Adult Protective Services

Solano County Health and Human Services
Older Disabled Adult Services
275 Beck Ave.
Fairfield
1-800-850-0012 (24 hours)
This is where to call when you're worried about an aging person who is being abused or is suffering from neglect. No charge for assessment. County service.

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Area Agency on Aging
644-6612 or 1-800-510-2020
(See ad on Page 13)

Better Business Bureau
24-hour hotline.
510-238-1000

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
800-474-1116
Consumer information and quality of care info on nursing homes.

District Attorney
421-6859

Redwood Funeral Society
P.O. Box 7051
Cotati, CA
707-568-7684
info@funeral.org

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
141 Stony Circle, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA
1-800-834-1636

Area Agency on Aging
644-6612 or 1-800-510-2020
(See ad on Page 13)

Better Business Bureau
24-hour hotline.
510-238-1000

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
800-474-1116
Consumer information and quality of care info on nursing homes.

District Attorney
421-6859

Redwood Funeral Society
P.O. Box 7051
Cotati, CA
707-568-7684
info@funeral.org

Redwood Caregiver Resource
Center
141 Stony Circle, Suite 200, Santa Rosa
1-800-834-1636

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Education

AARP
State Office
1415 L St., Suite 960
Sacramento, Ca 95814
916-446-2223
www.aarp.org

Area Agency on Aging Serving Napa and Solano
644-6612
Professional development training and Caregiver Training
449-1350
(See ad on Page 13)

Oakdale Heights
431 Nut Tree Road
Vacaville, CA
449-1350
(See ad on Inside Back Cover)

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1-800-834-1636

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Elder Abuse Advocacy

Adult Protective Services:
784-8259 or 1-800-850-0012

Gaw VanMale, Smith, Myers & Miroglio
411 Davis St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-469-7100
(See Ad on Page 10)

Knitter & Knitter, LLP
David G. Knitter, Attorney
595 Buck Ave., Suite D
Vacaville, CA 95688
469-8880
Conservatorships, probate, trust disputes, family mediation
(See Ad on Page 16)

Ombudsman Services of Northern California
Solano County
644-4194 or (800) 644-4194.
To report suspected elder abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

Area Agency on Aging Serving Napa and Solano
Steven Hoskings, Coordinator:
Solano Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST)
246-9716.
(See Ad on Page 13)

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Energy Assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Help to reduce utility rates. Eligibility based on income.
For an appointment, call 469-6673


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Financial Assistance

Water Bills:

Benicia 60+ 746-4225
Fairfield 62+ 428-7346
Vacaville 65+ 449-5128
Reduced rates on water bills.

PG&E
800-743-5000

Food Stamps:

Fairfield 421-4784
Vallejo 553-5020

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
1-866-675-6623
Vallejo: Marina Towers Drop-In Site: 643-1798

Social Security
Fairfield:
955 W. Texas St.
425-9532

Vallejo:
106 Plaza Dr.
643-0108

Low-Income Food Assistance Program

Federal government commodities and other food items are distributed every month to individuals and families. Each household is allowed to receive only one bag per month. In order to receive the commodity portion of the bag, recipients must meet federal income guidelines, i.e. maximum monthly income of $1,164 (one person in household), or $1,561 (two persons in household).

Food Assistance

Food Bank of Solano County
Provides free, supplemental food to eligible residents
1-800-870-FOOD

Brown Bag Program
Twice a month distribution of bags of groceries to people age 55+
Must meet monthly household income guidelines: Ex. $1,151 (max) for a one person household.
Available in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo.

Food Assistance Program
Once a month USDA food distribution. Must meet monthly household income guidelines: example, $1,276.00 (max.) for a one person household.
Available in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Vacaville and Vallejo

SHARE of Northern California
800-464-3575

First Call for Help

Benicia
Veteran's Memorial Bldg.
1150 First St.
745-0655
746-6379

Dixon
Dixon Family Service
155 N. Second St.
746-6379

Fairfield
Church of Christ
2200 Fairfield Ave.
429-2810

Vacaville
First Baptist Church
1127 Davis St.
451-9605

Community Presbyterian Church
448-6208 x 16
Vallejo

Meals on Wheels
426-3079
(See ad on Page 7)

Area Agency on Aging

644-6612 or 1-800-510-2020
469-6679 (Vacaville, Dixon and Fairfield)
Info-Van, Outreach Coordinator Mary Vineyard is available on
a regular schedule at the senior centers. For more information:
Vallejo: 643-6612
Vacaville: 469-6679
Rio Vista: 374-5706
Suisun: 469-6679
(See ad on Page 13)

Benicia Family Resource Center
200 East L St., Benicia
746-4352

Senior Services Connection:
747-1745

Born To Age
707-226-7127
We help with information, finding community resources and setting up systems of care at home. Fee for Services.
(See ad on Page 5)

Fairfield Senior Center
1200 Civic Center Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
428-7421
(See ad on Page 12)

Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
800-834-1636

Solano County Health and Social Services
1-800-400-6001

Vacaville Senior Roundtable
Senior Networking
Meetings held the 3rd Thursday of each month, 8:30AM
McBride Senior Center
449-5103

Vacaville Senior Roundtable
Senior Networking
Meetings held the 3rd Thursday of each month, 2:00PM
Florence Douglas Senior Center
643-1797

California Senior Legislature
(For information, contact)

Area Agency on Aging Serving: Napa and Solano
400 Contra Costa St.
Vallejo
644-6612
(See ad on Page 13)

Advisory Council
1:00PM, 1st Thursday of each month

Board of Directors
2:30PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
644-6612
(See ad on Page )

Senior Coalition of Solano County
Meeting held the 1st Friday of each month, Noon-2:00PM
Government Center
675 Texas St.
Fairfield

Department of Veterans Affairs - Oakland
Toll Free: 1-800-827-1000
1301 Clay St. Room 1300 N
Oakland, CA 94612

Califorina Department of Veterans Affairs
510-286-0627

Veterans Home of California
Yountville, CA
944-4600

Veterans Preference for Job Applications
Federal Only: 415-744-5627

VA Hospital Fort Mile - San Francisco
1-800-733-502
415-221-4810

Veterans Education Questions
"GI" Bill
1-888-442-4551

Transportation Day Van
707-263-2384 (Do not make reservations)

Veterans Medals
1-877-MIL-HONR (645-4667)

AM Vets
To pick up unwanted items for donations.
1-800-747-8387

Mare Island Clinic
562-8218 and 562-8200

American Legion - Post 113 & Auxiliary
1240 Pearl St.
Napa, CA 94559
252-1315

Solano County Veterans
401 Amador St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
707-553-5261

Veterans of Foreign Wars
252-0701

Veteran Service Office, Fairfield
275 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
784-6590

Area Agency on Aging
Fairfield: 429-6235
Vacaville: 446-4242
Vallejo: 643-1797
(See ad on Page 13)

Faith In Action
Provide help and assistance with rides, outings, visits and other help, as needed, to low-income, homebound seniors.
469-6675.

Friendship Services of Solano
644-9062
Volunteers are needed to provide emotional support, information and referral

Florence Douglas Senior Center
333 Amador St., Vallejo, CA
643-1044
Need volunteers in travel office, bingo, gift shop and snack bars.
(See ad on Page 11)

Meals on Wheels of Solano
Drivers Needed to deliver meals to home bound seniors.
Fairfield, Vacaville: 425-0638
Vallejo: 644-4194
(See ad on Page 7)

NorthBay Hospice & Bereavement
1300 Oliver Rd., Suite 210
Fairfield, CA
429-7758

As a Hospice Volunteer, you become a vital member on the professional team who care for the terminally ill. Volunteer opportunities range from patient visits to office work and community events. For more information about Hospice, or becoming a hospice volunteer
Call (707)429-7758

Ombudsman Services of Northern California
Solano County,
644-4194 or (800) 644-4194.
Volunteers are trained to receive, investigate and resolve complaints on behalf of residents in skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities for the elderly.

Solano County Library
1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield
432-1995
Volunteers are needed to read to children and their families at local medical clinics.

The Stars Center
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
201 Doyle Dr. Vallejo.
643-5965 or 556-8680

Volunteer Center of Solano County
1814 Capitol St., Vallejo
645-7899