CRISIS/PROBLEM RESOLUTION/COUNSELING/LEGAL

 

Southern Caregiver Resource Center                                                  858-268-4432
On-staff clinical social workers provide consultation on caregiving and long term care issues.
www.caregivercenter.org

Adult Protective Services                                                                     800-510-2020
24 hour elder abuse hotline and senior crisis team.     
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services/index.html

Aging and Independence Services                                                       800-510-2020
Short-term case management and community outreach to frail or at-risk elderly.       
www.ais-sd.net

Nursing Home Ombudsman                                                                  800-640-4661 or 
Advocacy for long-term care facility residents and their families.                   858-560-2507 
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/ombudsman_long_term_care/index.html

Public Conservator's Office                                                                   619-767-5019
LPS Conservator
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/mental_health_services_adult_older_adult/conservatorship.html

Public Guardian                                                                                     858-694-3500
Probate conservator information
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/papg

Elder Law and Advocacy                                                                       858-565-1392
Free legal referrals and consultation.www.seniorlaw-sd.org

The Well Spouse Association                                                                800-838-0879
A national non-profit organization that gives emotional support to families of the chronically ill. 
Support groups and newsletter.   www.wellspouse.org

HICAP – California Health Advocates                                                    800-434-0222
Medicare beneficiary advocacy and education. www.cahealthadvocates.org

Eldercare Mediation – National Conflict Resolution Center                    619-238-2400
Assists seniors and their families with difficult decisions or conflicts               x231
www.ncrconline.com