• Advance Health Care Directive Kit (fee $2.00)
• Do Not Resuscitate Forms (fee $1.00).
• Home Energy Assistance Program Applications
• HICAP and Long-Term Care Appointments
• Trip, Class, and Seasonal Program Registration
• DMV Disabled Placard Applications
• California Driver Handbook
• Property Tax Postponement Forms
• Homeowner/Renter Assistance Applications
• Garbage and Recycle Discount Forms, Utility User's Exemption Applications,
  School Parcel Tax Exemption Forms Available for Eligible Alameda Residents
• Bus Schedules and Transportation Assistance
     

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM  (Top)

AARP DRIVER ONLINE SAFETY COURSE  (Top)

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES  (Top)

• AC Transit Senior Monthly Passes ($20.00), 10-Ride Pass ($8.50)
  
  
• BART Discount Cards ~ 65 years or older and disabled ~ ($9.00)
  
  
• East Bay Paratransit Ticket Books ~ containing ten $3 tickets ~ ($30)
   
• City of Alameda Taxi Program ($5 value at $2.50 each)
  

The East Bay Paratransit Consortium provides transportation to individuals who are unable to use fixed-route public transportation, such as AC Transit buses or BART trains, because of a disability or disabling health condition. Rides are provided for people who are certified as eligible for Paratransit under the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To access Paratransit Services on the Internet, go to www.acta2002.com.  For more information or to find out if East Bay Paratransit is available to you, please contact Mastick Senior Center at (510) 747-7500 or drop by the office.
    

Alameda County offers an emergency transportation service for individuals using wheelchairs who experience a wheelchair breakdown, or other kind of emergency requiring transport of the individual or a wheelchair.
For more information, call toll-free 1-877-50-WHEEL (1-877-509-4335).  
    

The Alameda Service Center is an entry point for any Alamedan needing basic services, eviction prevention, or other emergency assistance. In addition, the Red Cross provides assistance with Alameda Power & Telecom bills, rent assistance, and case management services to those in danger of becoming homeless.

Health & Safety Classes and free Disaster Preparedness Training is also provided. The center is located at 451 Stardust Place, Bldg. #613, Alameda Point, Alameda. For more information contact Jim Franz at (510) 814-4200.
     

MEAL SERVICE (Top)

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) prepares the noon meal served Monday through Friday at Mastick Senior Center. Individuals 60 plus, who wish to participate, are requested to contribute $2.25 per meal. Members, guests or companions under age 60 who wish to participate are required to contribute $4.25 per meal.

Reservations are made a week in advance. To reserve lunch for the following week, please come by the Lobby desk or call (510)747-7500 by Friday before 11:30 am.

For additional information about this program, please contact the Mastick Office at (510)747-7506.
   

BROWN BAG PROGRAM (Top)

Mercy Care Center's Brown Bag Program collects and distributes donated food to 1,500 low-income seniors twice a month at 12 sites in Alameda County. Mastick is the designated site for the city of Alameda.

Eligible candidates must be 60 or older, with a gross monthly income of $1,169 for a single person and $2,192 for families of two or greater. Membership must be renewed annually. An annual voluntary contribution of $10 is appreciated at registration.

Brown Bag distributions are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between
9:00 - 10:00 am in Mastick's Dining Room 1. Members must have transportation and
be present to pick up their bag of groceries.

All applicants must provide identification and proof of income at the time of registration.

For more information, contact Marge Santos at (510) 215-9884.
    

ALAMEDA FOOD BANK (Top)

ALAMEDA MEALS ON WHEELS - AMOW  (Top)

AMOW delivers hot, diet specific meals to seniors and homebound Alameda residents seven days per week. Meals are sold at cost and delivered by volunteers. Sliding scale fees ensure that services are accessible to all.

To contact Meals on Wheels, please call (510) 865-6131.
    

DISASTER REGISTRY PROGRAM  (Top)

The Disaster Registry Program is available to Alameda residents with special needs that wish to be contacted after an earthquake or other major disaster. The City of Alameda Fire Department or Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers will contact residents after a major disaster to determine whether medical attention or other assistance is required.

For more information regarding the program, please call 337-2128.
    

ALAMEDA FRIENDLY VISITORS - AFV (Top)

IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES - IHSS (Top)

IHSS assists eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals of all ages, to remain safely in their own homes with independence and dignity. Home care workers assist with cooking, housecleaning and shopping. They also assist with personal care (e.g., bathing. dressing, etc.).

For more information, call (510) 577-1800.
 

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE (Top)

The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a volunteer supported program that helps Medicare beneficiaries of any age make informed choices and provides advocacy when their health benefits are threatened or denied.

HICAP counselors provide individual counseling to Medicare beneficiaries regarding Medicare billings and claims problems, Medicare supplemental insurance, prescription drugs, Medicare HMOs and other managed care options, long-term care insurance, appeals, and more.

To make an appointment, please contact the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7506.
    

MEDICAL SERVICES/BLOOD PRESSURE (Top)

The Fire Department provides Blood Pressure Screening on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month between 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in Mastick's Music Room.

To obtain an accurate reading, refrain from exercise, caffeine, and nicotine 1½ hours prior to testing.
    

SOCIAL SECURITY (Top)

For Social Security questions call 1-800-772-1213 or go to the Oakland office (1111 Jackson St.) or the San Leandro office (320 Davis St.).

Forms can be accessed on-line at www.socialsecurity.gov. Just click the "Forms" link under "Resources", located on the right hand side of the web page.
    

ALTA BATES TELE-CARE PROGRAM (Top)

The Alta Bates Tele-Care Program offers a daily reassurance telephone call provided by a friendly volunteer to those individuals who are living alone, homebound, disabled or convalescing from an illness. This free program is a source of comfort 365 days per year.

For more information about this program, please call (510) 204-4487 between 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. or leave a message.
    

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - APS (Top)

Alameda County Social Services Agency (APS) "investigates and evaluates complaints of abuse or neglect."

If you, or someone you know, are experiencing physical, emotional, or financial abuse, please call Adult Protective Services (510) 577-1900 or 577-3500. Calls are received by a confidential voice mail system. Please leave your name, phone number and the nature of your call.  An intake worker will return your call.
    

SEEDS COMMUNITY RESOLUTION CENTER - SEEDS CRC (Top)

SEEDS Community Resolution Center (SEEDS CRC) has trained volunteers, from East Bay communities representing a variety of ages, ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientation, occupations, life experiences, with the ability to speak several languages, available to provide mediation services to assist with conflict resolution.

For more information, please contact SEEDS CRC at (510) 548-2377.
     

CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM - CANHR (Top)

CANHR is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of care
& life for nursing home as well as residential care residents in California. 

For more information, contact CANHR at (415) 974-5171 or (800) 474-1116.
     

SENIOR CENTER WITHOUT WALLS (Top)

Senior Center Without Walls offers group activities, friendly conversation & an
assortment of classes to homebound elders.  Individuals can participate from the
comfort of their own home through telephone conference calls.

This program is free & available to seniors of Alameda County!

Senior Center Without Walls is sponsored by Senior Resources at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church in Oakland & the Episcopal Homes Foundation.   It is funded by grants & private donations.

To sign-up or obtain more information, contact Terry Englehart at (510) 444-0243.
     

FOUR BRIDGES (Top)

Four Bridges, sponsored by Bay Area Community Services (BACS), is a socialization program for adults with social and emotional problems. The program is offered Monday and Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at First Congregational Church, 1912 Central Avenue. 

For more information, please call (925) 461-3639.
     

LEGAL SERVICES (Top)

• The Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, sponsors "Lawyers in the Library" on the 1st Wednesday of the month between 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (510) 747-7777.
     
• Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) provides legal assistance to seniors 60 and older on the third Monday of the month between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. For an appointment call (510) 747-7506. LAS can be reached at (510) 832-3040.
     
• Legal Assistance Hotline for seniors 60 and older is 1-800-222-1753.
     

PROPERTY TAX POSTPONEMENT (Top)

The State Controller's Office administers the Property Tax Postponement Program
which enables homeowners to postpone payment of their property taxes.

To qualify, a homeowner must:

• be at least 62 years of age, blind or disabled
  
• possess 20% equity in the property which they own & occupy as the principal place of residence
  
• have a total household income of $ 35,500
  
  The postponed property tax must be repaid when the homeowner moves, the
  home is sold, the homeowner dies, title passes to an ineligible person, or
  senior liens become delinquent.
  
  To obtain additional information, please call (800) 952-5661 or (916) 327-5587. Applications are often available in the Mastick office.
      

NOTARY SERVICES (Top)

Warren Brunetti, volunteer Notary, is available on Wednesdays between 1:30 - 3:15 pm by appointment.

To schedule an appointment, please call the office at (510) 747-7506.
    

HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (Top)

The City of Alameda sponsors several rehabilitation programs providing loans, grants, and/or technical assistance to homeowners.  Assistance is available to develop or conserve housing stock for low and moderate-income residents (less than $53,000 per two-person household), correct code deficiencies, or perform minor emergency home repairs.

The city has a new grant program exclusively for accessibility modifications that can assist by adding ramps and lifts, as well as making limited interior accessibility adaptions (e.g., installation of grab bars, etc.).

The substantial rehab program creates new affordable rental units in existing vacant or underutilized structures. Income limits do not apply to the property owner/developer in this program.

For more information, please call Mariam Delagrange at (510) 749-5814.
    

ELECTRIC BILL ASSISTANCE (Top)

The Red Cross administers two programs to assist low-income Alameda households with electric bills.  

• EASE, the Energy Assistance Program, assists low-income Alamedans with current or overdue Alameda Power & Telecom (AP&T) electricity bills, by having an AP&T representative perform an energy audit.
  
  Qualifying households may receive free energy-efficient light bulbs and other energy conservation assistance.
  
  
• The REACH program, administered by the Salvation Army through the Red Cross, helps low income Alameda residents with PG&E gas bills.
    

RENT REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE - RRAC (Top)

RRAC reviews complaints of significant rental increases and provides a neutral forum for renters and residential property owners to present their views. It evaluates increases, determines whether they are equitable, and if not, attempts to mediate a resolution acceptable to all parties.

The committee has successfully mediated more than 225 rental increase cases. A tenant, who receives notice of a substantial rent increase, can obtain a Rental Increase Complaint (RIC) Form by calling the Development Services Department at (510) 749-5800, or visiting the Alameda Housing web site by clicking here.
    

HOMEOWNER AND RENTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Top)

California residents who are U.S. citizens & designated aliens, 62 years of age or
older, blind, or disabled, with a total household income of $44,096 or less
are eligible for the State of California's Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program.

Renters must pay monthly rent of $50 or greater.  Persons residing in tax-exempt properties are not eligible.  

The filing period begins July 1.  Applications are often available in the Mastick office. Volunteers will be available by appointment to assist with application completion. For more information, please call the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7506.
    

MEDI-CAL ASSISTANCE (Top)

PODIATRY / BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (Top)

AAI HEALTH SERVICES (Top)

TRAVEL CORNER (Top)

Visit the Mastick Excursion Information Board located in the Mastick Office. There you will find information about monthly trips including registration forms, extended trips and travel, upcoming events (e.g., travel policies and procedures).

The Travel Office is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
as well as from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    

RED CROSS DISASTER KITS (Top)

Red Cross Disaster Kits can be ordered in the Mastick Office. Fliers outlining kit options are also available in the office.

Mastick members are eligible for a 20% discount on the variety of kits available. Checks should be made payable to the Alameda Red Cross.
    

SENIOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PRPGRAM - ASSETS (Top)

Are you 55 or older, low income and in need of employment?  ASSETS Senior Employment Opportunities Program can assist with your employment needs (e.g., training, etc.).

For more information call (510) 238-3535.
    

HOUSEHOLD BATTERY DISPOSAL (Top)

Household batteries (e.g., AAA, AA, C, D or 9-volt) can no longer be deposited in your gray solid waste (garbage) cart. Mastick Senior Center now accepts household batteries.

Deposit batteries in the Battery Recycling Cart located in the Mastick Office on
Monday through Friday between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Alameda County Industries (ACI) gladly accepts household batteries at their office
on 2307 Blanding Avenue, Suite B, weekdays between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
       

INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE (Top)

During February through April 15, AARP Tax Assistance Program volunteers are
available to provide free tax preparation services to low and middle income individuals
with special attention to those 60 and older.

Limited appointments are available for low-income non-seniors.

This program is sponsored by AARP, IRS and Mastick Senior Center.
         

BIRTHDAY LUNCH CELEBRATION (Top)

Mastick Senior Center members are invited to celebrate their birthday at the monthly
Birthday Celebration event. The celebration includes a free lunch, a slice of birthday
cake and a balloon!

Reservations are required. Refer to the monthly newsletter, The Mastick Bee, for
details. For more information call (510) 747-7500.
         

BICYCLE LICENSE SCHEDULE (Top)

The City of Alameda requires that all bicycles traveling city streets be licensed. To obtain a bicycle license, visit your neighborhood fire station, Monday through Friday,between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm or Saturday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

The fee is $5 per bicycle.

Note that Mastick Senior Center now has two bicycle racks:

• Courtyard near Lobby
• Rear entrance of Mastick Social Hall
                   

ROAD TO RECOVERY (Top)

Road to Recovery is a program offered by the American Cancer Society to provide free transportation to individuals with cancer-related medical appointments. Volunteer drivers bring ambulatory individuals with cancer who are unable to drive themselves, to and from medical treatment facilities, providing a friendly, supportive, and reliable presence.

For additional information, contact the American Cancer Society at (510) 742-8346.
                   

CITY OF ALAMEDA PREMIUM TAXI SERVICE  (Top)

Premium Taxi Service provides a 50% discount for taxi rides with the City of Alameda's transportation provider. The service is not limited to medical trips.

Eligible riders must purchase the required discount coupons in advance. However, to make the program fair to all users, you may purchase a maximum number of 5 coupons per quarter (every 3 months).

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be East Bay Paratransit-certified, 75 years of age or older, or 70 years of age or older without a driver’s license.

Cost:
Each travel coupon has a $5 value and costs $2.50. If the cost of a trip cannot be covered exactly with one or more $5 coupons, you may either give the driver an additional coupon or cash to pay the additional cost. However, if you use a coupon, drivers cannot provide you with change. You must present travel coupons with a completed Travel Information Form to the taxi driver upon arrival at your requested destination.

Please contact Mastick Senior Center at (510) 747-7506 for more information, or visit their web site at www.alamedaparatransit.com.

This program is made available through the City of Alameda Measure B funding.