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EMERGENCY SERVICES 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Agencies DIAL 9-1-1 (V/TDD) in Santa Barbara County to contact Police, Fire, Highway Patrol, Paramedics, and Sheriff for any emergency . Helpline 2-1-1 www.fsacares.org CRIS/HELPLINE is a 24 hour crisis intervention and information and referral hotline, including suicide, abuse, and mental health in ter ven tion. A program of Family Services Agency. Emergency Psychiatric Ser vic es Santa Barbara Cottage Hos pi tal Pueblo at Bath P.O. Box 689 Santa Barbara, CA 93102 569-8339 800-895-7800 687-4280 (V/TDD) Fax 565-7227 569-7210 Emergency Room Information and admission through Emergency Psychiatric Services. Provides 24-hour assessment and crisis in ter ven tion for psychiatric and chemical dependency concerns in the County. It serves as a cen tral ized eval u a tion and intake for hos pi tal iza tions, as well as triaging and referral to all psy chi at ric and substance abuse in- and out pa tient programs. Assistance is available in assessing the elderly in south county for ap pro pri ate hos pi - tal iza tion in a gero/psychiatric unit when needed.This service is located at the Emer gen cy De part - ment at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. ACCESS TEAM & Mental Health As sess ment Team (MHAT) Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Access Team 888-868-1649 For crisis in mental health or behavior management for older adults who may become gravely disabled and can not provide food, care or shelter for them selves, or, who may be a danger to themselves or others call the ACCESS TEAM from Santa Barbara County Alcohol, Drug and mental Health Services. Report the problem and ask for assistance in getting the person evaluated for an ‘involuntary hold’ in order to be hospitalized. The ACCESS Team will call MHAT, the Mental Health As sess ment Team, or provide another au tho rized person to do the evaluation in a north county hospital. Tri Counties Regional Center Safety Alert 800-211-5044 Is the initial emergency response for consumers with Developmental Disabilities in crisis. Victims of Vi o lence If you are a victim yourself, or witness a situation in which others are being seriously threat ened or abused, your fi rst re course should be to telephone your local police department and report the incident. Adult Protective Services (APS) Department of Social Services 234 Camino del Remedio Santa Barbara, CA 93110 681-4550 Fax 681-4579 2125 S. Centerpointe Pkwy. Santa Maria, CA 93455 346-8303 Fax 346-7247 1100 W. Laurel Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436 737-6020 Fax 737-7089 8 2005-2007 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY www.countyofsb.org Staff available from 9 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m. (Mon.- Fri.) and during the weekend, a recording will offer in struc tions on what to do when County offices are closed. APS investigates reports of alleged dependent adult abuse (18-59) and elder abuse (60+) that occurs in the com mu ni ty (except skilled nursing and res i - den tial care facilities - see Long Term Care Om buds man Services, below). North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center 112 E. Walnut Lompoc, CA 93436 736-8535 24-hour Hotline 736-7273 Fax 736-8913 lompocrc@quik.com 301 S. Miller #103 Santa Maria, CA 93454 922-2994 24-hour Hotline 928-3554 Fax 928-2840 smrcc@quik.com Provides emotional, medical and legal support to sexually assault ed and child abuse victims and their families . Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center 111 N. Milpas Santa Barbara, CA 93103 963-6832 24-hour Hotline 564-3696 Fax 965-3271 Offers a 24-hour confidential hotline staffed by trained volunteers to help victims of sexual assault and ha rass ment. Medical and legal information are also available, as is non-crisis counseling, and in struc tion in self-defense.
Long Term Care Om buds man 5638 Hollister Ave. Ste 130 Goleta, CA 93117 967-0499 LTC Om buds man investigates reports of alleged de pen dent adult abuse (18-59) and elder abuse (60+) that occurs in skilled nursing or residential care fa cil i ties. The Long Term Care Om buds man is also responsible for investigating complaints against skilled nurs ing and residential care facilities that pertain to a person’s quality of care. 24-hour answering machine is available. Emergencies should be directed to local law en force ment by dialing 911. A national Ombuds man Hotline is also available at 800-231-4024, where an an swer ing service will take your call and alert the ap pro pri ate agency. Domestic Violance Solutions Santa Barbara 24-hour Hotline 964-5245 Fax 964-5605 Offi ce 964-0500 Santa Maria 24-hour Hotline 925-2160 Fax 925-5605 Offi ce 928-8701 Lompoc 24-hour Hotline 736-0965 Fax 735-9230 Offi ce 735-1834 Offers temporary shelter to battered women and their chil dren, victims of sexual assault, and other trauma. Victim Witness As sis tance Program Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Offi ce 118 E Figueroa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 568-2408 Fax 568-2453 mricker@co.santa-barbara.ca.us 312 East Cook Street #D Santa Maria, CA 93454 346-7529 Fax 346-7585 115 Civic Ctr. Plaza Lompoc, CA 93436 737-7910 Fax 737-7732 Provides services to victims of violent crimes, as well as prop er ty crimes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Services include crisis in ter ven tion, referrals, information about the criminal justice system and support through the court pro cess. Also intervention with employers and creditors with problems created by the crime. Help is also available for as sis tance in applying for re im burse ment for medical and counseling expenses, lost wages or loss of support, and funeral expenses for victims of violent crime. Aids in returning lost property and counsels clients. Advocates are available for sexual and family violence counseling. Emergency Assistance Material Assistance Sometimes we fi nd ourselves unable to stretch our dollars as far as they need to go. Often food, clothing, and shelter are jeopardized because cir cum stanc es become diffi cult. The agencies below offer services to help people meet their immediate needs. Each agency operates different programs - call for specifi c in for ma tion. During winter months, shelters open on a temporary basis to assist homeless persons trying to escape the inclement weather conditions. American Red Cross Santa Barbara 687-1331 Santa Maria 928-0778 Provides disaster relief and offers disaster preparedness and education classes. Catholic Charities 609 E. Haley St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103 965-7045 EMERGENCY SERVICES Fax 963-2978 info@ccsbca.org 903 Chestnut St. Lompoc, CA 93436 736-6226 Fax 736-7499 cclompoc@ccsbca.org 607 West Main St. Santa Maria, CA 93454 922-2059 Fax 925-1979 ccsm@ccsbca.org 4711 Highway 166 New Cuyama, CA 93254 661-766-2550 4681 11th St. Guadalupe, CA 93434 343-1194 941 Walnut St. Carpinteria, CA 93013 684-8621 Food, clothing & utility /rent financial assistance. Community Action Commission/Energy Services 655-0617 Home Energy Assistance Program available countywide. Department of Social Ser vic es, Santa Barbara Coun ty Santa Barbara 681-4401 Lompoc 737-7080 Santa Maria 346-7135 General relief, food stamps, Medi-Cal, TANF www.countyofsb.org Good Samaritan Shelter 401 W. Morrison Santa Maria, CA 93454 347-3338 Shelter, clothing, food Hope Center 701 E. North Ave. #1 Lompoc, CA 93436 Daycenter for homeless. 2005-2007 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY 9
Page 1 and 2: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Senior Resourc
Page 3 and 4: 4 Acknowledgments 5 Introduction 7
Page 5 and 6: The Central Coast Commission for Se
Page 7: Overwhelmed with unanswered questio
Page 11 and 12: Chronic health problems, more commo
Page 13 and 14: You Are Not Alone Learn how to come
Page 15 and 16: Civic An important tip to fi nding
Page 17 and 18: Senior Organizations There are seve
Page 19 and 20: Tribal Health Clinic 90 Via Juana L
Page 21 and 22: Bureau of Automotive Repairs Distri
Page 23 and 24: determination. Certifi ed copies co
Page 25 and 26: Cooperative Extensions/Farm & Home
Page 27 and 28: eturn for transfer or assignments o
Page 29 and 30: tool for Job Service. While CalJOBS
Page 31 and 32: Social Security can be reached toll
Page 33 and 34: County. Spanish speaking services a
Page 35 and 36: Taxes/Homeowner’s & Rent er’s A
Page 37 and 38: Good nutrition enhances a person’
Page 39 and 40: Frailty can result from any physica
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Page 43 and 44: 563-0456 Fax 563-0686 www.mdausa.or
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Housing which is affordable, availa
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Decisions about the use of home equ
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ambulatory may choose to “buy int
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Provides home repair, weath er - iz
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Finding an Attorney When seeking le
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Conservator of last resort, in ves
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Physical Separation of Assets Withi
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Citizenship Services in Santa Barba
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arely admit feelings of de pres sio
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Other Programs and Coun se lors Wit
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Appealing Hospital Dis charge Medic
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North County 800-421-2560 The main
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HICAP can help you with questions a
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Department of Fish and Game 3211
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Introduction Support Groups Support
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Sharing For cancer patients and fam
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Muscular Dystrophy Santa Barbara Mu
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always available. Offering service
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A wide variety of human service pro
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A AAA 17 AARP 17 AARP Community Pre
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Lompoc Valley Community Health Orga
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For Free Information and Referrals
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