Sometimes it is hard to ask for help, but it is even harder to provide care for an aging senior or disabled person alone. Hillendale offers in home care in Concord and the surrounding communities to provide family members with some time off and peace of mind knowing that their family member is being well cared for. This allows for a more healthy family relationship and time for the caregiver to focus on his or her own personal needs.
As an award-winning home care agency, Hillendale Home Care is committed to providing the members of our community with local and national resource information to help our clients and their family members navigate the home care journey. The following is a list of local and national resources that are helpful when searching for senior resources in our area and nationwide.
Cancer Support Community
925-933-0107
3276 McNutt Avenue, #3276, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
CancerSupport.net
Support groups, classes for adults, stress, and pain management, and exercise programs.
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
925-609-7900
2702 Clayton Road, #202, Concord, CA 94519
ccsls.org
Free civil legal services for people aged 60 or older in matters regarding housing, elder abuse, consumer and individual rights, and public benefits.
Covia
925-956-7396
covia.org
Programs include Well Connected. Well Connected is a program through free telephone conference calls.
Family Caregiver Alliance
800-445-8106
Caregiver.org
A community-based non-profit organization that addresses the needs of families and friends who are providing long-term care for loved ones at home.
Hearing Loss Association of America – Diablo Valley Chapter
925-264-1199
HearingLossDV.org
Monthly meetings that focus on an extensive range of topics aimed at improving communication between individuals with hearing loss and their families.
Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay
925-927-2000
jfcs-eastbay.org
Case management, counseling, caregiver training, and respite care. Serves people of all races and religions.
LightHouse of the East Bay
510-845-8700
LightHouse-sf.org
Non-profit offers blind and low vision skills training, psychological services, deaf-blind program, and employment immersion program.
Meals on Wheels
510-412-0166 West County
925-937-8607 Central and East County
925-625-4545 Far East County
MealsOnWheelsofContraCosta.org
Clients must be 60 years of age or older, home-bound and unable to purchase or prepare regular nutritious meals for themselves and have no one else available to do so.
Mobility Matters
925-284-6161
MobilityMattersCC.com
Free rides for seniors provided by screened and trained volunteers using their own cars. Must be aged 60 or older, homebound, and ambulatory to qualify.
Empowered Aging f/n/a Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa
925-685-2070
EmpoweredAging.org
Ombudsmen receive, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities.
Parkinson Network of Mt. Diablo
925-939-4210 | 800-473-4636
pnmd.net
Offers education for patients, caregivers, and the public.
California Department of Veterans Affairs
510-286-0627
calvet.ca.gov
Provides veterans disability claim representation.
Martinez Veterans Outpatient Clinic and Center for Rehabilitation
800-382-8387 | 925-372-2000
VA.gov/northern-california-health-care
Offers a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, and diagnostic outpatient services as. Also, offers a wide range of geriatric and extended care to veterans who require inpatient care.
AARP
888-687-2277
local.aarp.org/ca
Membership organization that serves the interests of people aged 50 and older.
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Access and Referral Line
800-846-1652 | 925-335-3310
CCHealth.org/aod
Alzheimer’s Association
800-272-3900
Alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association has both local resources by zip code including support groups, as well educational material.
American Cancer Society – Patient Services
800-227-2345 24 Hour0 | 925-934-7640 All of Contra Costa County
Cancer.org
American Diabetes Association – Alameda-Contra Costa Co. Chapter
510-654-4499 Public education and materials
Diabetes.org
American Heart Association
510-903-4050
Heart.org
American Kidney Fund
866-300-2900
KidneyFund.org
Helps eligible patients with necessities related to health care.
Arthritis Foundation
888-391-9389
Arthritis.org/northern-california/about-us/contact-us.php
Offers the latest information on types of arthritis, medications and treatments.
California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA)
510-663-4086
CaliforniaAlliance.org
Statewide nonprofit organization that educates and informs its membership, the public, and elected officials about issues that affect the well-being of California’s older adult.
Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California
800-632-3532
EpilepsyNorCal.org
Information on epilepsy; support groups.
National Association for Continence (NAFC)
800-252-3337 | 800-BLADDER
nafc.org
Provides quality continence care through education.
National Cancer Institute
800-422-6237 | 800-4-CANCER
Cancer.gov
Information and referral for cancer related questions.
National Stroke Association
800-787-6537 | 800-Strokes
Stroke.org
Dial “911”
Emergency help from police, fire, ambulance, and search and rescue.
Contra Costa Crisis Center
Dial “211”
800-833-2900 Crisis and Suicide (24-hour hotline)
Contra Costa Mental Help
888-678-7277
Adult Protective Services (APS)
877-839-4347 24-hour hotline
925-602-4179
Anyone can make a confidential report if they know or suspect abuse of elders aged 65 and older and dependent adults.
Liftassist
925-933-1313
Assistance for non-medical emergencies when a person is unable to get up after a fall.
PG&E
888-380-7607
Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255 24-hours
National suicide prevention line for veterans.
Health Benefits and Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
Medicare
800-633-4227
Medicare.gov
Federal health insurance program for people 65 or older and certain disabled people who have contributed to Social Security.
Medi-Cal
800-709-8348 To apply
866-663-3225 For current clients
medi-cal.ca.gov
Medi-Cal is free or low-cost health coverage for limited income and resources.
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
SSA.gov
California Department of Veterans Affairs
510-286-0627
calvet.ca.gov
Provides veterans disability claim representation.
Martinez Veterans Outpatient Clinic and Center for Rehabilitation
800-382-8387
925-372-2000
VA.gov/northern-california-health-care
Offers a full range of medical, surgical, mental health, and diagnostic outpatient services as. Also, offers a wide range of geriatric and extended care to veterans who require inpatient care.
Veteran’s Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefits
800-698-2411
Learn about aid and pension benefits for those senior veteran’s who qualify
VA.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound
Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255 24-hours
VeteransCrisisLine.net
National suicide prevention line for veterans