ADVOCACY & LEGAL
SENIOR ADVOCACY GROUPS
AGENCY ON AGING - AREA 4
(916) 486-1876
Agency on Aging-Area 4 funds and monitors older adult programs in seven counties in Northern California. The following contracted services are provided in Yolo County: Caregiver Support, Health Insurance Counseling, Information & Assistance, Job Readiness, Legal Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services/Elder Abuse Prevention, Nutrition, and Transportation. AAA4 also provides advocacy for senior programs and services. Referral Requirements: Age 60+ (Caregiver/care receiver exception) & Resident of Yolo County
BRYTE AND BRODERICK COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK
Implements and supports programs and projects to meet the aspirations of our diverse community by working with the City, non-profit and faith-based organizations, schools, and businesses toward sustaining a healthy, informed, and engaged community.
664 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 617-2288
CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM
Since 1983, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization, has been dedicated to improving the choices, care and quality of life for California’s long term care consumers
650 Harrison St # 2
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 974-5171
CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON AGING
(916) 419-7591
The Commission serves as "the principal advocate in the state on behalf of older individuals, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and regulations made by state and federal departments and agencies relating to programs and services that affect older individuals."
1300 National Dr # 173
Sacramento, CA 95834
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
Sacramento:
(916) 558-5320
Woodland:
(530) 668-6824
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
721 Capitol Mall Dr., Ste. 110
Sacramento, CA 95814
1100 Main Street Ste. 340
Woodland, CA 95695
CALIFORNIA HEALTH ADVOCATES
(916) 231-5110
CHA is a statewide non-profit that provides quality Medicare and related health care coverage information, education and policy advocacy.
5380 Elvas Ave #221
Sacramento, CA 95819
CALIFORNIA SENIOR LEGISLATURE
(916) 552-8056
The mission of the California Senior Legislature is to help preserve and enhance the quality of life for older Californians and their families. The CSL achieves this mission by developing a forum through which older Californians can develop their legislative priorities and get them into the hands of California and Federal legislators.
1020 N St #513
Sacramento, CA 95814
CITY OF DAVIS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
(530) 757-5696
The City of Davis Senior Citizen Commission advises the City Council on all matters relating to policies and programs which serve senior citizens in the community, by assessing their needs.
600 A St Suite C
Davis, CA 95616
CITY OF WOODLAND COMMISSION ON AGING
The commission of aging in Woodland, CA keeps their senior population’s well-being in the forefront of their agenda.
2001 East Street
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 661-2005
DISABILITY RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA
(800) 776-5746
(916) 504-5800
Federal law established Disability Rights California to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
1831 K St
Sacramento, CA 95811
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES
(916) 376-8910
Ombudsman Services provides advocacy services to residents in long-term care facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly). Ombudsmen identify, receive, investigate, and resolve problems on behalf of residents. The ombudsman program also provides community education and training, consultations and information, maintains a presence in long-term care facilities, and witnesses advanced health care directives for residents who reside in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
401 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
WINTERS SENIOR FOUNDATION
(530) 771-7265
Their mission is to advocate, educate, and enhance the lives of seniors by holding events for seniors as well as meetings the third Wednesday of every month at 2pm.
318 1st St.
Winters, CA 95694