Support Services


Aging Community Team (ACT)

"The Aging Community Team is a partnership of organizations that collaborate, educate, and provide services to enhance and dignify the quality of the lives of our culturally diverse aging and disabled population."

Goals:

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To recognize and utilize existing services of member service providers.

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To identify and advocate for service needs; to be proactive in the development of new services; to encourage cooperation throughout the community.

Website: www.agingcommunityteam1.org
E-Mail:
michaelb@joslyncenter.org
Mailing Address:
255 El Cielo Rd.
                            Palm Springs, CA 92262

 

 

DAAS Department of Aging & Adult Services

Services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. They are the designated Area Agency on Aging for the County of San Bernardino.

"Serving seniors and at risk individuals to maintain or improve choice, independence, and quality of living."

Services:

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IHSS In Home Supportive Services Program

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Care Providers Registry & referral system

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Investigates background & qualifications of potential providers

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Maintain right to select & terminate your provider

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Adult Protective Services

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Senior Information and Assistance

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Senior Employment Program

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Senior Home and Health Care

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Long Term Care Ombudsman

Contracted Services:

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Nutrition Services

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Legal Services

and more, check out their website or call....

Hotline: (877) 565-2020
Information & Assistance: (800) 510-2020
Website: hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/default.htm

Main Office Contact Info
Phone:
(909) 891-3900
Location: 686 E. Mill St.
                San Bernardino, CA 92315-0640


 

Desert AIDS Project

AIDS effects people & family members of all races and all ages young, Baby Boomer to elderly.

"Desert AIDS Project meets the evolving medical and social service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS by providing direct services and advocacy, while working to prevent new infections through education and outreach."

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Comprehensive Programs Quality Services

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Partners in Your Personal Health Care State-of-the-Art Treatments

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Options & Choices, Empowering Clients

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Education / Prevention Programs Powerful Messages

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Compassionate People, Unparalleled Support

"Until there is a cure, the best weapon against the spread of HIV is prevention and awareness."

Phone: (760) 323-2118
Website:
www.desertaidsproject.org
Location:
1695 North Sunrise Way
                Palm Springs, CA 92263
Mailing: P.O. Box 2890
              Palm Springs, CA 92263

Under the operation of Desert AIDS Project, local thrift stores "Revivals" help provide a source of supplemental revenue toward maintaining their operations.

 


Desert Eldercare Services

"Seniors in the Coachella Valley can call on Desert Eldercare Services to meet their need for professional and personal management services."

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Care Management

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Financial Services

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Trust & Estate Management

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Conservator-ships

Phone: (760) 325-9331
Website:
www.eldercareoptions.org/9891.html
E-mail:
DesertEldercare@aol.com
Location:
161 South Civic Dr., Suite 8
                Palm Springs, CA 92262

 

Jewish Family Service of the Desert

"For more than 20 years, Jewish Family Service of the Palm Springs/Desert Area has provided important social services to the people of the Coachella Valley – regardless of religious affiliation."

"Solutions for Seniors Elderly men and women sometimes reach a point where they need help taking care of themselves. It may be due to illness, infirmities or limited income. Our trained staff of case managers assess what needs to be done, put an action plan into place, and coordinate all necessary services, such as hot meals, transportation to doctors' offices, and help with paying bills."

Website: www.jfsdesert.org
E-mail:
info@jfsdesert.org

Main Office
Phone: (
760) 325-4088
Location:
801 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 202
                Palm Springs, CA 92262

Satellite Office : Jewish Family Service of Palm Springs/Desert Area
Portola Community Center
Phone:
(760) 568-2441
Location:
45-480 Portola Avenue
                Palm Desert, CA 92260

 

Joslyn Senior Center

"The Joslyn Senior Center of the Cove Communities is multi-faceted with a wide variety of activities, appealing to many interests and sensitive to participant "energy levels."

They offer a wide variety of activities & social services such as:

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Lawn Bowling

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Bridge

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Struttin' Seniors Aerobics

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Health screenings

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Health insurance counseling

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Legal assistance

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Tax preparation

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Caregiver support training

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Hearing and vision testing

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and more...

Executive Director: Michael Barnard
Phone:
(760) 340-3220
Website:
www.joslyncenter.org
Location:
73-750 Catalina Way
                Palm Desert, CA 92260



Mizell Senior Center

"To support independence and self-sufficiency through an inclusive network of education, information, and assistance with problem solving."

Among the counseling, referrals, and good information they provide, they also offer a number of beneficial activities & programs.

Examples:

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Bingo, Bridge

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Computer Instruction

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Community Seminars

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Fitness, Dance, Music

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Health & Nutrition

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Lunch

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Meals on Wheels

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Special Interest, Special Events

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and more....

Please check them out on their website for more details.

Executive Director: Dean Lockwood
Phone: (760) 323-5689
Website: www.mizell.org
Location: 480 South Sunrise Way
                Palm Springs, CA 92262

 


Ombudsman

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

"Advocates for the rights of all residents of long-term care facilities and adult day health-care centers in the state. The primary responsibility of the program is to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen are also available to the family members or friends of the resident."

Volunteer Center of Riverside County
Phone:
(800) 464-1123 or (760) 318-0669
Website:
www.aging.state.ca.us/html/programs/ombudsman.html
Location:
1729 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Ste. K
                Palm Springs, CA 92264

 



Riverside County Office on Aging

"To enhance quality of life across generations through innovation and partnerships. Learn of the program and services available for Seniors."

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911 Senior Emergency Cellular Phone Program

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Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Center (ADCRC)

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Care Giving

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Case Management

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Community Education

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Disease Prevention

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Fit After Fifty

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More....

Hotline: (877) 565-2020
Information & Assistance: (800) 510-2020
Phone: (951) 697-4697
Website:
www.rcaging.org

Riverside Office
Location:
6296 Rivercrest Drive, #K
                Riverside, CA 92507-0738

Hemet Office
Location: 1025 North State Street
                Hemet, CA 92543-1474

Palm Desert Office
Phone: (760) 341-0401
Location:
73750 Catalina Way
                Palm Desert, CA 92260-2906

 


Seniors Helping Seniors

"Dedicated to helping the elderly maintain their independence without the high costs of residential care or nursing homes."

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House Keeping

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Kitchen Duties

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Escorted Transportation

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Personal Care

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Correspondence

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Companionship

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Arrange Appointments

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Entertainment

"These are suggestion. Our services are not limited to the above. We are dedicated to helping the elderly maintain their independence. No minimum hours required. No contracts to sign. Service is guaranteed."

Corporate Contact Information
Phone:
(800) 288-5720
Coachella Valley Area:
(800) 288-5720
Website:
www.seniorshelpingseniors.net
Location:
Seniors Helping Seniors, Inc.
                P.O. Box 707
                Mira Loma CA 91752

 

 

We The People Forms and Service Centers USA, Inc.

Established in 1985 with Offices Nationwide

"It's Your Choice, Your Money, Your Decision. No Lawyers! Save Money! Low Cost, Fast, Accurate Document Preparation Services Without the Cost of an Attorney."

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Wills

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Living Trust

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Power of Attorney

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Trademark

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Copyright

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Name Changes

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more....

Phone: (760) 346-7074
Website:
www.wethepeopleusa.com
Location: 73121 Country Club Dr., Unit E-1
                Palm Desert, CA 92260

 

 

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