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Free Senior Information & Assistance Available

If you are a senior in Lake or Mendocino County with questions about area services that might be of assistance to you, you can call Community Care’s Senior Information & Assistance toll-free hotline at 1-800-510-2020 to speak with a local Information Specialist.  Or pick up a free copy of the Mendocino County Senior & Disabled Resource directory at your nearby Mendocino County senior center or public library. Lake County’s directory is coming soon! Brought to you by Community Care and the Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties.

Contact: Brian Millett

Phone: 994-8201, x 182

Fax: 707-994-3770

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 3245 Bowers Avenue Clearlake CA 95422

Mail To: 14050 Olympic Drive Clearlake CA 95422

Director: Facilities Manager: Brian Millett

What Do They Do?
The Senior/ Community Center can host groups from 16 to 500. The flexibility of our meeting space assures you of our ability to respond to the meeting requirements of your group at reasonable rental rates.
The new 10,000 square foot Senior/ Community Center raises the standard for meetings with the ultimate in technology, sophistication and service. Our state-of-the art facility features up to four conference rooms with flexible configurations. Our commercial kitchen is equipped with ovens, refrigerators, freezer, ice machine, cookware and serving utensils.
The City of Clearlake is pleased to say that the Senior/Community Service Center, offers 5,000 square feet of actual meeting space. Our meeting room arrangement can accommodate 335 people in our Multi-Purpose Room for classroom type seminars and the rooms range downward to 25 people in our small, intimate meeting rooms.
The Senior/Community Service Center is an ideal meeting place with exceptional facilities that will make your next meeting comfortable and convenient. The Senior/Community Service Center is ideal for club meetings, weddings, industry and professional meetings, product demonstrations or employee training events.

Contact: Front Desk/Receptionist

Phone: 707-263-4218

Fax: 707-263-4270

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: 527 Konocti Avenue Lakeport CA 95453

Mail To: same

Email: lsc@nctac.com

Director: J. J. Jackson

What Do They Do?
Line Dance, Low-impact exercise class, Bingo, card playing, Monthly dances
Monthly breakfasts: (3rd Sunday of the month 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon)
They have a Nutrition Program, Outreach information and offer congregate meals Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon.
Home-delivered meals are provided for frail, home-bound persons over the age of 60.
They are also a site for Commodity Distribution, Tax preparation, 55 Alive driving classes, and have Outreach information.
Space rentals are available.
Please call Center for more information.

Contact: Front Desk

Phone: 707-274-8779

Fax: 707-274-8781

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: 3985 Country Club Drive Lucerne CA 95458

Mail To: P.O. Box 937 Lucerne CA 95458

Email: LASC.JacksonJ@mchsi.com

Director: J. J. Jackson

What Do They Do?
Classes in Line dance, yoga, exercise and weight management.
Bingo : Every Thursday; 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Lunch: Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon
Saturday breakfasts: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with weekly specials at a reasonable price
Monthly Dinner/Dances that are fun and festive: Dances are 3rd Wednesday of each month
Diabetes information and support group; nutrition counseling
Beautiful Memorial Rose Garden
Outreach Department: Assistance and information to both senior and non-seniors including help with utility bill forms, peer counseling, in-home health providers, transportation needs etc.
Meals-on -Wheels: Provides and delivers meals for homebound qualified clients.
Thrift Shop: Operated Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Facilities available: for civic or private functions and comfortable meeting spaces at reasonable rates
Please call Center for more information
OUTREACH SUPERVISOR - Diana Hendrix (707)274-2512 LASC.HendrixD@mchsi.com

Contact: Information & Contact Person: JoAnne Huie

Phone: 707-987-3113

Fax: 707-987-3114

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: 15299 Central Park Road Middletown CA 95461

Mail To: P.O. Box 1037 Middletown CA 95461

Email: msrc@jps.net

Director: Jacque Spiker

What Do They Do?
Food assistance program. We offer congregate meals available at our center or meals delivered directly to your home if your are a frail, home- bound person over of 60 years of age. We distribute Brown Bag to seniors. Whether on site or delivered, there is a suggested donation of $3.00 each.
Other services offered are: AARP (income tax preparation), Podiatrist, Hearing Test, Blood Pressure checks & Diabetic Support Group, Sewing Club, 55 Alive. CPR, First Aid, and Art classes.
Please call for more information or see the local newspaper each month to find times and dates.

Contact: Pat or Jackie

Phone: 707-998-1950 #2 707-998-3198

Fax: 707-998-1940

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: 12519 Foothill Blvd. Clearlake CA 95423

Mail To: P.O. Box 1389 Clearlake CA 95423

Email: liveoak8@mchsi.com

Director: Pat Grabham

What Do They Do?
Food assistance program. We offer by congregate meals available at our enter or meals delivered directly to your home if your are a frail, home- bound person over the age of 60 years. Whether on site or delivered there is a suggested donation of $3.00 each.
Help with the following:
Health clinic once per month.
Social activities such as cards & dominoes.
AARP tax program & homeowners assistance.
Home visits.
Information & assistance.
Food cupboard.
Brown Bag.
Commodities.
Please call for more information

Contact: Linda Burton, Administrative Assistant

Phone: 707-994-3051 #2 707-994-9194

Fax: 707-994-0648

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 3245 Bowers Road Clearlake CA 95422

Mail To: P.O.Box 180 Clearlake Ca 95422

Email: hssc@lake.org

Director: Executive Director: Walter Robinson

What Do They Do?
The Highlands Senior Center is a multipurpose center that operates many programs to serve seniors (60+) in the community.
The following programs are available:
*Nutritious meals are served daily in our dining room
*Meals-on-Wheels to the homebound seniors
*Information & Assistance regarding senior needs
*In-Home Registry for those needing in-home care
*Money Management (assist persons in paying bills and balancing checkbooks)
*HICAP Health Insurance Counseling
*AARP Tax Return Assistance
*HRA Homeowner and Renter Assistance
*Equipment Loan Program

Center activities include:
*Exercise program/Tai Chi/Walking
*Watercolor painting group
*Free Health Screening
*Guest speakers: Low Vision, Nutrition, Hearing, Etc.

We provide volunteer work opportunities to a wide variety of programs

Lake County Public Authority
PO Box 9000
Lower Lake, CA 95457

Main Phone Number: (707) 995-4680
Fax: (707) 995-4661
IHSS Phone Number: (707) 995-4680
Registry Phone Number: (707) 995-4654

Contact: Supvervisor, Tom Rosander

Phone: 707-995-7010

Fax: 707-995-1830

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 14642-C Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422

Mail To: 14642-C Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422

Director: Cynthia Coale

What Do They Do?
MSSP provides long term case management services to help frail elderly persons prevent premature, unnecessay institutionalization. Case management services include:
A Case Manager makes client contact at least once a month. Some months, several visits are required
An RN/Health Practitioner visits at least quarterly for health assessment and referral. Some months many visits are required to assess, educate, coordinate, and refer.
NOTE: The MSSP RN/Health Practitioner does not provide skilled nursing care.
The RN/Health Practitioner or Case Manager coordinates with physicians, discharge planners, home health agencies, and other health care/social services providers.
A common health service MSSP provides is weekly Vital Signs Monitoring and Medication Setups. We contract with an LVN from a home health agency.
MSSP may also:
Arrange physicians' and other appointments.
Provide escort/transportation to medical and other appointments.
Interpret and reinforce physicians' and health providers' instructions
Arrange incontinence supplies.
Advocate for benefits and services.
Provide information and referral re: eldercare and resources.
Assist with Long Term Care Planning.
Provide home safety assessment and arrange for adaptive equipment.
MSSP has a small budget to, when appropriate, purchase some temporary, short term services:
Family respite:
Emergency, short term chore work and/or personal care.
Nutritional consult and food supplements.
Minor home repairs.
Supportive and/or Therapeutic Counseling
Communicall or ER!!!
NOTE: Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits must be exhausted prior to MSSP purchasing services

Contact: Receptionist

Phone: 707-995-4200 #2 1-800- 628-5288 #3 707-995-4260

Fax: 707-995-4204

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway, Lower Lake, CA 95457

Mail To: P.O. Box 9000, Lower Lake, CA 95457

Director: Carol J. Huchingson

What Do They Do?
The Lake County Department of Social Services provides assistance to persons who are in need of emergency, temporary and/or long-term help. We provide assistance with: CalWORKs and CalWORKs Welfare to Work services, Medi-Cal, CMSP, General Relief, IHSS, IHSS Public Authority, Adult and Child Welfare Services, and Information and referral.

Lakeport Office:
926 South Forbes Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
707-262-0235 or
1-800-386-4090
FAX: 707-262-0299

*IHSS, IHSS Public Authority, Adult and Children's services are located at the Lakeport facility