solano county senior resources covid-19 · 2020. 4. 27. · contact: (707) 425-0638 covid-19...
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Solano County Senior Resources
COVID-19
Utilizing Government Funded Programs
Additional Cell Phone Providers
Affordable Internet Access
Senior Food Programs
Healthy, home-delivered meals are available for homebound
Seniors (60 years and older) who are unable to prepare their own food. Hot, nutritious meals are
distributed during the week, and chilled or frozen meals can be pre-ordered for weekends and
holidays. Contact: (707) 425-0638
COVID-19 Emergency Food Program
Due to the closure of congregate sites, Participants have an option to receive meals delivered home. Contact Meals on
Wheels for an intake, and more information.
SENIOR FOOD PROGRAMS
Vallejo - Norman King Community Center545 Magazine Street
Distribution Schedule 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY
10:00-11:00amApril 8 & 22May 13 & 27June 10 & 24July 8 & 22
August 12 & 26September 9 & 23October 14 & 28
November 11 & 25December 9 & 23
Vallejo - Community Center225 Amador Street
Distribution Schedule 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY
10:30-11:30amApril 8 & 22May 13 & 27June 10 & 24July 8 & 22
August 12 & 26September 9 & 23October 14 & 28
November 11 & 25December 9 & 23
To find more services near you, please contact the Food Bank at 1-855-309-3663 (FOOD) for help and information https://www.foodbankccs.org/get-help/foodbycity.html
Fairfield - St. Mark's Lutheran Church1600 Union Avenue
1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY9:30-10:30am
April 1 & 15May 6 & 20June 3 & 17July 1 & 15
August 5 & 19September 2 & 16
October 7 & 21November 4 & 18December 2 & 16
Vacaville - Epiphany Episcopal Church300 West Street
1st & 3rd WEDNESDAY10:30-11:30am
April 1 & 15May 6 & 20June 3 & 17July 1 & 15
August 5 & 19September 2 & 16
October 7 & 21November 4 & 18December 2 & 16
SENIOR FOOD PROGRAMS
To find more services near you, please contact the Food Bank at 1-855-309-3663 (FOOD) for help and information https://www.foodbankccs.org/get-help/foodbycity.html
Dixon - Cornerstone
2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY10:00-11:00am
April 8 & 22May 13 & 27June 10 & 24July 8 & 22
August 12 & 26September 9 & 23October 14 & 28
November 11 & 25December 9 & 23
SENIOR FOOD PROGRAMS
To find more services near you, please contact the Food Bank at 1-855-309-3663 (FOOD) for help and information https://www.foodbankccs.org/get-help/foodbycity.html
FOOD PANTRY
Our food pantry provides food to individuals and families in need. We offer a variety of products including pantry staples (such as rice, beans, bread, and cereals) and fresh produce.
125 Corporate Place, Suite AVallejo, CA 94590Tel: 707-644-8909
Special Grocery Store Hours for Seniors
• Costco: For members 60 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 9 am.
• CVS: No special hours for seniors. Currently, waive the delivery fee for pharmacy items (temporarily). Sign up for free delivery at the website or call a pharmacy. Fairfield and Vallejo CVS have a drive thru pharmacy.
• Dollar General: Seniors only. Every day for the first hour after opening. Fairfield and Vallejo.
• Food Maxx: Individuals 60 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6am to 9am.
• Lucky's: Seniors. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6am to 9 am. Availability to Doordash some grocery/food items.
• Nugget: Individuals 60 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6am to 8am.
• Raley's: Senior essential bags, first come first serve. $20 for fruits/$35 for Deli, in-store or curbside (call to arrange curbside).
• Safeway: Seniors only. Tuesdays and Thursdays from opening (6 am or 7 am depending on the store) to 9 am. Free delivery service available online.
• Smart & Final: Individuals 60 and older. Every day from 7:30am to 8am. o Superstores and Neighborhood stores
• Target: Seniors only. Every Wednesday stores open 1-hour earlier (8am-9am). Curbside pickup is available.
• Walgreens: No special hours for seniors. Curbside pickup available if not too busy, the pharmacy can mail items if medical insurance allows. The Vallejo Walgreens has a drive-thru pharmacy.
• Walmart: Individuals 60 and older. Opens 1 hour early every Tuesday (6 am-7 am), fee delivery service available (800) 273-3455.
• WinCo: Individuals 60 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays from (6 am-7:30 am)
• 99 Cent Store: Special hours for seniors 65 and older, and vulnerable populations (+1 adult companion) on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7am-8am)
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
This program gives you a discount your energy bill each month if you have limited income. Qualifying customers can receive a discount of
20% on gas and between 30% and 35% discount on electric.
HEAP is a federally-funded program which helps low-income households
pay their energy bills. Assistance is in the form of a dual or single party
warrant or a direct payment to a utility company on behalf of an eligible
applicant. Eligibility is based on the household’s total monthly income,
which cannot exceed the HEAP income guidelines below.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
SOLANO COUNTY1000 Texas St, Suite G
Fairfield, CA 94533 Toll-free:(800) 233-4480Phone:(707) 422-3200
FAX:(707) 422-3227
Home Services
HEAP applicants may be eligible for
Weatherization Services. Energy
efficiency-improving measures are
done in the home to reduce energy
costs. This program is available to
renters as well as homeowners. Owners
of rental property are not charged when
these services are provided for their
tenants. Weatherization services may
include: Heating and gas appliance
safety and efficiency inspection with
possible repair or replacement of
existing systems.
Senior Transportation
Services
Reduce Fair Bus Passes Senior citizens aged 65 or older qualify for the reduced fare rate on all the local and intercity buses. You may pay the reduced bus fare by showing the bus operator a valid government issued photo ID that includes your date of birth or a Medicare Card. Please refer to the SDM Fare on the fare chart located on the Fares & Policies page. Seniors 80 and up qualify for a gold pass free unlimited transportation.
Intercity Taxi Card ProgramWith ADA certification, a reduced fare taxi program may be the right fit for you. This program provides the rider with deeply discounted taxi rides between Solano cities. Eligible members may purchase $100 worth of taxi rides for $40 or $20 for qualified low-income individual’s use within Solano County. Service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Public Transportation Discounts
For more information: https://sta.ca.gov/
COVID-19: SolTrans UpdatesDue to COVID-19 health emergency and limitation on travel, SolTrans will reduce Local, SolanoExpress and Paratransit service on Saturdays beginning Saturday, April 11, 2020 until further notice. Only the following will adhere to a Sunday schedule
(Routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 will no longer operate on weekends):
• Route 1
• Route 7A
• Route 7B
• Yellow Line
• Red Line*
• Paratransit
• *SolanoExpress Red Line will operate on a modified schedule as two routes, Red Line North and Red Line South. Passengers wishing to travel from Fairfield to El Cerrito del Norte BART or BART to Fairfield will need to transfer buses at the Vallejo Transit Center (VTC).
• Sunday service will operate according to the Sunday schedule except for this Sunday, April 12, 2020. In observance of the Easter Holiday, SolTrans buses will NOT operate.
• Saturday service will continue to operate Monday through Friday until further notice due to COVID-19.
Effective immediately: No fares will be collected on all Local, SolanoExpress and Paratransit during the Shelter-in-Place.
For more information: https://soltrans.org/
Effective immediately: No fares will be collected on all Local, Solano Express and Paratransit during the Shelter-in-Place.
More information: https://fasttransit.org/
Subsidized Lyft ProgramsSolTrans in partnership with Solano Transportation Authority (STA) will pay a portion of your Lyft fare for rideshare trips that start and end within designated locations in the SolTrans service area. All trips must be within the designated areas. If your pickup or
drop-off is outside the specified areas, the discount is not valid.
If you don’t have a smartphone or require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle please call Solano Mobility at (800) 535-6883.
https://soltrans.org/accessibility/subsidized-lyft-programs/
MedicationExtra- Help
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE
• Well Connected is a community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value being connected. All groups are accessible by phone from wherever you are at no cost to you.
• SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
• Whether you like art or zoology, music or meditation, there is a program for you. Each Well Connected session offers groups and classes on a wide range of topics. You’re sure to find one that interests you. And Well Connected meets 365 days a year, so there’s always a chance to connect.
• HOW DOES IT WORK?
• Well Connected members call in via a toll-free number at a set time each week, with some groups also offering the option to connect via computer, tablet, or mobile device. Most groups last 30 minutes to an hour with around 12 participants. Newcomers are always welcome! If you don’t feel like talking at first, you’re welcome to just listen as long as you’ve let the group know you’re there.
https://covia.org/services/well-connected/Phone: (877)-797-7299
Social Call continues to provide visits by phone. We also have volunteer opportunities for those who wish to reach out to
isolated seniors by phone or mail. Click below to learn more. New participants are also welcome to join Social Call!
HOW IT WORKS
• As part of our commitment to fostering community, Covia matches volunteers with seniors on a one-to-one basis, bringing compassionate conversation and care into their lives and giving volunteers an opportunity to listen and learn. We are always looking for friendly, caring volunteers to provide support and friendship. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit our page on Volunteer Match. All volunteers must pass a background check and attend an initial two-hour training program, which we offer regularly.
MAKE THE CALL If you or someone you know would benefit from Social Call, please contact us at 877.797.7299
About the Friendship Line
• The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention center and a “warm” line for routine, even daily, phone calls that provide emotional support, medication reminders and well-being check-ins Services include:
• Crisis intervention and referrals
• Well-being telephone check-ins
• Follow-up home visits for supportive counseling and psychotherapy
• Group and individual grief counseling
• Specialized counseling and bereavement support for people who have experienced traumatic loss to suicide or sudden death.
(1800) 971-0016
The Prevention and Early Access for Seniors Program (PEAS)
Eligibility for all PEAS Programs:Senior 60 and overLive in Solano CountyIncome level does not affect eligibilityHave a desire to participate in the program
Case Management & Brief Interventions:Comprehensive psycho-social assessmentWhole person health & wellness resourcepsychotherapyprimary care and other healthcare specialistseligibility and application help with community programshousing resourcestransportation resourcessocialization connections; senior centers, libraries, volunteering, etc.***All services are available in SpanishShort-term Mental Health Counseling:Community based psychotherapy for mild to moderate mental health needs
Contact: (707)708-0582
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MSSP SERVICES:
• A thorough assessment of each individual and a customized care plan with the goal of preventing premature placement into a skilled nursing facility
• Arrange caregivers from local agencies to help as needed
• Set up and fund an emergency response system
• Arrange for installation of safety equipment, such as grab bars and ramps
• Help secure free incontinence supplies
• Fund incontinence creams/washes no longer paid for by Medi-Cal
• Supply para-transit or taxi vouchers for needed trips to medical appointments
• Assist with needed durable medical equipment and other assistive devices
• Connect with community resources for advocacy, food, health care, senior centers, etc.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND COSTThe program is available at no cost to those who qualify, are 65+, live in Contra Costa County, Napa County, or Solano County, have Medi-Cal with zero share of cost, and are a serious risk for out-of-home placement.
Contact:
Napa/Solano MSSPPhone: (707)708-0571
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Serving low-income clients in Solano County
TelephoneVoice: (707) 643-0054
Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano provides professional, confidential, and affordable counseling services:
• Services are provided in individual, private, or group sessions. We welcome people of all religions, races, cultures and sexual orientations. Services are available in Spanish, and are various locations throughout Solano county.
Season of sharing (SOS)• Available to families with minor children 17 years and younger, senior citizens (55 years
or older), or permanently disabled (SSI; SSA; Veteran’s benefits recipients)
• One time assistance only for rental or move-in deposit cost
• Must be a Vallejo resident for at least 30 to 60 days
• Please note: This is not an emergency program, as processing time vary for each case.
Contact:
125 Corporate Place, Suite A
Vallejo, CA 94590
Tel: 707-644-8909
CAN-B provides:
• HOUSING Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing.
• PRODUCTS Food, clothing, financial assistance, cell phones, bicycles.
• SERVICES Case management, money management/payee services, life skills classes, employment and job training, mail, phone, internet and fax.
Payments to Social Security beneficiaries will go out automatically
• According to the IRS, Social Security recipients and railroad retirees who weren’t required to file federal tax returns for 2018 or 2019 will receive $1,200 stimulus payments automatically based on information contained in their “1099” benefit statements. No additional paperwork is required, per the latest guidance from the IRS.
• The IRS reversed an earlier decision and now says it will look at “1099” benefit statements (Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099) to get the information it needs to send out the $1,200 payments automatically in the same manner monthly benefits are received. The vast majority of Social Security recipients receive monthly benefits by direct deposit.
SSDI disability beneficiaries also to get payments automatically
• Stimulus payments will also go out automatically to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients who were not required to file tax returns for 2018 or 2019. Like Social Security beneficiaries, SSDI beneficiaries also receive SSA-1099 benefits statements every January, which the IRS will use to send the payments.
Confusion remains about stimulus payments to SSI, VA beneficiaries
• For those who weren’t required to file 2018 or 2019 tax returns, and who are not Social Security recipients, SSDI recipients or railroad retirees, the IRS has signaled that a “simple” tax return may be required even if you don’t typically file a tax return due to your income level.
• The IRS says it will soon provide more guidance to these individuals who are eligible for stimulus payments but who aren’t normally required to file tax returns. Most low-income taxpayers are eligible to file tax returns online for free through the IRS Free File program.
Additional Information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
