Senior Resource Guide
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Eldercare Locator, (800) 677-1116 Senior Resource Guide � Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging Sonoma County The Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a program Board of Supervisors of the Sonoma County Human Services Department. The AAA Susan Gorin, 1st District and its Advisory Council plan, coordinate and allocate funding David Rabbitt, 2nd District for persons sixty years of age and older in Sonoma County. The Shirlee Zane, 3rd District AAA Advisory Council advises the Board of Supervisors on the James Gore, 4th District needs of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers, Efren Carrillo, 5th District and advocates on their behalf. 707-565-5950 Advisory Council 3725 Westwind Boulevard, Suite 101 Members Santa Rosa, California 95403 Jen Arent The 2016 edition of the Sonoma County Senior Resource Guide Lea Black is a directory of services, agencies, and programs which assists Colleen Campbell older persons, in their daily lives. The services are listed in Robert Cortez alphabetical order by category of service with specific agencies Judith Eisen listed under the appropriate category. Dorothy Fried Brian Gilespie The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has made every effort to Colleen Hale compile a useful senior resource guide for the residents of Peter Holewinski Sonoma County. The AAA does not endorse or recommend Terry Kelly any of the listings contained in the guide. The AAA also Sumedha Mona Khanna, MD does not guarantee or warrant any of the information Bonnie Lasky or services provided by businesses listed in this guide. Joy Lovinger Residents and users of the guide are encouraged to consult Bob Picker with appropriate and accredited professional advisors for Jim Redding advice concerning specific matters before making any Ruth Robeson decisions. Directory may not be current after initial printing. Rabon Saip Alain Serkissian Information on issues, related to older adults as well as Diane Spain on services listed in this directory can also be found at Hav Staggs sonoma.networkofcare.org/aging. Don Streeper The Sonoma County Senior Resource Guide is published by Laurie White the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging with funds provided Sonoma County Human by the Sonoma County Human Services Department. The Services Department Senior Resource Guide is provided free to seniors, caregivers, and their families. It is also available in Spanish. Jerry Dunn, Director Adult and Aging Division Notice of rights Diane Kaljian, Director All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced Sonoma County Area or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior Agency on Aging written permission of Sonoma County © 2016. Table of ConTenTs Adult Day Programs & Recreation .................................................................................................................... 4 Adult Day Programs........................................................................................................................................ 4 Senior Centers ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Recreation ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Counseling & Crisis Prevention ........................................................................................................................ 6 General Counseling ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Medical Condition – Education and Support .................................................................................................. 7 Age-Related Counseling ............................................................................................................................... 10 Alcohol and Drug Related Counseling ...........................................................................................................11 Counseling for Caregivers .............................................................................................................................11 Crisis Prevention .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Visiting and Reassurance Programs ............................................................................................................ 14 Disaster Services ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Disaster Information and Bulletins ................................................................................................................ 15 Disaster Health and Mental Health Services ................................................................................................ 16 Disaster Food, Clothing, and Shelter............................................................................................................ 16 Education, Training & Employment ................................................................................................................ 18 Adult Education............................................................................................................................................. 18 Health Education .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Training for Adults with Disabilities .............................................................................................................. 20 Training for Veterans ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Training for Seniors ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Training for Caregivers ................................................................................................................................. 21 Job Search and Employment Services ......................................................................................................... 22 End of Life Services ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Hospice and Palliative Care Services........................................................................................................... 22 Organ and Body Donations .......................................................................................................................... 23 Survivor and Burial Benefits ......................................................................................................................... 23 Financial ........................................................................................................................................................... 24 Tax Counseling ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Social Security and Benefits Assistance ....................................................................................................... 24 Financial and Utility Assistance .................................................................................................................... 25 Money Management ..................................................................................................................................... 27 Discount Cards and Vouchers ...................................................................................................................... 27 Insurance Assistance and Complaints .......................................................................................................... 28 Medicare Information .................................................................................................................................... 29 Food and Meals ................................................................................................................................................ 29 Food Pantries and Distribution Sites ............................................................................................................ 29 Congregate Meals and Senior Dining Sites ................................................................................................. 30 Home-Delivered Meals ................................................................................................................................. 31 Farmers Markets .......................................................................................................................................... 32 Government Representatives and Departments ........................................................................................... 32 Local ............................................................................................................................................................. 32 State ............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Federal ........................................................................................................................................................