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AARP Tax-Aide

AARP Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to tax code. To view local locations and make an appointment: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations.html

Alcoholics Anonymous – Contra Costa County

24/7 hotline: 925-939-4155
ContraCostaAA.org

Alzheimer's Association

 www.alz.org/norcal    24 hour a day/7 day a week helpline 1-800-272-3900 

California Telephone Access Program

http://ddtp.cpuc.ca.gov/applications.aspx

The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) is a public program mandated by the California State Legislature and administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The DDTP has two components: the California Relay Service (CRS), which includes Speech to Speech, and the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) which provides assistive telecommunications equipment. The mission of the program is to provide access to basic telephone service for Californians who have difficulty using the telephone. Programs are funded by a nominal surcharge on all telephone bills in the state.

Virtual Smartphone Training provided by the California Telephone Access Program

Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your smartphone? Attend a FREE online training and make your smartphone work better for you! Learn how to operate the basic functions of your smartphone, send text messages, make text larger, connect Bluetooth devices, make your smartphone louder and easier to hear...and much more! This is a two-part online training offered multiple times each month. To participate you will need a computer, internet service, and a valid email address. Call 1-866-271-1540 or email smartphonetraining@ddtp.org

 

Contra Costa Crisis Center 

24-hour hotline: 1-800-833-2900   www.crisis-center.org

 

Community Warning System

The Contra Costa County Community Warning System (CWS) is recognized as one of the nation’s most modern and effective all-hazard public warning systems. The CWS is a partnership of the Office of the Sheriff, the Health Services Department, other government agencies, industry, news media and the non-profit Community Awareness & Emergency Response (CAER) organization, all striving to deliver time-sensitive and potentially life-saving information to the people of Contra Costa County.

For more information and to register to receive alerts, click on this link: www.cwsalerts.com or call 925-313-9622.

 

Contra Costa County Aging & Adult Services

Information & Assistance for Seniors
1-800-510-2020        www.cccounty.us/ehsd

 

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services ("CCSLS") is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services to Contra Costa County residents who are 60 or older. They offer a wide array of services throughout the county. www.ccsls.org

 

East Bay Veterans Community Partnership

A local resource for veterans and their families to learn about and get connected to their benefits. http://ebvcp.org/

Front Porch Community Services

Front Porch is a nonprofit that specializes in senior living communities and programs. They believe in helping individuals fortify their own health and purpose by building strong and engaging communities, connecting people with the services and relationships they need to thrive, and providing compassionate support. 925-956-7396    https://frontporch.net

 

Family Caregiver Alliance

Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center   (800) 445-8106   www.caregiver.org

 

The Friendship Line-Institute on Aging

The Friendship Line can be a much-needed support service to aging adults at this time for those who need a connection or a listening ear. Accredited crisis intervention program for older and disabled adults; provides emotional support, reassurance, elder abuse prevention, and information and referral. (800) 971-0016(24-hours)   https://www.ioaging.org/

 

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Programs (HICAP) - FREE

HICAP provides free, objective, one-to-one counseling and advocacy services to Contra Costa Medicare beneficiaries and their families who need assistance with Medicare enrollment and issues involving Medicare and associated insurance programs, including prescription drug coverage and long-term care insurance. www.cchicap.org

By appointment only.  Call Contra Costa County HICAP at 925-655-1393.

 

Home Match Contra Costa 

Home Match helps homeowners with extra rooms connect with home seekers who need an affordable place to live, creating a win-win situation.

Call 925-451-9890 for more information or an application. https://covia.org/services/home-match/

 

Lafayette Community Foundation  

The Lafayette Community Foundation is a group of Lafayette citizens who seek to preserve and enhance the quality of life in the beautiful City of Lafayette. www.lafayettecf.org

 

Lamorinda Movers

Social and community service activities for adults 55+.
(925) 376-6622          http://lamorindamovers.org

 

Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary “HOME” Team

Request a 2-person team to assist you with basic home maintenance and repairs at no cost: 1-888-204-5573 or rotaryhometeam@gmail.com. For more information, visit their websites: www.rotaryhometeam.com or www.lamorindasunrise.org

 

Lamorinda Village 

Lamorinda Village is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization made up of residents from Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, California.

Their Mission: to provide a one-stop resource for members to access services and programs which will empower them to remain independent in their homes and communities as they grow older. www.lamorindavillage.org

 

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region

• MEALS ON WHEELS: Much more than a meal.  We deliver meals and provide safety-checks for seniors (60 years or older) who are homebound, no longer driving, unable to prepare food themselves, and do not have a caregiver who prepares meals. Meals are provided based on need, not on income.  Our volunteer drivers deliver nearly 800 hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors every weekday.

• CAFÉ COSTA: Nutritious meals are served and social activities are offered at 6 Contra Costa County locations.  Our cafés serve 220 healthy, free or low-cost lunches every weekday.

• FALL PREVENTION: Helps reduce preventable injuries, loss of independence, costs, and deaths associated with falls among seniors.  Our focus is a combination of education and exercise, using programs endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).  Additionally, 180 seniors receive critical home safety improvements every year.

• FRIENDLY VISITORS: Matches isolated seniors with screened and trained volunteers from the community for weekly visits.  We provide companionship to 220 homebound seniors every week.

• CARE MANAGEMENT: Provides confidential guidance to help older adults and their families meet long-term care needs.  More than 800 seniors every year learn about and access services that improve their quality of life and maximize independence.

• HEALTH & WELLNESS:  Includes an array of services and resources designed to reduce stress, increase mobility, and improve quality of life. These workshops, alternative therapies, and educational sessions encourage older adults to live life to the fullest.

https://www.mowdiabloregion.org   (925) 937-8311

 

Medical Equipment Loan Program

The Medical Equipment Loan Program is run through Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties. Call the number listed below to set up an appointment to discuss your medical equipment loan needs. (925)363-7293

National Aging in Place Council   

The National Aging in Place Council® is a senior support network that connects service providers with elderly homeowners, their families, and caretakers.       https://ageinplace.org/

Parkinson's Network of Mt. Diablo

Information, resources, and social interaction to support people living with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregiving community. (925) 933-6357 www.pnmd.net

 

Peer Counseling-FREE

Contra Costa Health Services offers free one-to-one counseling with senior (55+) counselors who use their life experiences to help other older adults cope with life changes, problems, crises, and challenges. Confidentiality is strictly observed. Appointment required. Contact Contra Costa Health Services at (925) 521-5640.

 

Transportation

 

White Pony Express

Relaying food and goods to those in need in Contra Costa County

(925) 322-0604       www.whiteponyexpress.org