. individual, group, family for adults 6. Continue taking all of your 14. Ask your pharmacist or doctor with special programs for seniors is medicines until the doctors says before taking any over the coun- available. Sliding scale fee available. to stop. ter medicines. For a listing of providers, contact the 7. Keep an updated list of all of 15. Read all of your medicine labels Santa Barbara County Behavioral your prescribed medicines, sam- and written instructions before Wellness Drug and Alcohol program ple medicines, OTC medicines, taking each medicine. at 681-5440 and ask for their vitamins and dietary/herbal 16. Do not share your medicine with Treatment Provider List. supplements. other people, including family Support Groups 8. Do not use old or expired medi- members. For a listing of support groups, see cines. 17. Bring an up to date medicine list Support Groups. 9. Store medicines in a cool and to all of your doctor appoint- dry place. ments.

Tip: Home Repair Scams Alert Never Buy Home Repairs From Door To Door Sellers Many elderly persons are targeted by scam artists who use high pressure tactics to sell unneeded and overpriced contracts for “home improvements.” Often they charge more than their customers are led to believe. And then, when the senior refuses to pay for shoddy or incomplete work, the contractor or its closely affiliated financial institution, attempts to force­ payment by placing a lien on the senior’s home and making threats. How You Can Protect Yourself There are several basic steps one can take which can prevent a If problems have developed with a contractor’s problem from arising: work, seniors should immediately take steps to • Never deal with any door to door contractors or buy repairs protect their interests, such as: advertised on TV. Deal with local trades people recommended • Obtain an estimate from a professional detailing by friends or reputable building supply stores. how much damage was done by the contractor and • Before agreeing to hire any home improvement contractor, the value of whatever services were rendered. get at least a second estimate for the same work from another • Take detailed pictures of the work or damage contractor. left by the contractor and date them. These • Get a written contract or estimate describing the work, the photos can be used in court to show the nature price, the responsibility for cleaning up, and the hourly rate and extent of the problem. for any added work. • Hire an expert (architect, reputable contractor, • Get references for the contractor and speak to those etc.) to look at the work for quality and references. Ask about satisfaction and any, problems that compliance with specifications. The expert can arose. also provide an estimate regarding the fairness • Take a look at other work performed by the same contractor. of the price for work completed, the extent of physical damage, and its cost to repair.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 13 ALCOHOL/DRUG/MEDICATION MANAGEMENT You Are Not Alone

enior ce SSubstan Learn how to come Abuse to grips with Senior Substance Abuse problems… st 1 Get information.

nd Educate yourself – learn about treatment options 2 and the problems that abuse can cause.

rd Talk with your doctor. “I always 33 drank and neveroblem!” had a pr Information and Assistance Take the first step – access the health and human services available in Santa Barbara County. The Substance Abusefects all families information in the Resource Guide can assist in …af obtaining needed services for older persons and for …affects all ages those acting on behalf of an older person. For listings of local agencies like Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Family Groups. Call today. Available in English and Spanish. The most common substance abused by the elderly is ALCOHOL. Call today for your free brochure 925-9554

14 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY CIVIC/COMMUNITY/CONSUMER Civic 963-3727 AARP An important tip to finding the ap- Goleta Branch & Bookmobile American Association of Retired propriate government office is to refer 500 N. Fairview Ave. Persons to the front section of the white pages Goleta, CA 93117 Regional Headquarters of your local telephone directory. The 964-7878 1415 L St. # 960 “Easy Reference List” provides infor- Guadalupe Branch Sacramento, CA 95814 mation on Federal, State, County and 4719 W. Main St. #D 866-448-3614 (toll free) City Government Services. Guadalupe, CA 93434 800-424-3410 National Voter Registration 343-1405 [email protected] Lompoc Branch www.aarp.org Santa Barbara County Clerk Recorder 501 E. North Ave. Santa Barbara Chapter #72 Lompoc, CA 93436 Meetings held at 1232 De la Vina Election Division 875-8775 Santa Barbara County St., Santa Barbara. First Monday of 4440 A Calle Real Montecito Branch each month, 1 p.m. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 1469 East Valley Rd. www.aarp.org 568-2200 Montecito, CA 93108 969-5063 AARP is a membership www.sbcrecorder.com Orcutt Branch organization that is committed to mature adults. The organization 511 E. Lakeside Pkwy, # 134 175 S. Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93455 provides special information on Santa Maria, CA 93455 various services, legislation and 346-8374 937-6483 1-800-722-8683 consumer education. Membership Santa Maria Branch open to anyone over the age of 50. www.sbvote.com 421 S. McClelland Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Registration forms are also Santa Maria, CA 93454 available at Post Offices, DMV 925-0994 Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens offices and Public Libraries. Solvang Branch 528 S. Broadway Community 1745 Mission Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 Solvang, CA 93463 925-9554 Libraries 688-4214 965-3288 www.sbplibrary.org Vandenberg Village Branch 800-510-2020 Buellton Branch 3755 Constellation Rd. The Central Coast Commission 140 W. Highway 246 Lompoc, CA 93436 for Senior Citizens is the Area Buellton, CA 93427 733-3323 Agency on Aging to serve and 688-3115 Senior Organizations represent senior citizens in Santa Carpinteria Branch There are several organizations and Barbara County. The AAA has 5141 Carpinteria Ave. groups which focus on the needs the responsibility of distributing Carpinteria, CA 93013 and interests of seniors. Some are for federal monies from the Older 684-4314 retired workers of a particular profes- Americans Act to support home Central Branch sion, some are involved in social or and community based services for 40 E. Anapamu political advocacy and yet others offer seniors and adults with functional Santa Barbara, CA 93101 special benefits for their members. disabilities. 962-7653 Adult & Aging Network The Area Agency on Aging has Cuyama Library Santa Barbara County an Advisory Council, composed 4689 Hwy 166 681-4678 of seniors from throughout the Cuyama, CA 93254 www.sbcaan.org County, that provides information 661-766-2490 and advocacy on senior issues. Advisory Council to the Santa California Commission on Aging Eastside Branch Barbara County Board of 1102 E. Montecito Supervisors on long term care and 1300 National Dr. # 173 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 aging issues. Sacramento, CA 95834 916-419-7591 Fax 916-419-7596 www.ccoa.ca.gov

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 15 CIVIC/COMMUNITY/CONSUMER Advisory Council to the state www.seniors.org Provides activities, including Department of Aging advocates Statewide nonprofit education and weekly Bingo, for seniors at their at the state level on behalf of older advocacy organization. Conducts State Street Community Center. Californians. research, analyzes issues and Filipino Community of Santa Maria California Retired Teachers Association provides voter and consumer Valley 800 Howe Ave. #370 education. 2270 Preisker Lane Sacramento, CA 95825 National Association of Retired Federal Santa Maria, CA 93458 916-923-2200 Employees, District IX 928-0392 www.calrta.org Santa Maria, Santa Ynez Valley Filipino Seniors Association of Santa Maria Frank Stevens, President 934-5986 335 E. Valerio St. Lompoc PO Box 6883 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 598-9055, 268-2199 Santa Maria, CA 93456 687-9678 [email protected] League of Women Voters 328 A East Carrillo St. [email protected] Monthly meetings are held. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Division 17 Advisors and advocates on behalf 965-2422 Phil Morris, President of retired federal employees on 1208 Jackie Lane issues relating to retirement and [email protected] Santa Maria, CA 93455-2121 other public benefits. www.lwvsantabarbara.org 922-1629 Santa Barbara Village PO Box 1388 Advocates to enhance the welfare 15 E. Carrillo St. Santa Maria, CA 93456 of and increase benefits to retired Santa Barbara, CA 93101 [email protected] teachers in California. P.O. Box 2191, 93120 www.lwvsmv.org California Senior Legislature 729-8828 1107 Ninth St. #300 1020 N Street #513 [email protected] Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814 www.SBVillage.org 916-442-7215 916-552-8056 Santa Barbara Village works to help [email protected] www.4csl.org seniors age in place in their homes. www.lwvc.org The Senior Legislature meets The Village is membership based, The League is a nonpartisan yearly in Sacramento to develop not for profit. organization which promotes and promote legislation which Social Service/Advocacy political responsibility and responds to the needs and concerns Organizations informed participation in of older Californians. Election of Catholic Charities government. Membership open to delegates is conducted by the Area 965-7045 Santa Barbara all citizens aged 18 years and older. Agency on Aging. For information, 922-2059 Santa Maria National Asian Pacific Center on Aging call Area Agency on Aging office at Los Angeles Office 800-510-2020 Provides case management directed food, clothing, emergency 3727 W. 6th St., Ste. 619 Current CSL delegates utility/rental financial assistance, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Senior Assemblyman-S B County immigration referrals, and 213-365-9005 Martin Tucker counseling services for Spanish- www.napca.org 969-0760 speaking persons. Advocate on behalf of the AAPI [email protected] Family Services Agency aging community at local, state Senior Senator 965-1001 and national levels. Educates AAPI Garilee Cave seniors and general public on the Bilingual Outreach Advocate 801-4103 unique needs of the APA aging provides in-home assessment, community. [email protected] casework, counseling and Congress of California Seniors translation services for Spanish Toll free Helplines: Chinese 1-800-582-4218 1230 N St. Ste 201 speaking persons. Korean 1-800582-4259 Sacramento, CA 95814 Filipino Community Association of Vietnamese 1-800-582-4336 916-442-4474 Santa Barbara County English 1-800- 336-2722 800-543-3352 425 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

16 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY CIVIC/COMMUNITY/CONSUMER Pacific Pride Foundation Jewish Family Services Housing 126 E. Haley St. A-11 524 Chapala St. Fair Housing Enforcement Program Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 630 Garden St., 2nd Flr 963-3636 ext.117 957-1116 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 819 W. Church St. Fax 957-9230 564-5461 Santa Maria, CA 93454 [email protected] A program within the City of Santa 349-9947 www.jewishsantabarbara.org Barbara designed to assist people Fax 349-8638 Provides services for the who believe they have experienced www.pacificpridefoundation.org community such as short term discrimination in the rental of The LGBT organization in Santa case management, social and housing. Barbara County has services educational activities, luncheons Rental Housing Mediation Program specialized for Lesbian, Gay, and low cost counseling. City of Santa Barbara Bisexual and Transgender Elders. La Casa de la Raza 630 Garden St. Services Include: monthly social/ 601 E Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 educational Potlucks, usually on Santa Barbara, CA 93103 564-5420 the 4th Friday of the month at 965-8581 Provides basic information on noon located at 2101 State Street, Fax 965-6451 California rules and regulations S.B.(First Congregational Church A community center offering a regarding tenant/landlord rights.. of S.B. auditorium) call 963-3636 variety of services. Offers mediation services in rental ext 230 and leave a phone number; housing disputes. Sensitivity trainings for staffs at Consumer residential and non-residential Mobile Homes senior facilities so they can better Consumer Complaints & Golden State Mobile Home Owners understand the needs of LGBT Information League elders (assisting with new State Many local agencies will speak on 14802 Beach Blvd. and Federal Law compliance your behalf, support or defend a case La Mirada, CA 90638 standards); and a Friendly Visitor or provide you with information 800-888-1727 Program to carefully match trained about your rights. 714-994-9638 and screened volunteers with The agencies listed below will help www.gsmol.org you to access consumer protection, homebound LGBT elders in need Santa Barbara County Region: political action and other assistance. of socialization with another LGBT Anne B. Anderson community member. Conflict Solution Center 333 Old Mill Rd # 161 People Helping People 1528 Chapala St. #205 Santa Barbara, CA 93110 545 North Alisal Road, Ste 102 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 895-8319 Solvang, CA 93463 963-6765 x5 This organization is statewide and 686-0295 120 E. Jones St., Ste 133 lobbies for appropriate legislation [email protected] Santa Maria, CA 93454 at the state level. In addition, it www.syvphp.org 349-8943 works with local government to People Helping People (PHP) www.cscsb.org develop and implement standards provides social services, client on such issues as rent control. Mediators are impartial third advocacy and entitlement Mobile Home Ombudsman parties who will meet with you to application assistance to persons Division of Codes and Standards Dept. of help you discuss issues and come living in the Santa Ynez Valley Housing & Community Development to agreements. Divorce, parenting, (Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez & household, business, neighbor, PO Box 31 Los Olivos), Los Alamos, Sisquoc workplace, small-claims disputes Sacramento, CA 95812-0031 and the Gaviota Coast. and victim offender are among a 800-952-5275 Community Centers few of the issues where mediation Receives and processes complaints Filipino Community Center can be utilized. Appointment related to living In manufactured P. O. Box 6/2270 Preisker Ln. recommended. homes and mobilehomes. Provides Santa Maria, CA 93456 information, coordination, referrals 928-0392 to help resolve complaints related to operations, purchase, sale,

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 17 CIVIC/COMMUNITY/CONSUMER financing, titling and registering www.cpsc.gov Nursing Home Administrator Program and health and safety matters. Investigates complaints of product MS 3302 Products and Services safety, defects and hazards, as well as PO BOX 997416 Better Business Bureau of the Tri- product safety-related injuries. Sacramento, CA 95899 -7416 916-552-8780 Counties Professional Services P O Box 129 State Dept. of Consumer Affairs [email protected] www.cdph.ca.gov 211 E. Victoria St. 1625 N. Market St. N112 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Sacramento, CA 95834 963-8657 916-445-1254 [email protected] 800-952-5210 www.bbb.org/santa-barbara www.dca.ca.gov Helps consumers identify This state department investigates trustworthy business, and those consumer complaints, and has that aren’t, through business numerous boards specializing in reviews. Sets standards for and various areas that are responsible evaluates ads. for the investigations. Some of Consumer and Environmental these boards are: Protection Unit Contractor State License Board District Attorney, Santa Barbara County 800-321-2752 (CSLB) 312 E. Cook St. Ste D Senior Scam seminars Santa Maria, CA 93454 346-7540 916-255-3273 Coming to Earl Warren Showgrounds in October! Investigation of complaints Bureau of Automotive Repairs District Office from individuals and businesses. Mediation of consumer complaints 10949 N. Mather Blvd. Discover the latest by volunteer staff. Prosecution of Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 civil and criminal fraud violations. 800-952-5210 goods & services for Bureau of Department of Motor www.bar.ca.gov seniors and caregivers. Vehicles (DMV) Dental Board of California Investigation 2005 Evergreen St #1550 •Flu Shots for Seniors 55+ 1732 Palma Dr., #202 Sacramento, CA 95815 Ventura, CA 93003-5717 916-263-2300 •100+ Exhibitors 654-4711 877-729-7789 Fax 654-1680 Medical Board of California •Health Screenings www.dmv.ca.gov 2005 Evergreen St #1200 •Activities for Seniors Handles complaints against Sacramento, CA 95815 auto dealers, car contracts, auto 916-263-2382 • Information for Caregivers advertising and warranties and 800-633-2322 victims of ID Theft or other issues www.mbc.ca.gov •Live Entertainment involving the purchase of a vehicle Licenses medical doctors, •FreeHealthy Snack or ID Theft. investigates complaints, disciplines Mobile Home Registration - Titling those who violate the law, 8911 Folsom Blvd. conducts physician evaluations Learn more at Sacramento, CA 95826 and facilitates rehabilitation where 800-952-8356 appropriate. Also performs these SeniorExpo.com [email protected] functions for affiliated healing arts Presented by United States Consumer Product professionals including registered Safety Commission dispensing opticians, spectacle lens dispensers, contact lens dispensers, 4330 East-West Highway, 4th floor licensed midwives and research Bethesda, MD 20814 psychoanalysts. 800-638-2772 TTY 301-595-7054

18 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY CIVIC/COMMUNITY/CONSUMER Board of Optometry Residential Care Facilities The State Crisis Line 2450 Del Paseo Rd. #105 (Board & Care Homes) 800-231-4024 Sacramento, CA 95834 Community Care Licensing Division The crisis line is available to receive 916-575-7170 State Dept. of Social Services complaints 24/7. 866-585-2666 6500 Hollister Ave Ste 200 Investigates complaints about www.optometry.ca.gov MS 29-09 residential care and skilled nursing Board of Pharmacy Goleta, CA 93117 facilities and allegations of elder 1625 N. Market Blvd. N219 562-0400 abuse in residential care and skilled Sacramento, CA 95834 www.ccld.ca.gov nursing facilities. 916-574-7900 Licenses and inspects residential Fax 916-574-8618 care facilities. Complaints about www.pharmacy.ca.gov these facilities can be made to this Board of Registered Nurses agency. 1747 N. Market Blvd. # 150 Skilled Nursing Facilities Sacramento, CA 95834 (Nursing Homes) 916-263-7800 Licensing and Certification www.rn.ca.gov 10 Tips to Make Sure Your State Dept. of Public Health Contractor Measures Up Insurance 1889 N. Rice Ave. #200 Health Insurance Counseling and Oxnard, CA 93030 1. Hire only state-licensed Advocacy Program (HICAP) 604-2926 contractors. 528 S. Broadway 800-547-8267 2. Check a contractor’s license Santa Maria, CA 93454 www.cdph.ca.gov 928-5663 number online at www.cslb. 800-434-0222 Responsible for licensing and ca.gov or by calling inspecting skilled nursing facilities, 800- 321-CSLB (2752). [email protected] home health, hospitals, hospice, 3. Get at least three bids. www.centralcoastseniors.org and most types of nursing facilities. Informs and counsels about Complaints about these facilities 4. Get three references from Medicare, supplemental, Medicare can be made to this agency. each bidder and review past advantage and long term care Consumer Financial Protection Bureau work in person. insurance. (CFPB) 5. Make sure all project Consumer Assistance PO Box 4503 expectations are in writing California Dept. of Insurance Iowa City, Iowa 52244 and only sign the contract if 300 S. Spring St., South Tower 855-411-CRPB (2372) you completely understand Los Angeles, CA 90013 TYY/TDD 855-729-CFPB (2372) the terms. 800-927-HELP (4357) [email protected] 6. Confirm that the contractor 800-482-4833 TTY www.consumerfinance.gov has worker’s compensation www.insurance.ca.gov The mission of the Consumer insurance for employees. Responsible for gathering and Finance Protection Bureau is 7. Never pay more than 10% responding to consumer inquiries to make markets for consumer down or $1,000, whichever regarding insurance company or financial products and services is less. Don’t pay in cash. work for Americans - whether producer activities. Includes a 8. Don’t let payments get Senior Information Center. choosing among credit cards or ahead of the work. Many other state departments have using a number of other consumer complaint units. Call your local financial products. 9. Keep a job file of all papers legislator for information about the Long Term Care Ombudsman relating to your project, appropriate state department to 123 W. Gutierrez including all payments. contact for your particular need. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 10. Don’t make the final 922-1236, 965-1001 payment until you’re [email protected] satisfied with the job. www.fsacares.org Source: Contractors State License Board www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-2752

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 19 BASIC STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF Basic Steps

to Protect Obtain a free copy of your credit report. Yourself www.annualcreditreport.com 1 1-877-322-8228

Remove your name from direct mail lists. Send your name, address and $1 check or money order payable to: DMA Choice P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512 2 or go to www.dmachoice.org to register for removal. Registration is good for 3 years.

Remove your name from telemarketing lists; sign-up for the National Do Not Call Registry. Register online at www.donotcall.gov, or call toll-free 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236) 3 from the number you wish to register. Registration does not expire.

Remove the name of a deceased family member from direct mail lists. Sign up for Deceased Do Not Contact at 4 www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php. There is no charge to register.

Remove yourself from pre-approved offers of credit If you prefer not to receive pre-approved unsolicited offers of credit and insurance offers, you can opt out of such offers by calling 1-888-5 OPT OUT 5 (1-888-567-8688). Or log onto: www.optoutprescreen.com.

Remove Unwanted E-mail and Internet Ads If you would like to remove your email address from unsolicited commercial e-mail lists or Internet ads, log onto: www.dmachoice.org. 6 Registration is good for 5 years.

Prepared by Sharon Kennedy, Esq., Sharon Kennedy Estate Management, Updated November 2016

20 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY BASIC STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF Free Annual Credit Reports Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, all consumers are entitled to free annual credit reports from the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

To order your free credit report, go to the government-mandated site: www.annualcreditreport.com If you do not have internet access, call 1-877-322-8228 to request your credit report.

Placing A Fraud Alert on Your Account If you discover that someone else is taking out credit cards or loans in your name, immediately report the situation to the fraud units of the three credit bureaus. If you notify one bureau that you are a victim of identity theft, it is required to notify the other two bureaus. Ask that your file be flagged with a fraud alert. Add a statement to your report (“My ID has been used to -ap ply for credit fraudulently. Contact me at [telephone number] to verify all applications.”) Fraud alerts are placed in your file for 90 days, but you can extend the time period to seven years. You may cancel fraud alerts at any time.

Placing A Freeze on Your Account You can also place a freeze on your account so that no further credit accounts can be opened in your name, contact each of the three credit bureaus and complete the required paperwork for a freeze to be placed on your account. A credit report freeze costs $10 (or $30 for all three credit bureaus). You can suspend the freeze with a few days’ notice if you are planning to seek additional credit yourself, but the cost is another $10 to each of the three bureaus to suspend the freeze. If you are a victim of identity theft, the freeze is free. If you are 65 or older, Experian and TransUnion will place a freeze for free, Equifax will charge $5.00.

Credit Reporting Bureaus Equifax Experian TransUnion P.O. Box 105788 PO Box 9554 P.O. Box 6790 Atlanta, GA 30348 Allen, TX 75013 Fullerton, CA 92834 1-800-525-6285 1-888-397-3742 1-800-680-7289 www.equifax.com www.experian.com www.transunion.com

Prepared by Sharon Kennedy, Esq., Sharon Kennedy Estate Management, Updated November 2016

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 21 EDUCATION variety of educational opportu- 641 Utah Ave., Bldg.13640, Rm. 216 Goleta Branch nities exist for seniors. Classes Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 500 North Fairview Avenue range from regular college cours- 734-3500 Goleta, CA 93117 esA to special physical fitness, English as a Fax 734-0321 Solvang Branch Second Language (ESL) and planning Santa Barbara City College Center for 1745 Mission Drive for retirement, to name a few. There are Lifelong Learning Solvang, CA 93463 a number of different ways that you can Alice Schott Center Adult Literacy Programs are offered take these courses. The following is a 310 W Padre St at all branches of the Santa Barbara listing of the different types of programs Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Public Library, as listed above. For and the schools and other organizations 687-0812 more information or to register that offer them. Some programs offer Fax 569-5457 for the Program at any branch, call special discounts for seniors. Selmer O. Wake Center the main branch office of the Santa Road Scholar 300 N Turnpike Rd Barbara Public Library at 564-5619. 11 Avenue de Lafayette Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Central Coast Literacy Council Boston, MA 02111-1746 964-6853 421 S. McClelland Street 1-800-454-5768 Fax 964-7564 Santa Maria, CA 93454 roadscholar.org Continuing education offers 925-0951, Ext. 837 Fax 928-7432 Road Scholar Program is a not-for- classes designed to promote and profit educational travel organization help maintain the mental, physical, [email protected] for people 40 and older, offering nearly emotional and social well-being The Central Coast Literacy 7,000 exciting educational programs of older adults to foster awareness Council, a non-profit organization, throughout the United States, Canada and appreciation for aging as a provides one-on-one tutoring and and in 135 countries around the lifelong developmental process. small group adult basic literacy world. Programs range from one day Instructional objectives are designed classes in seven centers throughout to three weeks, depending on location to encourage and assist with Santa Maria. There is also one and level of interest. continued, healthful, meaningful center in Guadalupe, one in engagement of the participant by Road Scholar Caregiver Grants Solvang and another in Lompoc. broadening the scope of interests Their mission is to teach adults in Recognizing the role of the and increasing one’s knowledge-base Northern Santa Barbara County to caregiver and the value of the and enhancing coping skills and read, communicate and understand learning adventures provided, Road enriching self-awareness as we age. English so they can develop to their Scholar can help offset the costs full potential to benefit themselves, of arranging substitute care while Adult Literacy Adult Literacy Programs provide their families and the community. attending a Road Scholar program. trained volunteer tutors who will There is an application to complete SBCC Adult Education Adult Literacy teach adults to read, write and speak and there is eligibility criteria. Program English on a one-to-one basis. Listed Selmer O. Wake Center Check the website for the details. below are literacy programs accessible 300 North Turnpike Road Adult Education Programs throughout Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara, CA 93111 These programs offer many courses of Adult Literacy Program 683-8260 interest to seniors. Some classes are Santa Barbara Public Library Free literacy classes are available free; others have fees. The selection of 40 East Anapamu through SBCC Continuing course is extensive. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Education Division. Classes are Allan Hancock College 564-5619 available at numerous locations Community Education www.sbplibrary.org from Carpinteria to Goleta. Carpinteria Branch Library 800 South College Drive, Bldg. T Other Adult Education Santa Maria, CA 93454 5141 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013 Programs 922-6966, Ext. 3209 Montecito Branch Library University of California, Santa Barbara Fax 352-1046 1469 East Valley Road 2160 Kerr Hall www.hancockcollege.edu Santa Barbara, CA 93108 UCSB Main Campus One Hancock Drive East Side Branch Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1110 Lompoc, CA 93436 1102 East Montecito Street 893-4200 735-3366 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 [email protected] www.extension.ucsb.edu

22 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY EDUCATION Adult School, Lompoc and global significance. Its free public a tape recording of a previous 320 North “J” Street events are presented in downtown guest speaker will occur. If you Lompoc, CA 93436 Santa Barbara and at UCSB main would like to receive a weekely 742-3100 campus. Information about current e-mail reminder that will also Fax 742-3085 offerings can be found it its website. inform you of the guest speaker Lompoc Adult School offers programs Health Education and topic, contact the Alzheimer’s which include basic education, high Foundation of America (AFA) Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and ask to be placed on the Care school programs, vocational and Alzheimer’s Association occupational training and English as a Connection e-mail notification list. Second Language (ESL). The school 1528 Chapala Street, #204 More information is available by has a GED center which provides a Santa Barbara, CA 93101 calling AFA at 866-AFA-8484 high school diploma. They also offer 892-4259 Marian Regional Medical Center “traffic school” and provide “behind- Fax 892-4250 Community Education Department the-wheel” driver training. www.alz.org/centralcoast 1400 E. Church St. Cooperative Extensions/Farm Advisor Santa Maria Office Santa Maria, CA 93454 Santa Barbara County Cooperative Extension 120 E. Jones St., Ste.133 739-3593 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C 636-6432 Provides a offers a wide variety of San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 1-800-272-3900 to request a programs about health. 781-5940 schedule by mail. Sansum Clinic Fax 781-4316 The Association provides regularly Education Department cesantabarbara.uc2nr.edu scheduled workshops and 215 Pesetas Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93110 The Cooperative Extension educational programs for families, provides informal education professional caregivers and the 1225 North H Street, through delivery of information community throughout the four- Lompoc, CA 93436, in areas of agriculture, natural county (Santa Barbara, San Luis 866-829-0909 toll free resources, home economics, marine Obispo, Ventura and Kern) service Register online at sciences and youth development. area. View schedule of classes at the www.SansumClinic.org/classes Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. Association’s website or call American Red Cross Offers a wide variety of health 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, #100 education programs, from Asthma 2707 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 to weight management, including Santa Barbara, CA 93105 563-8820 comprehensive diabetes education. 687-1331 Fax 563-8821 All are open to the community. Fax 682-4655 [email protected] Most are free of charge, some with www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org Offers classes in first aid, CPR, a materials fee. Call or visit online family caregiving, emergency for offerings and schedule www. Hospice sponsors lectures and preparedness and disaster response, retreats on end-of-life topics. SansumClinic.org/classes. as well as emergency communication Sansum Clinic Health Resource Center Experienced hospice professionals resources for the armed forces and teach the community about facing volunteer support. 215 Pesetas Lane death and dealing with grief recovery. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Care Connection 681-7672 Available free of charge is a book and Ask Dr. Jamie 800-281-4425 x7672 video library, pamphlets, Advance 800-927-7930 Directives and Living Will forms. 866-232-8484 Free and open to the public. Walter H. Capps Center Reliable answers to your health UCSB [email protected] questions. A private, comfortable www.askdrjamie.net/selfcareradio.html 3045 Humanities & Social Sciences place with trained staff. Internet, Bldg. Care Connections is a free national books, newsletters and videos Santa Barbara, CA 93106 telephone support network for on health. Community resource 893-2317 caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease information. Information and and related illnesses hosted by Dr. registration for classes. Help www.cappscenter.ucsb.edu Jamie Rotnofsky of Santa Barbara. with Medicare by appointment. The center is designed to provide It broadcasts every week live on Help with Advance Directives by studies of ethics, religion and public Thursday at 6 pm. When there appointment. life. It serves as a community forum is a fifth Thursday in the month, for discussing issues of local, national

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 23 ELDER ABUSE & CRIME What is Elder Abuse? Self Neglect: The negligent failure of deposited directly to a bank The aging of our society presents the person themselves to exercise account. challenges to many sectors of our the degree of care that a reasonable • Get legal advice about community. Increasing numbers of person in a like position would exer- arrangements you can make now older persons are being cared for in cise. Includes: physical, medical care, for possible future disability, their own homes, where resources health and safety, malnutrition and including powers-of-attorney or to provide sufficient care may be dehydration, financial. conservatorships. limited. Substantial portions of our • Keep records, accounts, and elderly are being cared for by elderly Toward Prevention – for property available for examination children and spouses. Elder abuse is Individuals by someone you trust, as well as not a new problem. Do’s the person you or the court has designated to manage you affairs. Definitions • Stay sociable as you age; maintain Abduction: removing a person from and increase your network of • Review you will periodically. Give their state of residence or restraint friends and acquaintances. up control of your property or from returning to their state of resi- assets only when you decide you • Keep in contact with old friends cannot manage them. dence. and neighbors if you move in with a Neglect: Denial of food, clothing, relative or change to a new address. • Ask for help when you need it. Discuss your plans with your shelter or health care or the inability • Develop a “buddy” system with a to provide basic needs. attorney, physician, or family friend outside the home. Plan for memvers. Mental Suffering: Infliction of mental at least a weekly contact and share anguish by demanding, name-calling, openly with a person. Don’ts insulting, ignoring, humiliating, • Ask friends to visit you at home; • Don’t live with a person who has a frightening, threatening, isolating, even a brief visit can allow background of violent behavior or harassment or coercion. observations of you well-being. alcohol or drug abuse. Financial Abuse: Theft, misuse of • Accept new opportunities for • Don’t leave your home unattended. funds or property, extortion, duress, activities. They can bring new Notify police if you are going to be fraud. friends. away for a long period. Abandonment: Desertion or will- • Participate in community activities • Don’t leave messages on the door ful forsaking of an elder by anyone as you are able. while you are away. having care or custody of that per- • Don’t leave cash, jewelry, or prized son under circumstances in which a • Take pictures of all your valuables possessions lying about. reasonable person would continue to for your records. provide care or custody. • Check your credit report every • Don’t accept personal care in return for transfer or assignments of your Physical Abuse: assault, battery, year- review for any accounts you property or assets unless a lawyer, restraint, deprivation of food or did not open advocate, or another trusted person water, over/under medication, sexual • Volunteer or become a member acts as a witness to the transaction. assault. or officer of an organization. • Don’t sign a document unless Isolation: Intentionally preventing an Participate regularly. someone you trust has reviewed it. elder from receiving his or her mail • Have your own telephone; post and or telephone calls. Telling a caller or open your own mail. If your mail • Don’t allow anyone else to keep prospective visitor that an elder is not is being intercepted, discuss the details of your finances or property present, or does not wish to talk or problem with postal authorities. management from you. meet when the statement is false or is • Stay organized. Keep your Abuse and/or neglect may be inten- contrary to the express wishes of the belongings neat and orderly. Make tional or due to a caregiver’s lack of elder, whether she/he is competent sure others are aware that you know knowledge or capacity to care for or not, and is made for the purpose where everything is kept. the older person. Abuse also can be of preventing the elder from having • Take care of your personal needs. reflective of a stressed family or long- contact with family, friends or con- Keep regular medical, dental, standing difficult home, in residential cerned people. False imprisonment. barber, hairdresser, and other or convalescent facilities, or in other Physical restraint for the purpose of personal appointments. areas of the community. Abusers can preventing the elder from meeting be family members, caregivers, em- with visitors. • Arrange to have your Social ployees, or strangers. Security or pension check

24 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY ELDER ABUSE & CRIME If you suspect that an elder is being intervention, orientation to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on abused, contact: criminal justice system, case Aging Adult Protective Services Hotline: status information, court support, Toll Free Fraud Hotline 1-844-751-6729 referral and resource information, 1-855-303-9470 Online: assistance in obtaining state A toll-free hotline to help seniors compensation for crime related www.ReportToAPS.org who have been victims of expenses and emergency food and An investigation into the suspected investment scams, identify theft, financial assistance. bogus sweepstakes and lottery abuse may be initiated based Long Term Care Ombudsman upon the information that you schemes, Medicare and Social 123 W. Gutierrez are able to provide. You may, if Security fraud, and a variety of Santa Barbara, CA 93103 you choose, report anonymously other senior exploitation issues. 965-1001 ext 244 or call to discuss your concerns The hotline investigators will without making a report. Elder-care [email protected] directly examine complaints, and, custodians, health practitioners, www.fsacares.org if appropriate, refer them to the proper authorities. or employees of any agency/ LTC Ombudsman investigate business who, within their reports of alleged dependent adult Reporting Elder Financial professional capacity or within the abuse (18-59) and elder abuse Abuse scope of the employment, have (60+) that occurs in skilled nursing Consumer Scams: Contact the Office a reasonable suspicion of abuse, or residential care facilities. The of the District Attorney. MUST REPORT immediately Long Term Care Ombudsman is The Consumer Financial Protection by telephone and in writing also responsible for investigating Bureau (CFPB): You can submit a within two working days to Adult complaints against skilled nursing compliant about an issue you have Protective Services. Long-Term and residential care facilities that with a company about a consumer fi- Care Ombudsman Services, or to pertain to a person’s quality of care. nancial product or service. The CFPB law enforcement. 24-hour answering machine is receives complaints about bank ac- IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, available. Emergencies should be counts or services, credit cards, credit CALL 9-1-1 directed to local law enforcement reporting, money transfers, mort- District Attorney’s Office by dialing 911. A statewide gages, student loans, and vehicle or Vulnerable Victim Prosecution Unit Ombudsman Hotline is also consumer loans. Contact the CFPB 1112 Santa Barbara St. available at 800-231-4024, where an by visiting: www.consumerfinance. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 answering service will take your call gov/complaint/. 568-2300 and alert the appropriate agency. Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F 312-D East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 EldEr abusE is shamEful 346-7540 o is not rEporting it The District Attorney’s Office has a s specialized unit to prosecute crimes If you suspect elder abuse call committed against vulnerable victims, including elders. The Adult Protective Services Unit is comprised of trained 1-844-751-6729 (toll free) investigators and prosecutors who are familiar with dynamics which Long Term Care Ombudsman are common in elder abuse cases. 965-1001 ext 244 or 922-1236 In addition to the assignment of specially trained Elder Abuse District Attorney’s Office prosecutors and investigators, 568-2442 · 346-7518 the District Attorney’s Office has implemented an Advocacy Program comprised of crime victim advocates. The advocates offer services to victims and their families that include crisis

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 25 ELDER ABUSE & CRIME Questionable Annuity or Insurance To Request to Potentially Block Victims Money Gram Practices: Contact the State Insur- From Sending Further Wire Transfers For Family Members: To block ance Commissioner’s Office at 1-800- Through Money Transmitters: a sender (AKA: “internal deny/ 927-4347 or visit www.insurance. watch list”) from transferring funds ca.gov/0300-fraud/index.cfm. If an Western Union to scammers: If a family member attorney sold the annuity, file a com- For Family Members: To block a or concerned third part (including plaint with the State Bar Association sender (AKA: “interdiction”) from police and APS) knows that some- at 1-800-843-9053 or www.calbar. transferring funds to scammers: If a one is sending money to scammers, ca.gov/Attorneys/LawyerRegula- family member or concerned third they may request that Money Gram tion/FilingaComplaint.aspx. party (including law enforcement and review and perhaps internally deny Adult Protective Services) knows that Reverse Mortgage Scams: File a any future wire transfers. To do so, someone is sending money to scam- family members and other concerned complaint with the Federal Trade mers, they may request that Western Commission online or by phone, third parties (including law enforce- Union stop and black list any future ment and APS) can call Money Gram toll–free, at 1–877–FTC–HELP. If wire transfers by calling Western you believe that a real estate profes- Consumer Service at 1-800-926-9400 Union Fraud Hotline Service at (select 5 “more options”, select 5 sional has committed fraud having 1-800-448-1492. Western Union will to do with your reverse mortgage, “fraud”) Money Gram will ask for the ask for the victim’s name and phone victim’s name and phone number(s). file a complaint with the California number(s). Request should include Department of Real Estate at www. Request should include variations variations of the victim’s name (ie. of the victim’s name (ie. nicknames, yourhome.ca.gov/file_complaint. nicknames, abbreviations, misspell- shtml. abbreviations, misspellings) for the ings) for the black list. internal deny/watch list. Filing a complaint with the FBI IC3: The IC3 accepts online Internet crime complaints from either the actual victim or from a third party to the complainant. The following information is requested using the following website, www.IC3.gov: • Victim’s name, address, telephone and email Consumer Information from the FTC – Scam Alerts • Financial transaction information Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They • Subject’s name, address, telephone, often combine sophisticated technology with age-old tricks to get people to email, website and IP address send money or give out personal information. They add new twists to old • Specific details on the victimiza- schemes and pressure people to make important decisions on the spot. One tion thing that never changes: they follow the headlines — and the money. • Email header(s) Stay a step ahead with the latest info and practical tips from the nation’s consumer protection agency. Browse FTC scam alerts by topic or by most • Any other relevant information recent from the Federal Trade Commission website. supporting the complaint. Most Recent Scam Alerts: • A government program that pays your bills? • Credit Bureau Center’s Online Rental Scam • Don’t pay for a car with Amazon gift cards. Ever. • Yahoo customer service scam • Fake “FTC investigation” email making the rounds again • Timeshare resale fail • There’s an app for that (but it might be fake) • IRS warns of a new tax bill scam • FTC sues phone scammers who promised free money Source: www.ftc.gov

26 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT lder adults are sometimes The Workforce Resource Centers opportunities available. confronted with the need are the One Stop Career Centers Employment Referral to change jobs, re-enter the for Santa Barbara County. They Employment Development Owork force because of a change of provide job orientation, job Department (EDD) status, or seek part-time employment assessment, counseling and job to supplement a fixed income. placement and referral. Classroom 130 E. Ortega St. training is available for pre- Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Working While Receiving employment skills and other 568-1296 Social Security specialized skills. Employer/ 1410 S Broadway #E Work does not reduce your Social employee self help materials are Santa Maria, CA 93454 Security benefit if you have reached available in the library/classroom. 348-3230 full retirement age.. You may receive www.caljobs.ca.gov your full benefit without any limit on Other Training and your earnings. In fact, continued work Placement Programs The EDD offers placement often increases your benefit since you The following programs offer assis- services, job search workshop, and are still contributing to Social Security. tance to all people who qualify: veteran’s employment services. You do not need to report these Department of Rehabilitation CalJOBS earnings to Social Security. 2615 South Miller St, Suite 101 The State Employment Development If you’re younger than full retirement Santa Maria, CA 93455 Department (EDD) has implemented age, there is a limit to how much you 928-1891 a primary matching tool for Job Service, the California Job Opening can earn and still receive full Social 509 E Montecito St. # 101 Browse System, commonly known as Security benefits. If you’re younger Santa Barbara, CA 93103 CalJOBS. CalJOBS is an electronic than full retirement age, a deduction 560-8130 job listing and referral system of $1. will be taken from your benefits 560-8167 TTY for each $2 earned above $15,720. developed by EDD to make customer www.dor.ca.gov self-service possible. CalJOBS is a If you reached full retirement age Assists people with permanent computer link between employers during 2016, the deduction will be disabilities with employment. and job seekers and is the primary $1 from benefits for each $3 earned matching tool for Job Service. above $41,880 until the month you Women’s Economic Ventures reach full retirement age. Beginning 333 S. Salinas St. While CalJOBS is primarily a self with the month you reach full Santa Barbara, CA 93103 service tool, one can access CalJOBS retirement age, no limit applies. 965-6073 at the local One Stop Career Centers. Staff is available to acquaint a person Questions can be answered by calling 731 S. Lincoln St. with CalJOBS and how to use it in 800-772-1213 or looking online at Santa Maria, CA 93458 seeking a job referral. www.socialsecurity.gov. If you start or 456-2319 stop working while you are under full www.wevonline.org You can access CalJOBS at www. caljobs.ca.gov. retirement age and receiving benefits, Provides opportunities for you should report the change to entrepreneurs in every phase of the Social Security. business life cycle: start up, launch, Training and Placement for grow and sustain/exit. All services Seniors open to women and men. Has a 14 The following programs are designed week self employment course. to help you connect with meaningful Senior Community Service employment, and/or provide Employment Program specialized job training. Na. Association for Hispanic Elderly 315 South C Street One Stop Career Centers Oxnard, CA 93030 Workforce Resource Center 240-7771 130 E. Ortega St. Seniors with limited income aged Santa Barbara, CA 93101 55 and over are assigned to paid 568-1296 part-time positions in public and 1410 S. Broadway private non profit agencies. Paid Santa Maria, CA 93454 classroom and on- the –job training 614-1550

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 27 EMPLOYMENT Employment Discrimination Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Line Determine Your Nutritional Health 800-514-0301 The warning signs of poor nutritional health are often over- 800-514-0383 (TTY) looked. Use this checklist to find out if you or someone you www.ada.gov know is at risk for a poor diet. Read the statements below. The U.S. Department of Justice Circle the number in the Yes column for those that apply to provides information about you or someone you know. For each yes answer, score the num- the ADA through a toll-free ber in the box. Total the nutritional score. information line. This service permits businesses, state and local YES governments and others to ask I have an illness or condition that made me questions about general or specific change the kind and/or amount of food I eat. 2 ADA requirements and order ADA technical assistance materials. I eat fewer than 2 meals a day. 3 Employment/Public I eat few fruits or vegetables, or milk products. 2 Accomodation I have 3 or more drinks of beer, liquor or wine Fair Employment & Housing almost every day. 2 Department 1055 W. 7th St., Suite 1400 I have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard Los Angeles, CA 90017 for me to eat. 2 800-884-1684 I don’t always have enough money to buy the food www.dfeh.ca.gov I need. 4 Housing: 800-884-1684 I eat alone most of the time. 1 Hate Violence: 800-884-1684 TTY: 800-700-2320 I take 3 or more different prescribed or Investigates allegations of over-the-counter drugs a day. 1 discrimination on the basis of age, Without wanting to, I have lost or gained 10 pounds sex, color, national origin, marital in the last 6 months. 2 status, creed, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, I am not always physically able to shop, cook sexual orientation, genetic and/or feed myself. 2 characteristics and religion when employment, housing, and public Total accommodations are affected. Age discrimination complaints If your score is: must be filed no later than two 0-2 Good. Recheck your nutritional score in 6 years from the date of “harm.” All months. other complaints must be filed no 3-5 You are at a moderate nutritional risk. See what later than one year from the date of can be done to improve your eating habits and “ harm.” lifestyles. See services in this directory that may Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) be of help. Recheck your score in 3 months. 411 E. Canon Perdido, Rm. 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 6 or more You are at high nutritional risk. Bring this 568-1222 checklist the next time you see your doctor www.dir.ca.gov or other health care provider. Ask for help to This agency enforces laws improve your nutrition. covering wages, hours and working This Nutritional Screening tool was developed by the Nutrition Screening conditions. They investigate Initiative, a project of the American Academy of Family Physicians, The problems concerning wage claims, American Dietetic Association and the National Council on the Aging. minimum wage, overtime, hours and conditions.

28 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY END OF LIFE Never too Early to Make a are frail, chronically ill, terminally clude serving as pallbearers, cre- ill, in hospice or very elderly. It is ating a program for the funeral, Plan a doctor’s order completed by the making and serving a meal after Talking about end of life is not easy, doctor (or Physician Assistant) and the service. They may also help but making a plan in advance can as- the patient to be specific about end care for children, pets, the home sure that you will get the type if care of life choices such as CPR, medical of the deceased and other family you want and give you peace of mind. interventions, support for nutrition, members. It is a gift for your family to know hydration and breathing as well as ✓ Spread the word about the ser- your wishes and not have to guess pain management. during a stressful time. vice What to do When a Loved One Dies Some things you may consider and ✓ Keep track of well-wishers who discuss with family: When a loved one dies there are send cards, flowers and donations many things to be done. The tasks so they can be acknowledged • Where do I want to die? At home, may be as simple as cancelling a gym later in a hospice or in a medical facility? membership, as challenging as closing ✓ Prepare an obituary • Who do I want to be there? Do I out a complex financial portfolio and like to be surrounded by family and as emotional as planning a proper After the funeral: friends or do I prefer privacy and tribute. All of this work is done while ✓ Get duplicate death certificates quiet? dealing with one’s own feelings. This ✓ Send thank-you notes work is best handled by a few people • What type of medical treatment do Notify Social Security, who will so no one person is over-burdened. ✓ I want? notify Medicare Use the checklist below as a guide. • Who will be my caregiver? ✓ Stop health insurance, includ- Family, friends or professionals, Immediately: ing Medicare Prescription Drug male or female, or any other ✓ Arrange for organ donation Coverage (Part D), Medicare considerations? ✓ Contact close family members Advantage (Part C) or Medigap if • Do I want to donate organs or ✓ Arrange for the body to be any donate my body to science? handled according to the person’s ✓ Notify life insurance companies • What kind of funeral or memorial wishes. If there are no instruc- ✓ Meet with a probate attorney do I want? Do I want burial or tions, next of kin can decide. ✓ Make a list of important bills cremation? ✓ Consider funeral preparations. ✓ Contact financial advisors, stock- One tool to help you make a plan Follow the instructions of the is an Advance Directive for Health brokers, mortgage companies, deceased if possible or consult banks, credit card accounts Care. It is a legal document that with key family members. ✓ Notify credit reporting agencies allows you to state what kind of treat- ✓ Choose a funeral home and meet ment you want and don’t want at end (Equifax, Experian and Tran- with the director regarding a sUnion). Follow-up in 6 weeks of life. It also lets you choose some- service if desired one who will speak for you about to check the deceased person’s your health decisions if you are too ✓ Contact the church credit history to ensure no ill or injured to speak for yourself. If ✓ Notify close friends and extend- fraudulent accounts have been you like, you can include information ed family opened in their name about how you want to be remem- ✓ Secure property – including ✓ Cancel driver’s license bered, what kind of memorial service home and vehicle as well as pets ✓ Cancel email and website ac- you prefer, your instructions about counts organ donation and more. Although ✓ Notify the post office using the the Advance Directive is a legal docu- forward mail option ✓ Cancel memberships such as ment, you can complete one yourself. ✓ For a veteran, contact Veterans clubs, professional organizations, A lawyer is not required. Accidents Affairs to ask about benefits that gyms, etc. can happen, even to those who are in may be desired for the service ✓ Contact a tax preparer good health. If you are over the age of ✓ Check with clubs, union or 18 it is a good idea to have an Ad- church of the deceased to see if Advance Health Care vance Directive. financial assistance is available for Directives Another tool is the Physician Or- the funeral and burial Agencies listed below provide pro- ders for Life Sustaining Treatment ✓ Ask friends and relatives to help grams and assistance to help people (POLST). POLST is for people who with the funeral. This may in- complete their advance directive for

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 29 END OF LIFE health care and to learn how to have a Burial and Cremation 3rd Floor, Rm 320 meaningful conversation with family Santa Barbara, CA 93110 and friends to express their wishes Information 681-5150 about end-of-life care. The Yellow Pages of the telephone Fax 681-5141 directory has listings for “Funeral Alliance for Living and Dying Well County of Santa Barbara Hall of Directors, Services” and “Cremation Records 2040 Alameda Padre Serra, suite Services.” Contact the Funeral 110, Santa Barbara Consumers Alliance-Channel Cities 1100 Anacapa St 845-5314 for information about low-cost and/or Santa Barbara, CA 93101 cremation services. 568-2250 info@ Fax 568-2266 allianceforlivinganddyingwell.org Cemetery and Funeral Bureau County of Santa Barbara Betteravia www.allianceforlivinganddyingwell. Department of Consumer Affairs Government Center org 1625 N. Market, Ste. S -208 511 E. Lakeside Prkwy.Ste.115 Sansum Clinic Advance Directive Sacramento, CA 95834 Santa Maria, CA 93455 Workshop 916-574-7870 346-8370 866-829-0909 [email protected] Fax 346-8371 www.SansumClinic.org/health- www.cfb.ca.gov The California Health and Safety and-wellness Licenses and regulates the Code Section 103526 permits Benefits California funeral and cemetery only specific individuals to industries Also investigates receive an authorized certified Social Security complaints against funeral homes, copy of a birth or death record. Administration cemeteries and individual licensees. An authorized certified copy of a A family member or other person Publishes “Consumer Guide to death may be required to obtain responsible for the beneficiary’s af- Funeral & Cemetery Purchases.” death benefits, claim insurance fairs should do the following when a Federal Trade Commission proceeds, notify social security, beneficiary dies: Consumer Response Center and obtain other services related to an individual’s identity. Those • Promptly notify Social Security of 877-FTC-HELP 866-653-4261 TDD that do not meet the criteria for the beneficiary’s death by calling an authorized certified copy www.ftc.gov toll free 800-772-1213. may receive an informational Provides information about • If monthly benefits were being paid certified copy that include the funerals, funeral providers, fees and via direct deposit, notify the bank words, “INFORMATIONAL, a pricing checklist as well as where or other financial institution of the NOT A VALID DOCUMENT to file a complaint. beneficiary’s death. Request that TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY” any funds received for the month Funeral Consumers Alliance imprinted across the face of the of death and later be returned to 888-737-3911 copy. [email protected] Social Security as soon as possible. Indigent Death • If benefits were being paid by www.fcasocal.org Provides knowledge and tools to Cremation services only are available check, do not cash any checks through: received for the month in which carry out meaningful, personalized the beneficiary died or thereafter. and affordable funerals. Includes Public Administration, Return the checks to Social price comparisons. Santa Barbara County Security as soon as possible. Death Certificates 105 E Anapamu St, Rm 301 A funeral director will usually obtain Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Other 568-2790 Some unions and fraternal copies of the death certificate for you. organizations have benefits. Contact Certified death certificates are usually 511 E. Lakeside Pkwy. any organizations that the decedent required for benefits determination. Santa Maria, CA 93455 belonged to and ask if benefits are Certified copies cost $21.00 each 346-8330 available. in Santa Barbara County. Costs will Unattended Death vary by jurisdiction. Obtain a death If the deceased has not seen a The Public Administrator under certificate by visiting or writing to: certain conditions can administer physician within 20 days prior to the a decedent’s estate. Call for more County of Santa Barbara Public Health death or if the death is the result of information: 568-2920 (Santa Department, Office of Vital Records an accident or of a suspicious nature, Barbara) or 346-8330 (Santa Maria). 345 Camino Del Remedio the County Coroner will become

30 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY END OF LIFE involved in the case. For more It is recommended that any person 865-974-4408 information contact: wishing to donate their organs or [email protected] Santa Barbara County Sheriff, body make arrangements in advance https://fac.utk.edu/body-donation/ Coroner’s Office to eliminate any possible confusion or delay at the time of death. This choice Science Care - A for-profit organiza- 66 S. San Antonio Rd. should also be included in an advance tion based in Arizona that receives Santa Barbara, CA 93110 directive. bodies from throughout the US 681-4145 (except New Jersey and Minnesota) Fax 681-4308 One Legacy - A non-profit organiza- for medical research, training and tion associated with the DMV “pink www.sbsheriff.org professional education nationwide. dot” on your driver’s license enabling Cremated remains are returned to It is important to report a death organ/tissue donation to people family. which occurs at home, or in awaiting transplants. The body is then another non-medical setting. Call returned to the family for burial/cre- 800-417-3747 9-1-1. mation. www.sciencecare.com Organ Donation 800-786-4077 Life Legacy - A non-profit organiza- tion based in Arizona that is able to Organ donation is the process of www.onelegacy.org receive bodies from throughout the surgically removing an organ or UCLA Medical Center - A non-profit US and benefits research institutions tissue from one person (the organ organization that accepts bodies from around the world. Cremated remains donor) and placing it into another the Southern California area for lo- are returned to family. person (the recipient). Unfortunately, cal medical research and education. the need for organ donors is much The body/cremated remains are not 888-774-4438 greater than the number of people returned to family. lifelegacy.org who actually designate themselves as 310-794-0372 organ donors. Whole body donations Support Groups [email protected] are used for medical research and Bereavement groups for anyone expe- education. These donations can be www.uclahealth.org/donatedbody/ riencing the loss of someone special, made to medical schools or private University of Tennessee’s Forensic particularly within the last year, are organizations that distribute the bod- Anthropology Center (UTFAC) - A held by some many organizations. ies to institutions to be used in their research center within the University One-to-one counseling may also be research or for teaching purposes. of Tennessee that accepts bodies available for those who require more from the Southern California area for intensive support. For a listing, see forensic anthropology research. Support Groups.

The End of Life Option Act is a Cali- • Voluntarily request a prescription rules regarding costs associated with fornia law that permits terminally ill for an aid-in-dying drug without aid-in-dying drugs or related physician adult patients with capacity to make influence from others. fees. medical decisions to be prescribed • Be able to self-administer (eat, drink, If the patient’s provider or the organi- an aid-in-dying medication if certain and swallow) the aid-in-dying drug. zation where the patient receives care conditions are met. Signed into law by The request must be made solely and is not participating in the End of Life Governor Brown in October 2015, the Option Act, the patient may request law went into effect on June 9, 2016. directly by the patient to the attend- ing physician, and cannot be made on basic information or ask for a referral. To be eligible to request a prescrip- behalf of the patient through a power of A valuable resource is Coalition for tion for the aid-in-dying drugs, an attorney, an advance health care direc- Compassionate Care. The Coalition individual must: tive, a conservator, health care agent, for Compassionate Care of California surrogate, or any other legally recog- is an interdisciplinary collaborative of • Be an adult (18 years old or older). nized health care decision maker. regional and statewide organizations • Be a California resident. and individuals dedicated to promoting Participation in the End of Life Option high-quality, compassionate care for • Have a diagnosis from his/her Act is voluntary for individual patients everyone who is seriously ill or nearing primary physician of an incurable health providers (physicians, nurses, the end of life. and irreversible disease which pharmacists, etc.) as well as health will, within reasonable medical systems, HMOs, hospitals, medical of- Contact Information: 916-489-2222 or judgement, result in death within six fices, nursing homes, pharmacies and www.coalitionccc.org . months. hospices. Insurance providers are not • Be able to make medical decisions required to cover aid-in-dying drugs or for themselves as determined by related physician fees. Check with your health professionals. health insurance company about their

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 31 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Social Security in jobs or self-employment covered Social Security can be reached by Social Security. To be entitled to toll-free anytime between 7 a.m. Administration benefits, a worker must have a disability and 7 p.m. by calling: 1 800-772- 800-772-1213 which prevents that person from 1213. Service Representatives can www.socialsecurity.gov working, and which is expected to last answer your questions, make an The Social Security Administration at least 12 months or result in death. appointments, and tell you what is responsible for programs that can Benefits generally begin after 6 months you will need to provide if you file provide financial assistance: of disability, but applications should an application. Most Social Security be filed as soon as possible. Monthly business can be handled online or Social Security Retirement benefits are also paid to eligible spouses, by telephone, including filing a claim Benefits divorced spouses (for marriages lasting for benefits, reporting changes in Retirement benefits are payable as at least 10 years), children under 18, your address, signing up for direct early as age 62 for a worker who and adult children who were disabled deposit of your checks, and reporting has Social Security credit for at before age 22. File online at www. earnings. least 10 years of work. Benefits are socialsecurity.gov or call 800-772-1213 To find out more about Social permanently reduced for each month to start the application process. of early benefits claimed before the Security programs you may also call, full retirement age. The amount of Medicare write or visit any Social Security a Social Security benefit is based on At age 65 most people are eligible for office. the average amount of the worker’s Medicare coverage regardless of their Social Security Offices earnings in jobs covered by Social retirement status. Medicare will also Santa Barbara Office Security, over a 35 year period. To start automatically after two years 355 Paseo Nuevo assist in financial planning, a free of entitlement to disability benefits. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 benefit estimate, social security Medicare health insurance will help 800-772-1213 or 866-695-6285 statement, retirement calculators, pay for medical expenses including Hours: Monday Tues, Thursday and other tools are available online doctor and hospital charges. Apply and Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at www.socialsecurity.gov. Monthly for Medicare up to three months benefits are also paid to eligible before reaching age 65 at www. Hours: Wednesday: 9am - 12pm spouses, divorced spouses (for socialsecurity.gov or 800-772-1213. Santa Maria Office marriages lasting at least 10 years), 2436 Professional Parkway children under 18, and adult children Supplemental Security Santa Maria, CA 93455 who were disabled before age 22. Income Program (SSI) 800-772-1213 or 866-331-2316 File online at www.socialsecurity. The Social Security Administration also handles a program that provides Hours: Monday Tues, Thursday gov or call 800-772-1213 up to three and Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. months before you plan on claiming monthly financial assistance to benefits. persons in financial need who are Hours: Wednesday: 9am - 12pm 65 or older, blind, or disabled who Social Security Survivors have limited income and assets. A County Programs Benefits recipient must be a citizen, refugee, Department of Social Services Santa Monthly benefits can be paid to or a permanent legal immigrant who Barbara County survivors of deceased workers meets certain income eligibility The following are locations of the including a widow or widower, requirements. Department of Social Services in divorced widow or widower (for A person may be eligible for SSI Santa Barbara County: marriages lasting at least 10 years), benefits even if he or she receives a 234 Camino del Remedio children under 18, and adult children small Social Security check or other Santa Barbara, CA 93110 who were disabled before age 22. An income. If a person is eligible for SSI, 681-4401 additional one time death payment s/he will also receive Medi-Cal. of $255.00 can be paid to an eligible 1100 W. Laurel Ave. widow, widower, or child. Call 800- Call Social Security at 800-772-1213 Lompoc, CA 93436 772-1213 to start the application to learn more about SSI, or to begin 737-7080 the application process. process. 2125 S. Centerpointe Parkway Santa Maria, CA 93455 Social Security Disability For More Information Information can be obtained from 346-7135 Benefits the Social Security web site at www. www.countyofsb.org Disability insurance benefits are socialsecurity.gov. payable to individuals who have worked

32 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Cal Fresh (Food Stamps) HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling 325 North Second Street Many seniors are eligible for food and Advocacy Program) Lompoc, CA 93436 stamps. Supplemental Security Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens 736-6226 Income (SSI) recipients are not 528 S. Broadway 607 W. Main St. eligible. You may own one home Santa Maria, CA 93454 Santa Maria, CA 93454 and one car, but there is a limit on 928-5663 922-2059 your other assets and income. For 800-434-0222 Fax 925-1979 information on eligibility and benefits, [email protected] Catholic Charities provides contact the nearest Department of www.centralcoastseniors.org nondenominational family and Social Services Office listed above. Offers free information and individual counseling and assists There are home interviews available assistance with understanding individuals with debt obligations. for the disabled individual. Call for Medicare benefits and rights, Financial assistance is available to the Food Stamp screening time and solving medical billing problems, qualified individuals. Applicants location. filing claims and appeals, and must apply in person. Also General Relief comparing insurance policies. provides Money Management If you are very low income, less than Information can be received workshops including topics such 65 years of age, and are not eligible over the phone or in person. as: Developing Money Goals, for federally funded assistance, Trained volunteer counselors are Developing a Spending Plan that you may qualify for General Relief. available to provide assistance. Works, and Personal Investing- The Information about this program can Call for more information or an Basics. be obtained from the Department of appointment. Counseling sites are Surepath Social Services. Apply at the office located in Santa Barbara, Goleta, 80 Wood Rd, Suite 200 closest to you. Lompoc, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Camarillo, CA 93010 Carpinteria and Orcutt. 800-432-7310 Veteran’s Benefits Credit Counseling surepath.org There are Veteran’s benefits for Consumer Credit Counseling eligible veterans and/or spouses who Catholic Charities 609 E. Haley Service is a non-profit agency that are disabled or over the age of 65. The counsels and educates consumers benefits available to a veteran depend Santa Barbara, CA 93103 965-7045 about debt, credit, budgeting, on many factors, including assets and housing matters including and income. For more information, reverse mortgages. Maintains contact: confidentiality of clients and Department of Veteran’s Affairs 4440 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 SHARON KENNEDY ESTATE MANAGEMENT 683-1491 x494 800-827-1000 5951 Encina Road, Suite 106, Goleta, CA 93117 phone/fax (805) 681-1347 Monday and Tuesday, 8-4:30 p.m. SB Veteran’s Service Offices We are a dedicated team of professionals who manage the care 315 Camino Del Remedio, Bldg. 3, needs and financial affairs of our clients. We provide compassion Rm 251 and experience across an array of professional fiduciary and case Santa Barbara, CA 93110 management services. 681-4500 • Trust and Estate Administration 401 E. Cypress Street, Rm 101. • Conservatorships Lompoc, CA 93436 737-7900 • Care Management 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Rm 126 • Personal Money Management Santa Maria, CA 93455 • Powers of Attorney 346-7160 Sharon Kennedy, Licensed Professional Fiduciary Health Insurance Counseling CA License No. PF 37 The following organization provides www.skestatemanagement.com health insurance counseling:

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 33 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE counseling sessions are free. 9. Do you need the company to ability, long-term-care and Medicare Counseling provided over the do more than just file claims, i.e. supplemental insurance? Are my life phone and online. Spanish speaking to analyze coverage and make insurance beneficiary designations services are available. suggestions or improvements, correct and advantageous? Are my Money Management/Bill if necessary, or to go as far as investments right for me? Am I com- paying medical bills from a fortable with the investment decisions Paying Service I’ve been making? If I were to become Some older people need help with bill client’s account? disabled or incompetent, is there paying, particularly medical bills and 10. Are home visits a necessary/ anyone who knows enough about my insurance claims. Senior Connection important service component? financial affairs to properly advise my has a list of individuals and businesses family? Do I know what my family’s which can provide basic bookkeeping Claims Processing & Reporting financial obligations and resources will and bill paying services for those 11. On average, how much time be as a result of my death or disability? persons who are having difficulty lapses from when the company Are my estate planning documents in continuing to do so. HICAP can receives the claim to when the order and consistent with my wishes? provide a listing of services that provide claim is processed and sent to medical claims assistance. the insurance company? What Does a Financial While there are no right or wrong 12. Will the company follow-up on Planner Do? answers, the following questions may a claims appeal at no charge? The professional helps you to: help to determine what services/ 13. Does the client receive the 1. Clarify your present situation qualities are important to you reimbursement check directly by collecting and assessing regarding medical bill management. or does the company first all your relevant financial Operations receive it from the insurance information such as all assets, 1. How long has the company company? liabilities, insurance coverage, been in business? 14. Does the company provide wills, etc. 2. What is the background/ regular reporting to clients on 2. Identify both personal and experience of the claim handler? claims activity, e.g. monthly financial goals and objectives. What types of insurance are or quarterly? Does it supply 3. Identify financial problems they familiar with handling? year-end summaries for tax which create obstacles to 3. Is the company willing to purposes? you reaching your goals and provide references? Be sure to 15. Are the company’s objectives. check them. activity reports clean and 4. Provide a written plan and 4. Does the company charge a comprehensible to you? Ask for course of action. a sample. flat rate, an hourly fee, or a 5. Implement or coordinate the percentage of what is being 16. Will the company keep on file implementation of the strategy filed? Is there an initial, onetime all of the paper documentation you decide is best to reach your setup charge or an annual fee? that it receives? goals. The professional may What are the charges to file past 17. Ask the company detailed coordinate the implementation claims? questions about their fees and of your plan with other 5. Does the company guarantee make sure you understand when, professional advisors. confidentiality? for what and how much you will 6. Periodically review your plan 6. Does the company have a be billed. to assure it is making progress complaint process? Guide to Financial toward reaching your goals. Services Planning Assistance How Do I Select a 7. Do you want access to a toll-free Professional Financial 800 number? Why Do I Need a Financial Planner? Planner? 8. Is it important that the company You want to select someone you There are many reasons people seek can work with comfortably. It is provide strong telephone out a financial planner. Questions support and assistance, i.e. take your right and responsibility to fully vary: Have I adequately planned for investigate the person’s background, the time over the telephone to my later years? Am I purchasing the answer questions? right type and amount of life, dis-

34 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE methods of practice, credentials, etc. The leading national industry Assessors Office The following questions should help organization that can offer 105 E. Anapamu, Rm. 204 you make an informed decision: referrals is: Santa Barbara, CA 93101 1. What relevant education Financial Planning Association 568-2550 and/or credentials does 7535 E. Hampden Ave. #600 511 E. Lakeside Parkway the professional have in the Denver, CO 80231 Santa Maria, CA 93455 financial planning field? 800-322-4237 346-8310 2. How long has the professional www.plannersearch.org/ Renter’s Tax Credit been working in the field you [email protected] A tax credit or refund that is available need assistance in? Taxes/Homeowner’s & for California tenants. If you were a 3. What did the professional do renter and a resident of California before becoming a financial Renter’s Assistance for the entire year, you are probably planner? Homeowner’s Property Tax eligible. Claim is made by filling out the state income tax form provided 4. Ask for references; call and Exemption for that purpose within the tax book- If you own your home and occupy it verify. let mailed out by the State each year. as your principal residence on Janu- You may file for renter’s credit even 5. What are the professional’s ary 1, you may apply for an exemp- if you do not file a state income tax areas of expertise? tion of $7,000 from your assessed form. Deadline for filing each year value. New property owners will 6. Verify that the professional has is April 15th, although one may file automatically receive an exemption good working relationships for renter’s credit as far back as four application in the mail. A Home- with accountants, attorneys, years. If you have missed the filing owner’s Exemption may also apply and others who may be needed period, call for a late filing form at the to a supplemental assessment if the to implement your plan. number below. property was not previously receiving 7. What type of clientele does the a Homeowner’s Exemption on the Franchise Tax Board professional serve? annual Assessment Roll. There is no 800-852-5711 8. How will the professional keep charge for filing for the Homeowner’s 800-735-2929 TDD for hearing you informed of new financial Exemption More information is avail- impaired information? able at:http://www.sbcvote.com/ www.ftb.ca.gov 9. How will the professional be Assessor/AssessorPTPHomeowner- compensated; on a fee basis, sExemption.aspx or: charging an hourly rate or through commissions generated through the sale of financial products, or a combination? You QUINN FIDUCIARY SERVICES must choose which method you 120 E De La Guerra Street, Suite B are most comfortable with. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 10. Talk with friends, business Ph 805.845.5664 Fax 805.845.0860 associates, and others who are involved in the financial services Quinn Fiduciary Services’ team acts in a position of trust and field. They can provide insight confidence for their clients in a variety of ways, including: into what to expect, or perhaps a referral. As Trustee for Trust and Estate Administration 11. Has the planner ever had any As Agent under Powers of Attorney regulatory action taken against As Conservator him/her? As Personal Money Manager 12. Has any client ever filed a claim As Care Manager or suit against the planner you Jackie Quinn, PhD, Owner are considering? California Licensed Professional Fiduciary - CA License No. 192 13. Has the planner ever had a claim filed against him/her www.quinnfiduciaryservices.com involving employee relations?

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 35 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Homeowner’s Property Tax AARP Tax Aide Program Postponement 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277) The Property Tax postponement pro- (877) 434-7598 (TDD) Do Not Call gram allows eligible homeowners to [email protected] postpone payment of property taxes For information about counseling The Federal Trade on a primary residence. The interest sites provided by this program. Commission (FTC) has rate for taxes postponed is 7% per Call Senior Connection for the amended the Telemarketing year. Funding for the program is lim- site and time most convenient for Sales Rule to give consumers ited, and applications are processed you. Services for individuals who on a first- come, first-served basis. are unable to leave their homes are a choice about whether Only current-year property taxes also available. For any questions they want to receive are eligible for postponement. To be regarding California Personal most telemarketers calls. eligible you must: Income Tax, Bank and Corporation Consumers are able to • Be at least 62, or blind or have a Tax or deductions for Senior disability; Citizens, Disabled or Blind, Call: put their phone numbers • Own and occupy the home as Franchise Tax Board on a national ‘do not call’ your primary residence; 800-852-5711 registry. It is illegal for 800.735.2929 (TDD) • Have a total household income of most telemarketers to call $35,500 or less; www.ftb.ca.gov a number listed on the • Have at least 40% equity in the For questions regarding Federal registry. property; and Tax Forms, tax information, or problem resolution, call: • Other requirements. Consumers may sign up on Internal Revenue Service More information is available on the the Web at www.donotcall. 800-829-1040 State Controller’s website: www.sco. 800-829-4059 (TDD) gov or call 888‑382-1222. ca.gov; or contact 800-952-5661 or The hearing impaired may [email protected] www.irs.gov call 866-290-4236. Other Tax Assistance Federal tax forms, tax information and problem resolution. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Californians can register (VITA) Special Income Tax Credit for the Elderly or Disabled either through the FTC site Available at locations throughout or through the California Santa Barbara County. Volunteers This federal income tax credit is are trained by IRS and the Franchise available to U.S. citizens only who are attorney general’s web Tax Board to assist in the preparation at least 65 at the end of the taxable site, www.caag.state.ca.us/ year OR who are under 65 at the of your state and federal income tax, donotcall which has a link renter’s credit, homeowner’s assistance end of the taxable year and retired and renter’s assistance forms and on permanent and total disability, to the FTC site. Californians to answer questions regarding the receiving taxable disability benefits. who registered through various tax programs. An appointment Schedule “R” (Forms 1040), “Credit the state attorney general’s for the Elderly or the Disabled,” must is usually necessary. For information web site will have their on the nearest site, call Senior be filed with your income tax return. Connection at 800-510-2020. All eligibility requirements and a full information transferred to explanation of the credit is described the FTC. Tax Counseling for the Elderly In Publication 524 “Credit for the (TCE) Elderly or the Disabled.” at: https:// Specially trained volunteers are www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p524. available in local communities pdf?_ga=1.258975306.1342649640. during tax time to help taxpayers 60+ 1475876500 complete their own federal tax forms. This free program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.

36 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOOD & NUTRITION ood nutrition enhances a 310-1557 for reservations several local organizations. person’s health and well Luis OASIS Senior Center Community Action Commission being. A good diet can also 420 Soares Street “Healthy At Home” Gprevent some chronic diseases and Orcutt, CA 93455 5638 Hollister Ave Suite 230 minimize the impact of others. 925-3010 for reservations Goleta, CA 93117 Meals Presidio Springs 692-4979 721 Laguna 401 West Morrison, Bldg. D Hot lunches are provided to seniors Santa Barbara, CA 93103 60 and over at the Nutrition Sites Santa Maria, CA 93458 692-4979 for reservations 925-3010 listed below. Reservations for lunch Union Plaza at a site are required 24 hours in A hot noon meal is delivered to advance. A donation is requested for 120 N. Broadway frail, at-risk homebound persons the meals. Transportation may be Santa Maria, CA 93454 aged 60 years of age or older five available - call the Senior Center or 925-3010 for reservations days a week. Frozen meals may be the Nutrition sites. Villa Caridad provided for weekends. Meals are 4204 Calle Real provided throughout Santa Barbara Community Action Goleta, CA 93110 County. The suggested donation is Commission Nutrition Sites 692-4979 for reservations $2.75. Atkinson Center Other Nutrition Programs Meals-on-Wheels 1000 N. Railroad Ave. Buellton Senior Center Lompoc Santa Maria, CA 93454 164 Highway 246 Po Box 531 925-3010 for reservations Buellton, CA 93427 Lompoc, CA 93438 Carpinteria Senior Center 688-4571 736-3257 941 Walnut Street Monday thru Friday at noon Meals are delivered to any Carpinteria, CA 93013 (one day notice). Fee $4.50 and homebound person. Regular meals 684-6090 for reservations scholarships available. are delivered as a refrigerated meal. Central Kitchen Cliff Drive Senior Luncheon Special diet meals are delivered as 315 Camino Del Remedio hot meals. Meal delivery is usually 1435 Cliff Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 between 10:00 a.m. and Noon on Santa Barbara, CA 93109 692-4979 for reservations Monday thru Friday (No weekend 965-4286 Elwin Mussell Senior Center delivery).Cost is $3.50 per meal. A lunch is served at 11:00 am 510 E. Park Street Santa Maria the first and third Thursday on a Santa Maria, CA 93454 200 W. Cook St. donation basis. Open to all. Not 925-3010 for reservations Santa Maria, CA 93454 open during August. Franklin Center 938-1200 Martha’s Meals 1136 E. Montecito St. Peter’s Church Meals are delivered to homebound Santa Barbara, CA 93103 402 S. Lincoln persons. Service is limited to 692-4979 for reservations Santa Maria, CA 93454 five days a week – no service on Goleta Senior Center 922-3575 Sundays or Thursdays. Cost is 5679 Hollister Ave. $3.00 per meal, sliding scale is Goleta, CA 93117 A free sack lunch is available to pick offered. Can provide medical diet 692-4979 for reservations up between 3:00 p.m.. - 4:30 p.m. needs. every weekday. Also has a free food Guadalupe Senior Nutrition Program pantry. Santa Barbara PO Box 6099 4545 Tenth Street Solvang Senior Center Guadalupe, CA 93434 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6099 925-3010 for reservations 1745 Mission Drive 683-1565 Solvang, CA 93463 L. L. Davis Community Center 688-3793 A hot noon meal is delivered to 1232 De la Vina St. homebound seniors seven days Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Monday thru Friday at noon (one a week including holidays. A 692-4979 for reservations day notice) meal fee is charged. Call for more Lompoc Senior Nutrition Center Home-Delivered Meals information between 9 a.m. and 1120 Ocean Ave. Home delivery can be arranged for Noon. Lompoc, CA 93436 frail and homebound elders through

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 37 FOOD & NUTRITION Santa Ynez Valley www.foodbanksbc.org distributed to low-income Santa Atterdag at Home, Inc. Provides free groceries to low Ynez Valley residents. 636 Atterdag Rd income seniors 60 and over twice Unity Shoppe Solvang, CA 93463 monthly at sites throughout the 1401 Chapala St. 350-8478 County. Limited home delivery Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Meals are delivered Monday thru available. 965-4122 Friday to any homebound person. Catholic Charities Receives referrals for food and $4.50 per meal is requested. Some 609 E. Haley clothing. Open Monday- Saturday financial assistance is available. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Also has a Job Santa Maria Wisdom Center 965-7045 Smart program. 1414 N. Broadway, Ste. A 6647 El Colegio Rd. Additional Resources Santa Maria, CA 93454 Isla Vista, CA 93117 354-5320 965-7045 Grocery Resources 349-9810 4711 Hwy 166 Senior Connection maintains a list Delivery is available in Santa Maria, New Cuyama, CA 93254 of stores in your area that deliver, Orcutt, Lompoc, Nipomo, and 5 922-2059 and of errand services that do your Cities. shopping. Homemaker Programs can 4681 11th Street sometimes assist with shopping. In Fee is $5.50. Meal includes dinner Guadalupe, CA 93434 addition: and dessert, (Monday - Friday) and 922-2059 open to all ages. 941 Walnut St. Hospital Meal Discounts Supplementary Food Carpinteria, CA 93013 Lompoc Hospital District The following agencies supply food 684-8621 1515 E. Ocean Ave to people in need. Each program Foxen Elementary School Lompoc, CA 93436 has its own eligibility criteria so it is 4949 Foxen Canyon Rd 737-3300 advisable to call for information. Sisquoc, CA 93454 Offers seniors 55 and over a 922-2059 Food for the Heart nutritious meal for $4.36 and 10% POB 3908 All above are Mobile Food discount on all other items. Santa Barbara, CA 93130 distribution sites, and offer pantry Marian Regional Medical Center 334-5292 items as available in emergency 1400 East Church St. situations. www.sbfoodfromtheheart.org Santa Maria, CA 93454 Food Bank of Santa Barbara County 739-3514 Provides adults in the Santa 490 W. Foster Rd. Barbara City area with a weekly bag Seniors are offered a 25% discount Santa Maria, CA 93455 on meals in cafeteria. of food. Adults must not be eligible 937-3422 for other meal programs or on Fax 937-8750 Health for Life Nutrition waiting list. workshops. 4554 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Organic Soup Kitchen Santa Barbara, CA 93110 315 Meigs Road Suite A #369 967-5741 400 W Pueblo Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 284-3552 www.foodbanksbc.org 682-7111 [email protected] Food Bank provides food for those Seniors are offered a 20% discount in need by obtaining surplus food in the hospital’s cafeteria. Providing weekly meals for seniors for distribution through its family with a suggested donation in Santa of member agencies. No food Community Gardens Barbara. provided for individuals at Food Community gardens can improve Food Bank Sites Bank offices. Call Food Bank for a the quality of life for people participating. A community garden Brown Bag Program referral to a site nearest you. can grow vegetables, flowers or 4554 Hollister Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People more. A community garden can Santa Barbara, CA 93110 produce nutritious foods, reduce 545 Alisal Rd. 967- 5741 food budgets, create opportunities Solvang, CA 93463 490 W. Foster Rd. for recreation, exercise, therapy, 686-0295 Santa Maria, CA 93455 socialization, preserves green space, 937-3422 x107 USDA surplus and other food are and conserves resources.

38 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOOD & NUTRITION

Join us for Lunch

Senior lunches available Monday through Friday Served at 13 senior centers – countywide Home-delivery available for eligible seniors Donation suggested – no fees

For information call South County 805-683-4458 • North County 805-925-3010

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 39 FOOD & NUTRITION Isla Vista Mobile Food Pantries and Who is eligible for CalFresh? Estero Park Community Garden Mobile Farmers Markets In general, CalFresh is available to Between Camino del Sur and The Mobile Food Pantries and Farm- individuals and families with a gross Camino Corto ers Markets, in participation with income of 130% or less of the federal 968-2017 the Santa Barbara County Food poverty line, but several factors can Lompoc Bank, provide free food distribution affect eligibility (such as net income, Community Garden programs for low income individu- age, and other aid types received). 737-9968 als and families. Participants do not The income level for an aged 60 and lompoccommunitygarden@gmail. need to apply; simply show up at over or disabled household is 200% com various community center locations of the federal poverty level. Again, Santa Barbara to receive free groceries. Participants there are numerous factors that are Sponsored by the City Recreation should bring their own bags or boxes involved with eligibility and the level Department to carry the food. of benefits. www.santabarbaraca.gov 897-2582 Persons who currently received SSI/ 897-2547 SSP are not eligible for CalFresh. $64 resident $75 non-residents per Schedule for Food Pantries year fee; 10’ x 20’ plot You can use a pre-screening tool (www. 1st Tuesday at 1:30 pm mybenefitsCalwin.org) to see if you are Pilgrim Terrace Community Garden Parque de Los Ninos likely to be eligible. You must be a citi- Pilgrim Terrace Dr at Modoc Rd 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 pm zen or legal resident to receive CalFresh. 897-2560 (or visit Westside Franklin Center. Center) Schedule for Farmers Market How can I apply? Operation hours: dawn to 1/2 hour vegetables only You can visit offices listed below, call after sunset our toll-free automated phone num- Mondays at 1:00 pm Rancheria Community Garden ber (1-866-404-4007); or submit Westside Center an application online. The County Rancheria St near Montecito St. Mondays at 1:30 pm Department of Social Services deter- 897-2560 (or visit Westside Davis Community Center mines eligibility based on the infor- Center) Thursdays at 1:30 pm mation you provide on your CalFresh Operation hours: dawn to 1/2 hour Franklin Center application and any required verifi- after sunset cations. You may request expedited Yanonali Community Garden Food through the Mail (faster) service in certain emergency E. Yanonali St. at Soledad St. Several for profit companies have circumstances (such as little or no 897-2560 (or visit Franklin Center) entered a new business model that cash, and/or emergency need for mails food to customers. They are housing). Operation hours: dawn to 1/2 hour commonly referred to as ‘meal kit after sunset companies’. Available to all ages. Santa Barbara There is a subscription cost. Some of 234 Camino del Remedio the companies are: Blue Apron, Hello 681-4401 Fresh, Gobble, and Purple Carrot. Lompoc 1100 W. Laurel Ave. CalFresh 737-7080 CalFresh is a supplemental program that helps low-income individuals Santa Maria and families buy the food they need 2125 S. Centerpointe Pkwy. in order to stay healthy. Benefits are 346-7135 provided on an electronic card that works like a bank debit card, and is accepted at grocery stores and mar- kets, as well as some Farmer’s Mar- kets. The CalFresh Program can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table.

40 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HEALTH SERVICES here are a variety of services grants and government programs. 1510 E. Main St.,Ste 104C to promote and maintain There are four freestanding clinics Santa Maria, CA 93454 health in Santa Barbara Coun- Website: www.sbclinics.org 349-8514 tyT. Several specialized centers exist to Community Health Centers of the Eastside Neighborhood Clinic address specific concerns as well as 915 N Milpas St. Central Coast low cost clinics to provide access for Santa Barbara, CA 93103 2081 Santa Maria Way #A all residents. 963-1641 Santa Maria, CA 93455 934-5400 Health Care Centers Goleta Neighborhood Clinic 5580 Calle Real 1835 N. Broadway Santa Barbara County Health Care Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Services 617-7878 345-3701 County Health Care Centers Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic 4581 10th St. #C www.countyofsb.org/phd 970 Embarcadero del Mar Guadalupe, CA 93434 Clinical services are provided Isla Vista, CA 93117 343-5577 through federally qualified health 968-1511 425 W. Central #201 care centers (FQHC’s) located Fax 968-7041 Lompoc, CA 93436 throughout the County. Services Westside Neighborhood Medical Clinic 737-1169 are available to all members 628 W. Micheltorena St. www.chccc.org of the community. Medi-Cal Santa Barbara, CA 93101 andMedicare are accepted. For Sansum Clinic 963-1546 Sansum Clinic, Pueblo Multi- those without Medicare or Medi- American Indian Health & Services Cal, payment is on a sliding fee Specialty basis. No services are denied due 4141 State St., # B-11 317 W. Pueblo Street to inability to pay. Specialty clinics Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 available . 681-7356 681-7500 Fax 681-7358 Carpinteria Sansum Clinic, Pesetas Multi- 931 Walnut Ave. American Indian Health & Services Specialty Carpinteria, CA 93013 is committed to empowering 215 Pesetas Lane 560-1050 our community by delivering Santa Barbara, CA 93110 accessible, socially responsive, 681-7500 Franklin Center and culturally appropriate health Sansum Clinic, Carpinteria 1136 E. Montecito St. care. The clinic serves people of all 4806 Carpinteria Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93103 ethnicities through the framework Carpinteria, CA 93013 568-2099 of the traditional circle of physical, 566-5080 Lompoc social, emotional and spiritual 301 North R St. well-being. Clients are cared for Sansum Clinic, Lompoc Multi- Lompoc, CA 93436 in an atmosphere that respects Specialty 737-6400 individuality and confidentiality. 1225 N. “H” Street Pacific Central Coast Health Centers Lompoc, CA 93436 Santa Barbara 737-8700 345 Camino del Remedio Marian Community Clinic Santa Barbara, CA 93110 117 West Bunny Avenue www.sansumclinic.org 681-5488 Santa Maria, CA 93458 1(800)4-SANSUM 739-3890 Sansum Clinic is an independent Santa Maria Family Medicine Center 2115 S. Centrepointe Pkwy. non-profit healthcare organization 1400 E. Church Street, Building 8 providing the full spectrum of health Santa Maria, CA 93455 Santa Maria, CA 93454-4175 346-8410 care throughout Santa Barbara 739-3561 County. Services are provided at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics 217 W. Central Ave Ste.G 23 patient care locations, including www.sbclinics.com Lompoc, CA 93436 primary care and more than 30 Santa Barbara Neighborhood 735-4292 specialties. Accredited by the Clinics is a private nonprofit Family Health Center Institute of Medical Quality, Clinics corporation that have been 5075 S. Bradley # 131 are located in Santa Barbara and designated as FQHC’s. Services Santa Maria, CA 93455 Goleta, Lompoc, Carpinteria, are funded by fee for service, 332-8155 Santa Maria and Solvang outpatient

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 41 HEALTH SERVICES surgical and medical center at 4151 condition by providing Medical manages symptoms such as pain, Foothill Road in Santa Barbara Social Work, Spiritual Care, and shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety provides enhanced coordination of Volunteer Services in the home. or depression, constipation or services and offers more advanced Marian Regional Medical Center diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue, surgical options for patients. (Dignity Health) agitation or restlessness. Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic 739-3943 The program is open to any patient 90 Via Juana Lane Palliative Care is specialized in the hospital who is coping with PO Box 539 medical care that focuses on a chronic, progressive or life- Santa Ynez, CA 93460 relieving and preventing the threatening illness. Introduced 688-7070 suffering of patients with serious early in the disease process, Fax 686-2060 illnesses to improve quality of care palliative care can be woven into www.sythc.com for both patients and their families. the care plan and can provide ongoing support during later This clinic is located in the Santa This type of care focuses on hospital stays. Typically, all costs Ynez Reservation and serves providing patients with relief from for palliative care services are American Indians and is available pain, symptoms and the stresses covered by the partnership between to all members of the community. caused by a serious illness. the sponsoring organizations which Offers sliding fees based on income Dignity Health ( Marian Regional include Cottage Health System, and available programs. Medical Center) Palliative Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Care services are provided by V.A. Health Clinic and the St. Francis Foundation. an interdisciplinary team of 4400 Calle Real Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Santa Barbara, CA 93110 physicians, registered nurses and 512 East Gutierrez, Suite A 683-1491 other expert specialists who work with a patient’s primary physician Santa Barbara, CA 93103 1550 E. Main St. and any other physician specialists 965-5555 Santa Maria, CA 93454 to provide added support. Palliative Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care 354-6000 Care medicine is appropriate for partners with the Cancer Center of Palliative Care patients at any age and in all disease Santa Barbara and Sansum Clinic “Palliative care” is a way of caring for stages including those undergoing to provide a Community Palliative patients who are facing a life-threat- treatment for curable illnesses, Care Program. The mission of this ening illness. By enhancing patients’ chronic diseases and patients program is to provide palliative care comfort and controlling pain, pal- nearing end-of-life. to improve quality of life for those liative care ensures the highest pos- Dignity Health Hospice is patients and their families who sible quality of life regardless of the a comprehensive Medicare are facing a life threatening illness person’s age, stage of disease or need Certified Hospice Program outside the hospital setting. for other therapies. Palliative care is serving Northern Santa Barbara The Community Palliative Care provided in many different settings County. Accreditation by team consists of a doctor, nurse and and professional fields. Joint Commission. For more nurse practitioner specially trained Hospice of Santa Barbara information, contact the Palliative in palliative care. They treat pain 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste 100 Care team at 739-3943. and other symptoms, and address Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Palliative Care Consultation Service at patients’ and family members’ 563-8820 Cottage Hospital emotional and social issues and spiritual concerns. A primary The program PO Box 689 Patient Care Services focus of this program is to connect at Hospice of Santa Barbara is a Santa Barbara, CA 93102 patients and families to community relationship based approach to 569-8393 resources, and provide a smooth supportive medical care. This Cottage Hospital Palliative Care transition when the patient moves program will serve patients in any team works with the patient’s from the hospital to home, or to stage of a life threatening illness or primary care physician to address another care setting. To find out those in active medical treatment symptom management while the more about Palliative Care, call along with their family and patient is in the hospital. The team 690-6212. caregivers. also serves the patient by enhancing The purpose of this program is to communication between caregivers Physician Referral and family members, providing an assist the patient and their families Central Coast Medical Association manage the impact of their medical extra layer of emotional support during hospitalization. The team 5350 Hollister Ave., #A 4

42 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HEALTH SERVICES Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Fax 687-3707 Project Re-Entry 683-5333 www.cottagehealthsystem.org/ 569-8999 Ext 82101 Fax 967-2871 rehab Project Re-Entry is a therapeutic [email protected] Keck Center for Outpatient Services re-socialization program for stroke www.sbmed.org - go to “Find a 569-8999 ext. 82403 victims and their caregivers. Physician” The Tuohy Foundation Aquatic Center Vista del Monte Fitness, Aquatics and The Medical Association will 569-8999 Ext. 82552 Physical Therapy Center refer you to physicians of various Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 3775 Modoc Road specialties who are members of the (CRH) provides comprehensive Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Association. medical rehabilitation services 879-5556 Contact HICAP at 800-434-0222 for both outpatient and inpatient Vista del Monte’s Fitness and for information about Physician/ care. The goal is to empower Aquatic Center is committed to Suppliers who accept Medicare people with disabilities to achieve restoring functional capabilities Assignment. optimal quality of life. The and to maintaining the health and rehabilitation team employs a fitness of older adults and other Rehabilitative/ transdisciplinary approach to the residents of the Santa Barbara Therapeutic Services rehabilitation process to address Community. The comprehensive Rehabilitation centers provide profes- the medical, physical, cognitive, wellness approach is provided sional restorative care designed to neuropsychological and family by board certified therapists in a help people who have been disabled needs of the patient. Working comfortable environment for older due to illness, accident, or injury. together as a team, physicians, adults. Services include a heated therapists and nurses develop Rehabilitation services fall into the pool, SwimEx hydrotherapy pool individualized courses of treatment following three categories: (1) in- and a gym with senior-friendly to help each patient set and reach patient hospital care; (2) out-patient fitness equipment. Vista del Monte practical, patient-focused goals. care (the patient visits the facility for accepts Medicare, HMO and most treatment but does not stay over- Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital’s private insurances when therapy night.); and (3) in-home services full range of services include: Acute is ordered by a physician. One can (treatment is given in the patient’s Rehabilitation, Pain Management, call for a complimentary Fall Risk home - patient must be “home- Physical Therapy, Occupational Assessment. bound”). Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Other Rehabilitative Services Outpatient Brain Injury Services, Medicare will pay for medical reha- Independent Living Resource Center Psychology/Neuropsychology, bilitation costs if the patient has the 423 W. Victoria St. Speech and Language Pathology, potential for rehabilitation, , and cer- Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Stroke Rehabilitation and tain types of skilled care are required. 963-0595 (V/TDD) Therapeutic Recreation. Medicare Part A covers services for 327 E Plaza Dr., # 3A The Cottage Rehabilitation in-patient and homebound persons; Santa Maria, CA 93454 Hospital features the Tuohy Part B covers 80% of out-patient 925-0015 (V/TDD) costs. A physician’s referral is re- Foundation Aquatic Center which www.ilrc-trico.org quired. offers a variety of aquatic therapy classes and programs for patients as ILRC provides a wide range of non- Medicare covers the full cost of in- well as community members. medical rehabilitative services to home visits by rehabilitation thera- persons with disabilities. Services pists when the patient is homebound, Through its Keck Center for include peer/benefits counseling, has rehabilitation potential, and the Outpatient Services, CRH offers independent living skills, training, agency providing the service available adapted driving services including a personal assistant referral services, is a Medicare Certified Home Health pre-driving evaluation, behind-the- sign language interpreting, advocacy, Agency. wheel evaluation, driver training and evaluation and training on employment and housing services, In Patient/Outpatient adaptive equipment. The services and information and referral to Services are for any patient or community other service provider organizations. Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital member whose physical or Jodi House 2415 De La Vina cognitive disability has the 625 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 potential to impair driving ability. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 569-8999 ext. 82102 563-2882 563-3982 (FAX)

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 43 HEALTH SERVICES [email protected] Cancer Mission Hope Cancer Center is the www.Jjodihouse.org only comprehensive state-of-art Breast Cancer Jodi House supports and empowers integrated oncology facility in the brain injury survivors not merely Early Detection region, uniting oncology treatment, to survive, but to thrive. The day Medicare will pay for a mammogram imaging, research, education and program in Santa Barbara is open every year. The State sponsors a pro- outreach services. Their caring Monday-Friday, 11 am to 4 pm gram called “Every Woman Counts” oncology nurse navigators are and includes a variety of classes to encourage early detection of breast available to guide patients through geared toward strengthening a cancer. The woman must be age 40 services which include cancer survivor’s cognitive, physical and or over and meet income require- prevention, risk, biopsy, treatment social function. Jodi House also ments. The program applies to those and survivorship, supporting offers employment services in with no other health Insurance and patients at no charge. partnership with the Department who cannot afford the fee-for-service. of Rehabilitation, case management To access the Every Woman Counts Dental Services services in the tri-counties and a Locator Service, go to www.dhcs. Medicare does not cover routine resource and referral program for ca.gov. Call for information about a dental care such as x-rays, cleaning, survivors, their families and loved free clinical breast exam and mam- filings, extractions, or dentures. mogram. ones. Adult survivors of traumatic Routine Dental Referral and and acquired brain injury are Call 800-511-2300 to reach a Can- Emergency Care eligible for Jodi House services and cer information specialist, available American Indian Health & Services are encouraged to call 563-2882 24/7 to answer any specific questions ext. 3 for more information and to about a cancer diagnosis or treat- 4141 State St # B2-B5 set up a tour. ment. Santa Barbara, CA 93110 696-1002 Support Groups - American Cancer Society The Dental Clinic is staffed Chronic Conditions 1432 Chapala Street with five full-time dentists and a Some non-profit groups, such as the Santa Barbara, CA 93101 registered dental hygienist. The Alzheimer’s Association, Arthritis 963-1576 Clinic offers preventative and Foundation and Parkinsons’ Associa- 1-800-227-2345 (24/7, including restorative care for adults and tion sponsor ongoing special exercise holidays) children. They accept Medi-Cal classes and patient and caregiver www.cancer.org and Cen Cal for adults and children groups to cope with that disease. See Support Groups in another section Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Denti-Cal Dental Care Dentist Referral of the Directory. The American Cancer Society Services for those eligible for Medi-Cal provides programs and services 1-800-322-6384 Blood Bank for cancer patients, such as “Look www.denti-cal.ca.gov United Blood Services Good, Feel Good” and “Road to Current dental services include: Recovery.” 4213 State St. exam and x-rays, cleanings, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Breast Cancer Resource Center fluoride treatments, fillings, 965-7037 55 Hitchcock Way, Suite 101 anterior root canals, prefabricated Fax 965-3113 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 crowns, extractions, full dentures 569-9693 and other medically necessary 1770 S. Broadway Fax 569-9243 Santa Maria, CA 93454 services. There is an annual cap of 928-2546 Programs & support for individuals $1,800 for eligible dental services. Fax 922-8751 with breast cancer. Approved dental services may exceed allowable amount with The Blood Bank collects, tests and Cancer Information Center Marian Mission Hope Cancer Center prior authorization. For most processes blood donation to supply current benefit information, go to hospitals. 1325 Church Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 www.denti-cal.ca.gov and access Blood Pressure Screening 219-HOPE (4673) the “What’s New” section on the Most senior centers, clinics, hospitals website’s home page. missionhopecancercenter.com and some pharmacies in Santa Barbara Eastside Family Dental Clinic County provide regularly scheduled 923 N. Milpas St blood pressure checks at low or no cost. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call facility for specifics. 884-1998

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Programs include:

• Advance Directives • Back Wellness • Balance & Mobility Training • Diabetes Education • Dementia Caregivers Support • Fibromyalgia Support & Education • Healthier Living with Ongoing Health Conditions • Heart Health • Hip or Knee Replacement Seminar • Lymphedema Education • Medicare Information Our Health Education Programs are designed with you in mind. • Neck & Posture Wellness All are taught by professionals, include take-home materials • Nutrition Navigator and are available on an ongoing basis. They are free of charge • Oncology Patient Support Programs or low in cost and are open to the community. • Pre-Diabetes For more information or to register online visit • Stop Smoking Help www.SansumClinic.org/Classes or call toll-free (866) 829-0909 • Stress Management • WomenHeart Support Group Visit our Health Resource Center located at 215 Pesetas Lane

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We provide the full spectrum of services ranging from primary care to more than 30 specialties at our 22 patient care locations throughout Santa Barbara County. One of the many benefits of receiving care at Sansum Clinic is the coordination of medical services across all departments.

• More Than 30 Medical Specialties • 22 Patient Care Locations Throughout Santa Barbara County • New Medical & Outpatient Surgery Center and Eye Center in Santa Barbara • Convenient Urgent Care Centers Open Evenings and Weekends • Online Access to Your Electronic Health Record Learn more at www.SansumClinic.org • Health Education Programs and Health Resource Center 1 (800) 4-SANSUM • Annual Flu Shot Program 1 (800) 472-6786 • Community Health Screening Program

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 45 HEALTH SERVICES Fax 884-1875 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Medicare may cover hearing aid costs www.sbclinics.org 688-7070 if a medical evaluation from a physi- Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic Fax 686-2060 cian has been obtained, and if the need has been verified. 164 Kinman Ave. www.sythc.com Goleta, CA 93117 Provides cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, Medi-Cal and some supplemental 617-7900 extractions and root canals. insurance policies will cover hear- ing testing by an audiologist and any www.sbclinics.org Services are available on a sliding fee scale. Low income, uninsured, medically necessary hearing aids. Clinics at both sites provide full Medi-Cal and some private Check with a Cen Cal Health repre- services through Medi-Cal and a insurances are accepted. sentative or with your supplement sliding fee scale. Emergency hours insurance company. for people experiencing significant Flu Shots and Vaccinations pain may walk into the Clinic Flu shots and vaccinations are Definitions site at 7:45 a.m. Monday through generally available during the Octo- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physi- Saturday. Sponsored by the Santa ber – November period. Call Senior cians specialize in the care of these Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. Connection at 800-510-2020 for areas of the body. Otolaryngologist Community Health Centers of the information about available clinics for and otorhinolaryngologist are also Central Coast Dental Clinics flu shots. technical terms for ENT physicians. 425 W. Central Ave.,Ste 201 Health Assessment & Health Audiologists have advanced training Lompoc, CA 93436 in testing and evaluation of hearing. 737-1169 Promotion They can prescribe individual hear- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Parish 210N. Broadway ing aids. Some audiologists also fill Nursing prescriptions for hearing aids. Santa Maria, CAm 93454 PO Box 689 Hearing Aid Company Representa- 347-1171 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 tives often offer free hearing tests; 1414 S. Miller St.,Ste 8 563-8636 however, they are usually not audiolo- Santa Maria, CA 93454 Cottagehealth.org 345-3702 gists. People Helping People Provides health education and support within participating Television Caption Decoding 545 Alisol Rd. faith communities in south Santa Many prime time television pro- Solvang, CA 93463 Barbara County area. grams are now produced with closed 686-0295 captions. Closed caption is written www.syvphp.org Health Screening Fairs dialogue that can be read on the T.V. Fairs are sponsored by local hospitals screen by those with serious hearing People Helping People has a service and other health care facilities. Call loss. The device can be purchased lo- to help low income older adults the nearest facility for more informa- cally and attached to a .TV. afford dental care. The program tion. will intake individuals who meet Independent Living Resource Center the low income guidelines. If Hearing (ILRC) 423 W. Victoria St. approved, the individual then goes Since hearing loss may be related to a Santa Barbara, CA 93101 to a local dentist participating in number of causes, it is good to begin 963-0595 (V/TDD) the program to receive the dental with a visit to a licensed physician or Fax 963-1350 care with a 50-60% discount. PHP a specialist in diseases of the ear for a will pay the dental provider for the thorough examination. An audiomet- 327 E. Plaza, Suite 3A services and will then establish a ric examination will be an important Santa Maria, CA 93454 payment plan for the individual to part of the procedure. In-depth au- 925-0015 (V/TDD) pay back their program. diological testing intended to evalu- Fax 349-2416 Santa Barbara - Ventura Dental Society ate the nature and degree of hearing www.ilrc-trico.org 1607 E. Thompson Blvd. loss is reimbursable by Medicare at Ventura, CA 93001 ILRC provides many 80% of the approved charges after the communication services for deaf 648-7282 deductible has been met. Fax 648-5154 and hearing impaired persons. Medicare does not cover hearing These services include interpreter www.sbvcds.org aids or routine hearing examinations registry, , document translation,. Santa Ynez Tribal Health directly related to the prescribing, and other services 90 Via Juana Lane fitting, or changing of hearing aids.

46 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HEALTH SERVICES No/Low Cost Hearing Aids 2005 Evergreen St # 1200 the telephone equipment to commu- and Services Sacramento. CA 95815 nicate with those devices. 800-633-2322 Ear of the Lion Foundation The California Relay Service addresses A Lions Club program providing www.mbc.ca.gov this need. Hearing callers trying to hearing aids which have been donat- According to State law, licensed contact the deaf by telephone can call ed and reconditioned for use by those hearing aid dispensers must an operator who will assist with the who need but cannot afford them. provide a specified warranty to call. The operator acts as a middleman in an otherwise normal telephone call. For information on general informa- customers covering the first thirty days from the purchase date. You talk to the operator, the operator tion on Hearing Services, go to Lion’s types your dialogue, the call recipient Club International at Hearing aid consumers should refer to their purchase contract to reads the message and types a response http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/how- understand their rights. Complaints and the operator reads the message to we-serve/health/hearing-programs. may be filed with this Board. To you. Using the system is simple. php obtain a complaint form or to To access a CRS operator, dial 711 Starkey Hearing Foundation ask further questions, call the English - 800-735-2929 Hear Now Program Hearing Aid Dispenser’s Examining Spanish - 800-855-3000 1-800-328-8602 Committee at: 800-633-2322. To reach a person who has TTY: [email protected] Telephone Services English - 800-735-2922 www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org Deaf and Disabled Telecommunica- Spanish - 800-855-7200 Hearing Aid Assistance may be tions Program is a service of the Cali- Speech to Speech - 800-854-7784 fornia Public Utilities Commission. available- call to discuss eligibility www.ddtp.org and request an application. California Relay Service This resource has TTY assistance Other Hearing Resources Communicating with deaf and some available in seven languages. For Stewart & Louisa MacDougall Eye hard-of-hearing people via a standard more information, go to the wesite. Center telephone can be difficult. Although California Telephone Access Program Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital many deaf and hard-of-hearing (CTAP) 569-8264 people have electronic telephone de- PO Box 30310 2400 Bath Street vices, referred to as TTY or TDD that Stockton, CA 95213 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 allow them to type their messages to 1-800-806-1191 others with similar devices, few hear- Fax 800-889-3974 Cottagehealth.org ing households and businesses have Hours: Mon 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. TTY 800-806-4474 and Thurs 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Other Resources HELP-4-HEP (Hepatitis C Helpline) We are Caring for a Lifetime: 1-877-435-7443 a Lifetime of Memories, 9am-7pm EST Mon-Fri a Lifetime of Care, HIV InfoLine 273 Ninth Street a Lifetime of Love San Francisco, CA 94103 415-558-8669 You Have A Choice 1-800-822-7422 10am-4pm Mon-Fri PST Experience The Difference www.projectinform.org National info line operated by Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Project Inform in San Francisco. P that provides treatment and health 1428 West North Avenue care information to people living Lompoc, California 93436 with HIV, their providers and support network. 805-735-4010 Medical Board of California Central Complaint Unit www.lifegen.net/lompoc

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 47 HEALTH SERVICES Mon-Friday 7Am to 6PM Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital with a cessation counselor. Saturday 9 AM- 4 PM Keck Center for Outpatient Services There are no community-based Center in Santa Barbara 2415 De La Vina Street classes being offered in Santa Located inside the Independent Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Barbara County. Living Resource Center 569-8900 x82403 Tobacco Prevention Program 423 W. Victoria Street, Cottagehealth.org/rehab Smoking Cessation Program Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Provided by a licensed physical Voice Mail: 800-995-6831 Cottage Health therapist, the program is an adjunct Toll free 1-855-CHS-WELL CTAP offers specialized telephone or alternative to medication 1-855-247-9355 equipment and network services or surgery. Services require an at no cost to qualified California appointment and physician referral. The Tobacco Prevention residents who have difficulty using Settlement Program (TPSP) the telephone. Eligibility includes Tobacco Prevention Services provides a variety of prevention, being certified as having at least The importance of quitting smoking enforcement, and support services one of the following disabilities is well known. Counseling to quit to the community. Goals are either temporarily or permanently: smoking is available via telephone to prevent youth, and all non- deaf/deafened, hard of hearing, and. with web-based resources. smokers, from becoming tobacco users, to assist smokers in their cognitive loss, impaired mobility, California Smoker’s Hotline blind/low vision, and speech efforts to quit, and to protect the impairment. English-800-662-8887 (NO public from the harmful effects of BUTTS) tobacco and secondhand smoke. Tuberculosis Testing Spanish-800-456-6386 (NO Tobacco related materials and Check with your Primary Care Pro- FUME) trainings are available to the public vider, who should be able to provide TB testing upon request, or refer you Other Resources For persons covered by Cen-Cal to another resource for this service. National Cancer Institute Health (Medi-Cal), the Program 1-877-44U-QUIT offers FDA-approved tobacco cessation products for their Urinary Incontinence www.TobaccoFreeCA. com members: An involuntary loss of bladder www.nobutts.org • Nicotine Patches control, urinary incontinence is Smokefree.gov estimated to affect more than 20 mil- • Nicotine Gum or Lozenges lion Americans. Unfortunately, most 1-800-QUIT NOW • Nicotine Inhaler or nasal spray people who experience incontinence Stop Smoking Programs: (with prior authorization) are either unaware that anything can California Smokers Helpline • Bupropion SR (Zyban) be done, or are too embarrassed to (1-800-NO-BUTTS) • Varenicline (Chantix) seek help. Spanish: 1-800-456-6386 Incontinence is not a disease. Most Specially trained counselors Vision incontinence can be cured or greatly are available to provide free Medicare is very specific about what improved after proper diagnosis. information and support by it will and will not cover in the area of Many treatments such as bladder telephone. eye care and vision correction. Medi- care does not cover routine testing training, medications, pelvic muscle Public Health Department directly related to the prescribing or exercises, surgery and outpatient pro- Santa Barbara fitting of eyeglasses, or the purchase cedures involving collagen injections, 681-5407 have been successful in restoring and of frames or lenses. Speak to an oph- enhancing bladder control. [email protected] thalmologist or optometrist about Incontinence is a symptom with many Information on support services is conditions that are covered. causes, so it is important to seek treat- available. Medi-Cal and some supplemental ment from a physician who specializes If you are ready to quit, a Helpline insurance policies will cover vision in treating incontinence. For more counselor can set you up with a testing and any medically necessary information on incontinence and/or “how-to quit plan” that’s right for glasses. Check with a CenCal Health reference to a specialist in your area, you. Your first call will be answered Beneficiary Representative at your call the Bladder Control Hotline at by an intake screener who will send nearest County Social Services office 800-BLADDER (800-252-3337). you a packet of helpful information. or check with your insurance company. The packet will contain a number you can call to arrange a consultation

48 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HEALTH SERVICES Specialist Referral www.brailleinstitute\santabarbara. Lions Sight Conservation Foundation EyeCare America org PO Box 6293 American Academy of Ophthalmology This organization serves Santa Santa Maria, CA 93456 PO Box 429098 Barbara County and offers 60 classes 925-8022 San Francisco, CA 94142 -9098 for persons with limited vision in Provides vision acuity testing 877-887-6327 independent living skills, arts, crafts, Fax 415-561-8567 music, technology and general education. The institute provides a The Project is for seniors age 65 consultant to demonstrate low vision and older who are U.S. Citizens or aids (magnifiers) to individuals with Legal Residents and have no access a doctor’s referral. The Institute also to an ophthalmologist (i.e. through has a library that provides a Talking an HMO or other prepaid health Personalized Book service. Tape cassettes of books plan such as armed forces or VA). and records of magazines, along The Program links a person with Physical with the machines to play them, are a local volunteer ophthalmologist available at the library. Machines are who will provide a medical eye Therapy & repaired on site. Reading materials exam at no out-of-pocket cost and can also be downloaded online at the Exercise up to one year follow-up care for Braille website. The Braille Institute any condition diagnosed during in the comfort & provides counseling, mobility the initial exam. There is also a convenience of your home! training, and use of assistance Glaucoma Program for those who devices for visually impaired persons. have not had an eye exam in 12 k Optimize rehabilitation months or more and are at increased Eye Clinic/County Health Clinic after an injury, illness or risk for glaucoma, determined by Santa Barbara surgery beyond what age, race and family history. 681-5488 insurance covers Eyeglasses, prescriptions, hospital Santa Maria services and fees of other medical 346-7230 k Optimize quality of professionals are not covered. Lompoc life through strength, Definitions 737-6400 balance & mobility training Ophthalmologist - These are physi- An ophthalmologist is available cians (medical doctors) who also by appointment only and requires k Private pay sessions allow specialize in the diseases of the eye. referral from a Primary Care for complete flexibility in In addition to vision exams, they can Physician. Provide glaucoma, scheduling frequency, detect and treat other conditions cataract and diabetic eye exams. length and duration of of the eye. Santa Barbara County Services are provided on a sliding visits Medical Society makes referrals to fee scale. ophthalmologists in Santa Barbara at Independent Living Resource Center k Certified in effective 683-5333. (ILRC) exercise for Parkinson’s Optometrists - American Optomet- 423 W. Victoria St. ric Association – These specialists Santa Barbara, CA 93101 have advanced training in eye care 963-0595 (V/TDD) Call Josette for a but are not medical doctors. They Fax 963-1350 consultation. provide comprehensive vision exams, 327 E. Plaza Dr. #3A including glaucoma testing, and fill Santa Maria, CA 93454 prescriptions for eyeglasses and con- 925-0015 (V/TDD) tact lenses. Members are listed in the Fax 349-2416 Yellow Pages under “Optician.” ILRC provides many services for Josette Fast, PT

Braille Institute of America visually impaired persons such as Owner, (fit’ nis) physical therapy 2031 De la Vina St. independent living skills training, UCLA-trained Santa Barbara, CA 93105 help in finding funding for assistive Serving patients since 1980 682-6222 devices, personal attendant care Fax 687-6141 referral and placement, and much 805.722.8035 more. www.fitnisphysicaltherapy.com

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 49 HEALTH SERVICES for children and adults. Assists South County Locations For more information in paying for eye exams, eye County Health Care Center- Franklin Resource Recovery and Waste glasses, vision related aids and eye 1136 E. Montecito St. Management Division of the Public surgery. One needs to request an Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Works Department 882-3615 www. application for eye services. 568-2099 lessismore.org Stewart & Louisa MacDougall County Health Care Center - Eye Center Carpinteria Expected Producer Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 931 Walnut Ave. Responsibility (Expired Meds 2400 Bath St. Carpinteria, CA 93013 Program) Santa Barbara, CA 93401 560-1050 569-8264 Effective in mid to late 2017, as North County Location a result of a County Sponsored Glaucoma testing. City of Santa Maria Household Ordinance, this EMP will go into Vandenberg Village Lions Club Hazardous Waste Collection Facility effect in Santa Barbara County. This 733-2898 2065 E. Main St. means that once the program is in Funds available to assist Lompoc Santa Maria, CA 93454 place, pharmaceutical manufactur- senior citizens with a vision exam 925-0951 ext.7270 ers MUST be responsible (at their and glasses. cost) for taking back and properly Operation Medicine Cabinet disposing of, at their cost, any unused Vision Rehabilitation The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Depart- pharmaceuticals they sell here in As a result of a brain injury or stroke, ment and the County Public Works Santa Barbara County. This means one may need to improve visual skills Department have installed secure that In addition to the sites listed in necessary to perform activities of drop-boxes at eight Sheriff’s Substa- the Operation Medicine Cabinet sec- daily living, and vision rehabilita- tions which allows residents to get rid tion, unused or outdated medications tion may be needed.. In consultation of all types of unwanted and outdated will be able to be disposed of either at with a vision specialist, occupational medications, including prescription pharmacies where they were pur- therapists assist in retraining those and over the counter drugs. chased, at specified kiosk locations, or who have impairment with visual Residents can drop off unwanted by a mail order process to be further motor skills and assist in modifying medications at the following Sheriff’s defined. Additionally, there may be tasks and/or the environment to help Substations: designated “take-back” events where adaptation for those with low vision. Carpinteria medications can safely be turned over Keck Center for Outpatient Services 5775 Carpinteria Ave. to proper authorities. Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 684-4561 569-8900 Goleta By appointment. 4434 Calle Real SHARP Disposal 681-4100 Home generated sharps (‘sharps’) are 7042 Market Place Drive needles, syringes with needles, and 571-1540 disposable lancets. Improper disposal Isla Vista of sharps is a health and safety threat. 6504 Trigo Road Sharps should be placed in approved 681-4179 collection containers- leak-proof, Lompoc red containers constructed of rigid, 3500 Harris Grade thick-walled plastics with a biohaz- 737-7737 ards label. Sharps containers can be purchased at many local pharmacies Buellton and through medical supply compa- 140 West Highway 246 nies. Sharp containers should never 686-8150 be thrown away in the trash or recycle Solvang bins. Bring sharp containers to the 1745 Mission Drive collection sites listed below. Most ac- 686-5000 cept sharp containers free of charge. Santa Maria Call for days and hours of operation. 812-A West Foster Road 934-6150

50 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HOME AND NURSING CARE Home Evaluation Provides health education and CenCal Health Perhaps you or someone you know support within participating 4050 Calle Real has reached a point in life where liv- faith communities and service Santa Barbara, CA 93110 ing independently is not as easy as organizations in south Santa 681-8260 in the past. Assistance with house- Barbara County area. Cencalhealth.org/providers/case- keeping, shopping, or meal prepara- Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care management tion may make all the difference in Santa Barbara Service for CenCal Health someone’s ability to continue living 512 E. Gutierrez St. members who have complex comfortably at home. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 medical or behavioral health There are professionals who are trained 965-5555 conditions, high psychosocial risk to assist you in deciding the kind of Santa Ynez & Lompoc Valleys factors or need assistance navigating help you need and then connecting 2029 Village Lane through the health care system and you with the appropriate resources. Solvang, California 93463 continuum of care. Website has a The agencies listed will make home Santa Ynez downloadable referral form. visits to complete these assessments. 693-5555 Multipurpose Senior Service Program Coast Caregiver Resource Center (CCRC) (MSSP) Lompoc A Program of Partners in Care Foundation A Program of Cottage Rehabilitation 735-4444 Hospital 5951 Encina Road Ste. 200 [email protected] 2415 De la Vina Street Goleta, CA 93117 www.vnhcsb.org Santa Barbara, CA 93105 280-4490 569-8950 Ext. 1 Serves Lompoc to South Santa www.picf.org Barbara County www.cottagehealth/services/ MSSP arranges services for a limited rehabilitation/caregiverservices Will assess home safety and the Medi-Medi population. Program level of care you may need - skilled CCRC offers county-wide qualifications: Age 65 or older, nursing, rehabilitation, hospice or assessment of families/friends Medi-Cal recipient with appropriate personal care. Call directly or ask caring for older adults. Offers aid code and no share of cost and your doctor about services. In Home specialized information, caregiver Skilled Nursing Facility Certified. Assessment is generally free of charge. consultation, planning assistance, Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care counseling, support groups and Wilshire Home Health Santa Barbara respite care for family caregivers. 1414 Miller St Ste R 512 E. Gutierrez St. Dignity Health Home Health Santa Maria, CA 93455 965-5555 925-8694 124 S. College Santa Ynez & Lompoc Valleys Santa Maria, CA 93454 Will assess home safety and the level 2029 Village Lane 739-3830 of care you may need - skilled nursing, Solvang, California 93463 800-549-9609 rehabilitation, hospice or personal care. Call directly or ask your doctor Santa Ynez 425 W. Central Ave Suite 101 about services. Services Guadalupe, 693-5555 PO Box 597 Santa Maria, Solvang, Buellton, Lompoc Lompoc, CA 93438 Lompoc and Vandenberg Village. 735-4444 736-7119 Fax 735-4016 Care Management [email protected] www.vnhcsb.org www.marianmedicalcenter.org Care management services assist the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care offers Completes a home health frail elderly client to remain at home Care Management services including assessment to determine if home by developing and monitoring care assessment of needs, individualized care is needed and the level of care plans to support safety and indepen- care plans, coordination of services required (personal care or skilled dence. Care managers work with fam- and ongoing monitoring to preserve nursing). Requires MD referral. ily members and other professionals to provide access to health and social independence at home. Sliding fee Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Parish scale is available. Nursing services and ensure coordinated de- PO Box 689 livery of services to the client. VN&HC administers with a Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Private Care Managers are available. County grant a short term case 563-8636 Call Senior Connection at 800-510- management program. Provides a 2020 for referrals. free assessment and prepares a care Cottagehealth.org plan by a R.N. 690-6203

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 51 HOME AND NURSING CARE Home Care Home Health Aides as prescribed by 30 days after the start of home Home care for the elderly includes a physician. health care. many types of medical services such Home health agencies may be profit 4. The home health agency serving as nursing care, therapy, home health or nonprofit organizations. Some are you is certified by Medicare. aides, medical social workers and hospital-based and serve as an outpa- nutritionists Medicare benefits for the home- tient extension for care needed at home bound patient are paid for under Part Homemaker and personal care after hospitalization. Others are free A (Hospital). Medi-Cal also pays for services such as meal preparation, standing organizations. They must be some home health services provided housework, help with personal needs licensed and certified by Medicare to by certified home health agencies. and shopping are also available. entitle patients to receive benefits under Discuss the benefits with the home “Hiring In-Home Help: A Practical Medicare and Medi-Cal. Medicare pays health agency that you call. Guide for Seniors and their Families” for home health services for patients when the following conditions are met: A patient’s physician may make sug- is a free booklet that can help you gestions about a particular agency. determine what is needed and how to 1. In need of skilled nursing or Discharge planning departments in go about hiring help in the home. It therapy services hospitals can also help with referrals. provides information about both hiring 2. Medical status qualifies him Even if a hospital has its own home through an agency or hiring directly. or her as homebound, simply health agency, you are not obligated Copies can be secured from the local se- meaning it is taxing to get out to utilize it. The choice is always nior center or by calling Senior Connec- or can’t get out without help. yours. Look in the telephone directo- tion at 800-510-2020 or 928-2552 or Patients are still considered ry Yellow Pages under “Home Health online at www.centralcoastseniors.org. homebound even if they go out Services” for a listing of private agen- for medical appointments. cies or telephone Senior Connection Home Health Care at 800-510-2020 or 928-2552. 3. A face-to-face encounter related Home health agencies provide Skilled The Medicare.gov website also has a Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupa- to the primary reason for home health occurs 90 days prior or feature to compare Medicare certified tional Therapy, Speech Therapy and home health agencies. This compari-

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2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 57 HOME AND NURSING CARE Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care known as Adult Day Health Care) 892-4259 512 E. Gutierrez St. also provides medical services and 800-272-3900 - 24 Hour Hot Line Santa Barbara, CA 93103 rehabilitative therapy for its clients. 120 E. Jones St. Suite 113 965-5555 Both provide respite for caregivers. Santa Maria, CA 93454 2029 Village Lane Friendship Adult Day Care Center 636-6432 Solvang, CA 93463 89 Eucalyptus Lane www.alz.org/cacentral Santa Ynez Santa Barbara, CA 93108 The Alzheimer’s Association has 693-5555 820 N. Fairview Ave limited funds for the purchase of Lompoc Goleta, CA 93117 respite care to provide assistance to 735-4444 969-0859 individuals or families caring for a www.friendshipcentersb.org person with a physician’s diagnosis [email protected] www.vnhcsb.org Lompoc Valley Haven of Alzheimer’s Disease. Grants Adult Day Program are made directly to families. An Serves Lompoc to South Santa 502 N. 3rd St. application must be completed and Barbara County Lompoc, CA 93436 submitted to the Association. Provides respite care by 733-9459 Coast Caregiver Resource Center (CCRC) experienced personal care A Program of Cottage Rehabilitation [email protected] attendants to families caring for www.valleyhaven.org Hospital frail elderly patients requiring heavy 2415 De la Vina St. care or supervision. Subsidized Valley Haven is a nonprofit social Santa Barbara, CA 93105 respite care is available. day program. Also provides no cost day program to eligible veterans. 569-8950 Ext. 1 Adult Day Care Centers www.cottagehealth/services/ Wisdom Center (CBAS) Adult Day Center refers to two sepa- LifeSteps Foundation, Inc. rehabilitation/caregiverservices rate kinds of programs that provide 1414 N. Broadway Ste.A CCRC offers respite assistance to out of home services to physically or Santa Maria, CA 93454 families or friends in need who mentally impaired adults. Adult Day 349-9810 are caring for an adult aged 60 or Care usually provides supervision, 354-5320 more or an adult of any age with activities, meals, exercise and trans- cognitive impairment. In-home and portation to the site as well as provid- www.lifestepsfoundation.org adult day care options available. ing counseling and time away from Provides services formerly Free of charge; donation requested. caregiving for the families. Commu- provided by an Adult Day Health nity Based Adult Services (formerly Care Center. Seniors Living Alone Emergency Response Systems Seniors living alone and indepen- dently often feel concerned about how they might let others know if they should need assistance, or how they might communicate important health information in an emer- gency. Emergency response units are available throughout Santa Barbara County. These systems enable an individual to summon emergency as- sistance by means of a simple device worn around the neck or on the wrist. Senior Connection at 800-510-2020 for information about emergency response systems available from commercial companies.

58 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HOME AND NURSING CARE Lompoc Valley Medical Center Hospital to visit elderly in their homes or in cilities provide room and board, some Lifeline Service a nursing home. personal care assistance, monitoring 1515 E. Ocean Ave. UCSB Associated Students of medication taking, and social op- Lompoc, Ca 93436 Community Affairs Board & Senior Friendship portunities. They are for people who 740-2842 Program can no longer live at home, yet do not UCen Room 2523 need professional nursing care. These Companions/Friendly facilities are licensed and monitored Visitors Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6081 893-4296 by the State Department of Social There are organizations in Santa Services. Barbara County who will visit a frail, (closed during student vacations) elderly person at home or in a nursing Students volunteer to visit elderly Skilled Nursing Facilities home. persons at home or to escort them Also known as “nursing homes” or Adventures in Caring Foundation to community events. “convalescent hospitals,” nursing 1528 Chapala St. #202 Other organizations which provide facilities provide professional nurs- Santa Barbara, CA 93101 support to persons with particular ing services on a 24 hour basis as 962-4500 diseases may offer in-home visitors. See prescribed by the patient’s physician. In addition to medical nursing care, www.adventuresincaring.org Support Groups and call to inquire. Some churches also provide this physical, occupational, and other Adventures in Caring: Student service. therapies can be provided. These volunteers befriend the socially facilities are licensed by the State isolated elderly in local skilled Out of Home Respite Department of Public Health. nursing, assisted living, and memory Temporary respite care or permanent care units, visiting on a weekly basis long-term care may become neces- Placement Assistance throughout the school year. The sary when independent or assisted Long Term Care Ombudsman Services students are undergraduates who living is not possible. 123 W. Gutierrez are pursuing careers in health care. When a person cannot continue to Santa Barbara, CA 93101 They receive in-depth training in live in their own home, a decision 120 E. Jones advanced listening skills, emotional must be made about the level of care Santa Maria, CA 93454 intelligence, and how to make a which is the most appropriate. The 922-1236 heartfelt, meaningful connection following is a brief description of the Fax 922-1541 with anyone, regardless of disability. two possible choices in Santa Barbara [email protected] No fee. Please call to request a visit County. www.fsacares.org for a friend or family member. Community Partners in Caring Residential Care Facilities Long-term Care Ombudsman Also known as “assisted living” or 120 E. Jones St. Suite 123 Services provides information “board and care,” residential care fa- Santa Maria, CA 93454 and assistance to persons who are 925-8000 1120 W. Ocean Ave. (Inside Lompoc Senior Center) Lompoc, CA 93436 737-1976 164 W. Highway 246 Buellton, CA 93427 688-1100 www.partnersincaring.org Trains and supervises volunteers who visit in the home and take people on errands and to appointments. Jewish Family Services 524 Chapala St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 957-1116 Ext. 115 Volunteers are sometimes available

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 59 HOME AND NURSING CARE making decisions about appropriate attempt should be made first to resolve nursing facilities. levels of care, available facilities, it with the facility’s administration. If State Department of Social Services and other concerns having to do the problem cannot be resolved, you Community Care Licensing with placing a friend or family can contact: Central Coast Division member. They can answer many Goleta Unit questions that you may have about Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services 6500 Hollister Ave Ste 200 long-term care, provide you with Goleta, CA 93117 a list of in-county facilities and/ Ombudsman Services investigates and resolves, when possible, complaints 562-0400 or out-of-county referrals, and Fax 685-1820 advocate on behalf of residents of a made by or on behalf of residents long-term care facility. in residential care or skilled nursing Other Services facilities. Ombudsman Services is also Other sources of assistance for officially designated by the state to MedicAlert Safe Return placement include hospital discharge receive and investigate reports of abuse Alzheimer’s Association planners for persons who are about in long-term care facilities. 1528 Chapala St. #204 to leave the hospital and home Santa Barbara, CA 93101 assessment case management Licensing and certification reports are public information and available 892-4259 programs if in-home evaluations are 800-272-3900 24-hour hotline needed. An unregulated, unlicensed either through the state departments cottage industry has grown of listed below or through Long-Term www.alz.org/cacentral businesses providing placement Care Ombudsman Services. The Alzheimer’s Association services for residential care facilities Complaints about long-term care sponsors a nationwide, community- for the elderly. In addition, a listing facilities can also be directed to: based program called Safe Return. of the residential care facilities State Dept. of Public Health The program helps identify, locate and skilled nursing facilities is also Licensing and Certification and return individuals who are available from Senior Connection at District Office memory impaired and become 1-800-510-2020. 1889 N. Rice Ave. #200 lost through wandering. An ID Problems with Residential Oxnard, CA 93036 bracelet and registration in a Care/Skilled Nursing Care 604-2926 national data base offers a 24 hour 800-547-8267 toll free number to contact when an Facilities individual is lost or found. If there is a problem with the care Fax 604-2997 Project Lifesaver someone is receiving in a residential www.cdph.ca.gov care or skilled nursing facility, an Contact: Tiffany Hampton Investigates complaints in skilled 681-4179 [email protected] For more than a decade, Senior Care www.sbsheriff.org/projectlifesaver. Home Helpers has html Recuperative Care been providing non- Continuing Care medical and personal Project Lifesaver serves patients care and companionship with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Mental Dysfunction Disorders, Making Life Easier Down’s Syndrome and Autism. • Someone needing recuperative care Participants of the program are • Seniors seeking assistance and given wristbands with transmitters; companionship in the event that a participant • Those with medical limitations wanders or goes missing, trained Search and Rescue personnel are • Individuals requiring continuing care dispatched to use unique receivers • And others… and antennas to locate them. Plans to Fit Your Budget Bathing • Dressing • Errands Medication Reminders • Meal Preparation All Activities of Daily Living Call us today for your FREE on-site consultation 805-430-8767 www.HHSBSLO.com HCO #424700001

60 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HOUSING ousing which is affordable, Housing Authority of the City of Union Plaza available and adequate is Santa Barbara 120 N. Broadway extremely limited in Santa 808 Laguna Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 HBarbara County. There currently is a Santa Barbara, CA 93101 922-5226 housing crisis in south Santa Barbara 965-1071 [email protected] County with less than 1/2 percent www.hacsb.org For the person 62+ or disabled over vacancy rate. This makes finding age 18 years. HUD Section VIII. housing very difficult for anyone but HACSB owns and/or manages especially for individuals on low and several developments for low- Private Non-Profit Housing extremely low incomes. The follow- income seniors within the City Castillo Homes ing section describes some of the of Santa Barbara (including 1028 B Castillo St. programs designed to assist you with Presidio Springs, SHIFCO, Villa Santa Barbara, CA 93101 housing. La Cumbre, El Patio and Vista la 965-9710 Cumbre). Community Housing Corporation (CHC) Low Cost Rentals Section 8 vouchers can be used to 11 E. Haley St. lease an apartment from a private Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Federally Subsidized Housing landlord in the community. Housing Authorities develop and 963-9644 manage federally financed public Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara www.chcsb.com housing projects and other below- This nonprofit developer aids in market housing developments, and 5575 Armitos Avenue Goleta, CA 93117 the construction of affordable provide these units on a rental basis housing. to eligible low income persons and 967-3402 families. There are two Housing 817 W. Ocean Ave. The following private, nonprofit orga- Authorities located in Santa Barbara Lompoc, CA 93436 nizations offer housing for seniors at County: the Housing Authority of 735-8351 prices usually below market rates. the City of Santa Barbara, and the 200 W. Williams Battistone Foundation Housing Authority of the County of Santa Maria, CA 93456 Edgerly Apartments Santa Barbara. It is important to apply 925-4393 or 922-0902 1324 De La Vina St. for assistance with both agencies. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.hasbarco.org Both Housing Authorities also 965-4541 The Housing Authority of the administer the Section 8 Housing Palm Tree Apartments County of Santa Barbara owns Choice Voucher Program which pro- 2111 De La Vina and manages low-income housing vides rental subsidies to low income Santa Barbara, CA 93105 throughout Santa Barbara County. individuals and families. 569-0710 Call one of the offices listed above Because the demand for subsidized for details. Quality, affordable, independent housing is very high in Santa Barbara living for seniors 62 and older. County, both the City and County Other Federally Financed Laguna Cottages for Seniors Housing Authorities have long wait- Housing 803 Laguna St. ing lists and enrollment for certain Pilgrim Terrace Cooperative Homes Santa Barbara, CA 93101 programs is not always open. Contact 649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr. 965-1179 each agency for specific details about Santa Barbara, CA 93101 65+, two year county residents their programs and waiting lists. 682-3618 eligible At the time of publication of this Federally financed rental units for Oak Knoll Haven directory the City of Santa Barbara low-income seniors 62+ or disabled 4845 S. Bradley Rd. Housing Authority has closed wait- persons . Santa Maria, CA 93455 ing lists for section 8 and public St. Vincent’s Villa Caridad Apartments 934-2027 housing but accepts application for 4202 Calle Real 62+ and disabled over 18 eligible senior housing. The County of Santa Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Barbara does not accept new applica- 683-4375 People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation tions for section 8 but individuals 26 E. Victoria Street Federally financed rental units for can apply for Public Housing (hous- Santa Barbara, CA 93101 low-income seniors 62+. ing owned by the County Housing 962-5152 Authority. Rainbow Plaza 220 W. Pine Ave.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 61 HOUSING Lompoc, CA 93436 1. There is no limit to the number borrow against the equity in your 735-1952 of waiting lists you can put your home to provide you with tax-free Elderly (62+)and disabled eligible name on. It is best to sign up income. You continue to own your on several lists to increase your home and live in it for the life of your Some for-profit residential corpora- loan. You typically make no loan tions offer low-cost housing, a few ac- likelihood of receiving assis- tance. payments, as the Reverse Mortgage cept Housing Authority Section VIII becomes due only when you sell your vouchers. The Yellow Pages of your 2. Make sure that you keep the home or move out of it. telephone book, “Retirement and project informed of your cur- Life Care Communities and Homes,” rent address and telephone A Reverse Mortgage operates in an will steer you in the right direction. number. One reason lists move opposite manner from a conventional Call each facility for specific informa- quickly is that people cannot be mortgage. With a conventional mort- tion. reached easily when there is a gage, your equity grows and your debt shrinks as you repay the lender. vacancy. A listing of Independent Senior In a Reverse Mortgage, your equity Facilities is available from Senior 3. Check back regularly, but don’t shrinks and your debt grows as the Connection at 800-510-2020. be a pest. Let them know you lender pays you. Waiting List Tips are still interested. Money obtained from a Reverse Many apartment projects, both subsi- Other Financial Assistance Mortgage can be distributed in a dized and non-subsidized, have long number of ways: waiting lists and sometimes waiting Alexander House Foundation lists are closed for a while if they have PO Box 23642 • As a single lump sum of cash. grown so large that the waiting times Santa Barbara, CA 93121 • As regular monthly payments. 966-3665 would be unreasonable. Don’t be dis- • As a credit line that lets you decide couraged! If they will take your name, Provides financial assistance for how much and when to draw it. give it. Waiting lists sometimes move housing for the elderly, 65 and over, surprisingly fast. Being number 400 on a fixed income and at least a 10 • As a combination of these payment on a list doesn’t necessarily mean that - year resident, who live between plans. there are actually 400 people ahead of Carpinteria and Isla Vista in the Why get one? you. Many people have already found Santa Barbara area. A Reverse Mortgage makes sense for a place to live, moved out of the area some homeowners. It’s a way of cash- or are no longer interested in the Reverse Mortgages ing in on that hard-earned equity that apartment. A Reverse Mortgage allows you to you’ve been building over the years. It can provide you with the extra income you need. Some homeowners use the money to repair or remodel their homes. Some spend it on traveling. Others use the money to pay off debts, medical expenses or home care. Some want a line of credit they can draw upon as needed for unplanned expenses or extra luxuries. A Reverse Mortgage provides other advantages for some homeowners, including: • You get to keep your home. As long as you abide by the loan requirements, you can never lose your home. • You can never owe more than the value of your home. Although your debt grows larger the longer your loan lasts, it can never grow larger

62 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY EMERGENCY SERVICES Division 17 922-1629 CARES CRISIS TEAM 888-868-1649 Senior Assemblyman-SB County, Martin Tucker 969-0760 Hospital Emergency Rooms Senior Senator, Garilee Cave 801-4103 Dignity Health/Marian Regional Medical Center 739-3000 Congress of California Seniors 916-442-4474, 800-543-3352 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital 967-3411 National Association of Retired Federal Employees, District IX Lompoc Valley Medical Center 737-3300 Santa Maria, Santa Ynez Valley 934-5986 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 682-7111 Lompoc 598-9055, 268-2199 Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital 688-6431 Santa Barbara Village 729-8828 Adult Protective Services (APS) Family Services Agency 965-1001 Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - Lompoc 1-844-751-6729 League of Women Voters Victims of Violence Santa Barbara 965-2422 North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center National Asian Pacific Center on Aging 213-365-9005 Lompoc 24-hour Hotline 736-7273, Office 736-8535 Pacific Pride Foundation Santa Maria 24-hour Hotline 928-3554, Office 922-2994 Santa Barbara 963-3636 ext.117 Long Term Care Ombudsman 922-1236, 965-1001 ext.244 Santa Maria 349-9947 Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center 963-6832, 24-hour Hotline 564-3696 People Helping People 686-0295 Domestic Violence Solutions Filipino Community Center 928-0392 County-wide Office 963-4458 Jewish Family Services 957-1116 Santa Barbara 24-hour Hotline 964-5245 La Casa de la Raza 965-8581 Santa Maria 24-hour Hotline 925-2160 Consumer Complaints & Information Lompoc 24-hour Hotline 736-0965 Conflict Solution Center Santa Ynez Valley 24-hour Hotline 686-4390 Santa Barbara 963-6765 x5 Victim Witness Assistance Program Santa Maria 349-8943 Santa Barbara 568-2400, Toll Free (855) 840-3232 Fair Housing Enforcement Program 564-5461 Santa Maria 346-7529, Toll Free (855) 840-3233 Rental Housing Mediation Program 564-5420 Lompoc 737-7910 Golden State Mobile Home Owners League 800-888-1727 Emergency Assistance Santa Barbara 895-8319 American Red Cross of the Pacific Coast 687-1331 Mobile Home Ombudsman 800-952-5275 Path Santa Barbara 884-8481 Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties 963-8657 Catholic Charities Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit 346-7540 Santa Barbara 965-7045 Bureau of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 654-4711 Lompoc 736-6226 Mobile Home Registration - Titling 800-952-8356 Santa Maria 922-2059 State Dept. of Consumer Affairs 916-445-1254, 800-952-5210 Carpinteria 684-8621 Community Action Commission/Energy Services 964-8857 Department of Social Services, Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 681-4401 Lompoc 737-7080 Santa Maria 346-7135 Santa Barbara2017-2019 County Good Samaritan Shelter Bridgehouse Emergency Shelter 735-4390, 347-3338 x101 Marks House Transitional Shelter 735-9980 Salvation Army 962-6281, 349-2421 Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People 686-0295 California Poison Control System Hotline 24-hour Hotline: 800-222-1222 Friendship Line 800-971-0016 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) Senior ALCOHOL/DRUG/MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 569-7434 RESOURCE Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse 963-1433, 308-8547 Elements Counseling Group 349-2255 Family Services Agency DIRECTORY Santa Barbara 965-1001 Lompoc 735-4376 Santa Maria 925-1100 Carpinteria 566-1619 Good Samaritan/Recovery Point 346-8185 Your comprehensive Zona Seca 963-8961 Central Coast Headway guide to services Santa Maria 922-2106 Lompoc 737-0015 for senior citizens CIVIC/COMMUNITY/CONSUMER Adult & Aging Network and caregivers 81-4678

AARP 866-448-3614 (toll free), 800-424-3410 National San Luis Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 925-9554, 965-3288, 800-510-2020 Obispo and Santa Barbara California Commission on Aging 916-419-7591 Counties California Retired Teachers Association Sacramento 916-923-2200 Santa Barbara 687-9678 Contractor State License Board 800-321-2752 (CSLB), 916-255-3273 Catholic Charities Bureau of Automotive Repairs 800-952-5210 Santa Barbara 965-7045 Dental Board of California 916-263-2300, 877-729-7789 Lompoc 736-6226 Medical Board of California 916-263-2382, 800-633-2322 Santa Maria 922-2059 Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) 928-5663 Surepath 800-432-7310 800-434-0222 Franchise Tax Board 800-852-5711, 800-735-2929 TDD Community Care Licensing Division 562-0400 AARP Tax Aide Program 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277) State Dept. of Public Health 604-2926, 800-547-8267 877-434-7598 (TDD) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 855-411-CRPB (2372) Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040, 800-829-4059 (TDD) Long Term Care Ombudsman 922-1236, 965-1001 FOOD & NUTRITION EDUCATION Meals Road Scholar 1-800-454-5768 Community Action Commission Nutrition Sites Allan Hancock College Community Education 922-6966, Ext. 3209 Atkinson Center 925-3010 for reservations Santa Barbara City College Center for Lifelong Learning 687-0812 Carpinteria Senior Center 684-6090 for reservations Central Coast Literacy Council 925-0951, Ext. 837 Central Kitchen 692-4979 for reservations SBCC Adult Education Adult Literacy Program 683-8260 Elwin Mussell Senior Center 925-3010 for reservations Sansum Clinic Health Resource Center 681-7672, 800-281-4425 x7672 Franklin Center 692-4979 for reservations ELDER ABUSE & CRIME Goleta Senior Center 692-4979 for reservations Adult Protective Services Hotline 1-844-751-6729 Guadalupe Senior Nutrition Program 925-3010 for reservations District Attorney’s Office Vulnerable Victim Prosecution Unit L. L. Davis Community Center 692-4979 for reservations Santa Barbara 568-2300 Lompoc Senior Nutrition Center 310-1557 for reservations Santa Maria 346-7540 Luis OASIS Senior Center 925-3010 for reservations Long Term Care Ombudsman 965-1001 ext 244 Presidio Springs 692-4979 for reservations Union Plaza 925-3010 for reservations EMPLOYMEN Villa Caridad 692-4979 for reservations One Stop Career Centers Buellton Senior Center 688-4571 Santa Barbara 568-1296 Cliff Drive Senior Luncheon 965-4286 Santa Maria 614-1550 Martha’s Meals 922-3575 Department of Rehabilitation Solvang Senior Center 688-3793 Santa Maria 928-1891 Community Action Commission “Healthy At Home” Santa Barbara 560-8130 South County 692-4979 Women’s Economic Ventures North County 925-3010 Santa Barbara 965-6073 Meals-on-Wheels Santa Maria, 456-2319 Lompoc 736-3257 Senior Community Service Employment Program 240-7771 Santa Maria 938-1200 Employment Development Department (EDD) Santa Barbara 683-1565 Santa Barbara 568-1296 Santa Ynez Valley 350-8478 Santa Maria 348-3230 Santa Maria Wisdom Center 354-5320, 349-9810 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Line 800-514-0301 Food for the Heart 334-5292 800-514-0383 (TTY) Organic Soup Kitchen 284-3552 Fair Employment & Housing Department 800-884-1684 Brown Bag Program Housing 800-884-1684 Santa Barbara 967- 5741 Hate Violence 800-884-1684 Santa Maria 937-3422 x107 TTY 800-700-2320 Food Bank of Santa Barbara County Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) 568-1222 Santa Maria 937-3422 END OF LIFE Santa Barbara 967-5741 Alliance for Living and Dying Well 845-5314 Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People 686-0295 Sansum Clinic Advance Directive Workshop 866-829-0909 Unity Shoppe 965-4122 Cemetery and Funeral Bureau 916-574-7870 CalFresh Federal Trade Commission 877-FTC-HELP, 866-653-4261 TDD Santa Barbara 681-4401 Funeral Consumers Alliance 888-737-3911 Lompoc 737-7080 Organ Donation 800-786-4077 Santa Maria 346-7135 UCLA Medical Center 310-794-0372 HEALTH SERVICES University of Tennessee’s Forensic Anthropology Center 865-974-4408 Santa Barbara County Health Care Services Science Care 800-417-3747 Carpinteria 560-1050 Life Legacy 888-774-4438 Franklin Center 568-2099 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Lompoc 737-6400 Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Santa Barbara 681-5488 Social Security Offices Santa Maria 346-8410 Santa Barbara Office 800-772-1213 or 866-695-6285 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Santa Maria Office 800-772-1213 or 866-331-2316 Eastside Neighborhood Clinic 963-1641 Department of Social Services Santa Barbara County Goleta Neighborhood Clinic 617-7878 Santa Barbara 681-4401 Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic 968-1511 Lompoc 737-7080 Westside Neighborhood Medical Clinic 963-1546 Santa Maria 346-7135 American Indian Health & Services 681-7356 Department of Veteran’s Affairs 683-1491 x494, 800-827-1000 Pacific Central Coast Health Centers SB Veteran’s Service Offices Marian Community Clinic 739-3890 Santa Barbara 681-4500 Family Medicine Center Lompoc 737-7900 Santa Maria 739-3561 Santa Maria 346-7160 Lompoc 735-4292 Family Health Center 332-8155, 349-8514 Santa Barbara 963-0595 Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Santa Maria 925-0015 (V/TDD) Santa Maria 934-5400, 345-3701 In Home Care Network 346-7602, 866-313-1353 Guadalupe 343-5577 Center for Successful Aging 898-8080 Lompoc 737-1169 Jewish Family Services 957-1116 Ext 115 Sansum Clinic Santa Barbara Village 729-5038 Pueblo Multi-Specialty 681-7500 Real Help 965-1531 Pesetas Multi-Specialty 681-7500 Wilshire Hospice 782-8608, 800-801-8019 Carpinteria 566-5080 Sarah House 682-1515 Lompoc Multi-Specialty 737-8700 Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Serenity House 617-7777 Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic 688-7070 Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. 563-8820 V.A. Health Clinic Alzheimer’s Association Santa Barbara 683-1491 Santa Barbara 892-4259, 800-272-3900 - 24 Hour Hot Line Santa Maria 354-6000 Santa Maria 636-6432 Marian Regional Medical Center (Dignity Health) 739-3943 Friendship Adult Day Care Center 969-0859 Palliative Care Consultation Service at Cottage Hospital 569-8393 Lompoc Valley Haven 733-9459 Central Coast Medical Association 683-5333 Wisdom Center (CBAS) 349-9810, 354-5320 Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 569-8999 ext. 82102 Lompoc Valley Medical Center Hospital Lifeline Service 740-2842 Keck Center for Outpatient Services 569-8999 ext. 82403 Adventures in Caring Foundation 962-4500 The Tuohy Foundation Aquatic Center 569-8999 Ext. 82552 Community Partners in Caring Project Re-Entry 569-8999 Ext 82101 Santa Maria 925-8000 American Cancer Society 963-1576 Lompoc 737-1976 1-800-227-2345 (24/7, including holidays) Buellton 688-1100 Breast Cancer Resource Center 569-9693 State Dept. of Public Health 604-2926, 800-547-8267 Marian Mission Hope Cancer Center 219-HOPE (4673) State Department of Social Services 562-0400 American Indian Health & Services 696-1002 Project Lifesaver 681-4179 Denti-Cal Dental Care Dentist Referral 1-800-322-6384 HOUSING Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara 965-1071 Santa Barbara 963-0595 (V/TDD) Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Santa Maria 925-0015 (V/TDD) Goleta 967-3402 California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) 1-800-806-1191 Lompoc 735-8351 TTY 800-806-4474 Santa Maria 925-4393, 922-0902 Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 569-8900 x82403 AARP Foundation’s Reverse Mortgage Education Project 800-209-8085 California Smoker’s Hotline Consumers Union, West Coast Regional Office 1-415-431-6747 English 800-662-8887 (NO BUTTS) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 800-569-4287 Spanish 800-456-6386 (NO FUME) Fair Employment and Housing Dept. Housing 800-884-1684 California Smokers Helpline 1-800-NO-BUTTS, Spanish 1-800-456-6386 TTY 800-700-2320 Braille Institute of America 682-6222 Rental Housing Mediation Task Force 564-5420 Eye Clinic/County Health Clinic Community Action Partnership of SLO County 541-4122, 800-495-0501 Santa Barbara 681-5488 Habitat for Humanity Santa Maria 346-7230 Santa Maria 928-5399 Lompoc 737-6400 Goleta 692-2226 Operation Medicine Cabinet Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program 875-8041 Goleta 681-4100, 571-1540 Community Action Commission/Energy Services 964-8857, 617-2897 Lompoc 737-7737 HEAP 800-655-0617 Santa Maria 934-6150 New Beginnings-The Safe Parking Program 845-8492 HOME AND NURSING CARE LEGAL Coast Caregiver Resource Center (CCRC) 569-8950 Ext. 1 Lawyers Referral Service 569-9400 Dignity Health Home Health AARP Legal Services Network 866-330-0753 Santa Maria 739-3830, 800-549-9609 Public Defender Lompoc 736-7119 Santa Barbara 568-3470 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Parish Nursing 563-8636 Santa Maria 346-7500 Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Lompoc 737-7770 Santa Barbara 965-5555 California Rural Legal Assistance: 922-4563 Santa Ynez 693-5555 Legal Aid Foundation Lompoc 735-4444 Santa Barbara 963-6754 CenCal Health 681-8260 Lompoc 736-6582 Multipurpose Senior Service Program (MSSP) 280-4490 Santa Maria 922-9909 Wilshire Home Health Santa Barbara County Superior Court Santa Maria 925-8694 Santa Barbara 568-2296 In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Santa Maria 349-1289 Santa Barbara 681-4550 Lompoc 737-5454 Lompoc 737-6020 Santa Barbara County Public Guardian 568-2790 Santa Maria 346-8303 North County office 346-8337 Personal Care & Homemaker Services Catholic Charities 965-7045 Santa Barbara 690-6202, 965-5555 United States Citizenship and Naturalization 800-375-5283 Santa Ynez 693-5555 800-870-3676 - leave message. Lompoc 735-4444 Santa Barbara City College Citizenship Center 964-6853 Senior Home Care Program 925-9554 United States Department of Justice 213-894-2400. Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) Importa Santa Barbara 604-5060 Humane Society of Santa Maria Valley 349-3435 Lompoc 886-2199 Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society 688-8224 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT VIVA 735-6741 Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) Humane Society of Santa Barbara 964-4777 x17 Santa Barbara 963-0595 Voice or Text ( TTY/TDD) C.A.R.E.4Paws 805.968.CARE (2273) Santa Maria 925-0015 Voice or Text (TTY/TDD) Humane Animal Rescue Team 677-5541 California Telephone Access Program 800-806-1191 Pet Food Pantry 349-3435 TTY 800-806-4474 RECREATION AND FITNESS Central Coast Assistive Technology Center 549-7420 CDC 800-232-4636, TTY 888-232-6348 Muscular Dystrophy Association 310-390-6802 Sansum Clinic 898-3530 Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Loan Closet 690-6235, 965-5555 YMCA-Young Men’s Christian Association Lifeline Assistance Program 800-395-2171 Santa Barbara 687-7727 Multiple Sclerosis Society 682-8783 Lompoc 736-3483 MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING Montecito 969-3288 CARES (Crisis and Recovery Emergency Services) 884-6850 Santa Ynez 686-2037 Cottage Hospital Emergency Psychiatric Services 569-8339 Santa Maria 937-8521 Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara 569-2785 Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 569-8999 ext 82552 Anka Behavioral Health 925-825-4700 Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center 964-1519 Hospital Emergency Rooms City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Adapted Programs 564-5421 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital 967-3411 SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTERS Lompoc Valley Medical Center 737-3300 Buellton Senior Center 688-4571 Marian Regional Medical Center 739-3000 Carpinteria Senior Center 684-6090 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 682-7111 Carrillo Recreation Center 897-2519 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 (TALK), 800-784-2433 DeWees Community & Senior Center 875-8085 Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital 688-6431 Family Caregiver Support Network 875-8875 American Indian Health & Services 681-7356 Franklin Neighborhood Community Center 897-2582 Center for Successful Aging 898-8080 Goleta Valley Senior Center 683-1124 Family Service Agency Guadalupe Senior Center 343-2525 Lompoc 735-4376 Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center 897-2568 Santa Barbara 965-1001 Luis OASIS Senior Center 937-9750 Friendship Line 1-800-971-0016 Santa Maria Senior Center Elwin E. Mussell Center 925-0951 x2207 Jewish Family Services of Santa Barbara 957-1115 Solvang Senior Center 688-3793 Mental Wellness Center 884-8440 Westside Community Center/Senior Center 897-2560 New Beginnings Counseling Center 963-7777 Senior Center Without Walls 877-797-7299, 510-444-5974 PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE TRANSPORTATION Medicare 800-MEDICARE Guadalupe Transit 922-8476 Livanta 1-877-588-1123, 1-855-887-6668 (TTY) Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) 963-3366 Center for Medicare Advocacy 860-456-7790 (not toll free) Santa Maria Area Transit 928-5624 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 800-633-4227 American Cancer Society 963-1577 Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) 800-434-0222 American Medical Response 866-889-8422 (toll free) 928-5663 COLT (City of Lompoc Transit) 736-7666 Medi-Cal - Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services Easy Lift Transportation 681-1181 Santa Barbara 681-4401 Help of Carpinteria, Inc.-Shepard’s Place 684-0065 Santa Maria 346-7135 Santa Barbara County-Health Clinic Transportation 922-8476 Lompoc 737-7080 Santa Maria Area Transit 928-5624 CenCal Health 877-814-1861, 685-9525, 965-4893 (TDD), 800-421-2560 Santa Ynez Valley Transit 688-5452 Veterans Affairs and Outpatient Clinic SMOOTH Senior Dial A Ride 922-0146 Santa Barbara 683-1491 Community Partners in Caring Santa Maria 354-6000 Santa Maria 925-8000 Department of Social Services: Lompoc 737-1976 Santa Barbara 681-4401 Buellton 688-1100 Santa Maria 346-7135 RTA-SCAT 781-4472 Lompoc 737-7080 Ride Share Hotline 963-7283 Lompoc Valley Community HealthCare Organization 736-4580 Traffic Solutions 963-7283; 963-SAVE The Jefferson Foundation 963-8822 Keck Center for Outpatient Services 569-8999 ext 82400 Covered California 1-800-300-1506, TTY 888-889-4500 VETERAN’S SERVICES Spanish 800-300-0213 Veterans Service Offices Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor Santa Barbara 681-4500 Help Desk 888-402-0737 Santa Maria 346-7160 Alliance for Pharmaceutical Assistance (APA) Lompoc 737-7900 Santa Maria 614-2040 Santa Barbara Community Based Outpatient Clinic 683-1491 Lompoc 737-5799 Santa Maria Community Based Outpatient Clinic 354-6000 PETS AND ANIMALS VA Caregiver Support 1-855-260-3274 Animal Control VOLUNTEER Santa Barbara 681-5285 GenSpan Foundation 614-4968 Lompoc 737-7755 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Santa Maria 934-6119 North Santa Barbara County 922-9931 Santa Barbara City Limits 963-1513, 882-8900 Emergency Number Humane Society of Santa Barbara 964-4777 HOUSING than the selling price of your home. lenders will require that you have a Mortgages called “Home Made • You never have to repay your loan certificate showing that you have con- Money.” This book can be read during the life of the loan. sulted with a counselor before they online or printed. will approve your loan! • Your income is not a consideration Consumers Union, West Coast Regional Office in obtaining the loan since you HUD-approved Reverse Mortgage make no payments. counselors in California are with 1535 Mission Street the SurePath Financial Solutions San Francisco, CA 94103 • The money you receive is tax-free, (formerly CCCS) at 877-615-7873 1-415-431-6747 since it is not considered “income.” (SURE). If you cannot locate a coun- Why NOT get one? selor within driving distance, you can A Reverse Mortgage is not right for consult one by phone. NOW OPEN everyone. It can have significant Not all counselors are equally knowl- disadvantages for some homeowners. edgeable, so it’s a good idea to ask These disadvantages need to be care- them how long they have been doing fully weighed against the advantages. Reverse Mortgage counseling and Some reasons NOT to get a Reverse how many clients they have worked Mortgage include: with. Often this counseling is free of charge, but sometimes a small fee is • It is more complicated than required (usually around $75). How- conventional mortgages and often ever, what you learn from this service not well understood, even by loan is, as the saying goes, “priceless.” and legal professionals. • It could have adverse tax A good counselor will… Welcome consequences for some • Be unbiased, independent, and to Senior Living homeowners. protect your privacy. • These are very expensive loans and • Disclose all your options and help in Carpinteria consumers need to be aware of you decide what is right for you. Welcome to a “Great Life.” all the costs. Cost for these loans There will be no pressure to apply typically include upfront fees for a Reverse Mortgage. That’s what GranVida will provide for seniors and their (origination and closing costs), • Give you a “Personal Reverse families who live along the monthly account maintenance Mortgage Analysis,” and a written fees and interest on the principle comparison of all the Reverse Central California Coast. (which compounds). It could be Mortgage programs availa-ble in As Carpinteria’s only a n expensive loan if you end up your area. senior living and memory defaulting on the loan or need to care community, GranVida move too soon (within a few years • Provide you with a “HUD of the loan’s closing.) Certificate of HECM Counseling,” fits perfectly into local which some lenders will require community life. • It could affect your eligibility for before giving you a Reverse It just feels like home. public assistance. Mortgage. • It could have a negative impact on For more information or the estate your heirs will inherit. Other Helpful Resources to schedule your personal • Other solutions may be available As you are thinking about whether appointment, please call and cost much less. a Reverse Mortgage is right for you, 805.881.3670. here are additional sources of infor- How to decide? mation. The best way to decide if a Reverse Mortgage is right for you is to consult AARP Foundation’s Reverse Mortgage a Reverse Mortgage professional. The Education Project 601 E Street N.W. Suite A1-200 GrSenioran LivingV Memoryida Car e U.S. Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development (HUD) can help Washington, DC 20049 Small town. Great life. 800-209-8085 you find a HUD-approved Reverse GranVidaSeniorLiving.com Mortgage counselor that you should www.hecmresources.org 5464 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 consult BEFORE you contact a

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2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 63 HOUSING www.consumersunion.org implications of Reverse Mortgages • Do you receive a fee, commission Consumers Union has several on Seniors in California.” or any payment if a person you publications about Reverse U.S. Department of Housing and Urban refer decides to move into a RCFE? Mortgages that can be printed Development (HUD) • Describe any agreement or contract from the website. They also have a Housing Counseling Clearing House you have with any referrals? 50-page analysis of the advantages Washington, DC 20410-8000 • Do you have any conflict of interest and pitfalls of Reverse Mortgages: 800-569-4287 in any of the referrals you present? “There’s No Place Like Home: The www.hud.gov • Do you provide a copy of recent These websites include information licensing or monitoring visits by about HECM and other senior State Community Care Licensing? housing issues. They also list • Does the referred facility meet the HUD-approved counselors and required licensing standards? lenders. • What is the contact information Retirement Residences- Not for the long term care ombudsman For Profit program? Friendship Manor • Do you have liability insurance 6647 El Colegio Rd. coverage? If so, in what amount? Isla Vista, CA 93117 • When was the last time you visited 968-0771 this facility in person? Fax 968-2182 www.friendship-manor.org Shared Housing Home sharing by two or more people Ultimately, Nonprofit residence offering meals, is becoming increasingly practical. In activities, transportation and the absence of programs which offer it’s your housekeeping service, 62+. this service, what follows are some Garden Court tips on finding a shared housing situa- experience 1116 De La Vina tion. Some assisted and independent Santa Barbara, CA 93101 living communities offer this as well. that matters. 884-0095 Tips on Shared Housing To be sure we’re proud of our [email protected] 1. Spread the word among your www.gardencourt.org 28 years of experience in senior friends that you are looking for living. But, to us, what really Residential Care Facilities for a roommate or a room in some- matters is your experience the Elderly one’s house. It’s possible that Residential Care Facilities for the they know of someone who can at our communities. Elderly provide care and supervision help you. We invite you to experience as well as meals and housekeeping. 2. Look in the classified ads in Maravilla for yourself at a There are over 130 RCFE’s in the your local newspaper under County. Go to www.ccld.ca.gov for a complimentary lunch and tour. “Roommates” or “Situation Please call now to schedule. complete listing. Or contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman at 922-1236 Wanted.” People are sometimes for a complete listing. Both provide willing to exchange services listings free of charge. such as cooking and cleaning for rent. Placement Agencies I & 3. If you choose to advertise for Businesses that refer a person or a roommate, it is wise to rent a A L family member to a residential care PO Box for replies from pro- M C  facility for the elderly. This is a new spective roommates. Ask for business model that is currently references and check them. 5486 Calle Real • Santa Barbara unregulated in the State of California. 805.284.9861 Caution is suggested. Here are some 4. Be clear with applicants about questions to ask a referral agency: what life styles and behavior SRGseniorliving.com are acceptable to you. You may

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64 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HOUSING consider drawing up a contract Investigates discrimination tion means limited intervention by specifying such practical mat- complaints on the basis of race, telephone or mail. Mediation is a ters as when the rent is due, color, sex, national origin, marital process in which a voluntary agree- cleaning deposit information, status, creed, and/or handicap ment is reached with the assistance of etc. If you are exchanging ser- regarding housing, employment or a neutral third party. Arbitration is a vices for rent, outline in writing accommodation. hearing conducted by a neutral third what services you expect. Legal Aid Foundation of party who hears both sides and then Santa Barbara County issues a decision. 5. Talk to assisted and indepen- Senior Citizens Law Center dent communities and see if CA Rural Legal Assistance 201 S. Miller Suite 209 they may have this option. 22 N. Milpas Suite F Santa Maria, CA 93454 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The housing offices at the colleges 922-9909 sometimes have students, faculty 963-5982 604 E. Ocean Ave. Suite B or staff who are offering a service in 2050 “G” South Broadway Lompoc, CA 93436 exchange for rent. Occasionally a stu- Santa Maria, CA 93454 736-6582 dent looking for long-term housing 922-4563 prefers living with a senior citizen for 301 E. Canon Perdido www.crla.org a stable and quiet atmosphere. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 963-6754 Provides services that relate Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) to unlawful detainer defense, www.lafsbc.org 721 Cliff Drive substandard housing and tenant Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Provides legal assistance to senior rights. 965-0581, x2262 citizens of Santa Barbara County Rental Housing Mediation on a case by case basis with housing www.sbcc.edu Task Force concerns. University of California, Santa Barbara 630 Garden St. 2nd Floor (UCSB) Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tenant/Landlord Mediation 564-5420 Community Housing For other Tenant/Landlord Problems University Center, R, 3151 the following agencies have trained www.santabarbaraca.gov Santa Barbara, CA 93106 staff available to provide you with The Task Force program purposes 893-4371 current information and tenant/ are to provide information on the Fax 893-4375 landlord counseling, their services Westmont College may also include conciliation, media- Housing Office tion and/or arbitration. Concilia- 955 La Paz Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 565-6037 office Home Choices [email protected] www.westmont.edu For Mom and Dad Discrimination Free Referral and Placement Service A landlord, manager or real estate 805-455-8242, 805-636-9277 agent cannot refuse to rent, sell or negotiate with a potential tenant Serving Santa Barbara County with referrals and because of age, race sex, national placements into Independent, Assisted Living origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability or the Facilities, RCFE’s and Dementia Care Homes. presence of children in the family.  We are Licensed Assisted Living Administrators with 20 years File complaints or inquire about your experience working in the field. rights with one of the following agen-  We offer free assessments of cognitive & physical status by LVN. cies:  We provide detailed descriptions of services & amenities of each facility, all mandatory paperwork and free tours of suitable facilities Fair Employment and Housing Dept. Email: [email protected] Housing: 800-884-1684 Website: homechoicesformomanddad.com TTY: 800-700-2320 www.dfeh.ca.gov 3223 Vista Arroyo, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 65 HOUSING California Rules and Regulations donations only. assistance to low-income clients pertaining to Landlord/Tenants Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan through their Gas Assistance rights and responsibilities to parties Program Fund (GAF), Energy Assistance in residential rental housing, and City of Lompoc Fund (EAF), and utility assistance to provide an inexpensive and 100 Civic Center Plaza through FEMA when available. effective means to resolve rental Lompoc, CA 93438 Community Action Commission/Energy housing disputes for Santa Barbara 875-8041 Services city residents without resorting to This state funded program offers a 5638 Hollister Ave., Rm. 301 the State justice system. low interest (3%) owner occupied Goleta, CA 93117 Home Repair rehabilitation loan. Up to $30,000 964-8857 available for rehabilitation and 617-2897 Community Action Partnership of SLO $40,000 for room additions. HEAP 800-655-0617 County Persons over 60 years of age have www.cacsb.com 1030 Southwood Dr. 20 years to repay the loan. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 CAC has a weatherization program 541-4122 Utilities and provides utility assistance through the Home Energy 800-495-0501 If you are ever in danger of having Assistance Program (HEAP). your source of energy cut off because www.capslo.org HEAP can provide for eligible you are unable to pay your bill, it is Provides home repair, persons a once a year payment to best to call the billing dept. of the par- weatherization services in Santa one energy account. HEAP does ticular utility company before you are Maria Valley. No fees; donations not provide crisis services; time to cut off and explain your situation. In only. process applications is 4 months. Habitat for Humanity many, they are amenable to working out a payment plan. Pacific Gas & Electric 2039 Preisker Ln#E 866-743-2273 Catholic Charities Santa Maria, CA 93454 www.pge.com 928-5399 609 E. Haley Street Has CARE REACH and Medical 6860 Cortona Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 965-7045 Baseline Program for those Goleta, CA 93117 qualified. Call for information and www.CatholicCharitiesLA.org 692-2226 application. Can provide volunteer assistance Catholic Charities provides utility City of Santa Barbara City Hall for minor home repairs. No fees; Finance Department 735 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 564-5346 Fax 897-1978 www.santabarbaracagov Santa Barbara County Tax Collector’s Office 105 E. Anapamu St., #109 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 568-2920 Fax 568-2488 Southern California Gas Company 800-427-2200 800-342-4545 (Spanish) www.socalgas.com/residential/ assistance Has a CARE Program which provides a 20% reduction in monthly bill for those eligible. Application must be completed. Provides energy efficient home

66 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY HOUSING improvements to help with energy LED Holiday lights, Slar PV rebate, innocent borrowers. usage if qualified. May include Electric rate Assistance program, If you are facing financial difficulties repair and replacement of faulty and refrigerator replacement rebate. that are making it difficult to pay your furnaces (800-331-7593.) Has a Foreclosure Education mortgage, or if you feel you might be Medical Baseline Program which falling prey to a fraudulent scheme, files application. Also has service Hope Now Neighbor Works Home Ownership Center the best solution is to talk to your establishment discount program if 888-995-HOPE lender or a reputable counselor. Also, eligible. be wary of individuals who promise Will lite pilot lights and help with Provides counseling, lending to rescue you from financial difficulty home appliances. services and preservation or possible foreclosure. of homeownership. Assists Southern California Edison homeowners in finding solutions to Foreclosure Rescue Scheme 800-447-6620 x2 CARE foreclosure. If you have fallen behind on your www.sce.com mortgage payments, this may seem Has several programs for people Foreclosure Fraud like an attractive solution - but be- who qualify. Relamping Program; Avoiding Mortgage Fraud ware. A foreclosure rescue scheme of- Refrigerator Replacement Program; Mortgage fraud is becoming increas- ten begins with a scam artist offering Evaporator Cooler Program. ingly common. Scam artists often a promise to pay off your delinquent target homeowners struggling to mortgage, allowing you to stay in the Cable Television Discounts home as a renter with the option to Senior discounts for those 65+ and meet their mortgage commitments or purchase the home back when your low income are available for basic anxious to sell their homes. financial situation improves. But cable services. There is help available when facing what really happens is a series of steps financial problems or foreclosure, Comcast Cable Co. designed to cash out the equity in the but make sure you are dealing with a home and disappear. 32323 Thompson Way reputable organization before getting Santa Maria, CA 93455 involved. To protect your home and • As part of the “rescue,” the 800-comcast home equity and avoid falling victim homeowner will be required 226-2278 to fraudulent schemes, recognize and to deed the property to a new 646 North H St. understand the signs of mortgage borrower who is often “investing” Lompoc, CA 93436 fraud. Know how to report fraud to in a rental property, but who is Cox Communications state and federal authorities so they really part of the scam. 683-6651 can stop scam artists from preying on www.cox.com Provides info about discount. Application is provided and then sent to SB City officials for review. If approved, the discount is provided. Toilet Replacement Rebates City of Lompoc 100 Civic Center Plaza Lompoc, CA 93436 875-8298 City will rebate up to $103. per toilet to change old 3.5 + gallon per flush toilet to 1.28 gallon per flush toilet. City of Lompoc Utility Conservation 100 Civic Center Plaza Lompoc, CA 93438-8001 875-8298 The City has a variety of programs to reduce the utility bill, such as

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 67 HOUSING • The proceeds of the sale pay off The best solution when you face -fi Reporting Mortgage Fraud the delinquent loan and the new nancial difficulties that may endanger If you suspect that you have been a borrower removes all the equity in your home is always to talk to your victim of mortgage fraud or are aware the house, never to be seen again. lender or a reputable counselor. of a possible scam, you can report • The distressed homeowner is now Illegal Flipping it by calling the Mortgage Fraud merely a renter in a home they no Hotline 1-800-4Fraud8 (1-800-437- Flipping is a legitimate practice where 2838.) longer own, unaware that the new an investor purchases a property in borrower is not making payments. need of repairs or upgrades, makes • When the new borrower defaults the necessary changes to the property Safe RV Parking Program on the loan, the homeowner is in a very short amount of time and Due to the alarming increase in ve- evicted from the home – they have sells the home for a profit. We’ve all hicle dwellers in south Santa Barbara lost the house and all the equity in seen the TV shows about flipping and County, coupled with the crackdown it. they’re fun to watch. But there are on overnight parking enacted by the City of Santa Barbara, New Begin- Scam artists are very crafty and will scam artists who use flipping to make money illegally. nings currently operates a program often vary the scheme depending to provide safe overnight parking for on the homeowner they are talking Often times, the scam artist will offer individuals and families who find to, so be cautious. Some warning much more than the asking price of a themselves living in their vehicles. signs that a scam artist may be home with a stipulation that the “sur- trying to set you up as a victim of a plus” amount over the asking price is New Beginnings foreclosure rescue scheme include: given back to the borrower at clos- The Safe Parking Program • Being approached by a stranger ing. At closing, the inflated value of 845-8492 with an unsolicited “rescue” offer. the home will be attributed to home Fax 845-8493 • Receiving an unsolicited call, mail improvements that were never made. The program is a cooperative or flyer about “foreclosure rescue” The scam artist will pocket that and between New Beginnings, area or saving your home. default on the loan. churches and non-profits whereby As a homeowner, especially one participating institutions provide • Participating in a complicated deal parking places for vehicle dwellers that you don’t fully understand. whose house has been on the market a long time, this may seem like an at- registered with the New Beginnings • Signing documents that have tractive deal but remember – falsify- program. The program currently blanks or false statements. ing documents is fraud. includes various dispersed Regardless of what you are told, locations in the cities of Santa this is never okay Barbara and Goleta. The purpose of the program is to provide a level of stability needed for vehicle dwellers Look for our Yellow Flag! to effectively make positive changes in their lives. A safe place to park, together with the social services and case management provided by New Beginnings case workers, are We offer the tools used to achieve this end. the finest Interested parties should direct independent their calls to The Safe Parking living Program administrative office. Enjoy carefree, maintenance free living in a beautiful country setting All single story homes • Home cooked meals Fun monthly activities CALL FOR A TOUR TODAY! 805-937-2021 HUMMEL VILLAGE 4468 Hummel Drive, #106, Orcutt [email protected] • www.humelvillage.com

68 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY LEGAL Finding an Attorney For a small fee, the service will torney because these services are not Elder law is a special area of law with make the appointment for you, attorneys and cannot legally offer any practitioners who focus primarily on and a 30 minute free consultation legal advice on the documents they the issues of aging, incapacity, long is provided. By describing your prepare for you from their boilerplate term care, estate planning for seniors, needs, a referral can be made to trusts and other important docu- public benefits, and/or elder abuse an attorney in the area of practice ments. Many estate planning attor- and neglect or financial exploitation. that can most help you. Personal neys have seen clients suffer from When seeking legal advice relating to injury referrals are provided at legal document services documents, issues concerning seniors, finding a no cost; low income seniors who especially where the client has sub- knowledgeable, competent attorney need a will may receive a free sequently become incapacitated and is extremely important. Not all elder referral. It is important to check unable to change those documents. law attorneys practice in all sub-fields the qualifications of an attorney Your individualized legal needs can of elder law. and to call around and compare be determined only through a legal experience. Please note that some consultation with a competent attor- Some specialized resources for find- attorneys charge only hourly ney, a missing element of legal docu- ing an elder law attorney are the Na- rates; some charge flat fees for a ment services. Costly legal errors tional Academy of Elder Law Attor- project; and others may do both. can be made without an attorney’s neys (www.naela.org; 703-942-5711), Ask the attorney whom you call. involvement in the decision-making ElderCounsel (www.eldercounsel. Calbar.ca.gov is the State Bar and tailoring your legal documents com), and California Advocates for website, and you can look up a to meet your individualized needs. Nursing Home Reform, known as California attorney to check the Online legal drafting software or CANHR (www.canhr.org; 800-474- date of joining the bar, contact documents designed for people to 1116). CANHR also provides free information, current status, and draft their own legal documents are consumer information and assistance history of disciplinary actions. also not recommended for the same both verbally and through their web- You may also find a link to the reason and because they may not be site, and referrals to attorneys whom attorney's website. appropriate for California-specific law they have screened for experience in or your individualized needs. the area. In some cases, CANHR may AARP Legal Services Network be able to provide you with reduced 866-330-0753 Low/No-Cost Legal Services www.aarp.org attorney fees through their referral. Criminal You may also find an attorney Members of AARP can access Public Defender through personal recommenda- AARP Legal Services Network. Santa Barbara County Courthouse tions from friends, relatives, sup- This includes a free initial Location port groups, community groups, or consultation and reduced fees. 1100 Anacapa Street, #3 attorneysandr CPAs you know and The Yellow Pages of the telephone Santa Barbara. trust. Individuals who have faced book have an extensive list of attor- similar problems may already have neys. There are special sections under Mail done the leg-work in tracking down “Attorneys” for “Elder Law,” “Social 1 E. Anapamu St. a competent attorney, but be aware Security Law,” “Health Care and Hos- Santa Barbara, CA 93101 that an expert in one field of law may pital Law,” “Probate Law,” and “Wills, 568-3470 not know about another field of law, Trusts and Estate Planning.” Fax 568-3536 so make sure that word-of-mouth rec- Wherever you get the name of an 312 E. Cook St. ommendations are suitable for your attorney, if you “google” the name Santa Maria, CA 93454 specific needs. Always ask a prospec- of the lawyer on your computer, you 346-7500 tive attorney the nature of his or her may find a website for that lawyer, Fax 614-6735 practice and experience. or you can call the attorney’s office 115 Civic Center Plaza Lawyers Referral Service and ask for their website address or a Lompoc, CA 93436 15 W. Carrillo Street brochure so that you can learn more 737-7770 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 about the attorney's services and Fax 737-7881 569-9400 practice.. Open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 Fax 569-2888 Lastly, low or free legal services p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through The Lawyer Referral Service may also be available depending on Friday, the Public Defender, upon serves Santa Barbara County with income. order of the court or upon request referrals to attorneys who have Legal document services are not a of the defendants, defends any signed up to be on their panell. reliable substitute for a competent at- person not financially able to

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 69 LEGAL employ counsel and who is charged Legal Aid Foundation also Santa Barbara County Superior Court with any contempt or criminal offers services at senior centers Lompoc offense in Superior Court. throughout Santa Barbara County. 115 Civic Center Plaza Civil Call the office nearest you for Lompoc, CA 93436 California Rural Legal Assistance: information. 737-5454 2050 S. Broadway, Ste. G Other free legal services are Wills Santa Maria, CA 93454 provided by the Foundation for A Will is a document that specifies 922-4563 low income persons: civil suits, how you wish to have your assets Fax 928-0693 landlord/tenant problems, family distributed after you die and desig- law matters, administrative hearings www.CRLA.org nates who will carry out your wishes. (Social Security, Disability, A Will is necessary unless your assets Open from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Monday Unemployment, Welfare). No are in joint tenancy (not good for through Thursday. , Closed Friday. criminal cases. Aid in housing and tax planning) or have designated Legal representation is provided employment discrimination, as (named) beneficiaries assigned (e.g. to low income people in civil well as consumer debt and defense in payable on death designations matters (housing, education, labor, litigation problems. for life insurance, IRAs, or bank and health). Legal representation accounts). A Will requires probate for persons terminated from Other Legal Services There are several options avail- court proceedings if your estate has welfare, unemployment, and more than $150,000 worth of assets, Social Security. No criminal cases able if you are involved in a dispute with your neighbor or you feel that excluding joint accounts, mobile handled. All calls must be screened homes, trust accounts, retirement by telephone. someone owes you money. Mediation services are available if you are in- accounts, life insurance, registered ve- Legal Aid Foundation volved in a landlord or tenant dispute, hicles, payable on death accounts or www.LAFSBC.org See Rental Housing Mediation Task other accounts with named beneficia- Santa Barbara Force. ries. Please note that if you have only a Will (no trust), and your estate ex- 301 E. Canon Perdido Many other consumer groups are ceeds $150,000, and you have been a Santa Barbara, CA 93101 available to assist you in resolving Medi-Cal beneficiary, your estate may 963-6754 problems. See Consumer Complaints be subject to Medi-Cal estate recov- Fax 963-6756 and Information before you resort to ery after the death of both spouses. Mon-Thurs. 9:30-12, 1:30-4. Friday legal action. by appointment. If you are 60 years of age or older and Legal Resource Centers have liquid assets (not counting your Lompoc Residents of Santa Barbara County home) of no more than $15,000.00, 604 East Ocean Avenue, Ste. B have access to local self-help legal re- you may be eligible to have a simple Lompoc, CA 93436 sources center. Staffed by a California Will prepared for you for a nominal 736-6582 licensed attorney and open to the pub- fee through the Lawyer Referral Fax 740-2773 lic on a first come, first served basis. Service. Mon-Thurs. 9-12:30, 1:30-4. Assistance is offered in the comple- Closed on Friday. tion of legal and court documents for How to Maintain Control Santa Maria various civil matters and infractions, Over Your Affairs and in properly presenting your case 301 S. Miller 1116 People are used to planning for death. to the court. Hours are limited. Santa Maria, CA 93454 They are familiar with traditional 922-9909 Santa Barbara County Superior Court estate planning, which involves coun- Fax 347-4494 Santa Barbara seling and planning for the disposi- Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9-12, 1-3. Wed: McMahon Law Library- 2nd Floor tion of their estate to make sure that 9-12, 1:30-3. Closed on Friday 1100 Anacapa St their property goes to the people Santa Barbara, CA 93101 From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday they want to have it and to minimize 568-2296 through Thursday, senior citizens any post-death taxes. The current of Santa Barbara County on a Santa Barbara County Superior Court estate tax exemption is $5 million per case by case basis can receive Santa Maria person, so the estates of most people legal services. Emphasis on Social Santa Maria Law Library will not be subject to federal estate Security, landlord/tenant, and 312 E. Cook St. tax (death tax) after the death unless family law. Santa Maria, CA 93454 the laws change in the future to tax 349-1289 smaller estates. California has no

70 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY LEGAL inheritance tax at this time, so only What Can Be Done To Plan for needs to be made. Never designate the federal rates will affect California an expiration date for your AHCD, estates. Health Care? and always appoint alternate agents An Advance Health Care Directive to back up your primary agent if the But too few people plan for disability (hereafter, "AHCD") enables you or incapacity during their lifetime, primary agent dies, becomes inca- to give another person legal author- pacitated, or is unwilling to act. which is sometimes a more important ity to make medical decisions if you need than what happens after death. become unable to make your own FREE Advance Health Care Directive Further, if you have a special needs or healthcare decisions. The AHCD also forms are available at www.CANHR. disabled relative to whom you want allows you to specify what decisions org (California Advocates for Nurs- to leave property after your death, you want to be made. You can specify ing Home Reform) and freecopies of your legal documents should estab- instructions for prolonging or not the Advance Health Care Directive lish a "third party supplemental needs prolonging life with life support or forms are available at the: trust" for that person's share of your invasive measures even if you do not Area Agency on Aging estate, as that will protect that relative want to name an agent. You must 528 South Broadway from losing government benefits like have cognitive capacity at the time Santa Maria, CA 93434. Medi-Cal or SSI, and the inheritance you sign your AHCD; however,your can also be protected from estate AHCD will remain in effect after Santa Barbara 965-3288 recovery claims after that person's you becomes unable to make your death. own decisions. Another form of the Santa Maria The consequence of failing to plan is AHCD is"The Five Wishes." Whatev- 925-9554 often the loss of control over who will er form you use, it is recommended to www.CentralCoastSeniors.org make decisions and how those deci- get your form notarized after you sign Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. sions will be made, as well as whether it. There are special witnessing rules you or your disabled beneficiaries will without notarization or if the signer is To register the Advance Health be able to qualify for Medi-Cal or VA in a skilled nursing facility at the time Care Directive or Durable Power of pensions. It is far less expensive for of signing. Attorney for Health Care, mail to: you to plan for incapacity than it is for The law on the AHCD governs the Secretary of State your loved ones to go to court due to forms. Durable Powers of Attorney 1500 11th St. your lack of planning if you become for Health Care signed before January Sacramento, CA 95814 incapacitated. 1, 1992, have automatically expired. In addition to the Advance Health Care Directive or Five Wishes form, Why Plan? It is essential that you execute a new Advance Health Care Directive. It one should always sign a HIPAA Re- • To allow financial and health care is wise to review these documents lease and Authority form, which au- decisions to be made according yearly and to execute new forms thorizes specific persons to get your to your instructions without the whenever a change in your agent health care information (including need for court intervention or billing information) from your doc- conservatorship proceedings. • To ease the financial and emotional burden on spouse or other family members, including through otherwise unnecessary legal fees and the interference with a disabled relative's public benefits such as SSI. • To have control over who makes your decisions and how they are made. • To protect the financial resources of spouse and family if nursing home care is required.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 71 LEGAL tors or other health care providers. clothed, housed, cared for, and medi- 9-12, 1:30-3. Closed on Friday It is wise to list everyone whom you cally treated. The Conservatorship is Can assist with establishing a want to have access to your health usually the last alternative considered Conservatorship for person only. care information on this document. and is often not necessary if one has Santa Barbara County Public Guardian One can sign a POLST (Physician signed the health care documents listed above, but it may be necessary PO Box 2517 Orders for Life Sustaining Treat- Santa Barbara, CA 93120 ment) with your doctor if you want if the person is already unable to manage his or her own daily activi- 568-2790 a more explicit order regarding what Fax 568-2487 you do and do not want, not as a sub- ties, care needs, and health decisions. stitute for the Advance Health Care A court hearing is required before a North County office Directive, Five Wishes, and HIPAA conservator can be appointed. Legal 511 East Lakeside Parkway Release and Authority, but rather in expenses are high. A well-drafted Santa Maria, CA 93454 addition to them. Be sure that you are and current Advance Health Care 346-8337 Directive or Five Wishes and HIPAA ready for the POLST, but beware of What Can Be Done to Plan signing a POLST if you are admitted Release and Authority can avoid the to a skilled nursing facility or other need to go to court for a conservator- for the Management of care facility. Discuss this with your ship in many cases, if the documents Financial Assets? were signed and notarized or prop- own physician and attorney first. erly witnessed when the person was Durable Power of Attorney The POLST document (printed on competent. A General Durable Power of Attor- bright ‘ultra pink’ card stock paper) is When the court decides who will be ney (for Property Management or meant to serve as a physician order that the Conservator of the Person, a fam- Financial Affairs) may be considered helps frail/chronically ill, terminally ill, ily member is preferred if available. an alternative to trusts or a Conser- Hospice patients, and elderly (persons Where no family member is available vatorship over the Estate to provide age 80 and older) have more control or capable of serving as Conservator for management of financial affairs, over their end of life care. POLST of the Person, the Public Guardian is legal affairs, and assets. Along with enables you to specify the treatments the conservator of last resort for frail the Advance Health Care Directive, (CPR, medical interventions, and nu- elderly and brain-impaired adults, it is the single most important docu- trition) that you do or do not want to but the Public Guardian may decline ment that you need to have if you are receive toward your end of life. Com- to serve if there are family members 18 or over. It must be signed while the pleting a POLST form is voluntary; who could serve. signer still has cognitive capacity. The however, California law requires that document does not affect the signer’s once the form is completed, it must be Legal Aid Foundation own authorities while he or she has followed by all health care providers. A www.LAFSBC.org capacity, but rather it gives the agent DNR (do not resuscitate) is an option Santa Barbara (“attorney-in-fact”) explicit authori- in the POLST. 301 E. Canon Perdido ties in relation to third parties. The Whatever health care documents Santa Barbara, CA 93101 creator of the power, or “principal,” you sign, make sure that you appoint 963-6754 may choose to have all his or her assets agents who are willing and able to Fax 963-6756 or only specified assets managed by carry out the wishes that you have Mon-Thurs. 9:30-12, 1:30-4. Friday another person, the “agent” or “attor- regarding your health care. You can by appointment. ney in fact.” That person does not have know this only by discussing your to be an attorney at law. The principal Lompoc health care wishes and end-of-life may choose to have the powers ef- 604 East Ocean Avenue, Ste. B: care wishes with your potential fective immediately upon signing the Lompoc, CA 93436 document, or may choose to make agents before you add their names as 736-6582 agents. it effective only after he or she later Fax 740-2773 becomes incapacitated as defined in Conservatorship of the Mon-Thurs. 9-12:30, 1:30-4. the document (a “springing” durable Person Closed on Friday. power of attorney), which may require Conservatorship of the person is a Santa Maria getting one or two physicians’ certifi- public legal process for assuming 301 S. Miller 1116 cates of incapacity before the agent can control over an incapacitated individ- Santa Maria, CA 93454 act. Many attorneys strongly prefer im- ual’s personal (non-financial) affairs, 922-9909 mediately effective durable powers of including health care decisions. The Fax 347-4494 attorney rather than springing powers conservator is responsible for making Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9-12, 1-3. Wed: of attorney to minimize the hurdles to sure the conservatee is properly fed, the agent's ability to act on your behalf

72 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY LEGAL when suddenly needed or if a doctor times resist or refuse to do so unless the trust after your death. The powers is resistant to signing a certificate stat- it is their own internal form (which granted in the trust and the powers ing that you are incapacitated. If you you can also sign as a back-up). As granted in the Durable Power of At- cannot trust your agent when you have soon as you sign your Durable Power torney should be consistent and par- capacity, how are they trustworthy of Attorney, be sure to provide a copy allel with each other. For example if after you lose capacity? The key is to to your financial institutions and ask you want your agent under your Du- appoint trustworthy agents in the first that they submit it to their own legal rable Power of Attorney to have the place. If the principal wants to give the department for review, approval, and authority to revoke or to amend your agent the powers needed for gifting recording on their computer records trust, that authority must be explicitly and self-gifting, dealing with retire- for you in advance of the need to use stated in both your Durable Power ment benefits, government benefits, the powers. If the bank indicates that of Attorney and In your revocable pension benefits or IRS matters, or it will not honor your durable power living trust. Starting January 1, 2017, setting up a revocable trust, an irrevo- of attorney when you give the bank a a revocable living trust does protect cable trust, or a special needs trust and copy, then you may need to ask your the trust assets from Medi-Cal estate funding it with the principal’s funds, attorney to speak with the bank at- recovery. This has not been so for the or revoking or amending a revocable torney. It is also important to provide past decades, and it is a wonderful trust, the document must specifically copies to your designated agents so change in the law. and explicitly state those powers. The that they can act for you when it be- Uniform Statutory Form Power of At- comes necessary. Some people even Declaration of Homestead torney appears to grant the agent com- appoint agents without asking or tell- Persons who own their own home prehensive authorities to do anything ing them that you are naming them as may be able to protect a portion of and everything, but certain authorities agents; this is a grave error. the equity value, in the event of a forced sale in order to satisfy unpaid stated in the previous sentence must If you are an agent/attorney-in-fact, be added to the document above and debts, by preparing and recording a and a financial institution resists or declaration of homestead beyond the listed checklist of authori- refuses to honor your authority when ties stated in the form. you need to act soon, ask the super- Conservatorship of the Estate The principal may revoke or change a visor to send a copy of the Durable Similar to the Conservatorship of the power of attorney for health or finan- Power to their lawyer (not their legal person, this allows for the manage- cial affairs at any time as long as he or help line, which is not staffed by ment of a disabled person’s money, she still has cognitive capacity, but it lawyers) for immediate evaluation other assets, and legal affairs. Court must be in writing. and approval, and ask your lawyer proceedings to designate a conserva- The financial agent has a great deal of to speak to their legal department if tor are required. This is usually the authority over an individual’s assets necessary Revocable Living Trust last method considered, but may be as relates to third parties, financial A trust created during your lifetime necessary if the individual is already institutions, and legal issues. It is cru- can provide for management of your unable to manage his or her own af- cial to appoint as agents only those trust property during your lifetime, fairs and does not have a well-drafted persons who are completely trust- avoidance of probate after your Durable Power of Attorney and worthy in terms of finances, rather death, avoidance of Conservator- Revocable Living Trust. These docu- than people who have problems with ship during your life, minimization ments signed when you have legal drugs, alcohol, gambling, debts, or a of taxes after your death, protection capacity can prevent the need for a shaky marriage or a pending divorce. of your privacy, and prevention of a conservatorship of the estate in most The court can revoke this power if it Medi-Cal estate recovery claim after cases. Conservatorships of the estate determines that there has been mis- your death. A revocable living trust (financial assets and income) remain management or abuse of the power. is a legal document through which a under the supervision of the court, However, revocations may be too late person called the Trustee (generally and certain actions require new court to recover assets. Thus, as with the the persons who set up the trust and orders. Periodic accountings to the Advance Health Care Directives, it is provide the funds for the trust) takes court are required. important to consult an attorney re- title to property (real estate, financial garding the utilization of the Durable accounts, etc.) as Trustee of the trust. Power of Attorney, even though it For example, if you own your own can be created without an attorney’s home, you can transfer your home to assistance. Although the Civil Code yourself as trustee of your own trust. provides for sanctions against those The trust document will specify how refusing to honor valid documents, property is to be used during your banks and brokerage houses some- life and who is to receive the assets of

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 73 LEGAL Public Benefits Medicare, or go to the Social Security for Long Term Care Medi-Cal (LTC Website (www.ssa.gov). Medi-Cal) without impoverishing Medicare and Medi-Cal Also, health insurance agents may be themselves, as this program currently Planning for public benefits such as has very favorable California laws Medi-Cal, a "needs-based" program) certified enrollment counselors for Covered California plans, and some making this essentially a middle class Is desirable if an elder needs long program, not just a poverty program. term care in a skilled nursing facil- insurance agents also sell Medicare ity or in-home care. Medicare is not plans. It is important that Medi-Cal plan- a needs based program, but rathera Where Medicare is the provider, ning be done with the assistance of national insurance program with a some Medicare supplemental insur- an attorney who is current with the monthly premium for persons over ance plans cover all or part of the ever-evolving Medi-Cal law to ensure 65 who worked 40 or more quarters co-pay, but only if Medicare is paying that a spouse needing skilled care is at a job that paid into Social Security part. The enrollment period to change adequately cared for and the spouse and Medicare, or persons who are or to obtain a Medicare supplement residing outside the facility has the determined to be disabled or blind. plan or a Medicare HMO plan begins resources for his or her support. Even for most middle class couples Coverage for skilled nursing facilities on October 15 every year, or when you have lost other insurance. and individuals, the high cost of by Medicare is very restricted and skilled nursing facility care ($8,189 Medicare provides no long term care will be denied unless the patient was per month average in California in benefits, but rather has a maximum of admitted as a patient in a hospital for early 2017, or about $7,000-$10,500 100 days per benefit period (per year) the same condition for 72 hours in the average per month in the Central for skilled nursing services Private previous 30 days, and is receiving at Coast) makes paying for long term long-term care insurance policies may least 5 days per week of skilled nursing care in skilled nursing homes without cover all or part of long-term custodi- services (physical therapy, speech Medi-Cal financially impossible. LTC al care bills at home, or in an assisted therapy, occupational therapy, IV Medi-Cal pays only for care within a living facility, and/or in a skilled nurs- therapy, and/or other skilled services, skilled nursing facility. but not merely assistance with activi- ing facility, but policies vary widely ties of daily living such as eating, toilet- and should be carefully chosen for Medi-Cal long term care planning is ing, bathing, dressing, transferring, these options. These private LTC a specialized area with complex rules. or 24/7 supervision due to cognitive policies have very expensive premi- Make sure that you get up-to-date le- impairment). Medi-Cal does not have ums, depending on the age when you gal advice from an attorney with cur- these restrictions and will provide cov- purchase the policy and the amount rent training and experience in Medi- erage so long as the countable assets of premium increases the company Cal. Strategies that were allowable in are below a certain amount (for those has imposed across the board. previous years may create problems when new laws are implemented. The 65 or older). For those younger than Fewer LTC insurance carriers are home can be legally protected from a 65 who do not receive Medicare, the issuing policies in California than Medi-Cal estate recovery claim if the Affordable Care Act(“Obamacare”) in previous years because the aging home is titled in a trust prior to the changed the rules to allow those population is living longer and using death of the Medi-Cal beneficiary. persons to qualify for Zero Share of their policies. These companies are Since there are tax problems to avoid Cost Medi-Cal purely based on low also charging more for their poli- when transferring the home, prior to income (138% federal poverty level cies, and they are reducing benefits or less; called MAGI Medi-Cal) or, and resisting claims. Some law firms the death of the Medi-Cal beneficiary, under Covered California, to qualify specialize in filing complaints against seek the assistance of an attorney for subsidies to help pay for a private insurance companies that wrongly preventing a Medi-Cal estate recov- insurance plan if their income is over deny the claims of their LTC policy ery claim without creating undesir- 138% but less than 400% of the federal holders. able tax consequences. Further, if the home might be sold during a Medi- poverty level, even if they do own assets Because Medicare covers so little and that would disqualify them for Medi- Cal beneficiary's life, it will be advis- so few seniors have private long-term able to transfer the home to a certain Cal if they were 65 or over or if they al- care insurance, many middle class type of irrevocable trust to prevent . See CANHR.org ready have Medicare couples or individuals may have loss of Medi-Cal benefits. There are website or the County Department to plan for and rely on Medi-Cal many factors to consider, and this is a of Social Services regarding Medi-Cal benefits. Through experienced legal tricky area of law because it involves and the federal subsidies for Covered advice and planning strategies that obtaining and retaining Medi-Cal California private plans. See the Social comply with the law, middle class benefits while alive, preventing a Security Administration regarding couples and individuals may qualify Medi-Cal estate recovery claim after

74 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY LEGAL death,, and preventing increased Medi-Cal in spite of owning high- "community spouse" is a spouse of an capital gains tax or other taxes as the value retirement accounts or real individual who resides long term (1 result of the transfer of the home. estate. Never assume that you cannot month or more) in a skilled nursing qualify, even if you are initially turned facility for custodial or other care. A Planning for Long Term Care down. See a competent attorney with community spouse can live anywhere Medi-Cal Benefits up-to-date training and experience other than a skilled nursing facility, The most up-to-date, comprehensive in Medi-Cal to avail yourself of the but this spouse must not seek Medi- source of consumer information current laws to prevent the impover- Cal benefits for his/herself. In 2017, about Medi-Cal and nursing homes ishment of the at-home spouse or to the community spouse can keep up in California is California Advo- accelerate an individual’s eligibility. to at least $120,900 of countable cates for Nursing Home Reform Medi-Cal eligibility for seniors is property, excluding the primary resi- (CANHR), a nonprofit organization based on examination of all property, dence, retirement accounts, and one that also provides free consumer in- and Medi-Cal co-pay is based on all car. This 2017 ceiling of $120,900 formation by phone: 800-474-1116. income available to the applicant and can be increased by a judge's order 650 Harrison Street, 2nd Floor, San the spouse. A competent attorney in if the community spouse's income is Francisco, CA 94107, www.CANHR. this field will also advise and assist less than $3,023 in 2017. It is simply ORG, an excellent website. CANHR you regarding protecting the estate not true that spending assets down is also has referral panels of screened at- from a Medi-Cal estate recovery the only route to Medi-Cal qualifica- torneys in estate planning, Medi-Cal, claim without creating tax problems. tion. All property, community, joint, and elder abuse. The top nonprofit separate, in a revocable living trust, or groups for Medicare information are Resources (Property) in some irrevocable trusts, is counted HICAP through the Area Agency on Considered for Long Term in the total resources. The home, one Aging (the publisher of the Senior Care Medi-Cal Applications car, retirement accounts, immediate Resource Directory, and more), and For persons younger than 65 and annuities in payout status (if properly The Center for Medicare Advocacy without Medicare, the Affordable drafted), and some other resources (www.medicareadvocacy.org). For Care Act set up Zero Share of Cost are not countable for an individual or nonprofit consumer information and Medi-Cal (MAGI Medi-Cal), which a couple. The rest is countable. education relating to estate plan- has no property limit; it has only a Example: John and Mary have ning, annuities, reverse mortgages, household income limit. An indi- and many other topics, go to www. $100,000 in a joint savings account. vidual in a skilled nursing facility They own a home and one car. help4srs.org, www.elderlawanswers. or an elder (65 or more) can have org, CANHR.org, andElderCareMat- John is 71 years old and has an IRA $2,000 in countable resources at the of $300,000, from which he takes ters.com. time of application and ongoing. A The high cost of long-term care is a major problem for all middle income and low income Americans. When a family member actually experiences DALLAS LEIGH ATKINS the need for long-term care, either Attorney at Law because of dementia or other illness, the problem of financing long-term Elder Care & Special Needs care becomes a real issue for family members. Because custodial care I help seniors and their loved ones plan for alone (assistance with activities of long term care, quality of life, autonomy, daily living) is not covered under and asset preservation. Medicare, and because few elders have adequate long term care insur- ance policies due to the exorbitant • Medi-Cal for nursing homes (custodial care or skilled) premiums or the widespread denial • VA pensions for home care or assisted living (no injury required) rate of applications, Medi-Cal has • Estate planning with focus on care needs (present or future) become the primary source of pay- • Strategies aimed to protect well spouse’s standard of living ment for nursing home care for these families. (805) 687-8782 The eligibility rules are complex, and 5290 Overpass Road #209, Santa Barbara many individuals and couples are surprised to learn that they qualify for www.AtkinsElderCareLaw.com

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 75 LEGAL Required Minimum Distributions. ferred to the community spouse's in- granted, Mary could retain more than Mary has a $60,000 CD in her own dividual name or individual trust and the $120,900 resource allowance, name and $150,000 in her 401K cannot remain in the nursing home sometimes hundreds of thousands of retirement account. John enters a spouse's name alone or jointly with dollars more. nursing home for long term custodial another or in a joint trust for which care. Mary remains at home or in an the nursing home spouse is a lifetime Income assisted living facility. Normally, John beneficiary. In John and Mary’s case, In 2017, the community spouse (at can be eligible for Medi-Cal as soon for example, Mary must take John’s home or in an assisted living facility) as they spend their total countable name off the countable assets (with will be able to keep all of the income resources ($160,000, since the IRA the exception of the $2,000 per- in her or his own name, no matter and the 401Kdo not count) down to sonal needs allowance and his non- how high it might be. If the com- $122,900, i.e. the countable resource countable IRA or other retirement munity spouse’s income is less than allowance for Mary, $120,900, plus accounts) and keep it in her name. If $3,023/month, then the community John's allowable countable property she wants to have a living trust, she spouse will be allowed an allocation reserve of $2,000. However, if Mary’s will need to have a new trust drafted from the income of the spouse who fixed income in her own name is less rather than using the couple’s joint is in the nursing home. This amount than $3,023/month (gross), she may trust. Otherwise, it will be considered is almost always adjusted annually. If be able to get her resource allowance “available” to John. A court order the fixed income of the community increased to an amount exceed- may be necessary to do this if John spouse is less than $3,023/month ing the standard $120,900 through has lost capacity to sign the transfer gross, a court petition can be filed to judge’s order in a court proceeding documents and if the existing trust increase the resources to generate a or in an administrative hearing. The and power of attorney documents do total of $3,023/month. If the couple’s amount of increase is determined not provide this authority to transfer income jointly is less than $3,023, by Mary’s gross income and by the assets. then the community spouse will have going short-term CD rate. The lower all of that joint income allocated to Mary’s income is, and the lower the Court Order for Medi-Cal her, except $35 per month for the going 6-month CD rate is, the more Purposes spouse in the nursing home. If the countable assets Mary can keep above In some circumstances, a court order couple's joint income exceeds $3,023 and beyond the standard $120,900. can be obtained to allow the spouse + $35 per month, and the community This could be hundreds of thousands who is not in a nursing home to retain spouse does not have enough in- of dollars more in some cases, but it resources over the standard com- come to cover the ongoing expenses, will require a court procedure, which munity spouse resource allowance, then a judge in court can increase is not ever opposed by the County or $120,900 in 2017. the amount of income that can be the State, neither of which respond to Example: John and Mary have retained by the community spouse the notice of the court matter in writ- $200,000 in a joint account or in a through a court order of monthly ing or in person. A lawyer is required revocable living trust account. John income support. Any income of the for a court order, as these are com- enters a nursing home. Normally, nursing home spouse allocated to plicated cases. Although an admin- John would be eligible for Medi- the community spouse will decrease istrative law judge can also grant an Cal only after they spend down to the nursing home spouse’s Medi-Cal increase in the community spouse’s $122,900, i.e. $120,900 for Mary and Share of Cost (i.e. monthly co-pay resource allowance, the rules govern- $2,000 for John, or $122,900 at the paid to the nursing home) by that ing an ALJ are extremely restrictive in time of application (2017 figures). amount, even if results in Zero Share this area of law, so seeking an admin- of Cost. For single persons in a skilled However, if one spouse lacks cogni- nursing home, the Share of Cost that istrative hearing is not recommended tive capacity, and the spouse who is for this purpose. the nursing home resident will be not in a skilled nursing facility has required to pay to the nursing home Physical Separation of Assets less than $3,023/month in gross will be all of the person’s gross in- after Medi-Cal Approval income (Social Security, pensions, come, minus $35 per month for his or Within 90 days of Medi-Cal approval, required minimum distributions for her personal needs allowance, minus the nursing home spouse’s name retirement accounts such as IRAs, all health insurance premiums. and annuity income), the spouse must be removed from all assets in Example 1: John is in a skilled nurs- the community spouse resource al- who has capacity can hire an attorney to seek a court order authorizing an ing home and Mary lives at home lowance. The nursing home spouse's or in an assisted living facility. John name or interests can remain on only increase in the community spouse resource allowance in order to gener- receives a pension and Social Secu- a total of only $2,000 worth of count- rity of $3,000/month. Mary receives able assets. The rest must be trans- ate the monthly income allowable. If

76 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY LEGAL Social Security of $1,023/month in trative law appeal). The best results 2017. Consult an attorney who is cur- her gross income. will be obtained in a court hearing, so rent on the Medi-Cal rules for up-to- Since Mary is allowed a minimum long as one spouse has capacity and date advice in this complex subject, income of $3,023/month, $2,000 of the other spouse lacks capacity (or or view the CANHR website: www. John’s income would be allocated to has a Conservator). If both spouses canhr.org. (See DRA update.) her to bring her up to $3,023 in her have capacity, the fair hearing is the The grossly misunderstood “look- monthly gross income. If Mary needs only route, but the desired result will back period” is merely the time more than $3,023 to meet her needs, not be obtainable if the couple’s joint period for which a Medi-Cal appli- her attorney can go to court to ask income is $3,023 or greater. Even cant must report gifts made prior to for an order of support against John’s though the community spouse re- a Medi-Cal application. This report- income, which would increase her source allowance cannot be increased ing requirement is to determine if an total income to above $3,023 to meet in a fair hearing if the joint income institutionalized Medi-Cal applicant her actual needs.. Further, if the com- exceeds $3,023 (unlike a court hear- or his or her spouse has made a pe- munity spouse (Mary) receives more ing), a higher spousal income alloca- nalizable transfer of countable assets than $2,023/month in her name only tion could be obtained if the couple leading to a period of ineligibility. (e.g. if she has pension of $3,000 and has joint income exceeding $3,023 Not all gifts are penalized. The look- Social Security of $2,000), she will be per month and community spouse back reporting period will change able to keep it all of her own income can demonstrate a higher need than from 30 months to 60 months when in her own name, no matter how $3,023 for extraordinary expenses, California implements new federal high it is. She will get an allocation such as possibly assisted living fees rules (DRA transfer rules). A gift is from John only with a court order or home care costs. But if couple has a transfer of money or property in of monthly income support against too many countable assets (exceeding which the applicant or spouse gave John's income. 122,900), the court route will be the away property without receiving better route when one spouse lacks Example 2: Mary receives $3,000 something of equal fair market value financial capacity. An administrative in return. Such a transfer within the in a pension and $2,000 in Social law judge in a fair hearing can never Security. John receives only $1,000. look-back period might or might grant a support order--only a Supe- not result in the denial of Medi-Cal John is in the nursing home. Mary is rior Court judge can do so. at home or in assisted living. Since eligibility for a period of time (cur- Mary’s pension and Social Security Transfer of Assets for Less rently capped at a maximum of 30 are in her name only, she can keep it than Fair Market Value (Gifts) months), depending on the type and all. Without a court order, she will value of the property transferred and and Medi-Cal the date of the transfer. If you have not be allowed to keep any of John’s Elder law attorneys anticipate that the gifted or plan to gift prior to applying income, since she already receives new laws in California regarding gifts for Medi-Cal, seek up-to-date legal more than $3,023/month. That being and Medi-Cal will be implemented said, if Mary has higher expenses sometime within one to three years of than her income, for instance if she has home care or is in an assisted living facility (which is not covered Consultation and Representation for by Medi-Cal), and her expenses were $6,000 per month, then a court order • Estate and Long Term Care Planning of support of $1,000 to be enforced • Eligibility for Medi-Cal Benefits against John’s income for the support • Conservatorship Proceedings of Mary would allow Mary to keep all •Durable Powers of Attorney of the couple’s income of $6,000 per month (which is what she needs to •Trust, Probate and Conservatorship Litigation live on), and would make John have zero Share of Cost (no Medi-Cal co- pay for the nursing home). David C. Turpin Fair Hearing vs. Court A T TORNEY A T LA W Hearing for Medi-Cal The rules for increasing the commu- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys nity spouse’s resources allowance (the 735 State Street, Suite 623 • Santa Barbara, CA 93101 property allowance) are extremely 805-965-3079 • [email protected] restrictive in a fair hearing (adminis-

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 77 LEGAL advice immediately–prior to applying a Medi-Cal estate recovery claim after or after someone qualifies for Medi- for Medi-Cal. the death of the Medi-Cal recipient Cal, and at the latest before making Not all transfers of assets result in unless the home is in a revocable any changes in title and before loss of a period of ineligibility, however. If living trust at the time of death or capacity of the person who owns or the Medi-Cal beneficiary can make a unless the beneficiary is survived by co-owns the home. Whatever legal satisfactory showing that the resource a spouse who inherits the home from steps available to be taken (including was exempt at the time of transfer, the beneficiary. It will depend on how but not limited to transfer of a home) the transfer will not affect eligibility. the home is titled. The current law must be done prior to the death of Also the period of ineligibility may in allows a Medi-Cal beneficiary to the Medi-Cal beneficiary. already have run its penalty time if transfer an exempt asset such as the it occurred prior to the new rules primary residence to anybody with- Other Legal Services taking effect. There are no periods out any penalty or loss of eligibility, There are several options avail- of ineligibility for transfers to an ap- but certain other documents and no- able if you are involved in a dispute plicant’s minor child or disabled adult tifications must be done at the same with your neighbor or you feel that child. If you have given gifts in the time for Medi-Cal purpose. Careful someone owes you money. Media- look-back period, it is critical to delay attention must also be paid to avoid- tion services are available if you are the application until you consult with ing loss of current Medi-Cal eligibil- involved in a landlord/tenant dispute, an attorney who is up-to-date and ity and to prevention of tax problems. See Rental Housing Mediation Task experienced in Medi-Cal so that any That being said, transferring the Force. periods of ineligibility can be assessed home is no longer necessary if the Many other consumer groups are and so that remedies can be made if home is titled in a revocable living available to assist you in resolving possible. trust or with survivorship interests on problems. See Consumer Complaints the deed. Consult an attorney for an & Information, before you resort to Your Home and Medi-Cal accurate assessment of what you need legal action. As of early 2017, a primary residence to do and what you no longer need to of any value is currently an exempt as- do to protect your home. Small Claims Court set, and its value will not be counted Further, there are ways to transfer the If you are involved in a dispute with for the purposes of determining an home that will retain certain property your landlord over a deposit, any applicant’s eligibility. After the new tax and estate tax benefits for the dispute where someone owes you rules are implemented in California, donee, and ways that will incur tax money, or you desire the return of then the home equity must be less disadvantages. An attorney who un- property that belongs to you, Small than approximately $800,000 plus a derstands the current Medi-Cal rules Claims Court is designed for you. At- cost of living increase. We anticipate is necessary to transfer the home in a torneys are not allowed to represent that equity value will remain defined fashion to meet all of the goals (both either side at the hearing. An attorney, as tax assessed value minus encum- Medi-Cal goals and tax goals). If the however, can assist you in preparing brances or appraised value minus home might need to be sold during your case. The maximum amount encumbrances, whichever is LESS. a Medi-Cal beneficiary's life, it may of money that an individual natural Many homes with high appraised fair be necessary to transfer the home to person can sue for is $10,000. The market value have a very small tax a certain kind of irrevocable trust to maximum for a business is $5,000. If assessed value because the home was protect the beneficiary's Medi-Cal your claim is larger, you may consider purchased before the massive home benefits during life. There is a com- hiring an attorney to take your case to value inflation of the past years. Or a mon misconception in the media a higher court. home with a high tax assessed value and in the grapevine that Medi-Cal You file your suit in Small Claims may be heavily mortgaged. When the is a “loan” because an estate recovery Court either in the district where the new home equity rule that disquali- claim is possible after the deaths of problem occurred or in the district fies applicants from getting Medi-Cal both spouses. In fact, Medi-Cal for a where the defendant (the person you is implemented in some future year, nursing home immediately reduces are suing) resides. homes with low tax assessed value or the nursing home resident’s bill by For more information (offers small with big enough mortgages will not a significant amount. Further, and claims procedural advice, no legal ad- be disqualifying. For now, the value especially since January 1, 2017 when vice given), contact your local Small of the primary residence remains the new estate recovery rules came Claims Advisor (by phone only) or irrelevant. into effect, a Medi-Cal estate recov- www.sbcourts.org: Under both the old rules and the new ery claim is preventable in almost Santa Barbara rules when implemented, even an 100% of the cases. See an elder law 568-3303 exempt home could be vulnerable to attorney as soon as possible before

78 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY LEGAL Santa Maria Immigration and United States Department of Justice 349-1289 Naturalization US Attorney’s Office Locating a Notary Public United States Citizenship and 1200 U.S. Courthouse Notary Publics can be found at many Naturalization Los Angeles, CA 90012 banks, real estate offices, and title 800-375-5283 Mail companies and through the phone 800-870-3676 - Automated phone 312 North Spring Street book. The maximum fee per signa- service, must leave message. Los Angeles, CA 90012 ture notarized is $15 as of January 1, This office provides information 213-894-2400. 2017. To locate a notary public and and assistance on obtaining needed Fax 213-894-0141 learn more about additional resources forms. Forms are available for There are a few attorneys who for assistance in crime prevention, de- changing your status, becoming a are Certified Immigration Law fense representation, discrimination, permanent resident and filing a visa Specialists in Santa Barbara. See diversion, medical and law enforce- petition for a relative. the Yellow Pages under Attorneys - ment, contact Senior Connection or Immigration. the Yellow Pages. If you know what forms you need, call 800-870-3676. Importa 129 E. Carrillo St. Immigration Citizenship Services in Santa Santa Barbara, CA 93101 With the passage of welfare reform in Barbara 604-5060 1996, the citizenship status of indi- Services to assist legal immigrant viduals is an important determinant adults become U.S. citizens. 104 S. C St., Ste G Lompoc, CA 93436 of eligibility for publicly funded pro- Atkinson Lifelong Learning Center grams. Some programs that are means 886-2199 1000 North Railroad tested and available to senior citizens [email protected] Santa Maria, CA 93458 may be restricted to permanent legal www.importasb.org 922-6966, x3213, Alicia Valdiviezo, residents and/or citizens. Citizenship Program Specialist Provide free representation for As a result, many elderly and disabled Fax 352-1046 all DACA and naturalization non-citizens legal immigrants cur- applications. Authorized by the Services include: free citizen rently receiving SSI may lose these Justice Department to represent preparation classes, citizenship benefits, unless they are legal immi- and provide legal counsel for low written exam, citizenship grants under certain limited circum- income immigrants. application processing. Also stances. To retain eligibility for some provides ESL classes and adult programs, persons with legal status basic education. should consider citizenship. The Citizenship applicants wishing to citizenship process includes exams, find out the status of their pending processing, interview, and an oath applications need to write to US De- ceremony. This may become more partment of Justice. Inquiries should important than ever due to the results include the applicants full name, ad- of the 2016 elections. dress, date of birth, dates interviewed, The steps to citizenship include: 1) and alien registration number. Naturalization process; 2) Inter- view preparation with the INS; 3) Santa Barbara City College Interview; and 4) Naturalization Citizenship Center ceremony. Wake Center, Room 22 300 North Turnpike Road Catholic Charities Santa Barbara, CA 93111 609 E. Haley St. 964-6853 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Services include: free citizenship 965-7045 preparation classes, citizenship Fax 963-2978 exam administered in Santa Barbara, complete preparation of application, and I.N.S. Interview and Ceremony in Santa Barbara.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 79 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT range of adaptive aids and resources for seniors or individuals TTY 800-806-4474 adaptive equipment can help with any type of disability. The www.ddtp.org people. These may include AT Program works with an Aaids for mobility, hearing, sight, exer- individual to achieve goals to Special telephones and telephone cise and entertainment. These devices obtain or use assistive technology devices are available for deaf and can do more than make life easier. devices that will increase her/ deafened, vision, speech, cognitive, his independence. Examples and motion-mobility impaired Adaptive Equipment of assistive technology include persons. Independent Living Resource Center durable medical equipment Loan of Medical Equipment (ILRC) (wheelchairs, shower chairs, A number of agencies will loan equip- 423 W. Victoria St. walkers), computers and software ment, such as wheelchairs, hospital Santa Barbara, CA 93101 applications. ILRC participates in beds and specialized equipment, 963-0595 Voice or Text ( TTY/ a California-wide Device Lending to those who need it for a medical TDD) Program that provides free short- problem. Some of these agencies are term loans of new and used low and listed below. 327 E. Plaza Dr. #3A high-tech devices for people with Accessible Environments, Inc. Santa Maria, CA 93454 disabilities that include magnifiers, 106 Wingate Dr. 925-0015 Voice or Text (TTY/ mobility devices, DME and Williamsburg, VA 23185 TDD) software. 800-643-5906 www.ilrc-trico.org ABLEDATA ILRC’s Assistive Technology (AT) 103 W. Broad St., Suite 400 www.acessinc.com Program provides information Falls Church, Virginia 22046 Specialize in the sales of handicap and referral to assistive technology 800-227-0216 accessible products and custom [email protected] home and business construction www.abledata.com for handicap access. Have an online catalog. ABLEDATA offers assistive American Cancer Society technology information, resource 1432 Chapala St. information on rehabilitative aids Santa Barbara, CA 93101 and equipment for individuals with 963-1576 disabilities. Maintains a searchable 800-227-2345 database of over 40,000 product Fax 963-6093 listings in twenty areas. We do not make or sell products. www.cancer.org Braille Institute of America The Cancer Society provides wigs, 2031 De la Vina transportation, ‘Look Good, Feel Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Better’ programs for individuals in 682-6222 active cancer treatment. www.brailleinstitute.org Central Coast Assistive Technology Center For appointments in Santa Maria, 11491 Los Osos Valley Road Suite telephone 462-1225 202 Provides free visual consultations. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Consultations for magnification 549-7420 and special lighting as well as low www.ccatc.org vision aids at cost (e.g. canes, watches, clocks, cookware and The Central Coast Assistive learning materials). Talking book Technology Center offers library. Independent living skills professional advice, assessment, instructions. Wide variety of classes and referral services to individuals with emphasis on life enrichment. with disabilities, families, and California Telephone Access Program service providers. The goal is to lead people to the most appropriate PO Box 30310 sources for technology, help Stockton, CA 95213 them access funding to purchase 800-806-1191 equipment, and follow-up to make

80 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT sure they use assistive technology Adapted Seating & Mobility properly and effectively. Equipment Fall Risk Assessment Muscular Dystrophy Association Keck Center for Outpatient Services 1. Have you fallen one or more 6167 Bristol PKWY Suite 325 Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital times in past six months Culver City , CA 90230-6612 2415 De La Vina 310-390-6802 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 YE S NO Fax 310-398-4738 569-8900 If so, how many [email protected] www.cottagehealthsystem.org www.mda.org 2. Are you afraid of falling? To promote safe, independent This agency loans wheelchairs to living, a physical therapist or YE S NO persons diagnosed with one of the occupational therapist will work forty neuromuscular diseases. with you to identify the most 3. Do you feel unsteady when Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Loan appropriate equipment to optimize walking outdoors Closet your function in your home and in YE S NO 602 E. Montecito Street the community. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 4. Do you get dizzy when you 690-6235, 965-5555 Other move your head quickly or sit up Fax 564-8478 Lifeline Assistance Program in bed? [email protected] Universal Service Fund YE S NO [email protected] 800-395-2171 www.vnhcsb.org www.assurancewireless.com 5. Do you have any loss of feel- Provides temporary, short-term Free cellphone for California ing/tingling in your feet? loan of medical equipment such residents receiving Supplemental YE S NO as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, Security Income (SSI). With a commodes. Available to all federal grant and approval by the 6. Do you difficulty performing individuals within our service area. state’s Public Utilities Commission, daily household chores Assurance Wireless is leading this program in California. To apply, YE S NO residents must first request a 7 Do you have problems with phone from Assurance Wireless. your vision? Once the paperwork is submitted, residents will receive a free phone. YE S NO After receiving the phones, they will receive an application from If yes, do you get regular vision the State of California. They must check-ups? return the complete form within 45 YE S NO days along with proof of eligibility. If eligible, they can continue to 8 Are you currently taking more receive free service. than 4 prescription medica- Multiple Sclerosis Society tions? 1921 State Street Suite A YE S NO Santa Barbara, CA 93101 682-8783 9 Do you take medication to Fax 563-1489 help you sleep, calm you www.nationalmssociety.org/cal down? The MS Society will connect YE S NO people to financial aid towards durable medical equipment and If you answered yes to two or other needs and will provide more of these questions you limited financial aid if eligible. make be at risk for falling. Please talk to your Physician about a fall risk assessment.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 81 MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING ental health is more than could significantly improve their Hospital Emergency Rooms the absence of mental ill- enjoyment and their quality of life. Hospital emergency rooms provide ness; it is a state/condition Many people do not realize that such 24-hour assessment and crisis inter- characterizedM by a general sense of help is accessible to them and that it vention or psychiatric and chemical well-being, satisfying relationships is much more effective than that what dependency concerns. with other people, and the ability was provided less than a decade ago. to handle life’s up’s and down’s and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital the feelings that accompany them. Emergency Mental Health 967-3411 Throughout our lives, we all go Services Lompoc Valley Medical Center through several experiences that af- In the County of Santa Barbara, if 737-3300 fect our mental health. At one point a person is demonstrating severe Marian Regional Medical Center or another, we all have had to adjust mental health or behavior problems, 739-3000 to change, we’ve all experienced loss, call 9-1-1. Describe the situation; as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital anger, fear, sadness, or worry about needed, County Dispatch may enlist something. Both our genetic makeup 682-7111 the support of the County Mental National Suicide Prevention Lifeline as well as our learned ability to cope Health Mobile Crisis Team. with these feelings effects our ability 800-273-8255 (TALK) to enjoy optimal mental health. If a person is willing to receive emer- 800-784-2433 gency services, you may refer them to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital The experience of changes in mood one of the following programs: or the workings of the mind should 688-6431 never be assumed to be the result of CARES (Crisis and Recovery Emergency the normal aging process - they are Services) Out-Patient Counseling always a sign that something is not 884-6850 American Indian Health & Services well with a person’s health and that Santa Barbara 4141 State Street, Suite A-3 the individual needs medical help. 2034 De La Vina Santa Barbara CA 93110 Fortunately, most mental and emo- Santa Barbara, CA 93101 681-7356 tional health issues are treatable. And, Santa Maria Provides individual and group as is true with any illness, the earlier 500 W. Foster Road counseling. the treatment of mental health prob- Santa Maria, CA 93454 Center for Human Understanding & lems, the more likely the individual Growth will regain the capability of living a County program, offers walk- in assessment/treatment to 301 South Miller St., Suite 112 normal life. In this day and age, there Santa Maria, CA 93454 is no justification for anyone to suffer address mental health concerns. Serves clients with Medi-Cal and 925-5470 needlessly because of lack of treat- Provides individual counseling and ment. Medicare as well as offers sliding scale fees. 24/7 countywide crisis group support. Offers sliding fee Persons born in the first third of the line. scale. 20th century grew up accustomed Cottage Hospital Emergency Center for Successful Aging to receiving help from extended Psychiatric Services 1815 State Street, Ste. E families, friends and neighbors in 569-8339 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 communities which were relatively 898-8080 stable. Today, however, community Provides voluntary, short-term agencies and helping professionals inpatient treatment for adults, [email protected] provide assistance for those whose residential and intensive outpatient www.csasb.org natural helping communities are not care. Provides no-cost peer counseling available. People who have been self- Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara for seniors,delivered by trained reliant in their younger years may not 569-2785 volunteer lay counselors. recognize their need for help or wish Nonprofit program that offers crisis Coast Caregiver Resource Center to accept help even though they may stabilization, residential treatment, A program of Cottage Health System see the need for assistance. For these and outpatient support. 1528 Chapala St. #302 reasons and the stigma associated Anka Behavioral Health Santa Barbara, CA 93101 with mental and emotional prob- 925-825-4700 569-8950 or 888-488-6555 lems, older adults and their family (outside of Santa Barbara) Nonprofit program, offers crisis members may not pursue the mental Offers counseling, education, health care available to them which stabilization, residential and day programs. and in-home care for families and

82 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING caregivers of brain-impaired adults. Los Olivos, CA counseling. Offers a sliding fee Also offers counseling and support 882-2424 - ext. 106 or 306 scale; accepts Medicare and some groups for unpaid family caregivers. Santa Barbara insurance plans. Community Counseling & Education 111 E. Arrellaga Mental Wellness Center Center Santa Barbara, CA 93101 617 Garden St. 923 Olive Street 882-2400 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Santa Barbara, CA Provides individual, group, and 884-8440 962-3363 family counseling. Sliding fee scale; www.mentalwellnesscenter.org Provides individual, family, and private insurance accepted. Provides recovery, education, and group counseling. Offers a sliding Friendship Line family support classes for adults fee scale. 1-800-971-0016 with mental illness. No fees. Family Service Agency An accredited crisis intervention New Beginnings Counseling Center Lompoc program that includes a 24-hour 324 E. Carrillo St. 110 South C Street, Ste. A Call-In Crisis Hotline, a ‘Warm Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Lompoc, CA 93436 Line’ (which calls out to lonely 963-7777 735-4376 or depressed older adults) and a Provides individual, group, and Santa Barbara ‘Check In’ (For older adults living family counseling as well as 123 W. Gutierrez Street alone or concerned about their educational classes. Offers a sliding Santa Barbara, CA 93101 safety) service. fee scale. 965-1001 Jewish Family Services of Santa Tribal Health Clinic Offers free counseling – individual, Barbara 90 Via Juana Lane family, and group support for 524 Chapala St. Santa Ynez, CA seniors and caregivers of seniors. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 688-7070 Family Therapy Institute 957-1115 Los Olivos Provides individual and family 2900 Nojoqui, #I

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2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 83 MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING Provides mental health, drug, alcohol, tobacco counseling. Drug Avoid ID Theft alcohol and tobacco counseling Identity Theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is available for Native Americans only. stolen and used without your knowl3edge to commit fraud or other crimes. UCSB Hosford Clinic Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and 893-8064 ruin your good name. Provides individual and family Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information. counseling. Available to community • Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information members. before you discard them. Offers a sliding fee scale. • Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security Valley Community Counseling card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. 1825 Alamo Pintado Rd. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier. Solvang, CA • Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or 688-7779 over the Internet unless you know who you are dealing with. Provides individual and family • Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead , type in a counseling. Sliding fee scale; web address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus accepts most insurance. software to protect your home computer; keep them up to date. Visit Other Programs and OnGuardOnline.gov for more information. • Don’t use an obvious password like your birthdate, your mother’s Counselors maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Within Santa Barbara County there • Keep your personal information in a secure place at home, especially if you are many fine counseling agen- have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your cies and private therapists. There house. are many kinds of counselors and therapists in California. A psychiatrist Detect suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your is a mental health professional who financial accounts and billing statements. has been trained as a medical doctor • Be alert to signs that require immediate attention: (MD) and has received specialized • Bills do not arrive as expected training in treating mental disorders. • Unexpected credit cards or account statements Psychiatrists can subscribe medica- tion as needed. Psychologists (PhD’s • Denials of credit for no apparent reason and PsyD’s) can provide both psycho- • Calls or letters about purchases you did not make therapy as well as clinical assessment. • Your financial statements. Review financial accounts and billing Marriage and Family Therapists statements regularly, looking for charges you did not make. (MFT’s) and Licensed Clinical Social • Close accounts. Close any accounts that have been tampered with or Workers (LCSW’s) also provide psy- established fraudulently. chotherapy, generally with an empha- sis on helping persons develop insight • Call the security or fraud departments of each company where an ac- and build coping skills. count was opened or changed without your okay. Follow up in writing, with copies of supporting documents. In choosing a therapist, it is important to determine if the therapist has had • Use the ID Theft Affidavit at. ftc gov/idtheft to support your written statement. any special training or experience in working with older adults. For listing • Ask for verification that the disputed account has been closed and the of private therapists look in the Yellow fraudulent debts discharged. Pages under “Marriage, Family and • Keep copies of documents and records of your conversations about Child Counselors”, “Social Workers” the theft. or “Psychologists,” and for a listing of • File a Police Report. File a report with law enforcement officials to help Psychiatrists, look under “Physicians you with creditors who may want proof of the crime. & Surgeons, M.D.- Psychiatry.” You • Report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission. Your report helps may also obtain a list of providers law enforcement officials across the country in their investigations. through your insurance. Additionally, Online: ftc.gov/idtheft • By phone: 1-877-438-4338 or TTY, 1-866-653-4261 you may find a list of providers online By mail: Identify Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580 at www.counselingcalifornia.com Source: Federal Trade Commission

84 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE ccess to health care is impor- there is an initial deductible of $1,316 B when they turn 65. Although Part tant for all ages. As people age (2017). Medicare pays in-patient B is optional, a penalty could apply if its importance increases. For hospital costs for up to 60 days after you sign up at a later date. If you are Asome it is difficult to access health care which there is a daily co-insurance working and have medical coverage due to a variety of reasons. There have amount of $329 per day for days 61- through your place of employment or been significant changes in the pay- 90 and $658 per day for days 91-150. your spouse’s employment, you may ment for health care in recent years. Part A also covers 100% of the first delay your enrollment in Part B with- 20 days in a Skilled Nursing Facility out a penalty provided the coverage is Medicare following a 72 hour or more hospital- considered “creditable.” Medicare was established in 1965 un- ization, excluding the discharge day, Part C Medicare Advantage (MA) der Title XVIII of the Social Security after which there is a co-insurance plans allow beneficiaries to enroll in Act and was initially established to amount of $164.50 per day for days a private plan. After you are enrolled provide health insurance to individu- 21-100. Note that Medicare does not in Original Medicare (Part A and als age 65 and older, regardless of pay for custodial long-term care in Part B) you can apply for a MA plan income or medical history, so long as a skilled nursing facility; instead, in through private insurance companies. the required work credits and payroll order for Medicare to cover any part When you are new to Medicare you tax contributions have been made. of a skilled nursing facility bill, the have the same seven-month initial en- The program was expanded in 1972 resident must have received 5 days or rollment period as Part B. Enrollment to include individuals under age 65 more per week of skilled services, pri- in a MA plan is based on a calendar receiving Social Security Disability marily rehabilitation services such as year. Beneficiaries have the option of Insurance payments for long term physical therapy, speech therapy, oc- changing MA plans or returning to disabilities and people suffering from cupational therapy, and other skilled Original Medicare each year during end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or services. Once the facility ceases to the Annual Election Period (October Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). provide skilled services at least 5 days 15th to December 7th). per week, Medicare ceases to cover Enrolling in Medicare the services. Then Medi-Cal becomes To join a MA plan, you must be The initial Medicare enrollment a possible solution. enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B and continue to pay the Part B period starts three months prior to Part B outpatient services benefit cov- the month in which you reach age premium. There may be an additional ers a portion of the Medicare approved monthly premium paid to the MA 65 and continues three months after costs for out-patient medical services your birth month. Most people at age plan. If you join a MA plan, you receive such as doctors’ services, outpatient Medicare-covered benefits through 65 are automatically enrolled if they hospital care, laboratory tests, out- or their spouse are receiving Social your plan. You are still on Medicare patient physical and speech therapy, and still retain the full rights and Security payments and have made some home health care, ambulance payroll tax contributions for 10 or protections entitled to all Medicare services, and some medical equip- beneficiaries. MA plans are available in more years (40 quarters). If not, local ment and supplies. Part B pays 80% Social Security offices take Medicare specific geographic areas and zip codes. of approved charges with an annual Most commonly available plans in our applications and provide information deductible of $183 (2017). There are and assistance. You can also apply for area are HMO plans. Many MA plans many preventive services that are not include prescription drug coverage. Medicare on-line at www.socialsecuri- subject to the annual deductible or the ty.gov, or by calling the national Social coinsurance for doctors who accept Part D prescription drug benefit was Security number 800-772-1213. Medicare assignment. Those with a established by the Medicare Modern- ization Act of 2003 and launched in The Parts of Medicare modest income and assets may be eligible for assistance with Part B costs. 2006. This benefit is delivered through Medicare consists of several parts, private plans that contract with each covering different benefits. In 2017 the average monthly premium Medicare. Individuals who sign up for Part A hospital insurance program is $109 if you enrolled prior to 2016 a Part D plan pay a monthly premium covers inpatient hospital services, and have the premium deducted from and some plans have deductibles. skilled nursing care in a skilled nurs- your Social Security check. If you There are distinct differences between ing facility, home health, and hospice enroll for the first time in 2017, the the plans regarding the medications care. If a person has made payroll tax monthly premium is $134 for indi- they cover, the negotiated costs of the contributions for 10 or more years, viduals with income under $85,000 medications and restrictions on refills. there is no monthly premium. You ($170,000 for couples). Premiums are higher for people with higher incomes. Each year from October 15th through may also qualify if your spouse is eli- December 7th (Annual Enrollment gible. If you are admitted to a hospital, Most people choose to enroll in Part Period) you may review the various

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 85 PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE Part D plans to ensure you are in a not approve a service, the Medigap to meet one-on-one with a counselor plan that covers your medications and plan will not cover it. There are ten in your local community or attend a is the least expensive. Plan providers standard plans to choose from cover- local seminar on benefits, you can call change their medication formular- ing different portions of the expenses. HICAP at 800-434-0222 or access ies each year and medications are Although Medigap plan benefits are locations and times by going online discontinued while others are added. standardized, the prices are not and to www.CentralCoastSeniors.org Monthly premiums are also adjusted. they can vary widely from company Beginning January 1st the following to company. If you are exploring Choosing a Medicare year, a beneficiary is locked into their Medigap plans, be sure to get price provider chosen Part D plan (except under quotes from several companies. It is important to ensure that the doctors and providers you are using special circumstances). It is highly At age 65, a beneficiary has the one- for medical treatment and equip- advisable to have a free and unbi- time option to purchase a supplemen- ment are contracted with Medicare. ased personalized Part D plan search tal plan with no medical underwriting. If they are not, Medicare will not pay completed each year during the An- This is known as “guaranteed issue.” for the services you receive. When nual Enrollment Period. This can be In California, a person may shop for a going to a new doctor, it is important completed through the Medicare.gov less expensive plan each year on their to ask whether they accept “Medicare website or as a free service by HICAP. birthday plus 30 days. If they find a Assignment.” If they accept Assign- Those with a modest income and as- less expensive plan that provides the ment, the doctor agrees to accept 80% sets may be eligible for assistance with same or lesser coverage, they main- of the Medicare approved amount as premiums and cost-sharing amounts. tain their guaranteed issue status. If payment for the claims they submit. Most people choose to enroll in Part D they change to a plan which provides The doctor forwards the remaining when they turn 65. Although Part D is greater benefit coverage, the guaran- 20% of the bill to you or your supple- optional, there is a life-long penalty for teed issue status is forfeited and the mental Medigap plan. If a doctor does those who do not enroll. The penalty supplemental insurance company can NOT accept “Medicare Assignment”, is based on the number of months then ask medically qualifying ques- they will process the paperwork but not enrolled in a Part D plan. If you tions to determine whether they will you will have to pay them first and are working and have prescription sell you a supplemental plan or adjust request reimbursement directly from drug coverage through your place of the cost based on your medical issues. Medicare. Doctors who do not accept employment or your spouse’s employ- Supplemental plans are under the assignment are able to charge 15% in ment, you may delay your enrollment oversight of the California Department excess of the Medicare approved rate. in Part D without a penalty provided of Insurance and are sold by insur- If you have a supplemental Medigap the coverage is considered “creditable.” ance agents and insurance companies. policy, you may have one of the plans It is worthwhile to note that Part Unbiased counseling on supplemental that cover these “excess charges.” Last- D benefits have a coverage gap also health insurance is available as a free ly, there are doctors who “Opt Out” known as the “donut hole” in which a service from the Health Insurance and do not participate with Medicare beneficiary must pay a greater percent- Counseling and Advocacy Program at all. They are required to provide you age of their medication costs for a (HICAP) by calling 800-434-0222. with notification and it is your respon- predetermined limit after which they Understanding your sibility to pay them privately. Medicare receive reduced medication expenses will not approve any payment to them for the remainder of the calendar Medicare Benefits or you for services provided. year. The Affordable Care Act imple- Medicare provides free booklets that mented a systematic plan to reduce the describe Medicare benefits. The publi- Appealing a claim expense of the donut hole and close cation entitled “Medicare and You” is You have the right to appeal a Medi- it by the year 2020. The future of this updated annually. Medicare and You care claim denial. You may use a copy component of the Affordable Care Act booklets can be ordered at Medicare. of your Medicare Summary Notice or is uncertain at the time of publication. gov. Your local HICAP office also pro- the Explanation of Medicare Benefits vides Medicare and You booklets in received from the Medicare contrac- Supplemental Insurance (also English, Spanish, English Large Print, tor to document your reasons for known as Medigap Insurance) English Braille, and Spanish Braille. appealing. You may call the phone These are standardized insurance The Medicare helpline can be reached number listed on the Medicare Sum- plans sold by private insurance com- at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633- mary Notice or Explanation of Ben- panies to cover some of your expens- 4227). Calls to Medicare are accepted efits for clarification of your claim. The es after Medicare pays. These policies 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Calling local Health Insurance Counseling only cover the “gaps” in Medicare A later in the evening may shorten any and Advocacy Program (HICAP) at and B payments; if Medicare does on-hold wait time. Should you prefer 800-434-0222 provides free one-on-

86 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE one assistance for help filing an appeal Tips to prevent fraud include: nursing facility. #1: The patient must or reviewing your claim. • Never give your Medicare card have been admitted and spent at least 72 hours in a hospital within the past 30 Appealing a discharge number over the phone or to people you don’t know because it days for the same condition, exclud- If you are in a hospital, skilled nursing ing the discharge day. Think of it as 3 facility, hospice, home health agency, is your social security number and can result in identity theft. overnights plus a discharge day as a or rehabilitation center and believe fully admitted patient. #2: The patient you are being discharged too soon, you • Medicare will never call you on the must be discharged to a skilled nursing have the right to an immediate review phone. facility for rehabilitation services or of your case. Each service type has • Beware of suppliers and providers other skilled services. #3: The patient different rules and time frame for ap- that use phone calls and door-to- must receive at least 5 days per week of pealing. There has been a nationwide door selling as a way to sell you skilled services, e.g. physical therapy, oc- practice of premature or inappropriate goods or services. cupational therapy, speech therapy, IV discharges, especially discharges to the • Be suspicious of companies that therapy, and/or other services requiring individual’s home where that indi- offer free medical equipment or a skilled health care professional. vidual is not able to live independently. offer to waive your co-payment In these cases especially, it is important Custodial care alone is not enough without first asking about your to request an immediate review and to to get Medicare coverage in a skilled ability to pay. assert that it is an unsafe discharge. nursing facility. Custodial care • Beware of health care providers includes 24/7 supervision due to cog- The Beneficiary and Family Centered who say they represent Medicare nitive impairment, and/or assistance Care Quality Improvement Organiza- or a branch of the Federal with two or more activities of daily tion (BFCC-QIO) in your area will Government, or providers who use living, i.e. feeding (getting food from conduct the review. The hospital can’t pressure tactics to get you to accept the plate to the mouth), toileting, force you to leave before the BFCC- a service or product. bathing, dressing, using incontinent QIO reaches a decision. Within 2 supplies, or transferring. If the patient days of your admission and prior Center for Medicare Advocacy A non-profit legal advocacy organization of is receiving only custodial care at the to your discharge, you should get a skilled nursing facility and not 5 days notice called “An Important Message Medicare experts 860-456-7790 (not toll free) per week of skilled nursing services, from Medicare” that lists the BFCC- then Medicare A, most Medicare Ad- QIO’s contact information. If you www.MedicareAdvocacy.org vantage plans, and Medicare Supple- don’t get this notice, ask for it. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ments (Medigap) cover nothing. The Quality Improvement Organiza- Services The federal government If a stay at a skilled nursing facility is tion for California is: covered by Medicare, then Medicare 800-633-4227 Livanta A will pay 100% of the first 20 days, so 1-877-588-1123 www.Medicare.gov long as 5 days per week of skilled ser- 1-855-887-6668 (TTY) Health Insurance Counseling and vices are received. From day 21 to day 1-855-694-2929 FAX for appeals Advocacy Program (HICAP) 100, there is a daily co-pay of $164.50 Impartial, free Medicare advisors (2017). Once Medicare stops paying, BFCC-QIO Area 1 528 S. Broadway the patient must pay 100%. For this 9090 Junction Dr., Ste 10 Santa Maria, CA 93454 reason, most long-term skilled nurs- Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 800-434-0222 ing facility residents have Medi-Cal. You may obtain a Medicare Appeals 928-5663 Either they run out of money, or they and Grievances fact sheet from www.CentralCoastSeniors.org learn how to qualify for Medi-Cal Medicare by calling 800-633-4227 from an attorney. The best time to see or calling your local HICAP at 800- When Will Medicare Pay for the lawyer if a senior is going to be in 434-0222. Skilled Nursing Facility Care? a skilled nursing facility for the long Medicare Fraud Seniors may have to pay skilled nurs- term (30 days or more) is as soon as Medicare fraud costs taxpayers billions ing facility care for themselves or their you realize that this stay may be long of dollars per year. If you believe the spouses. When it comes to skilled term, not short-term. billing for any services paid by Medi- nursing facility care, Medicare is really care which you received is fraudulent, a short-term rehabilitation program, Observation in Hospitals Some Medicare hospital patients find contact Medicare at 1-800-Medicare not a long term care program. themselves in ‘observation’ status. 800-633-4227 or the Senior Medicare There are several requirements in order Consequences of such status can be Patrol at 855-613-7080. for Medicare or a Medicare Supple- ment to cover any care in a skilled expensive for the patient, if seeking

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 87 PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE rehabilitation or skilled nursing care For a person who is aged, blind, or Santa Barbara County Department of following discharge. New rules regard- disabled and receiving Medicare, you Social Services ing notification will be required after will qualify for Medi-Cal if you have up 234 Camino del Remedio March 2017. At that time, hospitals to $2,000 in countable assets as an in- Santa Barbara, CA 93110 will be required to provide notification dividual, or $3,000 in assets as a couple 681-4401 to individuals receiving observation living in the community, or $122,900(a 2125 S. Centrepointe Pkwy services as outpatients for more than limit that can be raised by a judge) if Santa Maria, CA 93455 24 hours explaining the status of the one spouse is in a skilled nursing facility 346-7135 individual as an outpatient and the im- and the other spouse is not. Some as- plications of such status. This required sets, including your home, one car, and 1100 W. Laurel Ave. notification includes a CMS approved retirement accounts that have regular Lompoc, CA 93436 form and an oral explanation. distributions or are owned by the 737-7080 spouse who is not in a skilled nursing Problems in Application/ Medi-Cal facility are not counted when determin- Appeals Process Medi-Cal is the medical assistance ing your eligibility. To determine your If you have been told you do not meet program for persons with limited eligibility for Medi-Cal under any of the the qualifications for benefits and if assets in the State of California. It is a following programs, you may contact you disagree, you should first discuss joint federal and state program, called your county Department of Social this with a County Social Worker at Medicaid in other states. People who Services, but frequently there are errors, the Department of Social Services. If have both Medicare and full Medi- in which case it is advisable to seek you are still not satisfied or if you are Cal are referred to as “dual eligible.” legal assistance. It is always worth it to confused, or if you want to take steps If you qualify for both, you do not get a legal consultation before applying to become eligible, seek a legal consul- need additional health insurance to online or with the Department of Social tation from an experienced elder law pay medical costs. You will, however, Services to see if you are already finan- attorney. You have the right to appeal need to enroll in a Medicare Part D cially qualified or if you need to do take your eligibility or any other decision plan for prescription coverage. steps to become financially qualified. Be about your Medi-Cal benefits, but it For those individuals and couples who sure to call ahead to learn what docu- is wise to correct any problem before have SSI, the Social Security Admin- ments you will need to complete your your appeal. Information about the ap- istration and County Departments of application. (Note: Long Term Care peals process should be included with Social Services, determine eligibility for Medi-Cal for a skilled nursing facility any notice of denial; if not, contact the Medi-Cal. This eligibility is based on is discussed in the following section on Department of Social Services. For federal and state guidelines regarding Long Term Care.) additional information, contact the income and real and personal property California Department of Health Care Aged and Disabled Federal Services at 800-952-5253. limits. If you receive Supplemental Secu- Poverty Level Program rity Income (SSI, which is different from If you are over 65 or disabled, and your CenCal Health Social Security Retirement Benefit and assets meet the limits but your income CenCal Health has an agreement with different from Social Security Disability is higher than SSI limits, in California the federal and state governments to Insurance), then Medi-Cal coverage you may qualify for Medi-Cal under locally administer the Medi-Cal pro- is automatic. To apply for SSI, contact the Aged and Disabled Federal Pov- gram in Santa Barbara County. If you the Social Security Administration erty Level Program, which will require are eligible for Medi-Cal, you receive office in your area. (See the Financial you to pay a Medi-Cal Share of Cost. your health care in conjunction with Matters section for further detail on CenCal Health. CenCal Health is a SSI.) If you lose your SSI, e.g. through Medi-Cal with Share of Cost managed care Medi-Cal program; an inheritance, you will need to apply You may qualify for Medi-Cal with a they serve as a ‘middle man’ between for Medi-Cal, and the determination of “share of cost” (SOC) if you meet the the State and the health care provider. eligibility will be made entirely by the asset limits but exceed income limits. County Social Services Department The SOC is the amount you must pay Countywide based on your countable property, not to the nursing home or other health 877-814-1861 based on your income. This type of care providers each month before Me- CenCal Health Medi-Cal is based on being aged (65 or di-Cal will pay the remainder of your Main Office over), blind, or disabled and having less medical bills. Most medical expenses 4050 Calle Real than the allowable amount of count- as well as your premiums for Medicare Santa Barbara, CA 93110 able property. Your Medi-Cal monthly Part A or B, Medigap, Medicare Advan- 685-9525 co-pay (Share of Cost) will be deter- tage, and Medicare D Rx plans can be 965-4893 (TDD) mined by your income. used to reduce your share-of-cost. 800-421-2560

88 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE Collect calls accepted State Medicaid (Medi-Cal) programs tinue to be responsible for Medicare’s An Advisory Board to CenCal pay Medicare costs for certain elderly deductibles and coinsurance and for Health meets every month and disabled persons with low in- charges for health care services and and is composed of Medi- comes and very limited assets. items not covered by Medicare. Cal beneficiaries, beneficiary An individual who has Medi-Cal in One other program allows greater representatives, and Human addition to Medicare is already getting income limits and has some benefits Services workers who offer input the QMB benefit. Eligible individuals of paying all of the Medicare Part B and perspective on the experience do not have to pay the monthly Medi- premiums. This program is known as of beneficiaries under the CenCal care premium, the deductible for Part Qualifying Individual (QI). The QI Health plan. This important A Hospital and Part B Medical benefits, income limit for one person is $1,357 information is used to assist in the daily coinsurance charges for hos- and $1,823 for a couple in 2016. planning and management of the pital stays beyond 60 days, the co-pay- If you have questions about these CenCal staff and Board of Directors. ments for skilled nursing care beyond programs, contact the Department of Contact your Beneficiary Service 20 days and the 20 percent coinsurance Social Services. If you think you may Representative at County Social for Medicare-covered services. In most be eligible for any of these benefits, Services for more information. cases, if you are eligible for the QMB contact the County Department of Veterans Health Benefits benefit, you do not need to purchase Social Services. additional health insurance. Veterans Affairs and Outpatient Clinic Department of Social Services: To be eligible for the QMB benefit, you 4440 Calle Real 234 Camino del Remedio must be eligible for Medicare (age 65 Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Santa Barbara, CA 93110 or older; or have been a disabled ben- 683-1491 681-4401 eficiary under Social Security or the Santa Maria Clinic Railroad Retirement Board for more 2125 S. Centrepointe Pkwy 1550 East Main Street than 24 months; or on kidney dialysis; Santa Maria, CA 93455 Santa Maria, CA 93454 or received a kidney transplant) and 346-7135 354-6000 have an income in 2016 of less than 1100 W. Laurel The Santa Barbara Outpatient $1,010 per month if you are single or Lompoc, CA 93436 clinic is located at the Santa Barbara $1,355 per month for married couples. 737-7080 Health Care Services Clinic. It Income includes Social Security plus www.countyofsb.org provides medical services and any other income sources. To be facilitates admission to VA hospitals, eligible your financial resources, such Lompoc Valley Community HealthCare Organization residential care and skilled nursing as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds, facility facilities. Clinic staff will assist cannot exceed $7,280 for one per- 736-4580 veterans in the use of the VA health son or $10,930 for a married couple. The Lompoc Valley Community care system. The VA Social Work The home in which you and/or your HealthCare Organization is a and Mental Health Services are at spouse live, one automobile, pre-paid community-based organization the same address. Veterans, their burial plot, home furnishings, personal that formed in 1995 to assure widows, widowers or dependents jewelry and term life insurance with no quality health care services are may call for information or walk in cash value do not count as resources. available locally for residents of the for assistance with veterans’ benefits. If you do not qualify for QMB as- Lompoc Valley. The Community (For help in applying for benefits, see sistance because your income is too HealthCare Organization works Veterans Benefits). high, you may be able to get help with employers, organizations and Qualified Medicare under the SLMB program. The SLMB individuals to improve the health Beneficiary, QMB”,“ program is for persons whose incomes of the community by assuring local are slightly higher than the national access to a coordinated system Specified Low-Income of health promotion, disease Medicare Beneficiary poverty level, but not more than 120 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. prevention and treatment services. “SLMB” or Qualified In 2016 the income level for one per- Financial Help with Medical Individual or “QI.” son is $1,208 a month and for a couple The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Expenses it is $1,622 a month. If you qualify for In addition to medical costs covered (QMB), the Specified Low-Income assistance under the SLMB program, by Medicare, Medi-Cal, or private Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and the State is required to pay the Medi- insurance, people occasionally come Qualified Individual programs were care Part B monthly premium and Part up against extraordinary health care created by federal law requiring that D Extra Help for you. You will con- costs that they cannot afford. There

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 89 PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE are “funds of last resort” available self and your loved ones. Having insur- health and substance abuse treatment through charitable organizations in ance can ensure your access to medical services, and long-term care. Its vision Santa Barbara County. care if you get sick or are injured. is to preserve and improve the physical The Jefferson Foundation and mental health of all Californians. Enrollment Covered California and DHCS are com- 114 E. De la Guerra Street #3 Millions of Californians learned that mitted to ensuring that Californians are Santa Barbara, CA 93101 they qualified for free or low-cost health aware of their health coverage options. 963-8822 coverage through the federally spon- Through CoveredCA.com you can find This is an endowment fund that sored expansion of Medi-Cal if they out if you qualify for free or low-cost helps needy people who are not on are younger than 65, not covered by health insurance (including Medi-Cal) public assistance of any kind. Not Medicare, and have household income and choose the right coverage option for limited to medical expenses. South below the income threshholds for the you. Covered California also provides County only. current year. This is called MAGI information in many languages and in Cecilia Fund Medi-Cal. If your income exceeds the culturally relevant ways. P O Box 50136 MAGI Medi-Cal limits, you still may Covered California Santa Barbara, CA 93150 qualify for Covered California. Open PO Box 989725 www.ceciliafund.org enrollment for health insurance plans through Covered California begins West Sacramento, CA 95798-9725 This is a secular organization whose November 1st and continues through 1-800-300-1506 mission is to provide funds for January 31st. Sometimes there are ex- TTY 888-889-4500 unmet medical and dental care for tension periods granted. Covered Cali- Spanish 800-300-0213 Santa Barbara County residents. fornia also offers a special-enrollment Fax 888-329-3700 They may fund diagnostic testing, for life-changing events such as getting There is an Enrollment Assistance prescription medications, mental married, having a child or moving or program comprised of enrollment health care, dental care, hearing aids losing health insurance through los- entities and enrollment counselors. or other medical devices, in addition ing a job. Please be aware that MAGI Certified Enrollment Entities are to paying for hospital stays and Medi-Cal and Covered California are entities and organizations that physician care. Referrals for financial possible only through the Affordable are eligible to provide in-person help must come from hospitals, Care Act (“Obamacare”), which is assistance to consumers and help healthcare providers, social service currently at risk of repeal by the 2017 them apply for Covered California agencies, and others throughout all Congress, which has already voted health plans. Entities will distribute of Santa Barbara County. to repeal the law through the Budget fair and impartial information Covered California Reconciliation process. Your calls to concerning enrollment into qualified Congress and the Senate are essential Covered California™ is a marketplace health plans as well as facilitate to let your Senators and Representa- to implement the federal Patient enrollment into qualified health plans tives know that you want them to fight Protection and Affordable Care Act available through Covered California. to keep the Affordable Care Act in in California. This marketplace is not Certified Enrollment Entities must place unless and until something more available to persons who are over 65 provide information that is culturally comprehensive can be finalized. or who receive Medicare because of and linguistically appropriate. disability or age. For persons who CoveredCA.com, a Joint In order to be a Certified Enrollment are younger than 65 and not disabled Partnership Entity, organizations must meet and covered by Medicare, through CoveredCA.com is a joint partnership any licensing, certification or other Covered California, you can compare between Covered California and the standards prescribed by the State affordable, quality health insurance California Department of Health Care or Exchange. For a listing of local of options and choose the one that best Services (DHCS). Covered California’s local Certified Enrollment Entities fits your needs and budget. By law, mission is to increase the number of Cal- contact Covered California. your coverage can’t be dropped or ifornians with health insurance, improve Certified Enrollment Counselors are denied if you have a pre-existing medi- the quality of health care for all Califor- trained individuals who are available cal condition or if you get sick. You nians, reduce health care coverage costs to provide in-person counseling may be able to get financial assistance and make sure California’s diverse popu- and assistance to consumers in need through Covered California to make lation has fair and equal access to quality of help with applying for Covered your health coverage more affordable. health care. The mission of DHCS is California programs. Counselors Covered California is a part of the state to provide low-income Californians will provide assistance in culturally of California and was created to help with access to affordable, high-quality and linguistic appropriate manners you get health coverage to protect your- health care, including medical, mental to consumers throughout California.

90 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE Covered California Certified Enrollment insurance. Individuals can purchase a medical diagnosis. Some companies Counselor Help Desk LTC insurance from a number of will insure you if you have a particular 888-402-0737 companies through insurance agents health condition, but they may charge or a variety of groups or employers. All you a higher premium. Planning for Long Term Care long-term care policies marketed in Assessing your needs and ability Needs California must meet certain consum- to pay for long-term care insurance Long-term care is assistance with daily er standards established by state law. is a complex process. Contact the activities such as bathing, dressing, Policies in California are labeled Health Insurance Counseling and toileting, transferring, and eating, or according to where benefits will be Advocacy Program (HICAP) to meet supervision of these activities when paid. General types are: with a local HICAP State Registered someone has physical or cognitive Volunteer Counselor for a free and impairment. This type of care is Home Care Only unbiased counseling session. 800- often provided by family members Benefits are paid only for home 434-0222 or (805)928-5663. or nurses’ aides and is not considered health, adult day health care, hospice, skilled care that nurses, doctors or respite care, personal care and home- Medi-Cal and Long-term therapists are licensed to provide, or maker services. New policies for Care that Medicare and other health insur- home care only are rarely issued now. In California, Medi-Cal can help pay ance will usually pay for. This kind of for some long-term care for people care is referred to as “custodial care” Skilled nursing facility and who fall within income and asset or “personal care.” People often need Residential Care Facility limits. Medi-Cal, known as Medicaid long-term custodial care or personal Will only pay for care in a skilled in other states, is a joint federal-state care services after an illness or injury, nursing facility and in a place that is program that provides health care such as a stroke or a broken hip, or be- licensed as a Residential Care Facility services to those who cannot afford to cause of a chronic physical or cognitive for the Elderly (RCFE). Unlike some pay for these services themselves. LTC disorder, such as dementia, Alzheim- private LTC insurance plans, Medi- Medi-Cal is the most frequent payer of er’s disease, or Parkinson’s Disease, or Cal pays only for long term care in a skilled nursing facility care in Califor- as result of aging and the inability to skilled nursing facility, not in assisted nia. For people who qualify, Medi-Cal take care of one’s self. Many people living, memory care, or other RCFE. helps to pay for skilled nursing facility live at home with help from family or Comprehensive care (LTC Medi-Cal) or can provide paid caregivers. Others go to a skilled Benefits include both home care and some home care under the In Home nursing facility, assisted living or other skilled nursing facility/residential Supportive Services (IHSS) program. residential facility to receive this care. facility care. To qualify for Medi-Cal, a single Long-term care is expensive. There are individual must have $2,000 or less in many ways to finance long-term care Partnership for LTC countable property or assets, as distin- services and there is no single answer These policies will allow you to keep guished from income. However, special for everyone. Each person’s needs more of the assets you would otherwise rules apply for couples that are designed and financial situations are different. have to spend to qualify for Medi-Cal. to prevent the impoverishment of Good financial advice and planning When you buy a LTC policy, you one spouse when the other goes into is important in considering long-term choose: 1) the type of policy you want a skilled nursing facility. As of 2017, care. Consult an Elder Law attorney to buy, 2) the amount of the daily the spouse remaining at home (also regarding your options. Your CPA and benefit that will be paid, 3) the number referred to as the “community spouse”) financial advisor will not be adequately of years you want the policy to pay ben- can keep all of the couple’s income up informed about long term care benefits. efits, 4) the number of days before the to $3,023 per month. The community Some people will never need this kind of company begins paying benefits after spouse may also obtain additional care. However, those who do are likely to you qualify, and 5) whether you want income through a judge’s order, more use a combination of payment sources, inflation protection. These five factors, easily through a court hearing than including their own resources, to pay for combined with your age when you buy through a “fair hearing,” at which it is this care. This section discusses two of the policy, determine the premium you almost impossible to get a judge’s order. these sources: long-term care insurance will pay. In general, premiums can range The spouse in the skilled nursing facil- and the public program under Medi-Cal. from a few hundred dollars a year, if you ity is allowed to use part of her/his buy at age 45 years, to several thousand own income to pay for her/his health Long-Term Care Insurance dollars a year, if you buy at age 75. Many insurance premiums and can keep Insurance policies specifically de- companies will not sell LTC insurance $35 each month for personal needs. signed to cover long-term care are to people who are over 85 years old or If the income of the other spouse, i.e. referred to as Long-Term Care (LTC) who are deemed “uninsurable” due to the “community spouse,” is not at least

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 91 PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE $3,023, all or part of the income of the assets are titled. As this is a new law, effective. Check the fine print before spouse who is in the skilled nursing see an Elder Law attorney to see how enrolling. Consider: 1. Knowing what facility will be allocated over to the your home can be protected from a you have signed up for; 2. Asking community spouse to bring his/her Medi-Cal estate recovery claim. about restrictions; 3. Reviewing dis- income up to $3,023 per month. The Also note Medicaid (Medi-Cal in count lists frequently and 4. Consider monthly Share of Cost obligation to CA) is a federal and state program. your local independent drug store. be paid from the ill spouse’s income to Each state sets its own rules based Blink Health Prescription Savings Plan the nursing home will be what is left on federal minimums for income, as- 1-844-366-2211 over after the health insurance premi- sets, and estate recovery. If you move www.blinkhealth.com ums of the ill spouse, the $35 personal outside of California, these rules needs allowance, and the allocation will usually be very different in your No membership fees. Find to the community spouse. Medi-Cal new home state. California now has savings up to 95% for over 15,000 pays the rest of the nursing home bill the most liberal Medicaid/Medi-Cal medications. Go on-line to search each month. The community spouse rules in the U.S. and pay for your prescription and at home can also keep up to $120,900 obtain a Blink card. Take Blink card in countable resources (2017), or Pharmaceutical Assistance to pharmacy as payment. more with a judge’s support order. The Alliance for Pharmaceutical Assistance Coast2Coast RX Card spouse in the skilled nursing facility (APA) 1-800-931-8872 can keep up to $2,000. For specific 505 E. Plaza Dr. coast2coastrx.com/santabarbara Medi-Cal eligibility guidelines, contact Santa Maria, CA 93454 your county Department of Social 614-2040 In Santa Barbara County, a free Services or see an Elder Law attorney, discount Rx card for individuals 1515 E. Ocean Avenue who can also advise you on steps to and families, everyone qualifies. To Lompoc, CA 93436 take to become eligible. locate a participating pharmacy, for 737-5799 Note that when you apply for Medi- drug prices, to print a card or for The Alliance for Pharmaceutical Cal, your primary residence will not more information call above phone. Access is a local non-profit be included as a countable asset. Costco Member Prescription Program organization which assists However, federal and state laws limit individuals who struggle to meet Free for Costco members. Prices a person’s home equity to $828,000, a their basic health needs and are may vary by location, and the figure that goes up every year or so, but unable to afford their medications. program includes only those drugs fortunately, the equity value is the tax- APA provides access to brand-name not covered by a person’s insurance assessed value or the appraised value, medication for chronic conditions, plan. whichever is less, minus encumbrances. at no cost to individuals and in Kmart Pharmacy Savings Plus Depending on when your home was collaboration with their physician 1-866-435–7958 purchased, the tax assessed value may by accessing Patient Assistance be a fraction of its appraised value. Open to everyone. Annual member- Programs (PAP’s) offered by the ship $15 per household or $10 per While your home is not counted as an Pharmaceutical Companies. asset in qualifying for Medi-Cal, the person. Ten At $3.00 program pro- state may include your home’s value APA has also a partnership with vides members ten most commonly in any “estate recovery” action after Dignity Health and Abbott prescribed medications at one price you pass away, but only if it is not in a Diabetes Care Program to provide of $3.00 each. trust or does not have a survivorship low cost diabetic supplies (free Rite Aid Rx Savings Program meter and low cost glucose strips) interest on the deed. This is so due 1-844-550-6822 to new, beneficial Medi-Cal estate for up to one year; prescription recovery rules that came into effect on from your physician required. This This program may be helpful January 1, 2017 and affects all deaths is not a government program or if uninsured or medication not of the Medi-Cal or his/her spouse that insurance plan. covered by any insurance. Price for occurs on or after 1-1-2017. There a 30-day supply of select generics is Pharmacy Discount $9.99 and a 90-day supply is $15.99. are other exemptions of assets such as Programs home from estate recovery if a spouse There are many programs that pro- or a minor or disabled child lives in it. vide a discount, some provided by If the Medi-Cal beneficiary is survived large retail stores. If you are consid- by a spouse or by a disabled child at ering a drug discount program, you the time of the claim, there also will be should shop around for the best value no estate recovery no matter how the since not every program is as cost-

92 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY PETS AND ANIMALS aving a pet is a wonderful In 2010, the County launched Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society experience, at any age. Espe- Project PetSafe, a program 111 Commerce Drive cially as one ages, one may dedicated to increasing pet owner Buellton, CA 93427 Hfind companionship and better health responsibility and promoting the 688-8224 as a byproduct. Stress reduction, message to: Vaccinate, License, www.syvhumane.org increased exercise and community Spay and Neuter, and Micro-chip activity may be enhanced with a pet. pets. A pet’s license is their ticket In addition to adoption services, Owning a pet is also a responsibility. home. this agency will provide low cost Animal Control vaccinations, as well as spading and Animal Control Santa Barbara City Limits neutering services. The Animal Control offices listed c/o Santa Barbara Police Dept. VIVA below offer a variety of services: Animal Control Division Volunteers for Intervalley Animals rabies control, animal bite quarantine, P. O. Box 539 133 North D St. stray animal patrol, dead animal pick- Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Lompoc, CA 93436 up, leash law enforcement, animal 963-1513 735-6741 euthanasia, licensing of dogs, issue of 882-8900 Emergency Number www.vivaonline.org permits and inspection for pet-related Adoption Rescue and adoption for cats. business. This agency investigate Also operates a retirement home, Owner-relinquished animals at the reports of barking or roaming dogs. Sylvester House, for cats of people Humane Society and Animal Control All three County Animal Shelters also who have died or can no longer shelters are available for adoption. offer adoption programs. take care of them. The following agencies offer animal Animal Control adoption services. Santa Barbara Animal Service Other Resources 5473 Overpass Road Humane Society of Santa Barbara Assisted Therapy Program Santa Barbara, CA 93111 5399 Overpass Rd Humane Society of Santa Barbara 681-5285 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 5399 Overpass Road 1501 West Central 964-4777 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Lompoc, CA 93436 www.sbhumanesociety.org 964-4777 x17 737-7755 Low cost spade/neuter clinic open www.sbhumanesociety.org 548 W. Foster Rd to public. Low cost vaccination Adult volunteers bring small Santa Maria, CA 93455 clinic available to members. animals, kittens and puppies 934-6119 Requested euthanasia available to various facilities to visit the www.sbcphd.org to public. Owner-relinquished frail, elderly and/or disabled. Pet animals accepted and cared for Assisted Therapy. Santa Barbara County Animal until adopted. C.A.R.E.4Paws Services has many dedicated Humane Society of Santa Maria Valley volunteer groups that assist them PO Box 60524 1687 W. Stowell Rd. with lost and found services as well Santa Barbara, CA 93160-0524 Santa Maria, CA 93458 as adoption counseling. Groups 805.968.CARE (2273) 349-3435 like, Animal Shelter Assistance [email protected] Program (ASAP), K9 PALS, www.smvhs.org Works to reduce pet overpopulation Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter No kill shelter and adoption facility and keep animals out of shelters (BUNS), Companion Animal for owner- relinquished dogs and in Santa Barbara County. Offers Placement Assistance (CAPA), and cats. Provides education classes a range of services to support the Santa Barbara County Animal on responsible pet ownership to pets and pet owners in need, Care Foundation (SBCACF) help community schools. Provides low including free spay/neuters, Animal Service. Volunteers are cost spay/neuter program. bilingual community outreach and available to help match animals intervention programs that allow with their potential adopters. A dogs and cats to stay in their homes. senior facilitated adoption program Programs to help elderly with their is available through these volunteer companion/pets. groups as well. *C.A.R.E.4Paws is not a shelter and cannot take in stray or other animals

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 93 PETS AND ANIMALS Catholic Charities Pet Food Pantry Pet Survival Kit Checklist Wagging Dog and Cat Tales Santa Maria Valley Humane Society • Veterinary records 609 E. Haley St. 1687 W. Stowell Rod. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Santa Maria, CA 93458 • Cat litter and cat litter pan. 965-7045 349-3435 • Can opener, food dishes, enough 607 W. Main St Pet food is available for those who pet food and bottled water to last Santa Maria, CA 93454 need help when this the only issue three days. 922-2059 to keep pets. Pet must be spayed or • Leash or harness, muzzle and toys. Financial assistance with vet neutered and owner cannot obtain • Medications, making sure bills(up to $500.) is available to any more pets. medications are not expired. persons 62+. Dogs only. Disaster Planning for Your • Cage or carrier for your pet, Humane Animal Rescue Team Pets regardless of the size of your pet. (HART) Have a Plan, Make a Kit • Write down and keep your P. O. Box 920 • Make a safe place to take your pets. emergency phone numbers in a Fillmore, CA 93016 small address book inside the kit. 677-5541 • If you evacuate your home, do not leave pets behind. Source: Santa Barbara County Public www.hart4dogs.org Health Department, 681-4332 Services for low income seniors • Have current information on only. HART will pick up, care and identification tags and have them place pets for those who can no securely fastened to your pet’s longer care for them. If referred collar. by a social service agency, some • If you are unable to return to your financial assistance is available home right away, find boarding for for feeding and veterinary your pet. care. Volunteers available for transporting pets to vet or Making the Most of Your Medical Appointments groomers. Since medical appointments are the 4. What is the goal of the recom- main time you will interact with your mended treatment? health care team, being as prepared as 5. What are the possible side possible for these visits is important. effects? It will help to ensure that you under- stand your diagnosis and treatment, 6. How often will I receive treat- get answers to your question and fee ment? more satisfied with your overall care. 7. How much will my treatment Here are some ways to prepare for cost? your medical appointments: 8. Is financial help available if I ✓ Communicate with your need it? healthcare team 9. Where can I learn more about ✓ Learn about your treatment my diagnosis and available options resources? ✓ Write down your questions 10. Who should I call if I have ✓ Keep a treatment journal non-urgent questions about ✓ Get a Second Opinion my treatment? 12 Questions to ask your 11. Who should I call in case of Doctor an emergency? 1. What stage is my illness? 12. What preparations should be made for care post treatment? 2. Is treatment recommended at this point? 13. IS there anything else I should know? 3. If so, what are my treatment options? Courtesy of Hospice of Santa Barbara

94 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY RECREATION AND FITNESS here are many special recre- ment of State. A $25.00 processing City of Santa Maria ation activities for seniors. A fee applies to non-renewal passport 615 S. McClelland St. good place to begin finding application. Can be paid by credit Santa Maria, CA 93454 outT about these activities is your near- card, cash or check to the United 925-0951 x2260 est senior center or City recreation States Postal Service. Your passport www.cityofsantamaria.org department. will take 5-6 weeks to obtain and will be valid for 10 years. City of Solvang Adult education classes offered 1644 Oak Street through the high school districts, the Free Advice Solvang, CA 93463 community colleges and local univer- “Country Information Notices” 688-7529 sities are other sources of activities. offer advice about specific areas of www.cityofsolvang.com Road Scholar offers a wide variety of the world. They include facts about Recreation departments often have programs all over the world. currency and customs regulation, special programs or facilities for entry requirements, dual nationality, seniors. Travel import and export controls, vaccina- Amtrak, Greyhound, airlines, and tion requirements, restrictions on Senior Centers others have special discounts for se- photography and warnings on the use Senior Centers may offer a variety of nior citizens. Check with your travel of drugs. recreational activities. Call the center agent or call directly regarding special nearest you for specific information. tours and rates for seniors. For a free single copy, send a postcard to Passport Services, Department of YMCA Organizations that offer group travel State, Washington, DC, 10524. Young Men’s Christian Association for seniors or handicapped persons 36 Hitchcock Way are available. Leisure Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Immunizations for Foreign City Parks and Recreation Departments 687-7727 Travel City of Carpinteria Fax 687-7568 CDC 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 201 W. College 800-232-4636 Carpinteria, CA 93013 Lompoc, CA 93436 TTY: 888-232-6348 684-5405 x449 736-3483 www.cdc.gov/travel www.carpintria.ca.us Fax 737-1822 Information on vaccinations, City of Guadalupe 591 Santa Rosa Lane outbreaks and cruise ship 918 Obispo St. Montecito, CA 93108 sanitation. Guadalupe, CA 93434 969-3288 Sansum Clinic 343-1340 x8 900 N. Refugio Rd. Infectious Disease & Travel www.ci.guadalupe.ca.us Santa Ynez, CA 93460 317 W. Pueblo 686-2037 City of Lompoc Fax 686-1424 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 125 W Walnut 898-3530 Lompoc, CA 93436 www.ciymca.org Free information available on 875-8100 3400 Skyway Drive immunization requirements. www.cityoflompoc.com Santa Maria, CA 93455 Call and make an appointment to 937-8521 New Cuyama Fax 937-7007 get information on immunizations. 4885 Primero Passport PO Box 270 www.smvymca.org Can be secured from designated New Cuyama, CA 93254 YMCA provides physical education offices of the United State Postal 661-766-2270 and recreation programs and Service. (Check www.usps.com/ City of Santa Barbara facilities for all ages. passport for locations.) To apply for 620 Laguna Street your passport, take in a certified copy Santa Barbara, CA 93101 of your birth certificate, a passport 564-5418 photo, a Driver’s License or other select government-issued identifica- www.santabarbaraca.gov tion. The cost is $110.00 for book or $140.00 for Book and Card. Card is $30.00. Payment is to the Depart-

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 95 RECREATION AND FITNESS Other Options Senior Softball Camping & Parks Santa Barbara Senior Softball at Elings Santa Barbara County Parks may Entertainment- Golf, Park be used on a first come, first served Bowling, Theatre, Museums 895-9007 basis. Reservations are available at the Senior discounts are offered at many county parks for large groups, www. Contact Clyde Bennett for details: facilities. Please check your telephone countyofsb.org/parks . directory for desired entertainment [email protected] in your area. For more information All players age 50 and over are Camping about joining a senior citizens club, welcome. Participation is free of Lake Cachuma Recreational Area telephone the local senior center. charge for Monday and Thursday (Highway 154 between Santa Bar- mornings - practice starts at 10am bara and Solvang). Auto discounts Lawn Bowling and games run from 11am-1pm. available for annual passes, daily and MacKenzie Park Lawn Bowls Club Players can also gather Monday weekly campsites, and boat launch- Las Positas Road at McCaw Avenue nights at Elings Park for to ing. Group areas can be reserved. All Santa Barbara, CA 93105 participate in a league ($400 per other areas are first-come, first-served. 563-2143 team). Bring your own glove; bats 1 Lakeview Dr. www.mackenzieparklbc.org are available. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Lawn bowling in the morning on Fishing Licenses 686-5054 or 686-5050 Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays Yearly California fishing licenses are www.countyofsb.org Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club available for $6.95 to seniors who Day Use Parks 1216 De la Vina Street are age 65 and over and on SSI, or Group reservations are available by Santa Barbara, CA 93101 on a limited income (total income calling 568-2460. Fee rate is deter- 965-1773 no more than $889.40 a month for mined by the size of the area. All a single person or $1,496.20 for a www.santabarbaralbc.org reservable areas have BBQ pits, picnic couple). If on SSI, application must tables, and electrical outlets. All areas Lawn bowling in the morning on be accompanied by form SSA 2458, not subject to reservation have picnic Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays completed by Social Security, to tables and BBQ pits. A guide, indicat- and Sundays verify income. The licensing period ing handicap parking, accessible rest- Santa Maria Lawn Bowling is January 1 through December 31. rooms, volume control phones, and 420 S. McClelland St. Reduced-fee fishing license applica- bus service if applicable, is available. Santa Maria, CA 93454 tions may be obtained from: www. 349-9838 dfg.ca.gov . Park Administration Office 610 Mission Canyon Rd. Lawn bowling daily, except Department of Fish and Game Santa Barbara (Rocky Nook Park) Tuesday morning License & Revenue Branch 568-2461 1740 N. Market Blvd. Bicycling [email protected] Goleta Valley Cycling Club Sacramento, CA 95434 916-928-5805 One all-terrain beach wheelchairs 968-3143 Fax 916-419-7585 are available for use at Goleta Beach [email protected] Free licenses available for County Park and Jalama Beach www.goletabike.org persons with disabilities (legally County Park. Available at no cost. Everyone is welcome to join this blind, mobility impairments, The chairs are not motorized so an leisurely paced ride around Goleta or Developmentally Disabled). able bodied companion is needed on Saturday mornings. No one is Many senior centers have fishing to push. Contact the Ranger staff at ever left behind. You must wear license applications, check center Goleta Beach (967-1300) or Jalama a helmet to ride with the Goleta nearest you. A fishing license may Beach (736-3504) for info and Valley Cycling Club. also be purchased from any tackle to schedule the use of the chairs. Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria or sporting goods store that sells Two all-terrain beach wheelchairs POB 48 them. Senior discounts are not are available for use at East Beach Santa Maria, CA 93456 offered. More information or other in Santa Barbara (897-2680). A 937-1519 senior discounts, please call 858- complete list of California beaches 467-4201. that provide all-terrain wheelchairs tailwinds@ can be on the California Coastal tailwindsofsantamariabc.org Commission’s website at www. www.tailwindsofsantamariabc.org coastal.ca.gov/access/beach- wheelchairs.html

96 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY RECREATION AND FITNESS State Parks and Recreation District When you visit a National Park, Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center Office you may request to purchase an PO Box 30662 Refugio State Park InterAgency Senior Pass. You must Santa Barbara, CA 93130 968-1033 have proof of age and be 62 or over. 964-1519 www.parks.ca.gov The pass gives free admission to the www.heartsriding.org national parks and a fifty percent dis- State Park camping reservations are count on fees, such as camping. The A recreational and therapeutic made through Reserve America at pass must be obtained in person. horseback riding program designed 800-444-7275. to promote self-confidence and More information and applications physical fitness for people of A variety of discount passes are can be obtained from the following: available. all ages with a wide variety of InterAgency Senior Pass disabilities. Golden Bear Pass This pass is issued at any state park Los Padres National Forest City of Santa Barbara Parks and for a $5.00 fee and is valid for day use 6750 Navigator Way, Suite 150 Recreation Adapted Programs only. You must be 62 or older and Goleta, CA 93117 100 E. Carrillo St. be an SSI recipient or have a annual 968-6640 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 income of no more than $11,328 [email protected] 564-5421 (single) or $21,012 (couple). www.recreation.gov www.santabarbaraca.gov/adapted Disabled Discount Pass Honored nationwide at all agency The Adapted Recreation Program This pass is issued at Refugio State sites charging entrance of day use gives people of all ages with special Park (District Office). The pass is fees. Waives most day use fees and needs the opportunity to travel, $3.50 and entitles you to a 50% dis- most entrance fees. Valid for pass play, compete and network in a count on many park uses. holders for a lifetime. Must be a safe and supportive environment citizen or permanent resident and that fosters a positive experience. Distinguished Veterans Pass over the age of 62 years. Current Activities include yoga, dances, Honorably discharged war veterans cost is $10. bowling, excursions and more. who are residents of California with Special Needs Recreation Physical Activity is Essential to an overall/combined rating at 50% or Many recreational activities are avail- Healthy Aging greater service-connected disability, able to people with special physi- As an older adult, regular physical or were held as prisoners of war by cal, psychological or neurological activity is one of the most important forces hostile to the United States, or circumstances. These activities are things you can do for your health. recipients of the Congressional Medal often sponsored by specific disease It can prevent many of the health of Honor are eligible to receive the associations such as the Ostomy problems that seem to come with Distinguished Veteran Pass. Association through Rehabilitation age. It also helps your muscles grow Entitles the holder to the use of all Programs, City Recreation programs, stronger so you can keep doing your basic facilities (including day use and or through Senior Day Care Centers. day-to-day activities without becom- camping) in California State Park For assistance in finding a club, sport, ing dependent on others. operated units at no charge. The pass or other activities to meet your needs, Not doing any physical activity can is not valid at units operated by local call Senior Connection. be bad for you, no matter your age government, private agencies or con- Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital or health condition. Keep in mind, cessionaires. It is not valid for group 569-8999 ext 82552 some physical activity is better than use or sites, special events, commer- none at all. Your health benefits will cial use, or for supplemental fees and Offers opportunities for individual also increase with the more physi- cannot be used in conjunction with or group aquatic exercise at cal activity that you do. Be sure to any other pass and/or discount. Ad- the Tuohy Foundation Aquatic consult your MD. mittance and use subject to available Center; a warm water therapy space. Application is available from pool environment. Adapted golf www.parks.ca.gov. lessons at the Santa Barbara Golf Club are available by appointment National Parks weekly. Project Re-Entry provides a National Parks are usually on a first weekly recreation and socialization come, first served basis, though program for people post stroke. reservations for the most heavily used area are handled through DESTINET Park Reservations, 800-365-2267.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 97 RECREATION AND FITNESS If you’re 65 years of age or older, are generally fit, and have no limiting health conditions you can follow the guidelines listed below. For Important Health Benefits Older adults need at least: OR OR

2 hours and 30 minutes 1 hour and 15 minutes An equivalent mix of (150 minutes) of moderate- (75 minutes) of vigorous- moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic activity intensity aerobic activity intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) (i.e., jogging or running) every week every week every week AND AND AND

muscle-strengthening muscle-strengthening muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days activities on 2 or more days activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major a week that work all major a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, muscle groups (legs, hips, muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, back, abdomen, chest, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). shoulders, and arms). shoulders, and arms).

For even greater benefits, the times listed above can be doubled. For more information on physical activity guidelines for older adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has much more information available on their website at www.cdc.gov

98 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTERS enior and Community Franklin Neighborhood Community Santa Maria Senior Center Elwin E. Centers serve as focal points Center Mussell Center of information and services for 1136 E. Montecito St. 510 E. Park Ave. olderS persons. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Each center has a unique array of 897-2582 925-0951 x2207 services and means to respond to the Fax 963-7607 www.cityofsantamaria.org needs of the community. Services www.santabarbaraca.gov Solvang Senior Center that are available may include: Goleta Valley Senior Center 1745 Mission Dr. computer training, senior lunch 5679 Hollister Ave Ste. 1 Solvang, CA 93463 services, information, community Goleta, CA 93117 688-3793 education, recreation activities, 683-1124 Fax 688-1792 socialization, music, health screening, arts and crafts, information and [email protected] [email protected] health insurance counseling. www.thegvcc.org www.solvangseniorcenter.org Guadalupe Senior Center Westside Community Center/Senior The philosophy of the senior center Center movement is based on the following 4545 - 10th St. 423 W Victoria St. premises: that aging is a normal Guadalupe, CA 93434 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 developmental process; that human 343-2525 897-2560 beings need peers with whom they Fax 343-0617 www.santabarbaraca.gov can interact and who are available Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center as a source of encouragement and 1232 De la Vina St. Senior Center Without Walls support; and that adults have the Santa Barbara, CA 93101 114 Montecito Ave. right to a voice in determining 897-2568 Oakland, CA 94610 matters in which they have a vital [email protected] 877-797-7299 interest. www.santabarbaraca.gov 510-444-5974 Buellton Senior Center Luis OASIS Senior Center www.seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org 164 West Highway 246 420 Soares Ave/POB 2637 A free telephone program Buellton, CA 93427 Orcutt, CA 93455 connecting California elders 688-4571 937-9750 through activities, friendship and Fax 937-0440 community. [email protected] Buelltonseniorcenter.org [email protected] Carpinteria Senior Center www.oasisorcutt.org 941 Walnut Ave. Carpinteria, CA 93013 684-6090 223 South C St. Carrillo Recreation Center Lompoc, CA 93436 100 E. Carrillo St. [email protected] Santa Barbara, CA 93101 897-2519 The Family Caregiver Support Network is a FREE hub for www.santabarbaraca.gov government, public and community service resources DeWees Community & Senior Center 1120 Ocean Ave. WE PROVIDE: Stop by and browse our Lompoc, CA 93436 Information and referral services Family and Caregiver Resources 875-8085 Care Management Library for: [email protected] Caregiver Education and Resources Community Programs www.cityoflompoc.com Individual health education classes Financial / Insurance Options Support Group Referrals Respite Assistance Family Caregiver Support Network Referral for Medical and Memory Impairment 223 South C Street Non-Medical Services Placement options Lompoc, CA 93436 Caregiver Training Opportunities … and more 875-8875 Information hub for family caregivers. (805) 875-8875

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 99 SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS upport and education groups The following is a list of support and Santa Barbara consist of people with similar education groups throughout Santa 962-3332 888-267-1814 needs or goals who have come Barbara County. Please contact the [email protected] togetherS to share information, coping group for current details. All groups www.santabarbaraaa.com skills and offer each other emotional listed offer free or low cost services. Santa Maria/Orcutt support. Some groups are “self-help” New groups are always forming. If and do not include professional help- you wish to find out if there’s a sup- 925-3782 ers. These groups depend exclusively port group not listed here, please call 937-9750 on the expertise developed by the Senior Connection at 800-510-2020. Santa Ynez Valley people involved in the group, people 688-4304 who have experienced a particular life Aging www.aa52centraloffice.org challenge in common. Center for Successful Aging Solvang Other groups are organized by pro- 228 E. Anapamu St, Santa Barbara 688-4304 fessional organizations, and meetings 898-8080 888-762-3718 and other support services are facili- www.csasb.org tated by staff of those organizations. www.aadistrict52.org Groups for seniors wanting to Al Anon Support and education groups have share experiences, get support or grown in popularity with the idea that For family and friends of alcoholics. seek the guidance of other seniors. Lompoc people who have experienced a simi- Groups are co-led by trained lar difficulty, problem or challenge and supervised volunteer group 688-4304 can most effectively help others in the facilitators and are free of charge. Santa Ynez Valley same situation. The groups below are open to the 688-4304 As the value of support and educa- community: Santa Barbara tion groups has become more widely Braille Institute 899-8302 known and appreciated, groups 2031 De La Vina Street 888-425-2666 that address a variety of issues have Santa Barbara evolved. There are groups for persons www.alanonsantabarbara.info dealing with a wide range of life chal- Joy and Hope, for those who are Alzheimer’s Disease lenges, or for the people who support ready to connect to life with “joy or care for them. and hope”. Santa Barbara Garden Court Support and education groups can Confident Caregiver Series provide a valuable emotional support 1116 De La Vina St, Free monthly 2 hour workshops network. In the right group, you will Santa Barbara for family caregivers of dementia find many people who have experi- Friendship Manor patients enced the same problems, frustra- 6647 El Colegio Road Contact Alzheimer’s Association tions and anxieties you may find Isla Vista for dates and times, 892-4259 yourself feeling from time to time, or Villa Santa Fe Community Room Savvy Caregiver all the time. Very often someone in 521 North La Cumbre Road 12 hours of professional-level the group has discovered a resolution Santa Barbara dementia care training for the non- or effective coping tool and they are Caring and Sharing Group professional caregiver happy to share with everyone what Vista del Monte has worked for them and what may Contact Alzheimer’s Association work for you too. Board Room, 3775 Modoc Road for dates and times, 892-4259 Family Caregivers Support Group Support and education groups can Alcohol help to reduce participants feelings Heritage House of isolation. It may be helpful just Alcoholics Anonymous 200 Hollister Ave, Goleta knowing that others understand your For those who desire to stop drink- Contact Alzheimer’s Association difficulties and can be there to offer ing. Call for meeting times and loca- for dates and times, 892-4259 encouragement and support. tions. Family Caregivers Support Group Many groups also offer an educa- Lompoc Friendship Adult Day Center tional component, with instruction 737-3969 89 Eucalyptus Road, Montecito on topics of relevance to the group [email protected] Contact Alzheimer’s Association provided by the group facilitator or www.lompocaa.com for dates and times, 892-4259 outside speakers.

100 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS Free onsite respite care. Call Includes a presentation and group Santa Maria Friendship Center one week in discussion Confident Caregiver Series advance to reserve, 969-0859. Contact Alzheimer’s Association Free monthly 2 hour workshops Family Caregivers Support Group for dates and times, 892-4259 for family caregivers of dementia Friendship Adult Day Center, 820 Carpinteria patients North Fairview Ave, Goleta Carpinteria Alzheimer’s Caregivers Contact Alzheimer’s Association Contact Alzheimer’s Association Support Group for dates and times, 892-4259 for dates and times, 892-4259 Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Savvy Caregiver Free onsite respite care. Call Vallecito Place, Carpinteria 12 hours of professional-level Friendship Center one week in Contact 684-9328 or 684-5665 for dementia care training for the non- advance to reserve, 969-0859. dates and times professional caregiver Family Caregivers Support Group Solvang Contact Alzheimer’s Association Valle Verde Community Room, for dates and times, 892-4259 Family Caregivers Support Group 900 Calle de Los Amigos, Santa Family Caregivers Support Group Barbara Solvang Friendship House, 880 Friendship Lane, Solvang Merrill Gardens Wellness Center, Contact Alzheimer’s Association 1350 Suey Road, Santa Maria for dates and times, 892-4259 Contact Alzheimer’s Association for dates and times, 892-4259 Contact Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers for Parents with Dementia for dates and times, 892-4259 Support Group Free onsite respite care. Call Alzheimer’s Association, 1528 Friendship House one week in Bereavement Chapala St, 2nd floor conference advance to reserve, 688-8748. Dick DeWees Community Center room, Santa Barbara Savvy Caregiver 1120 W. Ocean Ave, Lompoc Contact Alzheimer’s Association 12 hours of professional-level 875-8100 dementia care training for the non- for dates and times, 892-4259 Grief Recovery Transition Group. professional caregiver Persons with Early Stage memory Loss Call for details. (and their caregivers) Support Group Contact Alzheimer’s Association Dignity Home Health and Hospice Friendship Adult Day Center, 820 for dates and times, 892-4259 Marian Regional Medical Center North Fairview Ave, Goleta Lompoc 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria Contact Alzheimer’s Association Savvy Caregivers 739-3830 for dates and times, 892-4259 12 hours of professional-level www.dignityhealth.org Spouse Caregivers Support Group dementia care training for the non- Offers a number of support groups The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara, professional caregiver and other services, including: 1820 De La Vina Street, Santa Contact Alzheimer’s Association • Grieving Our Parents Barbara for dates and times, 892-4259 • Men in Grief Contact Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregivers Support Group • Newly Bereaved for dates and times, 892-4259 Valley Haven, 502 North 3rd Street, Spouse Caregivers Support Group Lompoc • Parent’s Grief Support Group Maravilla, Club House Library, Contact Alzheimer’s Association • Second Year Loss and Beyond 5486 Calle Real, Goleta for dates and times, 892-4259 Hospice of Santa Barbara Contact Alzheimer’s Association Free onsite respite care. Call Valley 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste 100 for dates and times, 892-4259 Haven one week in advance to Santa Barbara Cuidadores de Personas de Tercera reserve, 733-9459 563-8820 Edad Orcutt www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org Family Service Agency, 123 West Family Caregivers Support Group All support groups are co- Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 facilitated by licensed professional Contact: Family Service Agency for Soares Avenue, Orcutt counselors and peer counselors, dates and times, 965-1001 x223 Contact Alzheimer’s Association who strive to make each group Understanding Dementia Workshop for dates and times, 892-4259 or a safe and supportive place. All Sansum Clinic, 215 Pesetas Lane, 354-5326 groups are free of charge and 3rd floor conference room, Santa donations are accepted. Call for Barbara details on a wide variety of support

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 101 SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS groups including: Cancer • Melanoma Support and Educa- • The Healing Circle Breast Cancer Resource Center tion Program • Healing the Loss of an Adult 55 Hitchcock Way, Suite 101 • Mindfulness Meditation Child Santa Barbara • Nutrition Services and Work- • Survivors of Suicide 569-9693 shops • Widow/Widowers Support www.bcrcsb.org • Painting Group Cancer Support Group & Survivor • QiGong • Men’s Grief and Spirituality Support Group for Women • Sobreviviendo el Cancer (Span- • Healing the Loss of a Loved One Free of charge and open to the ish Language Support Group) • Young Adults Support Group community. Call for dates, times • Social Work Services and locations. • Healing Through Poetry • Prostate Cancer Discussion Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Group • Living with Loss Sansum Clinic • Parenting After Loss 540 W. Pueblo, Santa Barbara • Yoga for Strength and Empower- ment OASIS Senior Center 2040 Viborg Rd, suite 140, Solvang 682-7300 • Young Adult Group 420 Soares Ave, Orcutt 937-9750 www.ccsb.org/oncology-support- Mission Hope Cancer Center programs www.oasisorcutt.org 1325 Church Street, Santa Maria Offers a wide variety of wellness 219-HOPE (4673) Bereavement Support Group and support programs in Santa provided by Certified Grief www.missionhopecancercenter. Barbara and Solvang. Most are free Counselors. Anyone who has com of charge and open to patients, suffered a recent loss is welcome to Offers many support groups survivors, family members and join. and education programs to the caregivers. Programs include: community free of charge. Please Starbuck-Lind Mortuary • The Art of Flower Arranging Lompoc call for dates, times and locations. 735-3773 Brain Tumor Support Group Programs include: • Aquatic Therapy Class Grief Recovery Method – a class • Breast Cancer Strengthening designed to help you move beyond Exercise • Book Club Group loss and towards recovery. Call for • Breast Cancer Support • Cancer Rehabilitation details. • Cancer Resource Library • Caregiver Support Group Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care • Cancer Well-fit Exercise Program • Community Acupuncture 512 Gutierriez Street, Ste A • Caring for the Caregiver Program Santa Barbara • Family Night Support Group • Community Cancer Support 2029 Village Lane, Solvang • Fight Against Falls Exercise Class Group www.vnhcsb.org • Fighting Cancer with Your Fork: • Community Palliative Care Pro- Separating Fact from Fiction Bereavement Care: 308-9602 gram • Heating Touch Support groups are available to • Gentle Therapeutic Yoga anyone in the community who • Journaling • Gynecological Cancers Support is facing or grieving a loss. Many • Kids Support Circle and Education Program programs are offered in Santa • Learn Golf Barbara and Santa Ynez. All • Head and Neck Support Group • Learning Origami with Jane services are free of charge. Please • Healing Touch • Look Good, Feel Better call for details. Groups offered • Helping Children Cope When a include: Parent Has Cancer • Lymphedema Prevention Exer- • Loss of a Loved One cise • Life after Cancer Group • Loss of a Parent • Lymphoma, Leukemia & Mul- • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA • Loss of a Spouse or Partner tiple Myeloma (All Blood Cancer • Living with Lung Cancer Support Group)Massage Therapy • Grief Walk & Talk • Look Good, Feel Better • Men’s Cancer Discussion Group • Young Adult Grief • Lymphedema Education

102 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS • Men’s Spanish Group - Grupo do Offered in English and Spanish and in Santa Ynez Apoyo Para Hombres con Cancer Lompoc and Santa Barbara. 686-4390 Y Sobrevivientes de Cancer Sansum Clinic www.dvsolutions.org • Mindfulness Through Coloring 866-829-0909 (toll-free) Confidential emergency shelters • New Weekly Support Group www.sansumclinic.org/health-and- for women and children provide • Nutrition Counseling wellness emotional support, food, clothing, goal planning and help with • Paddling for Hope Support Diabetes Self-Management medical, legal, financial and other Group Program concerns. 24-hour telephone hotline • Silk Scarf Painting Diabetes Support Group available. For more information see • Soul Collage Art Therapy Dignity Health www.dvsolutions.org Marian Regional Medical Center • Support for People with Oral, Fitness and Health Head and Neck Cancer 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria 739-3791 Cottage Health • Restorative Yoga and Meditation www.dignityhealth.org A Matter of Balance • Walking into Wellness Living Well With Diabetes Call 569-7478 • Warm Yarns Knitting and Cro- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Pre-Operative Joint Replacement Classes cheting Support Group 681-6441 1-855-3-NO-PAIN (1-855-366- Contact: Jackie Rangel, RD Caregivers 7246) [email protected] Dignity Health Community Education Caregivers’ Circle Nutrition and Diabetes Classes Adult Children of Aging Parents Balance and Fall Prevention Cottage Health 739-3973 Center for Successful Aging 2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang Healthier Living 228 E. Anapamu, Santa Barbara 688-6431 898-8080 937-9750 www.cottagehealth.org Caretaker’s Circle II Healthy for Life Adult Children of Aging Parents Nutrition and Diabetes Education Classes 739-3366 or 739-3578 Braille Institute, 2031 De La Vina, Yoga Santa Barbara William Sansum Diabetes Center 2219 Bath Street, Santa Barbara 739-3398 Call Center for Successful Aging, 682-7638 Zumba 898-8080 www.sansum.org 739-3398 Cerebral Palsy Offered weekly in English and in Sansum Clinic Health Education Department United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Work, Inc. Spanish 866-829-0909 423 W. Victoria Street, Santa ONETALK Barbara, 962-7201 William Sansum Diabetes Center www.SansumClinic.org/health- 3070 Skyway Dr, Suite 102, Santa 2219 Bath Street, Santa Barbara and-wellness Maria, 739-0451 682-7638 Offering a variety of short www.ucpworkinc.org www.sansum.org programs for your good health including: Offers Health and Wellness Monthly support and education • Back Wellness Program, Aging with Grace group for people with Type 1 Programs and employment/ Diabetes and parents of children • Balance & Mobility community volunteer with Type 1. • Fibromyalgia Support Group opportunities. Please call for • Healthier Living: Managing On- details. Domestic Violence going Health Conditions Diabetes Domestic Violence Solutions • Hip or Knee Replacement Semi- Santa Barbara nar 964-5245 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes • Neck & Posture Wellness Basics Santa Maria • Nutrition Navigator An excellent update for all people with 925-2160 diabetes or pre-diabetes and a must Lompoc • Stress Management for anyone newly diagnosed. charge. 736-0965

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 103 SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS Gambling www.SansumClinic.org/health- Orfalea Center Gamblers Anonymous and-wellness 1221 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara Georgia, 560-8621 626-960-3500 Monthly program with Registered Dietitian leading a discussion on www.pflagsantabarbara.org www.gamblersanonymous.org simple steps toward heart health. [email protected] Provides peer-to-peer support to WomenHeart Support Group family members of people who are For people who wish to stop Sansum Clinic LGBTQ. Call for details. gambling. Call for meeting times 866-829-0909 (toll-free) and locations. www.SansumClinic.org/health- Lung Disease Grandparents Raising and-wellness Better Breathers Club Grandchildren Providing community, support and Contact: Bob Huhn, PT, 687-8553 connection to women living with x12, [email protected] KinCares or at risk of heart disease. . Contact: American Lung Provides advocacy, resources, educa- Association in California, tion and support for grandparents Huntington’s Disease 800-LUNG-USA raising grandchildren to create Santa Maria Huntington’s Disease www.lung.org/california healthy family bonding. Support Group A support group for persons with OASIS Center Call for meeting times and location. chronic lung disease, including 420 Soares Ave, Orcutt Ericka at 569-8950 COPD, asthma, idiopathic 937-9750 Toll free 888-488-6555 pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer Melissa at 934-9614 and others. www.oasisorcutt.org Provides information, support and Jewish Family Service a social network for those living Mental Health 524 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara with Huntington’s and their family 957-1115 and friends. Sponsored by Coast Mental Wellness Center [email protected] Caregiver Resource Center. 617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara 884-8440 www.jewishsantabarbara.org Huntington’s Disease Society of America [email protected] Hearing Phone 800-345-HDSA mentalwellnesscenter.org Hearing Loss Association of America, www.hdsa.org Provides education and support Santa Barbara Chapter groups for individuals with mental Anne, 563-1097 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and illness and their family and friends. [email protected] Transgender Please call for details. www.hlaa-sbc.org Pacific Pride Foundation National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Santa Barbara County Providing help for those who face 126 East Haley Street, suite A-11, the challenge of living with hearing Santa Barbara 349-8014 loss along with their family and 963-3636 x130 Support group for families and friends. Call for meeting times and 819 West Church Street friends of mental illness. Please call location. Santa Maria for date, time and location. 349-9947 National Alliance on Mental Illness Heart Disease Southern Santa Barbara County www.pacificpridefoundation.org Mended Hearts, Inc. 884-8440 Provides services, education and For meeting information call Bob Support group for families and support groups to the HIV/AIDS Wilkie, 968-0583 or American friends of mental illness. Please call and LBGT communities of Santa Heart Association, Santa Maria and for date, time and location. Santa Barbara, 963-8862 Barbara County. All programs are free or low cost and are offered in Santa Barbara County Department of For anyone with heart disease as Behavioral Wellness well as their families or friends. English and Spanish through the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria 500 W Foster Road, Santa Maria Provides peer-to-peer education 934-6380 and support. offices. PFLAG 4444 Calle Real, Santa Barbara Nutrition for a Healthy Heart 681-5190 Sansum Clinic Parents, Families, Friends and Allies United with LGBT People 866-829-0909 (toll-free) 117 B Street, Lompoc

104 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS 737-6690 Val Petersen, 925-0266 • Gardening Serving adults with severe mental Free meetings provide social • Guitar illness and/or substance use interaction and a variety of speakers • Painting disorders. and informational programs. • Yoga Parkinson’s Support group Multiple Sclerosis Santa Ynez Valley • Zumba National Multiple Sclerosis Society Juston Redmond, Group Channel Islands Office Coordinator 708-0018 Weight Control 1921-A State Street, Santa Barbara [email protected] Eat Healthy, Eat Well 682-8773 Sansum Clinic Meet the second Tuesday at 4:30 at 866-829-0909 (toll-free) Offers programs, services, St. Mark’s in the Valley. resources and connection www.SansumClinic.org/health- Stroke and Brain Injury opportunities for people living and-wellness with and affected by MS, including Stroke/Brain Injury Family Support A guide to food knowledge and family members, caregivers and Group lifestyle changes for the real world. other members of their support Coast Caregiver Resource Center systems. 2415 De la Vina Street Overeaters Anonymous Santa Barbara For date, time and location please Muscular Dystrophy 962-3600 x13 call 505-891-2664 Muscular Dystrophy Association [email protected] www.oa.org. 866-594-8830 www.cottagehealth.org/services/ Providing solutions to compulsive For individuals who have been rehabilitation/caregiver-services overeating, under-eating, food diagnosed with any of the 40 For family or friend caregivers of addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge neuromuscular diseases and for those recovering from stroke and eating or over-exercising. Meetings their families. other brain injury. held throughout the county. Narcotics Anonymous Family & Caregiver Support Program Take Off Pounds Sensibility Jodi House Locations include Santa Maria, Santa Barbara 625 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara Orcutt, Solvang, Lompoc, 569-1288 563-2882 x3 Vandenberg. For information on day, time, and www.na-santabarbara.org [email protected] location call 800-932-8677 [email protected] www.jodihouse.org For people who want to lose or Provides information, referrals, Central Coast maintain weight by cutting down Lompoc, Orcutt, Santa Maria education and support to brain without cutting out and by using 800-549-7730 injury survivors and their family, good nutrition. www.centralcoastna.org friends and caregivers. Group offered Parkinson’s Disease in Santa Barbara and in Santa Ynez Parkinson Association of Santa Vision Loss Barbara Braille Institute 683-1326 031 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara [email protected] 682-6222 www.mypasb.org www.brailleinstitute.org/ Offering programs for those with santabarbara Parkinson’s Disease and their Offers a wide variety of programs care partners to be proactive in for blind and those with low vision. managing their day-to-day lives. Including: Parkinson Support Group • Basketry Santa Barbara • Ceramics Center for Successful Aging • Computers 898-8080 Parkinson’s Support Group • Cooking Santa Maria • Crochet

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 105 TRANSPORTATION ransportation is the link to Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) users and volunteers. services and programs for 1020 Chapala St. Services of this type are limited in many older Americans. Since Santa Barbara, CA 93101 this county, and so these agencies are visionT problems and other physical 963-3366 often booked far in advance. It is best limitations can prevent older adults [email protected] to plan ahead as much as possible from transporting themselves, trans- www.sbmtd.gov and for medical appointments, try to portation services become a vital tool Adult Basic fare is $1.75; Senior coordinate you visit with a time that for linking older and disabled persons transportation is available. to services and maintaining their (62+) and disabled, $0.85. Eligible involvement in the social activities of passengers with disabilities pay a American Cancer Society the community. reduced fare to ride MTD buses. A 1432 Chapala St special photo identification card or Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Transportation Services Medicare card must be shown to 963-1577 the driver upon boarding. Transportation systems vary consid- Fax 963-6093 erably in the structure and flexibility To obtain a reduced fare MTD www.cancer.org of the services offered. photo ID card, passengers must Provides transportation to have a certification form completed Fixed Route Service is a transporta- treatments and therapy for by a qualified physician or an tion system that has a predetermined ambulatory patients. Two days MTD-certified social service route with specific stops that conform advance notice required. agency. You may get one at the to a timetable. The entities that pro- MTD Transit Center, or call 963- American Medical Response vide this service have available pam- 3366 for more information. 866-889-8422 (toll free) phlets explaining the detail of each Provides transportation services for route. If you are unsure how to ride the bus, please call the MTD/Easy Lift MediCal patients from their home Door-to Door Service is a transporta- Mobility Coordinator at 681-1181. to medical appointments and back tion system that will pick you up at Arrangements can be made to home when ordered by primary a location determined by you and practice boarding and departing in care physician. Available Monday – will take you to the location of your private. Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. throughout choice. Reservations are usually re- County. quired. Santa Maria Area Transit 1303 Fairway Dr COLT (City of Lompoc Transit) Fixed Route Service Santa Maria, CA 93455 1300 W. Laurel Ave 928-5624 Lompoc, CA 93436 Guadalupe Transit 736-7666 240 E. Roemer Way Both fixed route and door-to- door service (for elderly and Fixed route and Door-to-door Santa Maria, CA 93454 service is available from 6:30 a.m. 922-8476 handicapped) is available. Fare is $1.25 one way, $.60 for seniors and to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Guadalupe is served Monday disabled. Friday. Saturday hours are 9:00 through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One-way fare in p.m. on Saturday from 8:15 a.m. Public schedules are available at the City of Lompoc is $1.25 and to 4:15 p.m. & Sunday from 8:45 the Santa Maria Transit Center. $.60 cents for seniors/disabled; a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Guadalupe Flyer Schedules are also available on the one-way fare to Mission Hills and operates between Guadalupe buses. Schedules for individuals Vandenberg Village is $2.00 and and the Transit Center. Fares are with visual impairments, please call $1.00 for seniors. All buses are $1.50 and $1.00 for seniors (62+) 928-5624. wheelchair lift equipped. Call at and disabled. Within Guadalupe, Door-to-Door Service least 24 hours to three days ahead shuttle service operates from If you need special transportation to for door to door. Bus service to Monday to Friday with regular fares take you to the doctor, the market Santa Barbara is scheduled on $0.50 and $0.25 for seniors (60+) and other important places, and you Tuesday & Thursday at cost of and disabled. To schedule a shuttle are unable to ride the bus, you may be $7.00 each way. ride, call 922-8476. eligible for these specialized transpor- Easy Lift Transportation All fixed route service is wheelchair tation programs for seniors and hand- 53 Cass Place #D lift equipped. icapped individuals. These special Goleta, CA 93117 services are called “para-transit” and 681-1181 they use vans with lifts for wheelchair Fax 681-1184

106 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY TRANSPORTATION [email protected] Santa Barbara County-Health Clinic are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.easylift.org Transportation Monday through Friday. One Door-to-door service for frail C/O SMOOTH, Inc. week or more in advance notice is elderly citizens and handicapped 240 E. Roemer Way requested for reservations. persons who are unable to use Santa Maria, CA 93458 The Santa Barbara Medical Bus existing fixed route transportation. 922-8476 makes trips from the North County Service is available Monday Door to Door service from north to Santa Barbara, for medical through Friday 5:50 a.m. to 11:30 Santa Barbara County for clients appointments only, three days per p.m. Saturday service is available of County Health Services to week. It is advised that passengers’ from 6:20 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. appointments in Santa Barbara on needing a ride to Santa Barbara Sunday service is available from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. for a medical appointment call 6:50 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Vehicles Santa Maria Area Transit 922-8476 as soon as they know are wheelchair accessible. Service 928-5624 that they will need a ride as is provided from Carpinteria to Offers curb-to-curb service seating is limited. Operates on a Winchester Canyon. Special group for ADA eligible individuals to first come, first served basis. The charters are available upon request. appointments in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Medical Bus picks Reservations can be made between Tanglewood and Orcutt. New up passengers at their homes and 8:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. and 1:00 riders are encouraged to call for takes them directly to the address p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be made ADA applications and details. Fare of their medical appointment in up to two weeks in advance. The is $1.25 per ride. Reservations are Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara fare is $3.50 per ride. Ticket books taken up to 14 days in advance and Medical Bus goes to Santa Barbara are available by advance purchase at can be made for next-day service. every Monday, Tuesday and a cost of $32.50 for 10 tickets. All busses are wheelchair accessible Thursday. Help of Carpinteria, Inc. and lift equipped. Service is offered Long Distance Travel Shepard’s Place Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. 1069 Casitas Pass Road to 10:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Airlines Carpinteria, CA 93013 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Travelers with Disabilities and Medi- 684-0065 Santa Ynez Valley Transit cal Conditions An agency comprised entirely 688-5452 of volunteers, offers door-to- Amtrak Fax 688-5383 Amtrak is a nationwide train service. door transportation services. Curb-to-curb service provided Persons who are 62 or older, have a Reservations can be made up to Monday thru Saturday 7:00 a.m. visible handicap or a doctor’s note two weeks in advance. However, to 7:00 p.m. in Los Olivos, Ballard, indicating that they are handicapped, immediate rides are almost always Solvang, Buellton and Santa Ynez. can obtain a 15% discount off the available. Offering service within Reservations may be made up regular fare when riding Amtrak. the city limits of Carpinteria, and to two weeks in advance. Fixed Trains that stop at staffed stations are medical and social service visits route fares are $1.75 for seniors wheelchair accessible. to Santa Barbara. Donations are and $1.75 for ADA-certified. Dial encouraged. For round trip or General Information and Reserva- a Ride fares for seniors and ADA- tions: one way service to Carpinteria, certified are $1.75 each way. residents inside the City limits 800-872-7245 SMOOTH Senior Dial A Ride are requested to make a $2.00 209 State St donation, and residents outside the 240 E. Roemer Way Santa Barbara, CA 93101 City limits are requested to made a Santa Maria, CA 93454 963-1015 922-0146 $4.00 donation. For round trip or 330 Guadalupe St. one way service to Santa Barbara, Origin-to-destination service Guadalupe, CA 93434 Carpinteria City residents are available for seniors 60 years or 800-872-7245 greater to Nutrition Program requested to made a donation of Greyhound Bus Lines sites, medical appointments, hair $10.00, and residents outside the Greyhound Terminals City limits are requested to make a appointments, shopping, etc., 224 Chapala St. donation of $16.00. within Santa Maria and Orcutt areas. Requested fair is $2.00 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 per trip, $4.00 per round trip. All 965-7551 vehicles are wheelchair accessible 755 W. Cypress and lift equipped. Service hours Santa Maria, CA 93454

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 107 TRANSPORTATION 925-8841 One- way fare of $1.00 for seniors Bus service from Santa Maria to Spanish: 800-531-5332 (60+), Medicare cardholders and Santa Barbara and from Lompoc TDD: 800-345-3109 ADA-certified. to Santa Barbara. Subscription bus Disability Assistance Central Coast Shuttle service for $150.00 per month. 800-752-4841 928-1977 Community Partners in Caring Greyhound provides nationwide www.cclax.com 120 East Jones Street, Suite 123 bus service. They provide a discount Santa Maria, CA 93454 Seven round trips to LAX per day, to seniors (65+) of 5% off the 925-8000 seven days a week. Two person pre- regular fare. This discount does paid discount of $10 off per round 1120 West Ocean Avenue, Off 113 not apply to special fares. They also trip. Charter services are available. Lompoc, CA 93436 have a helping hand program: a 737-1976 handicapped person’s escort can ride Coastal Express 164 W. Highway 246 free with a doctor’s note. Buses are 800-438-1112 Buellton, CA 93427 not equipped with wheelchair lifts. www.goventura.org 688-1100 TSA Cares Help Line Bus service from Ventura to South www.partnersincaring.org 1-855-787-2227 Coast (Carpinteria, Oxnard, UCSB, TSA Cares is a helpline to assist Santa Barbara & Goleta) Trains and supervises volunteers travelers with disabilities and/ Chumash Casino Bus who provide transportation. or medical conditions. call at 800-248-6274 RTA-SCAT 781-4472 least 72 hours prior to traveling Shuttle serving the Chumash with questions about screening Casino from Santa Maria, Santa Serving Santa Maria, Nipomo, policies, procedures and what to Barbara, Lompoc, Buellton and Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach expect at the security checkpoint. Goleta. and San Luis Obispo. Fares range For more information: TSA Cares from $1.50 to $3.00 depending on Information. Other Related Services distance traveled or $5.00 for a day Clean Air Express pass. Other Local Travel Options Sales Office Breeze Ride Share Hotline 1303 Fairview Dr. 963-7283 800-417-2137 Santa Maria, CA 93455 Commuter bus service linking 692-1902 Offers information on city street Santa Maria, Vandenberg AFB and Fax 961-8901 conditions and closures. Traffic Solutions Lompoc. 15 trips each weekday. www.cleanairexpress.com 260 N. San Antonio Rd. Ste B Santa Barbara, CA 93110 963-7283; 963-SAVE Fax 961-8901 [email protected] www.trafficsolutions.info Offers information and matching for ride sharing, car and van pools countywide. Handicap License Plate/ Placard For those who have a handicap and use an automobile, specialized license plates, and handicap placards are available through the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you wish to apply for a placard or plate, call the DMV in your area to obtain an application form and to find out what you need to bring with you in order to apply for a placard and/or plate. Depending

108 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY TRANSPORTATION upon your disability, you may be re- quired to get a doctor’s authorization. Looking out for Signs of Risky Behavior AARP Driver Safety Program • You can ride along with a driver constantly moving visual field. The National Retired Teacher Asso- and look for signs of risky • Does the driver react too slowly ciation and the American Association behind-the-wheel behavior. to sirens and flashing lights of of Retired Persons developed this Here are some things to look course especially for older drivers. emergency vehicles? It will give you a chance to brush up for: • Does the driver weave, straddle on existing driving skills and pick up • Does the driver neglect to lanes, drift into other lanes, or some new ideas about how to drive buckle up? Going unbelted change lanes without signaling? safely and defensively. might be a bad habit – or it may • Does the driver position the car The course is conducted through- indicate a poor fit or trouble improperly for turns (especially out the county by trained volunteer fastening a belt. instructors in two four hour sessions left turns), or attempt turns and costs $19.95 for AARP members • Does the driver have difficulty from the wrong lane? and $24.95 for non-members. An working the pedals? A driver, • Do other drivers honk or additional benefit will be a reduction who lifts his or her leg to move pass frequently, even when in your car insurance since insur- from the accelerator to the the traffic stream is moving ance companies are required to give brake, rather than keeping a a discount to seniors who have taken relatively slowly? This may this and other approved courses. To heel on the floor and pressing indicate difficulty keeping pace qualify for this discount all covered with the toes, may be signaling with fast-changing conditions. licensed drivers over 55 in the family waning strength. • Does the driver tend to park must complete the course. • Does the driver have difficulty far from his or her destination? To locate a class in your community, merging on freeways or turning A problem judging distances telephone 888-227-7669 and follow onto busy streets? Vision or making tight maneuvers the prompts. Be ready to provide problems may impair his or her your 5-digit postal zip code. A local may underlie the fear of closer volunteer will call you back within ability to judge the speed and parking spots. 3-5 business days to provide you with distance of approaching traffic. • Does the driver get lost or the information about the nearest • When merging, changing lanes disoriented easily, even in class. or backing up, does the driver familiar places? Adapted Driving rely only on the mirrors, rather • Do you find yourself giving Pre-driving and behind the wheel than turning fully to check directions or prompting the assessment for those who may be the blind spots over his or her driver frequently? concerned about their driving abil- shoulder? Failing to do so may ity due to health-related conditions. • Has the driver been issued An objective assessment of driving be a bad habit – or may indicate two or more traffic tickets or capabilities and a report regarding the the onset of stiffness in the warnings in the past two years? need for training or specialized equip- neck and back. Tickets can predict greatest risk ment is provided to the prescribing • Does the driver have trouble for accident. physician. seeing other vehicles, cyclists, For further information, contact • Has the driver been involved or pedestrians, especially at in two or more accidents or Keck Center for Outpatient Services night? Deteriorating night Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital “near-misses” in the past two Driver Training Program vision or sensitivity to glare years? Rear-enders, parking 2415 De La Vina may be the cause. lot fender-benders, and side Santa Barbara, CA • Does the driver seem to ignore accidents while turning 569-8999 ext 82400 or “miss” stop signs and other across traffic rank as the most By appointment and physician traffic signals? Perhaps he or common mishaps for drivers referral. she is inattentive or cannot with diminishing skills, depth spot the signs in a crowded, perception, or reaction time.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 109 VETERAN’S SERVICES eterans of the United States service. There are benefits such as life Veterans Service Offices armed forces and their fami- insurance, burial expense reimburse- Santa Barbara lies may be eligible for pro- ment, burial flag, burial in national 315 Camino del Remedio, Santa Vgrams and services provided by the cemeteries, headstones/markers and Barbara, CA 93110 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). certain widow’s/widower’s benefits. 681-4500 Benefits are legislated in Title 38 of The following documents are needed Santa Maria the United States Code, which can be for processing claims related to a 511 E. Lakeside Pkwy. Rm126 found at http://www.va.gov. veteran’s death: Santa Maria, CA 93454 Eligibility for most VA benefits is 1. Veteran’s marriage certificate for 346-7160 based on active military service claims of a surviving spouse. Lompoc discharge under other than dishonor- 2. Veteran’s death certificate if 401 E Cypress Street Rm101 able conditions. Active service means the veteran did not die in a VA Lompoc, CA 93436 full-time service, other than active health care facility. 737-7900 duty for training, as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, 3. Children’s birth certificates or You can also contact the Coast Guard, or as a commissioned adoption papers to determine Department of Veteran Affairs officer of the Public Health Service, children’s benefits. directly 1-800-827-1000. Environmental Science Services 4. Veteran’s birth certificate to Health Care Benefits for Administration or National Oceanic determine parents’ benefits. Veterans and Atmospheric Administration, Call a Santa Barbara County Veterans VA provides a medical benefits or its predecessor, the Coast and package to all enrolled veterans. Geodetic Survey. Dishonorable and Service Office for information on benefits and services available. This plan emphasizes preventive bad conduct discharges may bar VA and primary care, and offers a range benefits. Veterans and dependents These offices, established by the Santa Barbara County Board of of outpatient and inpatient services with an outstanding felony warrant within the VA health care system. aren’t eligible for benefits. Supervisors, assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits Veterans with service-connected Important Documents from federal and state agencies. disabilities and those below the low- Those seeking VA benefits for the first They assist in submitting claims and income threshold can be enrolled in time need a copy of their discharge provide follow-up, if needed, to assure VA’s health care system. form (DD-214, DD-215, or WWII that you receive the benefits you are VA enrollment allows health care veteran’s WD form), documenting entitled to. They provide information benefits to be portable throughout service dates and type of discharge, and assistance with any claim to the entire VA system. Enrolled or give their name, military service the VA. Home visits by a veterans’ veterans who are traveling or who number, and branch and dates of representative may be arranged. spend time away from their primary treatment facility may obtain care at any VA health care facility. For eligibility, see your local County Veteran Service Representative or contact the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in your area. Veterans Health Benefits Santa Barbara Community Based Outpatient Clinic 4440 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 683-1491 Santa Maria Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1550 E. Main St Santa Maria, CA 93454 354-6000 Outpatient Clinics provide medical and/or mental health services

110 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY VETERAN’S SERVICES and facilitates admission to VA hospitals, residential care and nursing home facilities. The VA Social Work and Mental Health Services are at the same address. Veterans, their widows, widowers or dependents may call for information or walk in for assistance. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT SMOKING VA Aid and Attendance This program provides supplemen- tal income to help a qualified vet- Health benefits: eran and/or spouse, widow and/or • In just 20 minutes, blood pressure and heart rate return to widower pay for in-home care or an normal. assisted living facility. A veteran and/ or spouse, widow and/or widower • Within 24 hours, your heart attack risk begins falling. may qualify for aid and attendance • In the first weeks after quitting, tiny cilia start back to work benefits if he or she: sweeping irritants out of the lungs and your sense of taste • Is blind or so nearly blind as to have and smell return. corrected visual acuity of 5/200 or less, in both eyes, or concentric • Within a year, your risk of developing heart disease drops to contraction of the visual field to 5 half that of people who still smoke. degrees or less; or • And after 10 smoke-free years, you’re no more likely to die • Is a patient in a nursing home of lung cancer than someone who never smoked. because of mental or physical incapacity; or Did you know… • Proves a need for aid and attendance under established • Smokers are more than twice as likely as nonsmokers to criteria develop Alzheimer's Disease. • Served at least one day during a war • Cigarette smokers are 1.7 times more likely to have hearing time era loss than nonsmokers. • Income requirement • Smoking is the number one cause of fires that kill older It can take some time to receive persons. benefits, so if you feel that you fall into anyone of these categories or • One in three smokers will die 12-15 years prematurely as a have questions regarding benefits, result of tobacco use. please call your Santa Barbara County • Smokers are more than two times more likely to have a Veteran Service office stroke than non-smokers. VA Caregiver Support 1-855-260-3274 Giving up smoking reduces the risk of cataract. Caregiver Support Line Is available The San Luis Obispo County Tobacco Control Program offers to provide supportive counseling, FREE quit smoking classes throughout the county. Call today education on topics related to to find out how you can join the 48 million Americans who caregiving, and help to connect Caregivers to local supports and have already quit! 781-5564. services to assist them In their caregiving role. If you've tried to quit before and weren't successful, don't give up. Keep trying. It's never too late to quit.

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 111 VOLUNTEER ost human service programs rely on The Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers. Is there a non-profitM or organization you feel members to join its Advisory Council. passionately about? Opportunities exist in any field in which you have What is the Advisory Council? training, talent or interest. Almost all The Advisory Council serves as the principal advocacy body for the elderly by of the programs in this directory use participating in public and media discussions of relevant issues. Mandated by volunteers. the Older Americans Act, it is a critical link between the Area Agency on Aging Listed below are agencies that serve and the senior community of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. as a clearinghouse of volunteer The Advisory Council is responsible for advising the AAA on senior issues and opportunities. It is a place for you Older Americans Act programs, providing the following key advocacy roles: to begin. You may also want to consider auxiliary services at almost • Serve as the “eyes and ears” of local seniors and their caregivers any hospital or clinic, or docent • Review and comment on policies, programs, and actions that affect seniors opportunities at most museums; or • Communicate with local, state and federally-elected officials, make contact an organization that interests community presentations, and provide testimony at public hearings you and ask if they need volunteers. The Advisory Council is comprised of thirty (30) persons who are primarily GenSpan Foundation 60 years or older. Its structure consists of an Executive Committee and ad hoc 1418 E. Main St. Suite 120 committees. Criteria for membership include at least one the following: Santa Maria, CA 93454 • Age 60 or over 614-4968 • Provider of services to older adults Develops programs to unite the • Need for individual candidate’s specific talents generations in work, play and lifelong learning. Recruits local • Low income, disabled or ethnic minority persons adults, primarily retired people, to • Veteran Health Care representative volunteer in classrooms- serving as Advisory Council members have the opportunity to review service provision; mentors, teachers’ assistants, tutors provide community education on senior issues; conduct forums and and friends. workshops; and evaluate and advocate for senior concerns and issues on local, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program state, and national levels. (RSVP) North Santa Barbara County 528 S. Broadway What is expected of the Advisory Council Members? Santa Maria, CA 93454 The Advisory Council has written Guidelines which present specific roles and 922-9931 responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to the following: 3 Involves seniors in the community Attend monthly Advisory Council meetings. Meetings are held the second through placement in schools, Friday of each month beginning at 9:30 a.m. in public locations in Santa service agencies, hospitals, senior Maria and Santa Barbara. centers and other community 3 Council members may also participate in special task forces and joint agencies. Recruits and places committees with the Board of Directors. seniors in a variety of community 3 Draft an Area Plan to outline the AAA priorities and goals. organizations that can benefit from 3 senior volunteers. Represent the Agency at public forums and local government meetings. Volunteermatch.org Contact us: 550 Montgomery St., 8th Floor Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council San Francisco, CA 94111 528 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Web based site that matches 925-9554 phone volunteers with local organizations 925-9555 Fax ( non profit and government). [email protected] www.centralcoastseniors.org

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2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 113 INDEX Alcoholics Anonymous 100 Blink Health Prescription Savings Index Alexander House Foundation 62 Plan 92 Alice Schott Center 22 Blood Bank 44 Symbols Allan Hancock College Blood Pressure Screening 44 Community 22 Board of Optometry 19 2-1-1 9 Alliance for Living and Dying Board of Pharmacy 19 9-1-1 9 Well 30 Board of Registered Nurses 19 24-Hour Crisis 9 Alliance for Pharmaceutical Braille Institute of America 49, 80 Assistance 92 A Breast Cancer Early Detection 44 Alzheimers Association 23 AARP 15 Breast Cancer Resource Center 44 Alzheimer’s Disease 100 AARP Driver Safety Program 109 Breeze 108 AARP Legal Services Network 69 American Association of Retired Persons 15 Bridgehouse Emergency Shelter 10 AARP Tax Aide Program 36 American Cancer Society 44, 80, 106 Brown Bag Program 38 Abandonment 24 American Medical Response 106 Buellton Branch Library 15 Abduction 24 American Red Cross 10, 23 Buellton Senior Center 99 ABLEDATA 80 Americans with Disabilities Act 28 Bureau of Automotive Repairs 18 Accessible Environments, Inc. 80 Amtrak 107 C ACCESS TEAMCARES CRISIS TEAM 9 Animal Control 93 Cable Television Discounts 67 CalFresh 40 Adapted Driving 109 Animals 93 Cal Fresh (Food Stamps) 33 Adapted Seating & Mobility Anka Behavioral Health 82 Equipment 81 Appealing a discharge 87 California Commission on Aging 15 Adaptive Equipment 80 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 15 California Dept. of Insurance 19 Adult & Aging Network 15 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) California Poison Control System 11 Adult Chemical Dependency Central Coast Commission of California Relay Service 47 Residential Rehabilitation Senior Citizens 15 California Retired Teachers Service 12 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Association 16 Adult Children of Aging Parents 103 Council 112 California Senior Legislature 16 Adult Day Care Centers 58 Assessors Office 35 California Smokers Helpline 48 Adult Education Programs 22 Assisted Therapy Program 93 California Smokers Hotline 48 Adult Inpatient Psychiatry At Home Senior Services 59 California Telephone Access Program Service 12 Atkinson Center 37 (CTAP 47 Adult Literacy 22 Atkinson Lifelong Learning CalJOBS 27 Adult Protective Services Hotline 25 Center 79 Camping 96 Avoiding Mortgage Fraud 67 Adult School, Lompoc 23 Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Advance Health Care Directive 71 B Sansum Clinic 102 Advance Health Care Basic Steps to Protect Yourself 2, 20 Cancer Information Center 44 Directives 29, 42 Battistone Foundation 61 CANHR.org 74 Adventures in Caring Foundation 59 Bereavement 101 C.A.R.E.4Paws 93 Aging 100 Betteravia Government Center 30 Caregivers 103 Airlines 107 Better Breathers Club 104 Caregivers’ Circle 103 Al Anon 100 Better Business Bureau of the Tri- Caregiving 7 Alcohol 12, 100 Counties 18 CARES 82 Alcohol/Drug/Medication Bicycling 96 Carpinteria Alzheimer’s Caregivers Management 2 Bilingual Counseling 12 Support Group 101

114 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY INDEX Carpinteria Branch Library 15 Civic/Community/Consumer 2, 15 County of Santa Barbara Hall of Carpinteria Senior Center 99 Clean Air Express 108 Records 30 Carrillo Senior Recreation Center 99 Cliff Drive Senior Luncheon 37 Covered California 90 CA Rural Legal Assistance 65 Clinics 41 Cox Communications 67 Casa Esperanza 10 Coast2Coast RX Card 92 Credit Report 21 Case Management 51 Coastal Express 108 Credit Reporting Bureaus 21 Castillo Homes 61 Coast Caregiver Resource Center 51 Cuidadores de Personas de Tercera Edad 101 Catholic Charities 10 COLT 106 CDC 95 Comcast Cable Co. 67 D Cecilia Fund 90 Community 15 Dallas Leigh Atkins 75 Cemetery and Funeral Bureau 30 Community Action Commission of David C. Turpin 77 CenCal Health 51, 88 Santa Barbara County 39 Day Use Parks 96 Center for Human Understanding & Community Action Partnership of Death Certificates 30 Growth 82 SLO County 66 Declaration of Homestead 73 Center for Lifelong Learning 22 Community Care Licensing 60 Dental Board of California 18 Center for Medicare Advocacy 87 Community Care Licensing Dental Services 44 Division 19 Center for Successful Aging 55, 82 Denti-Cal 44 Community Gardens 38 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Department of Fish and Game 96 Community Health Centers 41 Services 87 Department of Motor Vehicles 18 Community Housing Central Branch Library 15 Department of Rehabilitation 27 Corporation 61 Central Coast Assistive Technology Department of Social Services Santa Community Mediation Program 17 Center 80 Barbara County 32 Community Partners in Central Coast Commission of Senior Determining Your Need 5 Citizens 15 Caring 59, 108 Diabetes 103 Central Coast Dental Society 44 Companions/Friendly Visitors 59 Diabetes Support Group 103 Central Coast Headway 13 Confident Caregiver Series 100 Dick DeWees Community Congress of California Seniors 16 Central Coast Home Health, Inc. 54 Center 101 Conservatorship 72 Central Coast Literacy Council 22 Dignity Health Home Health 51, 53 Conservatorship of the Estate 73 Central Coast Shuttle 108 Dignity Health/Marian Regional Cerebral Palsy 103 Consumer 15 Medical Center 9 Certified Hospice 56 Consumer Complaints & Direct Mail Lists 20 Information 17 Chumash Casino Bus 108 Disabled Discount Pass 97 Consumer Financial Protection Disabled Veterans Pass 97 Citizenship Services 79 Bureau 19 Disaster Planning for Your Pets 94 City of Lompoc Transit 106 Consumer Mediation Program 18 Discrimination 65 City of Lompoc Utility Contractor State License Board 18 Conservation 67 DMV 18 Cooperative Extensions 23 City of Santa Barbara City Hall 66 Domestic Violence Solutions 9, 103 C.O.P.E. 12 City of Santa Barbara Parks and Do Not Call 20 Recreation Adapted Programs 97 Coroner’s Office 31 Door-to-Door Service 106 City of Santa Maria Household Costco Member Prescription Driver Training Program 109 Hazardous Waste Collection Program 92 Facility 50 Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital 43 Durable Powers of Attorney 71 City Parks and Recreation Counseling 82, 84 E Departments 95 County Health Clinic Laboratory 50 Ear of the Lion Foundation 47 Civic 15 County Health Clinics 41 Eastside Branch Library 15

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 115 INDEX Eastside Family Dental Clinic 44, 46 Filipino Community Association of Generations Healthcare 47 Eastside Neighborhood Clinic 41 Santa Barbara County 16 GenSpan Foundation 112 Easy Lift Transportation 106 Filipino Community Center 17 Golden Bear Pass 97 Eat Healthy, Eat Well 105 Filipino Community of Santa Maria Golden State Mobile Home Owners Valley 16 EDD 27 League 17 Filipino Seniors Association of Santa Edgerly Apartments 61 Goleta Branch Library & Maria 16 Bookmobile 15 Education 2, 22 Financial Abuse 24 Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital 9 Elder Abuse & Crime 2, 25 Financial Assistance 2, 32 Goleta Valley Cycling Club 96 Elder & Dependent Abuse Financial Planner 34 Prevention Council 25 Goleta Valley Senior Center 99 Financial Planning Association 35 Election Division 15 Good Samaritan/Recovery Point 12 Finding an Attorney 69 Elements Counseling Group 12 Good Samaritan Shelter 10 Fishing Licenses 96 Emergency Assistance 10 Grandparents Raising Fitness 3 Grandchildren 104 Emergency Mental Health Services 82 Fitness and Health 103 GranVida 63 Emergency Response Systems 58 Fixed Route Service 106 Greyhound Bus Lines 107 Emergency Services 2, 9 Flu Shots and Vaccinations 46 Grocery Resources 38 Employment 2, 27 Food 37 Guadalupe Branch Library 15 Employment Development Food and Nutrition 2 Guadalupe Senior Center 99 Department (EDD) 27 Food Bank of Santa Barbara Guadalupe Senior Nutrition Employment Discrimination 28 County 38 Program 37 End of Life 2, 29 Food for the Heart 38 Guadalupe Transit 106 Energy Services 10 Food & Nutrition 37, 39 Guide to Financial Planning 34 Equifax 21 Food Stamps 33 H Estero Park Community Garden 40 Food through the Mail 40 Habitat for Humanity 66 Experian 21 Foreclosure Education 67 Hall of Records 30 Expired Meds Program 50 Foreclosure Fraud 67 Handicap License Plate/Placard 108 Eye Clinic 49 Foreclosure Rescue Scheme 67 Hazardous Waste Collection Eye Clinic/County Health Clinic 49 Franchise Tax Board 36 Facility 50 F Franklin Neighborhood Community Health Assessment 46 Center 99 Health Care Centers 41 Fair Housing Enforcement Fraud Alert 21 Program 17 Health Screening Fairs 46 Free copy of your credit report 20 Family Caregivers Support Health Services 2, 41 Group 100 Friendhip Line 11 Healthy At Home 37 Family Health Center 41 Friendship Adult Day Care Hearing 46 Center 58 Family Service Agency 18, 83 Hearing Loss Association of Friendship Line 83 Family Services Agency 12 America 104 Friendship Manor 64 Family Therapy Institute 83 Heart Disease 104 Funeral Consumers Alliance-Channel Farm Advisor 23 Hearts Adaptive Riding 97 Cities 30 HELP-4-HEP 47 FCSN 99 G Federally Subsidized Housing 61 Help of Carpinteria, Inc. 107 Gamblers Anonymous 104 Federal Trade Commission 30, 36 Help Unlimited 52 Garden Court 8, 64 Filing a complaint with the FBI Hepatitis C Helpline 47 IC3 26 General Relief 33 HICAP 33

116 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY INDEX HIV InfoLine 47 Infectious Disease & Travel 95 Living Well With Diabetes 103 Home Care 52 In Home Care Network 55 Loan Closet 81 Home Choices for Mom and Dad 65 In-Home Respite Care 57 Loan of Medical Equipment 80 Home-Delivered Meals 37 In-Home Supportive Services 54 Locating a Notary Public 79 Home Evaluation 51 In-Patient Hospice Services 57 Lompoc Branch Library 15 Home Health Care 52 InterAgency Senior Pass 97 Lompoc District HospitalValley Home Helpers 60 Internal Revenue Service 36 Medical Center 9 Home Instead Senior Care 55 Introduction 5 Lompoc Meals-on-Wheels 37 Homemaker Care Services 53 Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic 41 Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation 47 Home & Nursing Care 2, 51 Isolation 24 Lompoc Valley Community Homeowners Property Tax J HealthCare Organization 89 Exemption 35 Jewish Family Services 10, 17, 55 Lompoc Valley Community Homeowners Property Tax Jodi House 43 Kitchen 37 Postponement 36 Josette Fast, PT 49 Lompoc Valley Community/Senior Home Repair 66 K Center 99 Hope Now 67 Lompoc Valley Haven 58 Hospice 56 Keck Center for Outpatient Services 43, 81 Lompoc Valley Medical Center 99 Hospice of Santa Barbara 42 KinCares 104 Long Distance Caregiving 6 Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. 23, 57 Kmart Pharmacy Savings Plus 92 Long Distance Travel 107 Hospital Emergency Rooms 9, 82 L Long-Term Care Insurance 91 Hospital Meal Discounts 38 Long Term Care Ombudsman 19 Labor Standards Enforcement Housing 3, 61 (DLSE) 28 Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center 99 Housing Authority of the City of La Casa de la Raza 17 Santa Barbara 61 Luis OASIS Senior Center 99 Laguna Cottages for Seniors 61 Housing Authority of the County of Lung Disease 104 Lawn Bowling 96 Santa Barbara 61 M Housing Counseling Clearing Lawyers Referral Service 69 House 64 League of Women Voters 16 MacKenzie Park Lawn Bowls Club 96 Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Legal 3, 69 Maravilla 64 Loan Program 66 Legal Aid Foundation 70 Marian Community Health Clinic 41 Humane Animal Rescue Team 94 Legal Resource Centers 70 Humane Society of Santa Barbara 93 Marian Regional Medical Center Leisure 95 Hospice 42 Humane Society of Santa Maria Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Marks House Transitional Shelter 10 Valley 93 Transgender 104 Marthas Meals 37 Hummel Village 68 Libraries 15 Material Assistance 10 Huntington’s Disease 104 Licensing and Certification 19, 60 Meals 37 I Life Legacy 31 Meals-on-Wheels 37 Illegal Flipping 68 Lifeline Assistance Program 81 Medcenter, Inc 10 Immigration 79 Lifeline Service 59 Medi-Cal 88 Immigration and Naturalization 79 Lions Sight Conservation Medi-Cal Benefits 75 Immunizations for Foreign Travel 95 Foundation 49 Medical Board of California 18, 47 Independent Living Resource Little House by the Park 10 Medical Equipment 3, 80 Center 43 Livanta 87 Medi-Cal long term care planning 74 Indigent Death 30 LivHome 56

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 117 INDEX Medicare 32, 85 New Beginnings Counseling Passport Offices 95 Medicare Fraud 87 Center 83 Paying for Health Care 3, 85 Medication Management 12 New Beginnings-The Safe Parking People Helping People 17 Program 68 Medigap Insurance 86 People’s Self-Help Housing No/Low Cost Hearing Aids and Corporation 61 Mended Hearts, Inc. 104 Services 47 Personal Care Services 53 Mental Health 82 North County Rape Crisis 9 Pet Food Pantry 94 Mental Health Assessment Team 9 North County Rape Crisis & Child Mental Health/Counseling 3 Protection Center 9 Pets & Animals 3, 93 Mental Suffering 24 Notary Public 79 Pet Survival Kit Checklist 94 Mental Wellness Center 83 Nursing Facilities 59 PFLAG 104 Meridian of Lompoc 67 Nursing Home Administrator Pharmaceutical Assistance 92 Merrill Gardens 62, 66 Program 18 Pharmacy Discount Programs 92 Metropolitan Transit District Nutrition 37 Physical Abuse 24 (MTD) 106 Nutrition and Diabetes Classes 103 Physician Referral 42 Mission Hope Cancer Center 102 Nutrition Sites 37 Pilgrim Terrace 37 Mobile Farmers Markets 40 O Pilgrim Terrace Community Garden 40 Mobile Food Pantries 40 Oak Knoll Haven 61 Mobile Home Ombudsman 17 Pilgrim Terrace Cooperative Observation in Hospitals 87 Homes 61 Mobile Home Registration - Office of Vital Records 30 Titling 18 Placement Agencies 64 One Legacy 31 Money Gram 26 Placement Assistance 59 One Stop Career Centers 27 Money Management/Bill Paying Planning for Long Term Care 75 Service 34 ONETALK 103 POLST 42, 72 Montecito Branch Library 15 Operation Medicine Cabinet 50 Pre-approved offers of credit 20 Multiple Sclerosis Society 81 Ophthalmologist 49 Project Lifesaver 60 Multipurpose Senior Service Optometrists 49 Project PetSafe 93 Program (MSSP) 51 Orcutt Branch Library 15 Project Re-Entry 43 Muscular Dystrophy Association 81 Organ Donation 31 Public Administration, Santa Barbara N Organic Soup Kitchen 38 County 30 Narcotics Anonymous 105 Out of Home Respite 59 Public Benefits 74 National Alliance on Mental Overeaters Anonymous 105 Public Defender 69 Illness 104 P Q National Association of Retired Pacific Central Coast Health QI 89 Federal Employees 16 Centers 41 QMB 89 National Cancer Institute 48 Pacific Gas & Electric 66 Questionable Annuity or Insurance National Do Not Call Registry 20 Pacific Pride Foundation 16, 17 Practices 26 National Eye Care Project 49 Palliative Care 42 Quinn Financial Services 35 National Multiple Sclerosis Palliative Care Consultation Service R Society 105 at Cottage Hospital 42 Rainbow Plaza 61 National Parks 97 Palm Tree Apartments 61 Rancheria Community Garden 40 National Suicide Prevention Parish Nursing 46 Lifeline 11 Real Help 55 Parkinson Association of Santa Neglect 24 Barbara 105 Recreation 3, 95 Neighbor Works Home Ownership Partnership for LTC 91 Refugio State Park 97 Center 67 Registry 54

118 2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY INDEX Rehabilitative/Therapeutic Santa Barbara County Clerk Senior Connection 5 Services 43 Recorder 15 Senior Expo of Santa Barbara 18 Remove unwanted email 20 Santa Barbara County Cooperative Senior Home Care Program 54 Extension 23 Remove your name from direct mail Senior Living Consultants 58 lists 20 Santa Barbara County Health Care Senior Organizations 15 Rental Housing Mediation Task Services 41 Force 17, 65 Santa Barbara County Parks 96 Senior Planning Services 53 Renters Tax Credit 35 Santa Barbara County Public Senior Softball 96 Reporting Elder Financial Abuse 25 Guardian 72 Senior Substance Abuse 14 Reporting Mortgage Fraud 68 Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club 96 Serenity House 57 Residential Care Facilities 19, 59 Santa Barbara Meals-on-Wheels 37 Shared Housing 64 Residential Treatment 12 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Sharon Kennedy Estate Clinics 41 Management 33 Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division 50 Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center 9 Sharp Disposal 50 Respite Care 57 Santa Barbara - Ventura Dental Sign Language Classes 47 Society 44, 46 Response Survey 3 Skilled Nursing Facilities 19 Santa Barbara Village 16 Retired and Senior Volunteer SLMB 89 Program North Santa Barbara Santa Maria Area Transit 106 Small Claims Court 78 County 112 Santa Maria Branch Library 15 Smokefree.gov 48 Reverse Mortgages 62 Santa Maria Huntington’s Disease Smooth Senior Dial a Ride 108 Reverse Mortgage Scams 26 Support Group 104 SMOOTH Senior Dial A Ride 107 Ride Share Hotline 108 Santa Maria Law Library 70 Social Security Administration 30 Rite Aid Rx Savings Program 92 Santa Maria Lawn Bowling 96 Social Security Disability Benefits 32 Road Scholar 22 Santa Maria Senior Center 99 Social Security Offices 32 RTA-SCAT 108 Santa Maria Wisdom Center 38 Social Security Retirement S Santa Ynez/Buellton Humane Benefits 32 Society 93 Safe Return Program 60 Social Security Survivors Benefits 32 Santa Ynez Tribal Health 46 Safe RV Parking Program 68 Solvang Branch Library 15 Santa Ynez Tribal Health Solvang Senior Center 99 Salvation Army 11 Clinic 41, 42 Southern California Edison 67 Sanctuary Centers of Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital 9 Santa Barbara 82 Southern California Gas Santa Ynez Valley Company 66 Sansum Clinic 41, 45 Meals-on-Wheels 38 Special Needs Recreation 97 Sansum Clinic Advance Directive Santa Ynez Valley People Helping Workshop 30 People 10, 11, 38 Starbuck-Lind Mortuary 102 Sansum Clinic Health Resource Santa Ynez Valley Transit 107 Starkey Hearing Foundation 47 Center 23 Sarah House 57 State Crisis Line 19 Sansum Clinic Urgent Care 10 Savvy Caregiver 100 State Dept. of Consumer Affairs 18 Santa Barbara Animal Service 93 SBCC Adult Education Adult State Dept. of Public Health 19 Santa Barbara Chapter #72 15 Literacy Program 22 Stewart & Louisa MacDougall Eye Santa Barbara City College Science Care 31 Center 47, 50 Citizenship Center 79 Self Neglect 24 Stop Smoking Programs 48 Santa Barbara Co. Medical Selmer O. Wake Center 22 Stroke/Brain Injury Family Support Society 42 Group 105 Senior and Community Centers 99 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 9 St. Vincent’s Villa Caridad Senior Centers 3, 99 Santa Barbara Council on Alcoholism Apartments 61 and Drug Abuse 12 Senior Center Without Walls 99

2017-2018 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 119 INDEX Supplemental Security Income United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Work, W Program (SSI) 32 Inc. 103 Wagging Dog Tales 94 Supplementary Food 38 United States Citizenship and Waiting Lists/Denials 5 Support Groups 3, 100 Naturalization 79 Waiting List Tips 62 Surepath 33 United States Consumer Product Safety Commission 18 Walter H. Capps Center 23 Survey 113 United States Department of Warning Signs 2, 8 T Justice 79 Weight Control 105 Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa University of California, Santa Western Union 26 Maria 96 Barbara 22 Westmont College Housing Take Off Pounds Sensibility 105 Urgent Care 10 Office 65 Tax Collector’s Office 66 Urgent Care Centers 10 Westside Community Center/Senior Tax Counseling for the Elderly Urinary Incontinence 48 Center 99 (TCE) 36 U.S. Senate Special Committee on Westside Neighborhood Medical TDD 47 Aging 25 Clinic 41 Telemarketing 36 V Wills 70 Telephone Services 47 VA Aid and Attendance 111 Wilshire Home Health 51 Television Caption Decoding 46 VA Caregiver Support 111 Wisdom Center 58 Tenant/Landlord Mediation 65 V.A. Health Clinic 42 WomenHeart Support Group 104 The Jefferson Foundation 90 Valley Community Counseling 84 Womens Economic Ventures 27 The State Crisis Line 19 Vandenberg Village Branch Workforce Resource Center 27 Tips on Shared Housing 64 Library 15 Y Tobacco Prevention Services 48 Veterans Health Benefits 110 Yanonali Community Garden 40 Toilet Replacement Rebates 67 Veterans Service Offices 110 Young Men's Christian Toll Free Fraud Hotline 25 Veteran’s Services 3, 110 Association 95 Traffic Solutions 108 Vial of Life 11 Z Transportation 3, 106 Victims of Violence 9 Zona Seca 12 TransUnion 21 Victim Witness Assistance Travel 95 Program 9 Tribal Health Clinic 83 Victory Outreach 40 TSA Cares HelpLine 108 Villa Santa Fe Community TTY 47 Room 100 Tuberculosis Testing 48 Vision 48 Tuohy Foundation Aquatic Vision Rehabilitation 50 Center 43 Visiting Nurse & Hospice U Care 42, 51, 57 Vista del Monte Fitnes 43 UCLA Medical Center 31 VIVA 93 UCSB Associated Students 59 Volunteer 3, 112 UCSB Hosford Clinic 84 Volunteer Hospice Program 57 Unattended Death 30 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Understanding Dementia (VITA) 36 Workshop 101 Volunteermatch.org 112 Union Plaza 37, 61 Voter Registration 15 United Blood Services 44 Vulnerable Victim Prosecution Unit 25

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