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| (Varies: Sometimes refers to the incorporated area south of I-80 Business, such as the Pocket area. Also refers to county area around Florin Road.) |
Often considered to be the most crime-ridden area in the Sacramento region. On the other hand, it's home to some of the best ethnic eateries, including Houng Lan Sandwiches.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The following services and resources are also available in the South Sacramento community to help older adults stay independent and in their homes.
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- Assorted Agencies, Guides, Programs
- Caregivers
- Elder Abuse Resources
- Employment Resources for Seniors
- Health and Safety
- Legal Resources
- Meal Programs and Food Closets
- Transportation
- Utility Discounts
ASSORTED AGENCIES, GUIDES, PROGRAMS
- 2-1-1 Sacramento provides referrals to more than 1,600 community services in the Sacramento area, including: senior services, employment and training, housing information, financial assistance, children’s services, food programs, health care services, and more. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can provide assistance in many languages. Call 2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000. Visit 2-1-1 Sacramento's online database of senior resources.
- Agency on Aging Area 4 - A wide variety of community resources for Northern California area seniors.- (916) 486-1876
- http://agencyonaging4.org/ - (800) 510-2020
- Sacramento Bee - Senior Resource Guide
- Home Safety and Repair Rebuilding Together - Safe At Home and Home Energy programs. - (916) 455-1880
- Weatherization Program - Community Resource Project - (916) 567-5220
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Sacramento County Health & Human Services - (916) 875-1055 or toll free (888) 881-4881
- Mental Health Services - http://www.dhhs.saccounty.net/BHS/Pages/Mental-Health-Services.aspx
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (Sacramento) - (916) 364-1642
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention - (888) 881-4881
- Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento
- Public Guardian/Public Conservator - (916) 875-4467
- Emergency Repair Program/Accessibility Modifications - The ERP-A is a program designed to provide grants for emergency/health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications to owners of single family homes or mobile homes in the City and County of Sacramento. - www.shra.org/Housing/HomeRepair/GrantPrograms.aspx
- Tips for Seniors: Coping with Hot Weather - http://dailycaring.com/10-tips-to-keep-seniors-cool-in-hot-weather/
LEGAL RESOURCES
- Senior Legal Hotline - (916) 551-2140
- Legal Services of Northern California - (free legal advice for people in Sacramento age 60+). - https://lsnc.net/slh
- Legal Services of Northern California - (916) 551-2150 - Legal help for low-income individuals and families, under age 60. - www.lsnc.net
- Pacific McGeorge Community Legal Services - Elder and Health Law Clinic - (916) 340-6080
MEAL PROGRAMS AND FOOD CLOSETS
- ACC Meals on Wheels - (916) 444-9533 - Congregate meals and home delivery for homebound seniors. - Mowsac.org
- CalFresh - This program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets, food stores and some farmers’ markets. For additional information on CalFresh, please call (916) 874-3100 or visit http://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
- Food closets/hot meal services - (916) 498-1000 - http://www.211sacramento.org/211/online-database/categories/food/emergency-food-food-pantries/
- Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services - Grocery distributions, clothing closet, parent education, GED/ESL/computer tutoring and more. - (916) 456-1980 - sacramentofoodbank.org
- River City Food Bank CalFresh Outreach Program - Staff can pre-screen for eligibility and provide assistance with CalFresh application. - (916) 233-4075 - www.rivercityfoodbank.org
- Grocery Delivery Services - Grocery Delivery Services (PDF)
TRANSPORTATION
- Sacramento Adult and Aging Commission "Finding the Right Transportation Option for You" Brochure www.sacramentoadultandaging.org
- Paratransit - Door-to-door, shared ride service for persons 75 and older or persons unable to use buses and light rail. - (916) 557-4685 - www.paratransit.org/
- Sacramento Regional Transit - Fixed route bus and Light Rail system in Sacramento County. - (916) 321-BUSS (2877) - www.sacrt.com/
- AARP Driver’s Safety Program - Refresh your driving skills. Find a class near you. - (877) 846-3299 - www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchDspLocations.action
- Northern CA Senior Driver Ombudsman - (916) 657-6464 - Senior Driver California Department of Motor Vehicles
UTILITY DISCOUNTS
- Sacramento Utility Discounts - Utility Discount Programs
- California Lifeline - Qualified individuals may receive discounted basic home phone service. 1-866-272-0349 - www.californialifeline.com/en
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