Community Resources

• Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) 

Caregiver Focused Resource Library and iCare Portal:

(800) 827-1008 

• Alzheimer’s San Diego 

• San Diego Alzheimer’s Project Initiative​

• Aging & Independence Services (San Diego County Area Agency on Aging): (800) 339-4661 

• Imperial County Area Agency on Aging 

  • (442) 265-7000 or 1-800-510-2020 

  • Dementia Care Division: 442-265-7040 

  • Long-term care Ombudsman: 442-265-7031

• Meals on Wheels

• Serving Seniors

• Mama's Kitchen

• Elder Help

• Care Placement

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​TRANSPORTATION 

• San Diego County Volunteer Driver Coalition: (888) 924-3228 

• Elder Help San Diego: 619-284-9281

  • donation-based

• Jewish Family Service: 858-637-3210   

  • donation based

• Ride Fact: 888-924-3228

  • usually a small fee based on mileage

• MTS Access: 619-233-3004

  • same company as the fixed-route public transportation except they offer curb-to-curb transportation.  You do have to apply and complete a phone interview to determine whether the client meets the criteria.  It is a 2-part application - one for the patient to complete and the other for the doctor to complete.  You will submit both to MTS when the forms are complete. The process and application is on their website

• Go Go Grandparent: 855-464-6872 

  • They work with Ride Share apps (such as Uber and Lyft) and you do pay for the full cost of the transport plus a fee (monthly or mileage) but the rider does not need a smart phone as the ride is coordinated and monitored by their customer service agents.  This is the most costly but most reliable option.   

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MENTAL HEALTH 

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

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LEGAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES 

• Legal Resources: Elder Law & Advocacy: (858) 565-1392 

• Legal and Financial Basics Webinar 

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EARLY-STAGE ACTIVITIES 

• Memory Cafes 

• Memories at the Museum

• Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) – My Life Through the Lens 

• Villa Musica

• Dementia Friendly Activities Toolkit & Dementia Communication Card 

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PROGRAMS OF All-INCLUSIVE

CARE FOR THE ELDERLY 

• Family Health Centers of San Diego PACE  : (619) 515-2445 

• St. Paul’s PACE Program : (619) 677-3800 

• San Ysidro Health Center PACE Program : (619) 662-4100 

• Gary and Mary West PACE