California Indian Legal Services 609 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido 92025
(800) 743-8941 www.calindian.org
Legal advice and court representation regarding Indian law matters, including ICWA and other Indian issues.
Indian Health Council, Inc.
50100 Golsh Rd., Valley Center 92082
(760) 749-1410 www.indianhealth.com
A consortium of nine tribes dedicated to the continual betterment of Indian health, wholeness, and well- being. With a main facility located adjacent to the Rincon reservation in Pauma Valley and the Santa Ysabel Community Health Center located on the Santa Ysabel Reservation, provides a full spectrum of on-site and outreach services and programs to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel.
Indian Human Resource Center 4265 Fairmount Ave., San Diego 92105 (619) 281-5964
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Intertribal Court of Southern California (760) 739-1470
Provides legal services for American Indians in Southern California.
San Diego American Indian Health Center 2630 First Ave., San Diego 92103
(619) 234-2158 www.sdaihc.com
Provides services to Native Americans living in the San Diego area and others regardless of race. Provides medical care, HIV testing, counseling, and case management, dental services, mental health services, nutrition information, alcohol and substance abuse counseling.
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Indian Specialty (858) 616-5841
The San Diego county-wide children’s service unit focusing specifically on Indian cases, serving all areas of San Diego County.
Santa Ysabel Social Services Department (760) 765-1106
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), social, and human services to members of the Santa Ysabel Band of Digueno Indians.
Southern California American Indian Resource Center, Inc. 4265 Fairmount Ave Ste 160, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 445-9236 www.scair.org
Provides educational and community services for Native American Indians in San Diego County. These services include both the Native urban and tribal communities of San Diego County.
Southern Indian Health Council
1-800-400-1189 www.sihc.org
Provides comprehensive range of professional health care and social services in a manner respectful of Indian values and traditions.
Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association P.O. Box 1326, Valley Center 92082
(760) 749-5608
Provides food to low-income individuals and families living on reservations. Food delivered to reservation. Individuals receiving food stamps or SSI are not eligible.
Also check out the local tribal office websites for other available community services.
Tribal STAR (Successful Transition to Adult Readiness) 6505 Alvarado Road, Suite 107
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 594-3546 http://theacademy.sdsu.edu/programs/Tribal_STAR/tribalstar-1.htm
Provides interdisciplinary training for providers who work with rural Native youth.Tribal STAR is a five year, federally funded program through the San Diego State University Research Foundation, Academy for Professional Excellence, to develop a comprehensive, competency based, interdisciplinary curriculum and training program to provide current research and best practices in serving foster youth within the Tribal Community.
Tribal TANF
Toll Free: (866) 913-3725, (866) 428-0901
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Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state funded program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to Native American families who are in need.
Notary Public Services
San Diego County Notary Public Services
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402 San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 531-5600 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/cob/notary/index.html
Employees of the Clerk of the Board have been appointed and commissioned as Notaries Public to act for and on behalf of the County of San Diego. Government Code Sections 8205 and 8214 provide for the extension of Notary Services to members of the Public. Fast and efficient service - no appointment required. Business and personal documents notarized. Notary public services available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conveniently located on the fourth floor of the County Administration Center. Standard Fees.
Older Adult Services
(Countywide) AARP San Diego
4075 30th St, San Diego, CA, 92104-2601
(619) 641-7020 www.aarp.org
Offers programs and services to people age 50 years and older. Serves as an advocacy group with emphasis on community service, legislation affecting older adults, community education, and informational lectures of special interest to older adults. Offers a driver safety program specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. Program is offered at various times and locations throughout the county; call or go online for information.
Aging & Independence Services
(800) 510-2020 www.sdcounty.ca.gov
Provides access to information, case management, health services, advocacy, and community services to seniors and individuals with special needs in San Diego County. See website for a list of senior services throughout the county.
Eldercare of San Diego
http://eldercare.signonsandiego.com
Directory of elderly services.
Elder Help of San Diego
4069-A 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 284-9281 www.elderhelpofsandiego.org
Provides programs to help elderly remain at home, including shared housing, grocery shopping, care management, home repair, forms assistance, legal services and Project CARE.
Elder Law And Advocacy
3675 Ruffin Rd, Ste 315, San Diego, CA, 92123-1870
(858) 565-1392 www.seniorlaw-sd.org
Elder Law and Advocacy provides legal, protective, and advocacy services to seniors in SD County.
Senior Community Centers of San Diego 525 14th Street, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-6538 www.servingseniors.org
Services for seniors including home delivered meals, hot breakfast & lunch at three centers, homeless, social services, shopping, health care assistance, transportation, activities and advocacy.
(Central)
Catholic Charities - Senior Services 349 Cedar St. San Diego, CA 92101
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(619) 231-2828 http://www.ccdsd.org
Large faith-based social services organization that provides a variety of services to the community. See website or call for more information.
Jewish Family Service - Older Adult Services 8804 Balboa Avenue San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 637-3040 www.jfssd.org
Older adult programs and services available throughout San Diego.
Live Well San Diego
4425 Bannock Ave. San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 483-5100 www.livewellsandiego.org
Provides a variety of programs for community members who are 55 and older including the Senior Emergency Alert System (SEAS), which is a personal emergency response system that provides 24 hour access to medical and social services at the press of a button promoting an independent lifestyle for seniors and people with disabilities or other serious medical conditions.
Neighborhood House Association - Senior Services 5660 Copley Dr. San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 715-2642 http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org
Helps thousands of individuals and families improve their quality of life by providing vital social services including employment, healthcare, child, family and senior services. See website or call for more
information.
(East)
Salvation Army at Edgemoor Senior Center 9065 Edgemoor Drive, Santee, CA 92071 (619) 956-2826
Provides a variety of senior services.
Salvation Army at El Cajon Nutrition Center 1011 E Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 440-2457 x 413
Provides senior Nutrition Services.
Salvation Army Lakeside Senior Center 9481 Vine Street, Lakeside, CA 92040 (619) 443-2150
Provides a variety of senior services.
Spring Valley Community Center
8735 Jamacha Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA (619) 337-1425
Provides a variety of senior services.
(North)
Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA. 92024 (760) 943-2250
A wide variety of activities and events are available to all ages, from tiny tots to seniors. Below is a brief description of the facilities and other important information.
North County Inland/Older Adult Center 15905 PowerAde Rd. Poway, CA 92064
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(858) 674-1123 www.jfs.sd.org
Provides a variety of senior services.
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Caring Neighbors
270 F St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-7055 http://www.lsssc.org
Provides free minor home repair to low income seniors and disabled residents in the Chula Vista area who own their home, mobile home, or condo.
Casa de Salud & Manuel Portillo Youth Center 1408 Harding Ave. National City, CA 91950-4428
(619) 336-6757 www.ci.national-city.ca.us
Offers a variety of activities for seniors. Senior club meets for membership meetings, dances, potlucks, trips, exercise classes, white elephant sales, guest speakers, and good old socializing with friends. Offers transportation to National City Senior residents to the George Waters Nutrition Center and to some senior center events.
Coronado Senior Center
1019 Seventh Street. Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 435-2616 www.coronado.ca.us
A place for active adults–50 years old and above–to meet old and new friends and to enjoy a variety of activities that are free or offered at moderate costs as indicated below. The Center is open 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday except on some government holidays. Drop in to socialize, play cards or games, shoot some pool, play ping pong, read a book or magazine, have a cup of coffee or just relax in a friendly place. As well as, individual Assistance on Legal and Income Tax matters.
Imperial Beach Senior Center
1075 8th Street in Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 424-7077 www.cityofib.com
Offers a variety of life enriching classes, activities, hobbies, and a fun social environment. The Center also serves as a great resource center for seniors. Offers a free legal service, free tax assistance during tax time, and a blood pressure clinic once a month.
Norman Park Center
270 F Street. Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 691-5086
Community facility providing programs and services for persons who are contemplating retirement, retired, or home bound. The center offers educational and health classes, social activities, creative writing, exercise programs, yoga, Tai Chi, cooking, singing, tap, line, round, square and ballroom dancing, craft classes, quilting, watercolors, SeniorNet Computer classes and bridge as well as a number of safetynet programs. The center is home to many special interest groups such as the Garden club, Coin club, Antiques & Collectibles, Camera Club, Computer Club and South Bay Radio Club. The game room provides an area for billiards and shuffleboard. Currently, over 100 seniors volunteer at Norman Park.
San Ysidro Senior Center
101 East San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, CA 92173-2516 (619) 424-0468
Information and referral services are provided to seniors by seniors at the Senior Citizen Services.
Senior Nutrition Program
1671 Albany Ave. Chula Vista, CA, 91911-5801
(619) 585-8617 www.ccdsd.org
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for disabled individuals provides transportation to and from meals. Volunteers provide live music during meal service and assistance with income tax forms.
The George H. Waters Nutrition Center 1415 “D” Ave. National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-6751 www.ci.national-city.ca.us
Offers hot, nutritious meals to seniors 60 years old and older. We provide entertainment, transportation to and from the center, nutrition education, and a free notary service,. The Feelin’ Fit exercise program is available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. A home delivered meal program is available for those who qualify, Se habla espanol.
Also remember to check out your local community, recreation, and/or senior centers as senior fitness, nutrition, and other programs are often available at these facilities.