Community Resources
The following services and resources are also available in the Sacramento community to help older adults stay independent and in their homes.
Rhonda Moody
Social Services Program Coordinator
916-808-5462
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Assorted Agencies, Guides, Programs
2-1-1
2-1-1 Sacramento provides referrals to more than 1,600 community services in the Sacramento area, including: senior services, employment and training, housing information, financial assistance,
children’s services, food programs, health care services, and more. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can provide assistance in many languages.
2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000. Visit 2-1-1 Sacramento's online database of senior resources.
Agency on Aging Area 4
A wide variety of community resources for Northern California area seniors.
916-486-1876
http://agencyonaging4.org/
1-800-510-2020
Sacramento Bee Senior Resource Guide
Home Safety and Repair Rebuilding Together
Safe At Home and Home Energy programs.
(916) 455-1880
Weatherization Program
Community Resource Project
(916) 567-5220
Caregivers
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
(services and lists of support groups)
916-728-9333
Sacramento County, Health and Human Services
Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority (In Home Supportive Services)
(916) 874-9471
Senior Companion Program
916-875-4463
Communication
California Phones
1-800-806-1191
elder abuse Resources
Sacramento County, Health and Human Services (916) 874-9377
Report physical, verbal, financial elder abuse and neglect.
Sacramento County Senior and Adult Services
Department of Health and Human Service: Administration on Aging (AOA)
Elder Rights Protection: https://www.hhs.gov/aging/elder-justice/index.html
Area 4 Agency on Aging: LTC Ombudsman/Elder Abuse Prevention Program
http://agencyonaging4.org/long-term-care-ombudsman/
AARP: “How to Beat the Grandparent Scam”
http://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2016/how-to-beat-grandparent-scam.html
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
Sacramento Employment & Training Agency
(SETA) - This joint effort of the City and County of Sacramento specializes in connecting people to jobs, business owners to quality employees, education and nutrition to children and assistance to refugees.
Area 4 Agency on Aging: Mature Edge Job Readiness Program (listed on the Direct Services page)
Phone: (916) 486-1876 or (800) 211-4545 / MatureEdge@agencyonaging4.org
http://agencyonaging4.org/services
Food
California Emergency Foodlink
916-387-9000
Health and Safety
BEREAVEMENT NETWORK RESOURCE OF SACRAMENTO, INC.
916-557-5882
www.Griefhelpsacramento.com
Californians For Patient Care
Search for free or low cost medical and dental services in your area.
Next Move Sacramento
Francis House Center (now part of Next Move Sacramento)
Sacramento County Health & Human Services (916) 875-1055 or toll free (888) 881-4881
Mental
Health Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (Sacramento)
(916) 364-1642
Mental Health Crisis Intervention
(888) 881-4881
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento
Public Guardian/Public Conservator
(916) 875-4467
Emergency Repair Program/Accessibility Modifications
The ERP-A is a program designed to provide grants for emergency/health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications to owners of single family homes or mobile homes in the City and County of Sacramento.
https://www.shra.org/homeowner-resources/
Tips for Seniors: Coping with Hot Weather
http://dailycaring.com/10-tips-to-keep-seniors-cool-in-hot-weather/
LEGAL RESOURCES
Senior Legal Hotline (916) 551-2140
Legal Services of Northern California (free legal advice for people in Sacramento age 60+).
https://lsnc.net/slh
Legal Services of Northern California (916) 551-2150
Legal help for low-income individuals and families, under age 60.
www.lsnc.net
Pacific McGeorge Community Legal Services- Elder and Health Law Clinic
(916) 340-6080
Voluntary Legal Services (VSLP)
916-551-2102
Meal Programs and Food Closets
ACC Meals on Wheels (916) 444-9533
Congregate meals and home delivery for homebound seniors.
Mowsac.org
CalFresh
This program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits
that can be used to buy most foods at many markets, food stores and some farmers’ markets. For additional information on CalFresh, please call (916) 874-3100 or visit http://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
Food closets/hot meal services
(916) 498-1000
http://www.211sacramento.org/211/online-database/categories/food/emergency-food-food-pantries/
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
Grocery distributions, clothing closet, parent education, GED/ESL/computer tutoring and more.
(916) 456-1980
sacramentofoodbank.org
River City Food Bank CalFresh Outreach Program
Staff can pre-screen for eligibility and provide assistance with CalFresh application.
(916) 233-4075
www.rivercityfoodbank.org
Grocery Delivery Services
Grocery Delivery Services (PDF)
Transportation
DMV REAL ID
Realid.dmv.ca.gov
Sacramento Adult and Aging Commission "Finding the Right Transportation Option for You" Brochure http://www.sacramentoadultandaging.org/uploads/1/4/4/4/14447786/driving_brochure_mar_2014.pdf
Paratransit
Door-to-door, shared ride service for persons 75 and older or persons unable to use buses and light rail.
(916) 557-4685
www.paratransit.org/
Sacramento Regional Transit
Fixed route bus and Light Rail system in Sacramento County.
(916) 321-BUSS (2877)
www.sacrt.com/
AARP Driver’s Safety Program
Refresh your driving skills. Find a class near you.
(877) 846-3299
www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchDspLocations.action
Northern CA Senior Driver Ombudsman
(916) 657-6464
Senior Driver California Department of Motor Vehicles
UTILITY DISCOUNTS
2-1-1 Sacramento - Utility Discount Programs
California Lifeline
Qualified individuals may receive discounted basic home phone service.
1-866-272-0349
www.californialifeline.com/en
PG&E 1-866-743-2273
www.pge.com/care
SMUD
1-888-742-7683
www.smud.org