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
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.
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.
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)
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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