Serves older adults and adults with disabilities. Provides critical services and community resources helping people stay independent.

Services in Plumas and Tehama County include:

• Information and assistance program.
  • Answers questions about community services and public benefits.
  • Helps adults ages 60+ with managing their care.
  • Screens for eligibility and makes appointments for senior legal services provided by Legal Services of Northern California.
• HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program).
  • Provides assistance navigating Medicare and health insurance. Serves all ages of seniors and adults with disabilities with Medicare. Call HICAP or email [email protected]. Visit website for upcoming workshops.
• Long-term care ombudsman.
  • Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns of residents in nursing homes and long term care facilities. Call or email [email protected].
• List of subsidized housing for seniors.
• Long-term care referrals. Call or see list of facilities on website.
• Fall Prevention Program.
  • Offers home modifications for adults ages 60+ to reduce their risk of falling. May provide wheelchair ramps, railings, or shower conversions. To apply, call 530-898-3445.
• Additional services they contract out include:
  • Senior centers
  • Home delivered meals
  • Congregate meals
  • Elder abuse prevention
  • Employment counseling and referral.

Additional services in Plumas County include:

• Medical Chaperone.

  • Offers assistance to seniors ages 55+ with navigating medical care. Volunteers accompany clients to appointments and help them understand medical advice.

• Senior Companion Program.

  • Offers a companionship program to seniors ages 55+. Helps seniors who are wanting to remain living independently.