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ADDITIONAL SERVICES These agencies and programs offer a variety of services. Alcohol and Drug Helpline 573-3950 24-hour information about and referral to substance abuse services American Cancer Society 578-9902 Provides a wide variety of services and programs for cancer patients Assistance League of San Mateo County Friendly Visiting Service   342-3882 Trains and matches volunteers to make visits to homebound seniors (San Bruno to San Carlos) Avenidas Senior Care 326-5362  x33 Personalized care management service Baker Registry San Mateo  343-2156 Palo Alto     326-8803 Gives information about and makes referrals to independent living, residential / board and care, and dementia-specific facilities California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform 1 800 474-1116 Medi-Cal eligibility, pre-placement counseling, a lawyer referral service, and advocacy for long term care issues California Registry 1 800 451-2273 Information, guidance and referrals for retirement homes, residential care homes and skilled nursing facilities, for seniors age 60 or over. California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) 1 800 867-4323 (TTY) 1 800 867-4323 Distributes free, specialized telecommunications equipment and services for individuals who have difficulty using a standard telephone for a variety of different medical reasons. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco 295-2160 Offers counseling services, immigrant advocacy and Meals on Wheels Center for Independence of the Disabled (CID) Belmont  595-0783 Daly City  991-5124 (TTY) 595-0743 Information and referral; peer counseling and support groups; assistive technology; financial and social security benefits counseling; housing modification; volunteer shopping assistance; independent living skills; advocacy and money management programs Community Gatepath 259-8500 Speech therapy, Senior Day Program, and other therapeutic services Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center (24 hour response) Daly City to San Mateo   579-0350 Belmont to East Palo Alto   368-6655 Coastside  726-6655 Family Service Agency of San Mateo County 403-4300 Counseling services Human Investment Project HIP Housing 348-6660 Home sharing (rent / service exchange) and home equity conversion programs  Jewish Family and Children's Services 688-3030 Counseling / case management services Landlord & Tenant Information & Referral Collaborative 802-7504 Information and referral on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities; information about evictions; problem solving tips Lawyer Referral Service 369-4149 Makes referrals to local attorneys Legal Aid Society Senior Advocates 1 800 381-8898 Provides free legal counsel and assistance to seniors age 60 or over MedicAlert Foundation International 1 800 432-5378 A 24-hour emergency service that will provide medical information about a member with special medical conditions. Members wear necklace or bracelet with medical condition and MedicAlert emblem. Medi-Cal For information or to apply, call appropriate office: East Palo Alto, Menlo Park   363-4175 Atherton, Portola Valley, Redwood City, Woodside   599-3811 Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos, San Mateo   802-6470 El Granada, Half Moon Bay, La Honda, Loma Mar, Montara, Moss Beach, Pescadero, Princeton, San Gregorio   573-3949 Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, Pacifica   301-8720 San Bruno, South San Francisco   877-5663 For inpatients / outpatients at San Mateo County Medical Center   573-2349 Medicare Billing questions   1 800 633-4227 Eligibility (Social Security) 1 800 772-1213 Mental Health Access Team San Mateo County Mental Health Services Division 1 800 686-0101 Information, assessment, consultation and referral Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing 327-1718 Fair housing investigation and enforcement, education, and counseling, from Redwood City to Sunnyvale Mills-Peninsula Health Services Senior Focus 1 800 654-9966 Case management, information & referral, health insurance counseling (HICAP), and billing assistance Wellness Center   696-5600 Education, health screenings, library, support groups Ombudsman of San Mateo County 349-7008 1 800 675-TIES (8437) (After 5:00 pm and on weekends) Monitors nursing homes and residential care homes for care and complaints. Also provides referral information for placement. Peninsula Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 858-0202 Training in social adjustment for visually impaired persons. Assists in home adaptations. Offers low-vision evaluation, job readiness program, support groups. Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center 513-0330 Neighborhood, family, consumer, real estate, community, landlord / tenant, employee mediation service Peninsula Library System Phone local library All city and county libraries offer services via phone, mail or internet (books on tape, large print books, videos, DVDs and other materials) Project Sentinel 321-6291 Fair housing enforcement, education, counseling, rental dispute mediation. Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 696-4195 Matches adults age 55 or older with volunteer jobs in own home and community sites. San Mateo County Health Clinics Belle Haven Clinic  321-0980 Coastside Health Center   573-3911 Daly City Clinic   301-8600 Fair Oaks Family Health Center 364-6010 San Mateo Clinics  573-3434 South San Francisco Health Ctr. 877-7070 Willow Clinic (Menlo Park) 599-3890 Senior Coastsiders 726-9056 Counseling, family support, home visits, volunteer services, home rehabilitation for elderly and disabled people, peer counseling, telephone reassurance. Senior Mental Health Services San Mateo County Mental Health Services Division 573-2615 Home visit by mental health professionals for persons age 60 or over with mental health diagnoses. Spanish spoken. Senior Peer Counseling In English    573-2716 In Spanish, call    La Esperanza Vive   573-2257 Counseling for persons age 55 or older with concerns of aging such as loneliness, depression, grief or illness. Home visits and resources are available. Sequoia Hospital Health and Wellness Services 367-5998 Community health resource center, educational programs, support groups, health screenings Senior Services    482-6064 Support groups, health insurance counseling (HICAP), Lifeline, senior assistance Social Security / Medicare Eligibility / SSI 1 800 772-1213 Stegner Registry 365-1884 Gives information about and makes referrals to assisted care communities for the elderly, including temporary and respite placement. No fee charged to client. Therapy in Your Home - OT, PT, ST 1 408 358-0201 Occupational, physical and speech therapy provided Utility Services PG&E                 1 800 743-5000 Telephone (AT&T) 1 800 772-3140 Information on special services for elderly and disabled Veterans Services San Mateo County Human Services Agency 802-6598 Assists veterans, survivors, and dependents of veterans in gaining access to benefits based on military service. Advocates on their behalf.