Resource and Referrals - Active Aging Senior Referrals
By phone or by appointment only. Register by calling (916) 617-5320.
HICAP Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy is assisting seniors virtually, in person and by phone. Have questions regarding Medicare? They offer free counseling.
You can now make an appointment to see a HICAP Representative.
Appointment are available within the Community Center on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 pm to 3 pm, must call HICAP at 916-376-8915 to make an appointment. No walk ins.
Paratransit Vouchers
By Appointment only. Register by calling (916) 617-5320. Yolo Adult Day Health Center (YADHC) has implemented a West Sacramento inclusive program that provides Yolobus Special vouchers to medically designated, disabled seniors who are 60+ and eligible, registered participants for YOLOBUS Special paratransit services. Funded by Area 4 Agency on Aging (A4AA), it is designed to encourage independent community mobility for disabled seniors who, due to a disability, are unable to travel to a boarding and disembarking location on fixed bus routes. For eligible candidates, limited vouchers are available from Active Aging Programs.
Legal Services of Northern California
Need legal advice and help? Legal Services of Northern California will offer limited free service to the senior community. Community Center appointments can be made for the First Tuesday of each month between 9 am to 11 am .
Please call the Community Center at 916-617-5320 to make an appointment.
Must make an appointment one week in advance. No walk ins.
You can also call Senior Legal Help at: 1 (530) 662-1065
Rental and Utility Assistance
Shores of Hope at (916)372-0200 or Yolo County Children’s Alliance at (916)572-0560.
A new State Program is available to offer rental / utility assistance. Short term rental assistance. Must qualify to receive assistance. Call for details.
Food Assistance
Yolo County Food Bank 1 530-668-0690, or call 2-1-1
Need a new smoke and carbon monoxide detector?
If you haven’t picked one up last year (2023) and would like one, please stop by the Community Center. We still have a few left.
You will need to sign a waiver and the installation of the smoke detector is your responsibility.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE HEAP
If you need help paying for your gas/electric/fuel bill, you can apply for the HEAP Program. You can access the application on their website: http://www.nces.org
Help may be obtained by calling the toll free number at 1-800-233-4480. You may leave your full name, mailing address, home phone number, and daytime phone number and an application will be mailed to you within 2-3 business days or make an appointment at the Community Center by calling (916) 617-5320 and we can help you out with the application.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Calfresh Presents: Best Practice for Healthy Living
Wednesday, January 10, 1 pm to 2 pm. No cost.
Open to all seniors 50 plus. To register, call the Community Center at916-617-5320 or visit our website at www.westsacfun.org Join us as Calfresh representatives will teach us healthy and easy habits that we can incorporate into our daily life. There will be free samples at the end of the workshop.
iphone Workshop
Tuesday, February 13, 11 am to 1 pm No cost for members.
Please register in advance. Whether you need a refresher course or would like to learn how to operate your iphone with ease, this workshop is for you.
Android Phone Workshop
Friday, February 16, 10 am to 12 pm. No cost for members.
Please register in advance.
Whether you need a refresher course or would like to learn how to operate your android smart phone with ease, this workshop is for you.
Live Strong and Safe (Fall Prevention)
Tuesday, March 5, 1 pm to 2 pm. No cost.
Open to all seniors 50 plus. To register, call the Community Center at916-617-5320 or visit our website at www.westsacfun.org
Falls are common and costly, especially among Americans aged 65 and older. But falls are preventable and do not have to be an inevitable part of aging. Learn about consequences of falls in older adults and ways to prevent falls in the FREE fall prevention presentation Live Strong & Safe. A complimentary night light will be handed out after the workshop.
California Department of Insurance Presents Financial Fraud and Common Scams Workshop
Monday, March 11, 11 am to 12 pm. No cost.
Open to all seniors 50 plus. To register, call the Community Center at916-617-5320 or visit our website at www.westsacfun.org
Please join us in this beneficial workshop. The presenter will talk about preventing fraud, financial abuse and common scams involving insurance fraud. She will also talk about the California Low Cost Auto Insurance Program, a low-cost auto insurance for the low income.
RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PRESENTS DISASTER READY WORKSHOP
Friday, April 5 11 am to 12 pm
No Cost. Open to all seniors 50 plus. To register, call the Community Center at 916-617-5320 or visit our website at www.westsacfun.org
We will discuss how to prepare in advance for a disaster. Learn useful tips and tools.
Calfresh Presents Smart Strategies for Healthy Food Shopping, Planning, and Preparation
Wednesday, April 10, 1 pm to 2 pm
No Cost. Open to all seniors 50 plus. To register, call the Community Center at 916-617-5320 or visit our website at www.westsacfun.org
Come learn smart strategies for shopping, planning and preparation. There will be free samples.
SAVE THE DATE
The Senior Resource Fair at the Community Center will be on Friday, May 17 from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Please join us for an informative gathering. We will feature nonprofit, state and local organizations. There will be giveaways, light snacks and freebies. Mark your calendar and we will see you at the Senior Resource Fair!
