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Legal
Services for Seniors
Meals
on Wheels-Salinas Valley
Meals
on Wheels-Penninsula
Alzheimers
Association
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Information
and Assistance
What
is Information and Assistance?
I
& A is an information clearinghouse.
It offers a central number, at your fingertips,
whenever you need quick and direct access to
community services for seniors. Our staff has
up-to-date information on programs and agencies
in Monterey County that serve older adults;
and whether you are a senior, a caregiver, or
a family member, we will link you quickly and
accurately with the information you need.
I
& A also offers:
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assessment
and problem-solving of individual situations
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linkage
with other local I & R programs throughout
the United States
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assistance
with forms completion
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trained
staff who respect your right to speak in confidence
-
home
visits for homebound clients
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"My
electricity is
about to be turned off.What can I do?"
"I live
in Boston but my mother lives in Monterey
County and is feeling isolated. Can you
recommend any recreational activities
for her?" |
"Where
can I find affordable housing?"
Our
Information and Assistance Specialists will
help you assess your situation, provide you
with information, and make referrals to community
organizations that can meet your needs.
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WHAT
WE PROVIDE
Information
and Assistance are given on such subjects as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Home
Help
- Health
Care Access
- Public
Benefits
- Financial
Assistance Programs
- Senior
Employment
- Volunteer
Opportunities
- Recreational
Activities
- Supplementary
Food Resources
- and
much more...
Assistance
is provided in such areas as:
- Forms
Completion
- Reading
correspondence for elders with vision or English
literacy difficulties
"How
do I know what resources are available to me?"
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Just
call us. (1-800-510-2020) We'd
be happy to listen to any senior's situation -
either over the telephone or by appointment here
in the office - and help develop a plan. We also
provide - at no cost - informational speakers
who are available to discuss community resources
with interested groups of seniors.
Other
Programs of the Alliance on Aging
For
information on any of these programs, call 1-800-510-2020
toll free from anywhere in Monterey County. Or
call:
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(831) 646-1458 in Monterey
- (831)
758-2811 in Salinas
- (831)
385-0557 in South County
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