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Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Pathways, (562) 531-3031, www.pathwayshospice.org
Pathways helps people connect with a variety of supportive care such as caregiving, Friendly Visitor, grief and loss support, hospice, and Meals on Wheels.
• SCAN— Independence at Home Community Service Coach Program, SCAN members: (866) 421-1964; non-members, (562) 637-7116, www.IndependenceAtHome.org
Independence at Home (IAH), a SCAN community service, provides no-cost programs, support and resource referrals for older adults and caregivers.
• Serve the People Community Health Center, (714) 352- 2911, www. serve- thepeople. com
Medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, food and legal aid are available; contact the community health center at (949) 270-2100, www.shareourselves. org
• Social Services Agency— Orange County, (714) 435-5800, www.ssa.ocgov.com Help for seniors and people with disabilities
• Patients’ Rights Advocacy Services, (714) 834-5647 or 1(800) 668-4240 Advocates investigate and respond to grievances and complaints about inpatient and outpatient mental health services. They also provide other advocacy and mediation services to patients involving outpatient providers.
• Senior Health Outreach & PreventionProgram(SHOPP), 1(855) 625-4657 (24-hour hotline), www.ochealthinfo.com
Behavioral health clinicians provide field-based engagement services, crisis intervention, assessment, referral and linkage to resources for older adults ages 60 and above who are experiencing a functional impairment related to a mental health issue. SHOPP also provides psychoeducation to families, caregivers, and brief counseling to clients, families and caregivers. The program is a collaborative effort with Public Health SHOPP.
Leisure World residents are welcome to visit the brochure display in Building 5 for more information.
To book an appointment to learn more about these services, call Robann Arshat at (562) 431-6586, ext. 317.
