(A) My Relative orFriend ... (B) What Helps? (C) For More Information Contact

needs to get out and do something . . . needs companionship

AARP18 (www.aarp.org)Bartlett Senior CenterRedondo Beach Senior Services Torrance YMCA Senior Center The Volunteer Center (www.volcenter.org)TAS 15- Older Adult Program (tastusd.org)Area Agency on Aging Information (www.aging.ca.gov)

Independence at Home (independenceathome.org)

310-687-2277310-320-5918310-318-0650310-325-5885310-212-5009310-390-3611800-510-2020866-563-7380

has been physically or psychologically abused or neglected or financially exploited at home

APS2 Elder Abuse Hotline (LA County) LA County Consumer & Business Affairs Torrance Police - Community Affairs Officer Check Your Local Police Department Community Affairs Office

877-477-3646800-593-8222310-618-6392

socializing, activities, senior centers, meal sites, volunteer programs, education

investigation of charges, adult protective services

has a problem with alcohol, medications or drugs

Alcoholics AnonymousBHS6 (bhs-inc.org)NCADD7 (ncaddms.org)National Rehab Information Center

310-618-1180310-679-9126310-328-1460800-346-2742

evaluation, treatment, counseling

lives with me (I work during the day and worry about not being home)

California Association for Adult Day Services (caads.org)Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (alzgla.org) Area Agency on Aging Information (www.aging.ca.gov)

916-552-7400844-435-7259800-510-2020

an adult day care center for the days you work

has care costs that are astronomical . . . or greater than money on hand

310-533-1996800-824-0780888-678-4477866-613-3777

H.E.L.P. (help4srs.org)HICAP15 (healthcarerights.org)In-Home Supportive Services (www.cdss.ca.gov) LA Department of Public Social Services Medi-Cal (dhcs.ca.gov) 800-541-5555

assistance with health insurance issues, with in-home care, prescription drug costs

places so many demands on me (I feel angry, guilty or upset)

Advantage Program at TMMC5

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (alzgla.org) Beach Cities Health DistrictJewish Family ServicesProv. LCMH1 Health Resource Center USC Family Caregiver Support Center Caregiver Action Network (caregiveraction.org) The Cancer Support Community Independence at Home (independenceathome.org)

310-517-4666844-435-7259310-374-3426877-275-4537 800 618-6659855-872-6060202-454-3970310-376-3550866-563-7380

a caregiver support group, counseling, respite care

needs someone to talk to

Beach Cities Health District HOTLINE of Southern California Independence at Home (independenceathome.org)

310-374-3426 562-596-5548866-563-7380

friendly caller or visitor program, someone to call

has a toothache . . . or problems with a dentist or eye care

California Dental Board (www.dbc.ca.gov)California Dental Assn. (CDA.org) South Bay Family Healthcare Eye Care America (eyecareamerica.org)Braille Institute (brailleinstitute.org)

877-729-7789800-232-7645310-802-6170800-222-3937323-663-1111

dental and vision care and information

is dying and needs special care, family needs counseling

Pathways Bereavement Volunteer Hospice Compassion and Choices (compassionandchoices.org)

HFA9 (hospicefoundation.org)NHPCO10 (nhpco.org)

562-531-3031800-247-7421

800-854-3402800-658-8898

hospice medical, counseling and social services for patients and family

needs help with estate planning (what documents are needed. etc.?)

CANHR11 (canhr.org) Lawyer Referral Cancer Legal Resource CenterH.E.L.P. (help4srs.org) NAELA13 (website only) (naela.org ) Public GuardianCheck your local Bar Assoc. -SBBar14

800-474-1116213-736-1455310-533-1996

legal, advocacy and planning assistance, power of attorney for health care, power of attorney for financial matters, will, trust, conservatorship

is in debt . . . has trouble managing finances

National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc.org)

800-388-2227credit counseling, money management services

is grieving over the death of a loved one

Advantage Program at TMMC5

USC Family Caregiver Support Center The Gathering Place (www.providence.org)New Hope Grief Support (www.newhopegrief.org)

310-517-4666855-872-6060310-546-6407562-429-0075

bereavement support group

has home in need of repair . . . has difficulty making home payments or utility payments

Focal Point Info Line (Gas/Energy Assistance Fund)Love INCRebuilding Together (rtsocal.org)

Check Your Local City Housing Department

310-320-1300211 310-831-5683310-908-4341

or 949-278-2911

housing repairs, relief from property tax, help with utility bills

shouldn't live alone anymore, but is still able to get around

Focal PointH.E.L.P. (help4srs.org)Independence at Home (independenceathome.org)

Aging Life Care Association (aginglifecare.org)LA County Area Agency on Aging

310-320-1300310-533-1996866-563-7380520-881-8008213-738-4004

special housing options, retirement communities

is alone at home, needs some assistance or is in danger of falling

USC Family Caregiver Support Center Independence at Home (independenceathome.org)

Aging Life Care Association (aginglifecare.org)Little Tokyo Service Center

855-872-6060866-563-7380520-881-8008213-473-3035

assessment, care plan, changes to make home safer, private nursing care, home aide

has little money but has legal matters that need attention

Bartlett Senior Center Legal Consults Bet Tzedek Legal Services (www.bettzedek.org)Disability Rights Calif. (www.disabilityrightsca.org)Disability Rights Legal Center (drlcenter.org)LACBA12 Smart Law (smartlaw.org) (www.lacba.org)Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (www.lafla.org)LA County Area Agency on Aging

310-320-5918323-939-0506800-776-5746213-736-1334213-627-2727800-399-4529213-738-4004

legal advice (low income)

wants to avoid using savings for long-term care

information on long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages

AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Counseling (aarp.org/money/revmort) California Department of InsuranceH.E.L.P. (help4srs.org)HICAP15 (healthcarerights.org)HUD16 (hud.gov) Reverse Mortgage Counseling

800-569-4287

800-927-4357310-533-1996800-824-0780800-569-4287

needs help in home . . . wants to remain at home as long as possible

Beach Cities Health District (www.bchd.org)Independence at Home (independenceathome.org)

Aging Life Care Association (aginglifecare.org)Disability Community Resource Center (dcrd.com)

Little Tokyo Service Center

310-374-3426 866-563-7380520-881-8008310-390-3611213-473-3035

assessment, care plan, homemaker or home aide services

has problems with Medicare, "Medigap," health insurance and HMOs

California Department of Insurance HICAP15 (healthcarerights.org)Medicare Rights CenterOffice of Patient Advocate

800-927-4357800-824-0780888-466-9050888-452-8609

explanation of charges, services, appeal rights, choices in coverage

is behaving very oddly . . . is acting strange, confused

Heritage Clinic - Long BeachAlzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (alzgl.org)Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (didhirsh.org)Prov. LCMH1 San Pedro BridgesTingstad Older Adult Counseling Center

562-264-6001844-435-7259

310-390-6612

310-514-5359213-740-3493

referral to physician specializing in mental health problems of older persons, evaluation, counseling and assistance

is having problems making rent payments low cost housing options

Focal PointLA County Housing AuthorityRedondo Beach Senior Housing GuidesTorrance Housing Office

310-320-1300800-731-4663310-318-0640310-618-5840

213-974-0515310-325-4200

(A) My Relative orFriend ... (B) What Helps? (C) For More Information Contact

This Guide is based on information available to us on January 1, 2021. If you find that information in this Guide is no longer correct, call us at 310-533-1996 and tell us. We will continue to update this Guide on our web site (help4srs.org) and will include the updated information in any future editions of this Guide.

help4srs.org

Community organizations in Torrance and other cities throughout the South Bay provide services that assist older adults in addressing current issues and future planning tools. By using this Guide, older adults, their families and friends can identify and find specific services they need.

Resources listed in the Guide are all public agencies or private non-profit organizations. Covering for-profit organizations is beyond the scope of this Guide. Space does not permit listing of the many churches and similar groups providing valuable services. This Guide provides information as a free public service. H.E.L.P. does not guarantee or warrant the services any listed organization may provide.

This Guide is also available on the Internet at help4srs.org.

Community Focal Point on Aging (310-320-1300) is a volunteer-run information and referral program coordinated by the City of Torrance in cooperation with the Torrance Commission on Aging.

STEP 1: Go down Column (A) and select the description of a situation that is impacting your relative or friend.

STEP 2: For each selected situation, go across to Column (B) where you will find a description of the types of services needed and available.

STEP 3: Continue across to Column (C) where you will find telephone and other information about one or more providers of the service. Once you have identified a provider of the service, contact that provider at the telephone number or website given.

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needs to be in a nursing home, but doesn't have the resources to pay

Medi-Cal / financial information regarding long-term care

CANHR11 (canhr.org)H.E.L.P. (help4srs.org)Medi-Cal (dhcs.ca.gov)

800-474-1116310-533-1996800-541-5555

has problems with quality of care received in a nursing home or a board and care (assisted living)

CANHR11 (canhr.org)Dept of Health Services for Hospitals Long-Term Care OmbudsmanDSS Community Care Licensing

800-474-1116800-228-1019800-334-9473800-952-5253

advocacy, complaints to improve care

doesn't eat right

Bartlett Senior CenterContact Area Agency of AgingMeals on Wheels (Manhattan/RB/HB)Meals on Wheels (Torrance/Lomita)Torrance YMCA Senior Center

310-320-5918 800-510-2020310-318-2827

310-542-3434 X4310-325-5885 x2732

meals provided at home or in group setting

needs help with tax questions

California Franchise Tax BoardIncome Tax Filing Assistance (Torrance)Internal Revenue ServiceCheck Your Local Senior Center

800-852-5711310-618-2724800-829-1040tax filing and savings advice

has tenant / landlord problems

Bet Tzedek Legal ServicesLegal Aid Foundation of Los AngelesHousing Rights CenterLACBA12 Attorney Referral ServiceLA County Consumer & Business AffairsS. Bay Center/Dispute Resolution

323-939-0506800-399-4529800-477-5977866-762-7852800-593-8222310-376-7007

information or legal services

cannot drive . . . or use public transportation

Access Services (www.211la.org)Dial-A-Taxi & Senior Taxi (Torrance) Metro Disabled Riders Hotline Redondo Beach Senior Services

800-827-0829310-618-2536800-621-7828310-318-0650

transportation programs for older adults

is a veteran who needs help

California Department of Veteran AffairsLA County Dept of Military & Vets Affairs Disabled American Veterans (dav.org) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov)Veterans of Foreign Wars (vfw.org)

800-952-5626877-452-8387310-477-2530800-827-1000310-376-1605

assessment, home health care, day care, financial aid, etc.

FOOT NOTES:1 Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital 2 APS – Adult Protective Services3 Aging Life Care Association4 DCRC – Disability Community Resource Center5 Torrance Memorial Medical Center6 BHS - Behavioral Health Services, Inc.7 NCADD – National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 8 LAFLA - Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles9 HFA – Hospice Foundation of America10 NHPCO – National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization 11 CANHR – California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform12 LACBA – Los Angeles County Bar Association13 NAELA – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys14 SBBAR – South Bay Bar Association15 HICAP – Center for Health Care Rights16 HUD – Housing & Urban Development17 TAS – Torrance Adult School18 AARP - American Association of Retired Persons