Community & Government Resources
To help retirees connect with helpful resources, here’s a list of government and nonprofit organizations commonly used by retirees, along with email addresses and phone numbers when publicly available. These cover areas like healthcare, pensions, senior services, and advocacy.
Government Programs and Agencies
- Purpose: Retirement benefits, Medicare enrollment, disability benefits
- Website: www.ssa.gov
- Phone: 1-800-772-1213
- Email: No direct email; use contact form
- Purpose: Medicare enrollment, coverage, and claims
- Website: www.medicare.gov
- Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Email: No public email; use contact form
- Purpose: Health care and benefits for veterans
- Website: www.va.gov
- Phone: 1-800-827-1000
- Email: info@va.gov
- Purpose: Aging and disability services
- Website: www.acl.gov
- Phone: 202-401-4634
- Email: aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov
- Purpose: Free help with Medicare
- Website: aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Medicare_Counseling/
- Phone: 800-434-0222
- Email: Use state lookup tool
The CDA oversees statewide programs for older adults, including:
- Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP): Offers free Medicare counseling.
- CalFresh Healthy Living: Provides nutrition education and food assistance.
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support: Offers resources for individuals and caregivers.
- Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): Connects seniors to local services.
- Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP): Supports low-income seniors to remain at home.
- Website: https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/
Website: Find Your Local AAA
Serving your area in Menifee, this office offers over 27 programs, including:
- Senior nutrition and home-delivered meals
- Transportation assistance
- Caregiver support
- Legal and housing services
- Riverside County Office of Aging: rcaging.org
- Commonwealth Care Alliance: commonwealthcarealliance.org/ca/
Provides information, referrals, and support services for seniors.
Offers a wide range of services, including behavioral health, housing, and medical care services.
Call Center: 800-339-4661
Website: County of San Diego
Nonprofit Organizations
Provides affordable senior housing and wellness programs across California.
Website: nationalcore.org
Delivers nutritious meals and provides safety checks for seniors.
Website: mealsonwheelsamerica.org
Offers senior wellness, financial literacy, and social services in affordable housing communities.
Wikipedia
Website: hopethroughhousing.org
Connects seniors with extra space to individuals seeking housing, promoting companionship and financial support.
Additional Resources
Provides comprehensive health coverage for low-income seniors.
Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/medi-cal/
Offers food assistance to eligible seniors.
Website: getcalfresh.org
Provides free legal assistance on issues like housing, elder abuse, and public benefits.
Website: lawhelpca.org