Resources

  • Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc.

    http://www.destinyhomehealth.com/home
    Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc. is committed to the continuous process of improving healthcare services and aims to be the best home health care agency. The company is dedicated to serving three counties, including Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.

  • Destiny Hospice & Palliative Care

    http://www.destinyhospicecare.com/
    Destiny Hospice & Palliative Care is not a place, but a provider of special care offered by a compassionate staff whose focus is to deliver clinical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients.

  • Family Service Association

    https://www.fsaca.org/seniors
    Family Service Association is providing senior-based services and programs through well-researched information. They have been a leader among non-profits serving families in need since 1953.

  • Riverside County Office on Aging

    https://www.rcaging.org/
    Senior Help-Link: 1-800-510-2020
    Senior Help Link- Provides referrals to a wide variety of services including: Multi-Service Senior Program, Community Food Pantries, & Home Health Agencies.

  • Adult Protective Services (APS)

    http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/
    Riverside County: 1-800-491-7123
    San Bernardino County: 1-877-565-2020
    Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to helps elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18-64 who are disabled), when these adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels or hospitals.

  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman

    Phone: 1-800-231-4024
    Investigates elder abuse complaints in Long-term care facilities and in residential care facilities for the elderly.

  • Riverside County Network of Care

    http://riverside.networkofcare.org/aging/
    This comprehensive, Internet-based resource is for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.

  • Community Connect Riverside (211)

    http://connectriverside.org/

  • HELPline Community Connect (Riverside)

    Phone: (951) 686-4357
    The HELPline of Community Connect offers a confidential 24/7 Suicide/Crisis Intervention hotline service. When you dial (951) 686-4357, you are put in touch with someone who cares, who will listen and support you in your time of crisis. Counselors who have successfully completed 58 hours of crisis/suicide training answer the HELPline phones 24-hours a day. Bilingual counselors are also available. The hotline number serves as a lifeline to those who may be feeling overwhelmed, in need of emotional assistance and possibly considering suicide. Together you explore alternatives to help stabilize your situation. It is important to remember “you are not alone” when a crisis occurs. You may remain anonymous when you call HELPline, all conversations are confidential.

  • In-Home Supportive Services

    Riverside County: 1-888-960-4477
    San Bernardino County: 1- 877-800-4544
    A home care program that helps elders, dependent adults and minors live safely in their own homes or other non-institutional settings. If you would like more information or if you would like to apply for IHSS, please call the number provided.

  • Riverside County Office of Veterans’ Services

    Phone: (951) 955-3060
    Main Office Riverside: 4360 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501Our Veterans Service Representatives are thoroughly trained and accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to represent you. Riverside County Department of Veterans Affairs Representatives are not employees of the Federal Government. They are county employees ready to assist you with any veterans claim.
    They will assist you in securing the maximum benefits.
    San Bernardino County Veteran Affairs
    Phone: 909-382-3290

  • Community Action Partnership

    Riverside County: 951-955-4900
    Community Action Partnership of Riverside County (CAP Riverside) administers the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides utility payment assistance and weatherization services to low income customers in Riverside County.

  • San Bernardino County: 1-800-635-4618
    Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County provides Food Bank, Family Development, and Energy Education, and Environmental Services. Food Bank provides food for low-income residents at over 200 sites and soup kitchens. Family Development provides emergency assistance, asset development, free tax prep, etc. Energy, Education, and Environmental Services provides energy education, home weatherization and utility bill assistance

  • Covered California/Medi-Cal

    Phone: 1-800-300-1506
    https://www.coveredca.com/
    Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application. When you complete your application, depending on factors such as your family size, income and ZIP code, you will find out whether you qualify for Covered California plans or Medi-Cal.

  • CalFresh Program

    Phone: 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD)
    http://www.getcalfresh.org/
    The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods in many markets and food stores. It helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.

  • CalWorks/Medi-Cal

    http://www.benefitscal.org/
    This site connects you to applications for Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) benefits in California.

  • Housing Authority

    Riverside County
    Phone: 951-351-0700
    The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside is a public agency chartered by the State of California to administer the development, rehabilitation or financing of affordable housing programs. The Housing Authority has been serving Riverside County for over 60 years.

  • San Bernardino County
    Phone: 909-890-9533
    The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) was organized in 1941 and to date is the largest provider of affordable housing in the County. HACSB owns and/or manages more than 10,000 housing units and serves approximately 30,000 individuals throughout the County.

  • Southern California Edison: 1-800-655-4555

    https://www.sce.com/
    Ask about the C.A.R.E and FERA program. The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs may offer income-qualified customers a discount off their monthly electric bill.

  • Southern California Edison Medical Baseline Program: 1-800-447-6620

    If you or someone in your household requires powered medical equipment, you may be eligible for Medical Baseline financial assistance. This program provides an additional 16.5 kWh per day to your normal baseline allocation.

  • Southern California Gas: 1-800-427-2200

    https://www.socalgas.com/
    If you need assistance paying your monthly bill, we may be able to help. The CARE program offers eligible SoCalGas® customers a 20 percent discount. Apply today to see if you qualify. We know that not all customers are alike. Some households may have family members with health concerns that require more heat during cool weather.
    If you or a member of your household has a serious health condition, the Medical Baseline Allowance may be able to provide an additional allowance of natural gas at the lower rate.

  • Seniors — Family Service Association

    https://www.fsaca.org/seniors
    Family Service Association has been a leader among non-profits serving families in need since 1953. Over the years, FSA has responded to the changing dynamics of families, by expanding the scope of services to include comprehensive care for families in need. We have been blazing the way for our community and encouraging our neighbors to think “outside-the-box” when it comes to caring for each other.

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