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.
Local Resources
Cancer Support Community
(925) 933-0107
3276 McNutt Ave. #3276
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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
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
Programs include Well Connected. Well Connected is a program through free telephone conference calls.
Family Caregiver Alliance
(800) 445-8106
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
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
Case management, counseling, caregiver training, and respite care. Serves people of all races and religions.
LightHouse of the East Bay
(510) 845-8700
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
www.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
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.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa County, Inc.
(925) 685-2070
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
Offers education for patients, caregivers, and the public.
California Department of Veterans Affairs
(510) 286-0627
Provides veterans disability claim representation.
Martinez Veterans Outpatient Clinic and Center for Rehabilitation
(800) 382-8387
(925) 372-2000
http://www.northerncalifornia.va.gov/visitors/mtzopc.asp
www.northerncalifornia.va.gov/locations/Martinez_OPC.asp
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.
National Resources
AARP
(888) 687-2277
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
Alzheimer’s Association
800-272-3900
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 Hour
(925) 934-7640 All of Contra Costa County
American Diabetes Association:
Alameda-Contra Costa Co. Chapter
(510) 654-4499 Public education and materials
American Heart Association
(510) 903-4050
American Kidney Fund
(866) 300-2900
Helps eligible patients with necessities related to health care.
Arthritis Foundation
(888) 391-9389
www.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
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
Information on epilepsy; support groups.
National Association for Continence (NAFC)
(800) 252-3337 or (800) BLADDER
Provides quality continence care through education.
National Cancer Institute
(800) 422-6237
(800) 4CANCER
Information and referral for cancer related questions.
National Stroke Association
(800) 787-6537 ∙ (800) Strokes