Newsletters

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Stanislaus County Agencies

• Stanislaus County
• Community Services Agency Adult Services
• IHSS Advisory Committee

Union Representation of In-Home Supportive Services Providers

• United Domestic Workers

  Link to the union that represents IHSS Providers.

• United Domestic Workers MOU

Caregiver Resources and Support

• Caregiver’s Bill of Rights

  A site listing the rights of a caregiver, as well as other helpful links and information.

• Caring Connections

  A website for caregivers, offering support and information on caregiving.

• Valley Caregivers Resource Center

  Include information on HICAP, Older Adult Social Services, and caregiver support.

• Community Hospice

  Our local hospice agency, which provides care to those with a terminal illness.

• Alzheimer’s Aid Society

  Support for those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s

• Red Cross of Stanislaus County

  The local Red Cross offers classes to the community, how to prepare for emergencies and other helpful tips

General Resources / Lists

• Central Valley Information and Referral

  This site lists local agencies that will help with a variety of needs including childcare, medical care, rental assistance and more.

IHSS Providers Insurance Information

• Safeguard

  A link to the members page, where you can find information regarding your medical coverage (if you have enrolled through Link2Care)

• Pacificare Medical

  A link to the members page, where you can find information regarding your medical coverage (if you have enrolled through Link2Care)

Recipient Information and Resources

• Elder Care Locator

  A government resource to help connect seniors and their families to services available.

• Lifeline

  An emergency response system – press a button and help is on it’s way. This is the main website. Local service is also available through Doctors Medical Center.

• Senior Citizens Center

  Click on the "Seniors" link on this page to see what is taking place at the Senior Center. They have regular activities, such as dancing and games, and they also have special activities throughout the year.

• Attorney General’s Crime and Violence Prevention Center

  Information about the Elder Abuse Campaign for California.

Meals / Food Programs

• Meals on Wheels

  So no senior goes hungry. This is the national website for information. The local agency can be reached at 668-5242.

• United Samaritans

  The schedule for local meal delivery from United Samaritans.

Transportation

• Modesto Area Express

  Information on MAX, Modesto’s Bus System

• Stanislaus Regional Transit

  Information on StaRT, Stanislaus County’s Bus System.

• Dial-A-Ride

  Transportation for rural, elderly and disabled persons.

• Dial-A-Ride Information

  Dial-A-Ride Service Area

• ROTA Dial-A-Ride

  Riverbank, Oakdale, and portions of North Modesto

• Valley Medical Transport

  Serves outlying areas, and will transport between Merced and Stanislaus County