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    Resources to Bridge the Digital Divide Among Older Adults

    Family and Friends Caregiver Resources

    Warmlines and Mental Health Resources

    A list of warmlines and mental health resources Phone lines
    Resource Phone
    Friendship Line California 1-888-670-1360
    California Statewide Peer-Run Warmline Toll-free Call 1-855-845-7415
    Project Return Peer Support Network Peer-Run WarmlinesLos Angeles County Residents (888) 448-9777 English
    and by text (888) 448-4055
    The OC Warmline - NAMI Orange County (714) 991-6412
    Warm Line: Consumer to Consumer -The Meeting Place Clubhouse, Inc. San Diego residents only Toll Free: (800) 920-WARM (9276)
    and (619) 295-1055
    Northern Valley Peer Run Talk Line Butte County, California Toll Free: 1-855-582-5554
    San Joaquin County BH Services Consumer Support Warm-Line (209) 468-8686
    Warmline Connection (NAMI Sonoma) (866) 960-6264

    Information and Assistance Support Lines

    A list of information and assistance support lines
    Resource Phone
    Community and social services 211
    Alzheimer's Association Toll-free, 24-hour Helpline: 800.272.3900
    California Aging and Adult Information Line Toll-free number: 1-800-510-2020
    CalFresh Info Line 1-877-847-3663
    COVID-19 ASL Now hotline by video phone (VP) or online 833-682-763
    COVID information Line 1-833-422-4225 (4CA4all)
    Friendship Line California 1-888-670-1360
    SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline 1-800-234-SAGE
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1-800-985-5990
    SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-985-5990
    SAMHSA’s National Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-662-HELP
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Toll-Free (English): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
    Toll-Free (español): 1-888-628-9454
    TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
    Treatment Locator Behavioral Health Treatment Services 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center Toll-Free: 1-800-308-3515

    Other Helpful Organizations & Resources

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    A list of resources for adults
    Resource Description Phone
    AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. Toll-free: 1-888-687-2277
    Toll-free Spanish: 1-877-342-2277
    TTY user dial 711:
    English: 1-877-434-7598
    Spanish: 1-866-238-9488
    AARP: Families Worry About Loved Ones in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Officials continue to bar guests to protect vulnerable residents from coronavirus. N/A
    AARP: How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus Loneliness is a real health issue — and these steps can help save lives. N/A
    AARP: Live Q&A Event - The Coronavirus AARP will host a weekly live Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall right here on Thursdays at 1 p.m. ET. Please bookmark this page and join us each week for the latest information on the coronavirus by calling toll-free 855-274-9507. N/A
    AARP: Seven Ways to Cope With Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak Uncertainty and fear are major triggers. Here's how to cope N/A
    Administration for Community Living Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) N/A
    Adult Protective Services report abuse and exploitation of older adults 1-833-401-0832
    Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association works to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Toll-free, 24-hour Helpline: 800.272.3900
    Alzheimer's Association Tips for Dementia Caregivers Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers Toll-free, 24-hour Helpline: 800.272.3900
    Area Agencies on Aging 33 Area Agencies on Aging coordinate a wide array of services for seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal point for local aging concerns. Toll-free number: 1-800-510-2020
    CalFresh CalFresh helps people with low-incomes who meet federal eligibility rules buy healthy and nutritious food. CalFresh Info Line 1-877-847-3663 (available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian). For speech and/or hearing assistance, call 711 Relay.
    California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 COVID-19 Updates General Information: 916-558-3900
    For relay services for the hearing impaired or speech impaired, please call: MCI from TDD 1-800-735-2929 or MCI from voice telephone 1-800-735-2922
    Sprint from TDD 1-888-877-5378 or Sprint from voice telephone 1-888-877-5379
    California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. N/A
    California Department of Public Health: Office of Public Affairs State Health & Emergency Officials Encourage Individuals at Higher Risk of Severe Illness due to COVID-19 to Take Precautions N/A
    Caregiver Resource Centers These serve families and caregivers of adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular diseases (such as stroke or aneurysms), degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Huntington's and multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), among many others. Toll-free (800) 445-8106
    CDC: Get Your Home Ready This interim guidance is to help household members plan for community transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States. N/A
    CDC: What To Do if You Are Sick If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow these steps to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community. N/A
    COVID-19 & LGBTQ Older People A resource guide on the effects of COVID-19 on LGBTQ elders authored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE. 877-360-5428
    COVID-19 Information Line N/A 1-833-544-2374
    Eldercare: Locator The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. 1-800-677-1116
    Monday - Friday
    9am - 8pm ET
    Fenway Health The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. For adults 25+: 1-888-340-4528
    For anyone under 25: 1-800-399-PEER
    Friendship Line The Institute on Aging's Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls for people age 60 and over, and adults living with disabilities. Toll-free, 24-hour number: 1-800-971-0016
    Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program Provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families regarding Medicare, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance-related issues. Toll-free statewide number: 1-800-434-0222
    Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Long-Term Care Ombudsman representatives assist residents in long-term care facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences. Their services are free and confidential. Toll-free, 24-hour number: 1-800-231-4024
    National Alliance on Mental Health COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST, number: 800-950-6264
    PREPARE PREPARE is a step-by-step program with video stories to help you: Have a voice in YOUR medical care, talk with your doctors, give your family and friends peace of mind, and fill out an advance directive form to put your wishes in writing. info@prepareforyourcare.org
    SAGE Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-800-234-SAGE
    Stay at Home Order The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors. N/A
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Toll-free, 24-hour number: 1-800-985-5990, multilingual
    TransLifeLine Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. N/A
    TrevorSpace Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386. 1-866-488-7386
    Or text START to 678678
    Vox: How older people can use tech to stay healthy and connected while avoiding coronavirus Seniors should stay home and isolated to stay safe. Video chats and food delivery apps can be lifesavers. N/A