Legal Assistance
Central California Legal Services, through a grant from the Agency on Aging, offers a Legal Advice and Referral Line for older adults:
- 800-675-8001
Callers requiring additional legal assistance may be referred to other service providers who can help them, or in some cases, may be provided with free legal representation. Central California Legal Services also helps older adults who are victims of unfair business and debt collection practices, including high-pressure energy efficiency or other home improvement contracts.
Elder Abuse Prevention, Education and Training
The Agency on Aging provides a grant to Valley Caregiver Resource Center to conduct presentations for caregivers, employees in professions that serve older adults, and the public to inform them on identification, reporting, prevention and treatment of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. This program also conducts an annual conference in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day each June, featuring seminars from community leaders and professional experts in the field of elder abuse. For more information, contact Valley Caregiver Resource Center’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 559-224-9177.