Community Resources
Find the resources you need for your journey. We work to cultivate relationships with community
providers to ensure the 2-1-1 San Diego Resource Database is robust, accurate, and
comprehensive. Our Informatics Team researches and vets applications to ensure eligibility
according to an Inclusion/Exclusion Policy and updates more than 1,200 agencies and 6,000 service
profiles annually.
Phone: 211
AIS provides services to older adults, people with disabilities and their family members, to help
keep clients safely in their homes, promote healthy and vital living, and publicize positive
contributions made by older adults and persons with disabilities.
Phone: 800-339-4661
COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC CONSERVATOR
The Office of the Public Conservator investigates referrals for LPS conservatorships to arrange
placement and mental health treatment for adults who are gravely disabled (unable or unwilling
to provide for basic food, shelter, and clothing) as the result of a mental disorder and are
incapable of accepting voluntary treatment and family or others are not able and willing to meet
these personal needs. LPS Investigators assess and make recommendations to the Court regarding
the appropriateness of a Temporary and/or Permanent LPS Conservatorship. Conservatorship
Investigators also perform investigations and make recommendations to the Superior Court on a
variety of issues that relate to conservatees. Duty workers are available by telephone Monday
through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to provide information and referrals to the community.
Phone: 858-694-3500
SAN DIEGO POLICE HOMELESS OUTREACHs TEAM (HOT)
The HOT team engages with homeless persons on the streets and facilitates placements into many
local homeless service providers.
Phone: 619-446-1010
Investigates reports of senior and dependent adult abuse.
Phone: 1-800-339-4661
THE GEORGE G. GLENNER ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTERS
Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible adult day care and support services to
families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory impairment diseases. We do this by
providing innovative adult day care programs, family support, case management, crisis
intervention, family and community education, advocacy, information and referrals.
Phone: 619-543-4700
Alzheimer’s can feel like an impossible disease. But at Alzheimer’s San Diego, we know that
people can still live well after a diagnosis. We recognize the dignity of every person living
with dementia, and empower them to play an active role in planning their own future care. We see
the heartache this disease inflicts on caregivers, and we’re here to give them the support and
knowledge they need to become strong care partners – and to find joy in even the darkest
moments. And we’re working to make Alzheimer’s a disease of the past, by connecting people to
clinical trials and funding research for a cure. Amy has presented workshops in the St. Paul's
Educational Series, focusing on signs and symptoms of memory loss and what to do next, for which
SPSS is extremely grateful.
Phone: 858-492-4400
Contact: Amy Abrams
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO / IMPERIAL COUNTIES
Since 1982, the Alzheimer's Association San Diego-Imperial Chapter has been providing free
educational programs and support services to our neighbors throughout our community who are
living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, and to their care partners. The
Alzheimer's Association is the leading nonprofit organization funding dementia research,
providing care and support, raising the public's awareness of the disease and rallying our
elected officials to advance public policies to better the lived of the families that we
serve.
Phone: 800-272-3900
DEMENTIA CARE CENTRAL - REGULATIONS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Dementia Care Central is a resource center for dementia caregivers, families, seniors, and more!
This website is financed through the National Institute on Aging (grant #R44AG026227) &
identifies, reviews, and links to the best of dementia care resources.
CarePatrol was founded in 1993 with a mission to assist seniors and their families as they face
the often-complex challenges of finding the right type of care setting FREE OF CHARGE. By
listening carefully to the client’s needs,concerns and preferences they can recommend the proper
level of care such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or In-Home Care. Julie
and Kai have presented workshops in the St. Paul's Educational Series, focusing on senior living
communities for which SPSS is extremely grateful.
Phone: 619-378-6895
Contact: Judi Lambert, Julie Derry, Kai Copenhaver
A Right Place for Seniors provides placement and referral services to assist families in finding
the RIGHT Senior living and care options for their loved one. We specialize in making a
personalized match, with placements ranging from Assisted Living Communities, Residential Care
Homes, Memory Care, In-Home Care or other Senior Services. This PERSONALIZED senior placement
service is offered at NO-COST to the family. Our goal is to make life easy for our seniors and
families in their search for the RIGHT place. We frequently visit and check these communities
making sure they meet our high standards for quality of care.
Phone: 619-980-2051
Contact: Monica Flynn, Mary Golden
SENIOR CARE REFERRAL SPECIALISTS
At Senior Care Referral Specialists, Inc., our team of consultants offer decades of combined
experience working with seniors and their families. We are here to help you personally step by
step and use our extensive experience and expertise to simplify the process of searching for the
right solution. We provide FREE education and referrals to senior living and care options based
on your specific criteria, needs, and budget, so you can make an educated decision. As we are
reimbursed by over 1,200 senior living and care providers throughout Southern California, we are
able to keep our services free for those we have the honor of serving.
Phone: 800-587-4410
Contact: Donna Janzen-donna@srcareinfo.com
We know that navigating senior care options can be overwhelming for you and your family. As your
advocate, we can do the homework for you. We’ll help you sort through and understand all your
care options, traverse a complex healthcare system, get accurate and up-to-date information, and
connect you to vetted local resources.
Phone: 619-930-9098
At 1st Meridian, we will help with all of your important questions to find the best fit for your
needs. For your convenience, our Placement Specialist will come to you to evaluate and discuss
your immediate or future needs. We will help you, your family, and caregivers to discuss
concerns and preferences up front. We will provide valuable guidance to help you navigate
through every step of the process. We are more than just a referral agency - we do not just give
names and phone numbers for you to call! We provide personalized attention to assist you in
finding safe and secure living arrangements in a manner most comfortable to you. More
importantly, our concierge service is offered at NO CHARGE to you and your family.
Phone: 619-696-9267
Email: info@mcssd.org
Contact: Jarvis Mueller
Our mission is to assist our members with obtaining the resources and referrals necessary to live
an independent lifestyle within their community with respect, integrity, and dignity. Making a
difference within our communities to help one person at a time and changing their lives.
Phone: 844-737-3638
Elder Answers Senior Placement Agency will help your family find the right senior care for
your loved one. And all at no charge.The senior care communities and homes throughout San
Diego County pay us to make your search easier.
Phone: 619-538-9155
Email: contact@elder-answers.com
Assisted Living Magazine is the premier resource for finding the highest quality and best
assisted living homes in the United States. Our team of experts conduct extensive research to
ensure individuals feel confident about finding the best assisted living communities near their
families for their needs and financial situation.
Website: Assisted
Living Magazine
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
A link to the list of communities that accept the waiver program.
ASSISTED LIVING WAIVER FOR MEDI-CAL RECIPIENTS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
A Medi-Cal funded program that provides residential care for low-income seniors in need of assisted living.
PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (PERT)
Provides emergency assessment and referral for individuals in behavioral health crisis who come to the attention of law enforcement through phone calls from community members or in-field law enforcement request for emergency assistance. Pairs licensed mental health clinicians with uniformed law enforcement officers/deputies. Clinicians are also partnered with law enforcement homeless outreach teams to provide proactive preventative connection to services.
HELP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES
Annette Conway, Psy.D.
Email: drconway@helptherapist.com
Web: www.helptherapist.com
Phone: 858-760-4357
The American Psychological Association
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 157,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
24-hour hotline, 1-800-662-4357. And the national suicide prevention hotline for those in acute distress is 1-800-273-8255.
CAREPATROL
OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
CarePatrol has been providing peace of mind to families for over 30 years. Our local Senior Care Advisors are honored to partner with families in California to find senior care solutions for their loved ones when living at home alone is no longer a safe option following hospitalization, a change in health, or due to the natural aging process.
AGING & INDEPENDENCE SERVICES
AIS provides services to older adults, people with disabilities and their family members, to
help keep clients safely in their homes, promote healthy and vital living, and publicize
positive contributions made by older adults and persons with disabilities. County-wide
organization addressing solutions for seniors and people with special needs. Provide information
on resources.
Phone: 800-339-4661
SOUTHERN
CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER
Established in 1987 as a non-profit 501(c)3, Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is the
leading provider of free caregiver support services for families caring for frail older adults
and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in San Diego County. Serving
over 80,000 families annually, SCRC offers a wide variety of support services that include
education, care planning, case management, counseling, respite care and support groups. Tax ID
33-0402867
3675 Ruffin Rd Ste 230
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-268-4432
Web: caregivercenter.org
An Aging Life Care Manager, previously known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human
services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older
relatives or disabled adults. Julie Moore has presented workshops in the St. Paul's Educational
Series, focusing on the Five Essential Documents and other elder law topics for which SPSS is
extremely grateful.
Phone: 619-450-4300
Contact: Julie Moore
Empowering Caregivers is a free, animated video series designed to quickly and effectively provide training to those providing care for someone experiencing dementia.
MEALS ON
WHEELS, GREATER SAN DIEGO
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. is committed to reducing the isolation experienced by so
many elderly. Meals are delivered to seniors’ homes by volunteers. Frequently the volunteer may
be the only person the senior sees all day, providing human contact and a safety net,
particularly for those seniors living alone.
Phone: 619-260-6110
SAN
DIEGO FOOD BANK, 9850 DISTRIBUTION AVE, SAN DIEGO
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter comprise the
largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 28
million pounds of food, and the Food Bank serves, on average, 350,000 people per month in San
Diego County.
9850 Distribution Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121-2320
Phone: 858-527-1419 Local
Phone: 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free
NORTH COUNTY FOOD BANK, 680 RANCHEROS DR, SUITE 100, SAN
MARCOS
Through our North County Food Bank chapter and by partnering with nearly 500 nonprofit partners
with feeding programs, the Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in
need in communities throughout San Diego County.
680 Rancheros Drive Suite 100
San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: 858-527-1419 Local
Phone: 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) Toll Free
St. Paul’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a managed healthcare plan exclusively for seniors 55 years and older. As part of St. Paul’s PACE, you receive primary medical care, medication management, physical therapy, specialty services, home care, social work assistance, and transportation to and from appointments. With St. Paul’s PACE, you can remain living in the comfort of your home and get the medical care you need in a safe environment.
Phone: 619-677-3800
The Bridge Hospice team is trained to manage all symptoms especially related to end-stage illnesses, including pain, wound, and respiratory management, while attending to the patient’s nutritional and safety concerns. With an interdisciplinary team approach. Bridge Hospice’s team cares for the patient as if they were part of our family with total respect for all physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Bristol Hospice - San Diego, LLC, is graciously committed to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care. Innovative Sweet Dreams Program and Bright Moments Program offered.
Phone: 619-323-9379
Contact: Gabi Brown
Hospice of the South Coast provides a special way of caring for people with a life limiting
illness and for their loved ones. Our goal is to maximize quality of life, so you can enjoy time
with those who mean the most to you. At Hospice of the South Coast, the needs of our patients
and their families come first. We work closely with doctors and nurses in the community to
support the care of seriously ill patients and to relieve suffering.
Phone: 858-230-8935
For years, LightBridge Hospice & Palliative Care has been honored to provide hospice and palliative care for patients throughout San Diego County. We have an interdisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including Medical Directors, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Therapists, Spiritual Care Counselors and Hospice Aides. We are here to assist you with all of your individualized needs and to support the loved ones around you. Whether you need assistance with bathing, advice on medication management, or you need a loyal companion to simply hold your hand, we are here for you, day or night.
Phone: 858-458-2992
When it comes to Sharp HospiceCare, it's our people that make the difference. Home-health aides
deliver an unparalleled level of care, and a hospice care team of physicians, nurses, social
workers and volunteers are available 24 hours a day. But beyond catering to physical needs, we
offer hospice and palliative care services that help ease this difficult time. Reflexology.
Music therapy. Spiritual guidance. And to help families cope, bereavement counselors are
dedicated to supporting emotional needs and our Memory Bear Program can help to bring comfort
after a loss.
Phone: 800-827-4277
The team at Silverado Hospice San Diego is dedicated to providing dignified, compassionate
end-of-life care, whether by helping patients and families directly or through our work helping
spread awareness in the community and beyond. Our belief is that how a person leaves the earth
is as important as how they spent their life upon it, so we provide personalized medical, social
and spiritual care to let patients experience life to the fullest and allow their families a
chance to create cherished memories.
Phone: 858-565-1005
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, you enter a time in your life that
is more challenging than any you have faced before, and choosing hospice is a decision that
comes from a place of strength, courage and acceptance. At Sonata Hospice, we understand. Sonata
Hospice provides professional medical care and support to people with life limiting illnesses.
Our goal is to provide excellent care so that our patients remain comfortable wherever they call
home and stay as independent as possible.
Phone: 858-277-2161
Legal help with housing, debt collection, repossession, sales contracts, housing discrimination,
family law, immigration, federal tax problems, CalWorks/CalFresh, general
reliefconservatorships, restraining orders, SSI.
Phone: 877-534-2524
Elder Law & Advocacy offers free assistance with legal, Medicare, caregiver, long-term care and
many other issues. The organization seeks to help those in greatest need, including those who
are isolated, homebound or institutionalized; or unable to travel due to illness or frailty.
Phone: 858-565-1392
CALIFORNIA ESTATE AND ELDER LAW
Scott has concentrated his law practice on solving the legal problems affecting the California
senior population. These problems include Medi-Cal benefit law, estate planning and asset
protection and retention. Mr. Stewart has presented workshops in the St. Paul's Educational
Series, focusing on the Five Essential Documents and other elder law topics for which SPSS is
extremely grateful.
Phone: 619-282-1194
Contact: Richard Scott Stewart, Esq.
APRIA
Phone: 858-653-6800
BUYMEDICAL.COM
Wholesale Medical Supplies
844-829-2289
HMS-HORIZON MEDICAL SUPPLY
Phone: 858-201-3087
HICAP
HICAP (the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) provides free and objective
information and counseling about Medicare. Volunteer counselors can help you understand your
specific rights and health care options. HICAP also offers free educational presentations to
groups of Medicare beneficiaries, their families and/or providers on a variety of Medicare and
other health insurance related topics.
Phone: 1-800-434-0222
MEDI-CAL
Apply for Benefits here
MEDICARE
Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE
MEDICARE NURSING HOME COMPARE
Nursing Home Compare has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified
nursing home in the country. States may collect and post additional information that isn’t
collected by the federal government.
MEDICARE MINI-COURSE
Free 6-Day Medicare Mini-Course offered on BoomerBenefits.com website.
MESOTHELIOMA ADVOCACY + ASBESTOS AWARENESS
CENTER
We provide useful guides about mesothelioma, with information on the disease, treatment options, and supplemental resources.
MESOTHELIOMA FREE RESOURCES
Our mission at Mesothelioma.net is to provide people living with mesothelioma cancer and their families with top-quality free information and resources via our website, as well as the best medical and financial assistance to those who request our help.
1-800-692-8608
MESOTHELIOMA HELP NOW
Free Mesothelioma Help Guide
MESOTHELIOMA VETERANS CENTER
Mesothelioma Veterans Center offers free support to veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. Whether you need help with VA benefits, treatments, or legal options, our VA-accredited claims agents are here for you.
(855) 970-0435
MESOTHELIOMAGUIDE
Free services and resources for patients and family members
Web: www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/
1.888.385.2024
RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT IN SAN DIEGO.
Mesothelioma California
Mesothelioma San
Diego
ST. PAUL'S SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION
St. Paul’s Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 24-hour skilled nursing community conveniently located near Downtown San Diego, just a few short blocks from beautiful Balboa Park. At our boutique 59-bed center, we provide round-the-clock licensed nursing and rehabilitation services with an individualized care plan for every resident. This includes assistance with activities of daily living, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapy. We recognize the importance of attending to mental, emotional, and spiritual needs – not just the physical ones. That’s why our dedicated nurses are trained to care for the whole person. They take time to learn about each resident’s preferences so that each person feels genuinely cared for.
Phone: 619-239-8687
AGING123 -
SENIOR PLACEMENT
We take an individualized approach to placement and the resources needed, hence our working
motto of 'one size fits one'. Our goal is to find you or a loved one appropriate placement or
resource options only after assessing the level of care needs (physical, social and emotional),
any budgetary concerns and your geographic preferences. It's only after we get to know our
clients and their needs, desires and goals that we can select the options that are uniquely
right for them. We are a FREE service to aging adults and their loved ones. We are reimbursed by
our providers.
Phone: 619-378-6895
25 W. Washington Street, Ste 2324 San Diego, CA 92103
Contact: Sam Nazh
Phone: 858-997-2248
TIME TO MOVE CARE PLACEMENT
Sydney Kennedy
Phone: 858-242-4715
Email: Sydney@timetomovecareplacement.com
St. Paul’s Senior Services was the first non-profit organization to bring PACE (Program of
All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) to San Diego County back in 2008. Since then, St. Paul’s
PACE has expanded to four clinics and has helped more than 2,000 low-income San Diego seniors
access medical care, social services, nutrition, transportation, and home care so they can
remain living safely in their homes.
Phone: 619-677-3800
Today, ElderHelp is an integral part of the spectrum of government, health care, and community
based providers focused on providing long-term solutions for seniors struggling to navigate
complex challenges. We’re one of the only agencies solely focused on providing quality services
and programs to help seniors age successfully in their own homes.
Phone: 619-284-9281
PACIFICA SENIOR LIVING RANCHO
PEÑASQUITOS
30 day minimum stay. AL and MCP.
Phone: 858-537-6939
CAREPATROL
Mary McRae
Phone: 1-858-247-1405
Email: marym@carepatrol.com
Or
Kirsten Copenhaver
Phone: 1-619-330-7883
Email: kirstenc@carepatrol.com
COLLWOOD
TERRACE – SDSU AREA
No minimum stay needed. Willing to do MCI, but mostly MCP.
Phone: 619-287-2920
NOVELLUS CLAITEMONT
30 day minimum stay. Only AL.
Phone: 858-292-8044
LANTERN CREST – SANTEE
No minimum stay needed. Only AL.
Phone: 619-330-0134
SENIOR
CARE REFERRAL SPECIALISTS
Phone: 800-587-4410
Email: donna@srcareinfo.com
Donna Janzen
SILVERADO ESCONDIDO
No minimum stay needed. MCP.
Phone: 760-737-7900
ST. PAUL’S PLAZA
1420 East Palomar Street,
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Phone: 619-591-0600
ST. PAUL’S VILLA
2340 Fourth Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-232-2996
SUNGARDEN TERRACE – LEMON GROVE
3 day minimum. AL and MCP
Phone: 619-464-2273
IVY
PARK AT BONITA – CHULA VISTA
30 day minimum stay. AL and MCP.
Phone: 619-320-4254
PACIFICA
SENIOR LIVING BONITA – CHULA VISTA
30 day minimum stay. Al and MCP. Pricing varies depending on care.
Phone: 619-598-0831
CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE ACCESS
PROGRAM
State mandated program, provides specialized phones for hearing-impaired seniors.
Phone: 800-806-1191
CAPTEL
Captioned telephones
Phone: 1-800-233-9130
AGE-FRIENDLY CHULA VISTA INITIATIVE
Chula Vista has dedicated a telephone line to provide seniors information on events and how to find resources. This phone line will provide weekly updates on current events as well as a phone tree of resources, such as where to find food distribution or a COVID vaccine. The line is automated and will direct callers to specific lines for various resources. You can subscribe to this service by calling the number.
Phone: 619-409-1931
OUR
BRIGHT LINK
Phone: 855 422 2990
Email: support@ourbrightlink.com
Drug
Dangers
Phone: 888-443-7024
VA
BENEFITS
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides a variety of benefits and services to
Service-members, Veterans, and their families. VBA has been undergoing a major transformation
that is people-centric, results-oriented, and a forward-looking integration of solutions that
will ensure total lifelong engagement with Service members, Veterans, and their families.
VETERAN ENTITLEMENT-AID AND ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a
monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors. If you need help with daily activities,
or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify.
Many veterans and their spouses don't realize they may have access to Aid and Attendance Benefits
to help pay for assisted living and other necessary services as they age. The key to getting
these benefits is knowing how to qualify and what steps to take. Angela helps explain these
benefits, how to access them, and how to get help FREE of charge. Angela has presented her
workshop for St. Paul's Educational Series and we are extremely grateful.
Phone: 800-689-4211
Contact: Angela McGlasson
Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military
Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health
care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment, and burial..
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