LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS INFORMATION SHEET
Adult Protective Services (Orange County)
1505 E. Warner Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hotline: (800) 451-5155 (24 hours)
Website: http://ssa.ocgov.com/abuse/elder/
Description of Services: Adult Protective Services (APS) are directed at preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests because of age or disability. APS Services are provided without regard to income or resources. A client must live in Orange County and be the victim of abuse either by self or by another that occurred in the community.
Ageless Alliance
30262 Crown Valley Parkway, Ste. B-408
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Telephone: (844) 99-AGELESS
Website: http://www.agelessalliance.org/
Description of Services: Ageless Alliance is a national, non-profit grassroots organization working to promote aging with dignity and eliminate elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation through awareness, advocacy, and action.
Alona Cortese Elder Law Center of Chapman University
One University Drive
ORANGE, CA 92866
Telephone: (714) 628-2504
Description of Services: Enrolled students help clients with numerous legal issues including claims of elder abuse, will drafting, advance health care directives, representation at administrative hearings, Medicare, Social Security, guardianship and conservatorship. Students also provide guidance to clients about their rights as consumers and how to avoid financial abuse.
Chapman University Community Clinic(Frances Smith Center for Individual and Family Therapy)
501 W. Palm Avenue (Crean Building), Orange, CA 92866
Telephone: (714) 997-6746
Website: http://www.chapman.edu/ crean/academic-programs/graduate-programs/ma-marriage-family/frances-smith-center.aspx
Description of Services: The Center operates as a non-profit clinic for individuals, couples, families, and children. The dual mission of the Center is to provide high quality and affordable mental health services to the local community and to provide an excellent training and research environment to graduate students.
Council on Aging (Orange County)
1971 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone: (800) 510-2020; (714) 567-7500
Description of Services: Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) – Provides unbiased, individualized counseling and group seminars to help Medicare recipients maximize benefits, understand health plan choices and resolve denial of services.
Long-term Care Ombudsman Program – Advocates for the rights of Orange County’s older and disabled adults living in skilled nursing and residential care facilities.
Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) – Refers individuals to appropriate community resources and educates them about fraud committed by scam artists, caregivers, friends, and family members.
Domestic Violence Assistance Program (DVAP)
Lamoreaux Justice Center – 6th Floor
341 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Telephone: (714) 935-7956
Description of Services: DVAP Victim Advocates are trained to assist victims in preparing all paperwork necessary to present your request to the Court for an order which will prohibit contact between you and your abuser.
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order Clinic
Central Justice Center – 1st Floor
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Probate Workshop Room
Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00-1:00
Description of Services: Legal information and assistance in writing and filing documents required to request or respond to an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order are provided by volunteer attorneys and law students. No legal advice or representation available.
Human Options
See “Safe Options for Seniors” below.
Laura's House
999 Corporate Drive, Suite 225
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Hotline: (866) 498-1511
Website: https://www.laurashouse.org/
Description of Services:
Crisis Hotline Support – available 24 hours a day (number above)
Emergency Shelter – 45-day program that provides shelter, support, and case management for women and children
Counseling and Resource Center – Provides counseling, education and domestic violence information and resources.
Legal Services – Provides assistance with restraining orders, court support and monthly legal clinic for free attorney consultations. (949) 361-3775.
Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC)
2101 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hotline: (714) 571-5200
Website: http://www.legal-aid.com/
Description of Services: LASOC provides free and low-cost civil legal services to low-income families, individuals and senior citizens in Orange and Southeast Los Angeles Counties. We operate under a three-tier service delivery model. Under this system, our in-house services are divided into 1) evaluation, counsel and advice, 2) pro per clinics and workshops and other self-help services, and 3) direct representation. In circumstances where LASOC may not be able to assist, the following resources are available for consideration: (1) referrals to partnering agencies; (2) self-help resources; and (3) find a community resource agency.
Mariposa Women and Family Center
812 W. Town & Country Rd., Orange, CA 92868
Telephone: (714) 547-6494
Website: http://www.mariposacenter.org/
Description of Services: Services include:
- Counseling for individuals, couples, children, groups and families
- Crisis intervention
- Domestic violence education and counseling
- Loss of a relationship support group
- Parenting classes
- Strategies for coping with anger
- Support groups for survivors of sexual abuse
- Grief and bereavement counseling
- Stress management and life skills training
- Spanish speaking classes/groups
- FREE child care services
Meals on Wheels America
413 N. Lee Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (888) 998-6325
Website: http://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
Description of Services: Meals on Wheels (MOW) operates in virtually every community in America through a network of more than 5,000 independently-run local programs. While the diversity of each program's services and operations may vary based on the needs and resources of their communities, at the core of the MOW service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of seniors. For those who have trouble getting around, MOW brings the service to you. For those who can still venture out into their communities, MOW serves in gathering places, such as senior centers and community facilities.
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
c/o University of Southern California
Keck School of Medicine
Dept. of Family Medicine and Geriatrics
1000 South Fremont Avenue
Unit 22, Bldg. A-6
Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (855) 500-3537 (ELDR)
Website: http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/
Description of Services: The NCEA provides up-to-date information regarding policy, research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation for policy makers, professionals in the elder justice field and the public.
Ombudsman Services (Orange County)
Hotline: (714) 479-0107; (800) 300-6222
Website: http://www.coaoc.org/programs-and-services/ombudsman/how-it-helps.aspx
Description of Services: Ombudsmen empower and protect residents of skilled nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted-living facilities.
As mandated by state and federal law, Ombudsmen will:
- Regularly make unannounced visits to Orange County long-term care facilities
- Mediate and attempt to resolve resident's concerns or problems in facilities
- Provide unbiased placement information and referrals to long-term care facilities
- Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect
- Witness the signing of Advanced Health Care Directives in Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Report serious facility violations to state licensing agencies.
- Keep all complaints, communications, and investigations confidential unless resident gives permission to release.
Orange County Family Justice Center
150 West Vermont Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
Telephone: (714) 765-1964
Website: http://www.orangecounty familyjusticecenter.org/
Description of Services: The Orange County Family Justice Center is a safe, confidential and friendly place where assistance is provided to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse. Services offered at the Center and through its community partners include court support, legal assistance, prosecution, and advocacy.
Public Law Center
601 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Telephone: (714) 541-1010
Website: http://www.publiclawcenter.org/
Description of Services: Serves a wide range of clients, including immigrants, minorities, veterans, seniors, children, and low-income residents of Orange County. The issues range from domestic violence, human trafficking, guardianship, housing, health, bankruptcy, asylum, family law, consumer fraud, immigration, discrimination, and advocacy. Services range from training seminars to individual legal advice to full representation.
Safe Options for Seniors (Human Options)
Hotline: (877) 854-3594
Website: http://humanoptions.org/
Description of Services: Safe Options for Seniors at Human Options provides services to individuals 50 years and older, or 18 years and older with a disability, who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse by a spouse/intimate partner or a family member.
Program services include: counseling, legal advocacy, case management, information and referrals, community education and outreach, as well as support groups.
Senior Citizens Legal Advocacy Program of Legal Aid Society of Orange County
2101 North Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hotline: (714) 571-5200 or (800) 834-5001
Website: http://www.legal-aid.com/legal-help/senior-citizens-legal-advocacy-program/
Description of Services: SCLAP provides free, courteous, high-quality legal services to Orange County Residents age sixty and over. Where a senior has an immediate serious need for legal representation, it provides representation in the areas of government benefits, health, housing, consumer issues, and more to the extent that its resources permit. It also provides legal advice on a wide range of issues.
Women's Transitional Living Center (WTLC)
Hotline: (877) 531-5522
Website: http://www.wtlc.org/
Description of Services: WTLC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families escape the depths of domestic violence and exploitation. WTLC provides the tools and resources to build self-esteem and empower people for independent living. Services include:
- Confidential transitional shelter (6 months to 9 months)
- Psycho-social assessment
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Case management
- Non-shelter services
- Information and referral
- Legal Services
- Legal Advocacy, Follow-up, Restraining orders, and Court dates
- Legal Referrals — Immigration, Divorce, child custody and other related matters
- Educational workshops
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Rev. October 6, 2015