MORE RESOURCES
Explore to learn more about other services and resources available for older adults.
(Pardon our dust, this page is under development. If you would like to be added to our resource guide please email contact@seniorscouncil.org)
Santa Cruz County
Find out more about what's happening in Santa Cruz County with this Community Calendar (click here)
Keep up to date with current trends in COVID-19 levels by clicking here; data from Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency.
Advocacy, Inc. is an independent non-profit that manages the Patients’ Rights Advocate Program and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.
Community Bridges administers Elderday adult day health care , Lift Line, and Meals on Wheels programs for Santa Cruz County.
San Benito County
Jovenes de Antaño
Jovenes de Antaño is a community non-profit dedicated to improving the general welfare of older adults and people with disabilities in San Benito County by providing supportive services , partnerships, innovation, commitment, and local leadership.
Find out more about what's going on in San Benito County (click here)
ADRC Resource Guide
A handbook of services available for older adults and people with disabilities in San Benito County. The file can be downloaded in English (click) and Spanish (click).
A directory of Local Nonprofits serving San Benito County (click here)
Advocacy, Inc. is an independent non-profit that manages the Patients’ Rights Advocate Program and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.
State of California
CalFresh
Medicaid
Federal Resources
The US Federal Trade Commission has information and guides to help seniors avoid scams, both online and in the real world. Click Here to learn more about staying safe from scams.
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have certain medical conditions.
Follow these steps to learn about Medicare, how to sign up, and your coverage options. Learn about it at your own pace.
General
Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL)
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living. Click Here or call (888) 677-1199
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) help prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud. Click Here to learn more about this program of the Administration for Community Living.
Guide To Sexual Health & STDs in Retirement Homes
Staying healthy is part of an active lifestyle at any age.
