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Sierra County Elder Abuse Prevention / Ombudsman
Elder Abuse Prevention Project Ombudsman Services of Northern California 3950 Industrial Blvd., Suite 500, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Phone: (916) 376-8910 State 24-Hr. Crisis Line: (800) 231-4024 Joan Parks, Program Manager The Elder Abuse Prevention Project provides training for paid workers in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE’s) including instructions on how to complete mandated elder abuse reports of suspected abuse. Ombudsman Services Phone: (916) 376-8910 State 24 Hour Crisis Line: (800) 231-4024 The Ombudsman Program provides information and complaint resolution for residents of long term care facilities in the seven counties of Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Yolo, Yuba and Sutter. In addition to paid staff, the ombudsman program recruits and trains an average of 65 volunteers who complete extensive training and volunteer at least 20 hours per month assisting residents in long term care facilities. Ombudsmen are trained to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse.
Inc. Senior Citizens of Sierra County 302 First Street, P.O. Box 675, Loyalton, CA 96118 Phone: (530) 993-4770 Lori Wright, Director Provides senior information and assistance, linking callers to needed community services; forms completion; advocacy; tax assistance; and other money saving programs. Information and Assistance is available during normal working hours and through special appointments.
Legal Services of Northern California 190 Reamer Street, Auburn, CA 95603 Phone: (530) 823-7560 Herb Whitaker, Managing Attorney
Inc. Senior Citizens of Sierra County 302 First Street, P.O. Box 675, Loyalton, CA 96118 Phone: (530) 993-4770 Josephine Pearcy, Director of Nutrition Services Senior Lunch Program provides hot, nutritious lunches for adults 60 and older throughout Sierra County in a congregate setting. Home-Delivered Meals provide hot, nutritious lunches for adults 60 and older, homebound and unable to prepare meals alone.
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