Important and useful government resources at your fingertips.

Postal Services 

United States Post Office  No crowds, no lines - this post office is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. 

ZIP Code Look-Up and Address Information  Free service provided by the US Post Office. 

State of California

California Commission on Aging  Serves as the principal advisory body to the Governor, State Legislature, State, Federal and local departments and agencies on issues affecting older individuals.

California Government Homepage 

California Assembly

California Senate 

Department of Motor Vehicles

Franchise Tax Board 

Medical Board of State of California Check out your physician by name, including their educational training, board certifications in recognized medical specialties, and any adverse records that may exist such as malpractice judgments. You may also file complaints with the Medical Board. 

Independent Living Council   The mission of the SLIC is to maximize the opportunities for independence for persons with disabilities through the enhancement of a system of independent living services.

Ombudsman Program  Utilizes trained volunteers, investigates to resolve complaints and reports of abuse of residents in long term care facilities, (skilled nursing, board and care homes, nursing homes) in Riverside County. Also provides information and referral regarding long term care facilities and residents rights.  Emergency state wide hotline, 24 hours (800) 231-4024.  In Riverside County, toll free number is (800) 464-1123 [does not have local website].

California Department of Aging 

California State HICAP  Assists individuals and families with Medicare problems and other health insurance concerns.

California Highway Patrol 

California Lottery

United States

Benefits Check Up from the National Council on Aging  Free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Researching these programs used to be a time-consuming, frustrating experience. But no longer.  The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives.  Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for.

Congress.org A non-partisan, public service Web site created to increase civic-participation in the legislative process.

E-Mail House Reps

E-Mail Senators 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

First Gov  A Project of the President's Management Council

GovSpot  Government links, Services, Statistics, Lists, Sites for Kids…..much more 

Health and Human Services Includes access to all Health and Human Service Agencies …ACF,AOA,CDC,CMS,FDA,HRSA,,HIS,NIH, etc.……… 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Social Security Online 

U.S. Congress 

Veterans Affairs

Regional

HICAP Serving our area, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is financed by the State of California and provides unbiased information and assistance with Medicare and other Senior Health Insurance. 

Network of Care  Resources and links to senior, disabled, mental health and child services, arranged by participating California counties.

Ombudsman Program  Utilizes trained volunteers, investigates to resolve complaints and reports of abuse of residents in long term care facilities, (skilled nursing, board and care homes, nursing homes) in Riverside County. Also provides information and referral regarding long term care facilities and residents rights.  Emergency state wide hotline, 24 hours (800) 231-4024.  In Riverside County, toll free number is (800) 464-1123 [does not have local website].

Orange County Office on Aging  Provides a full range of senior services. 

Riverside County Government and Services

Riverside County Office On Aging  A gateway to senior services in Riverside County, California. 

Riverside County Transportation Commission

San Bernardino County Government and Services

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