resources

The Senior Resource Services Program provides information and resources for various social service requests (i.e., health coverage, home health services, service coordination, meal programs, housing assistance, etc). The Senior Services Specialist is available to work with family and friends of adults age 50 plus. For more information, please call (510) 747-7513.

Additionally, the City of Alameda Commission on Disability Issues has prepared a Directory of Local Community Resources. Here is a link to their Guide to Services and Resources for People with Physical and/or Cognitive Disabilities

Click each of the services listed below to see its complete description:

Programs at Mastick

AARP Driver Safety Program

Blood Pressure Screening

Brown Bag Program

Dental Consultation

Health Insurance Assistance (HICAP)

Battery Disposal (Household Batteries)

Income Tax Preparation

Legal Services - Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS)

Meal Service - Lunch at Mastick

Notary Services

Office Services

Podiatry Screening

Transportation Office

Travel Corner

Meal Programs

Alameda Food Bank

Alameda Meals on Wheels (AMOW)

Brown Bag Program

Health Coverage and Home Health Programs

AAI Health Services

Alameda County Network of Care

Alta Bates Summit Medial Center

Alta Bates Tele-Care Program

Four Bridges

Grief Support Group

In Home Support Services (IHSS)

Medi-Cal Assistance

Medical Services/Blood Pressure

Road to Recovery

Sutter VNA and Hospice

Housing and Utility Assistance Programs

Electric Bill Assistance

Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Housing Rehabilitation Programs

Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC)

Utility Assistance

Transportation Services

511 Transportation Hotline

AARP Driver Safety Program

Bicycle License Schedule

City of Alameda Premium Taxi Service

City of Alameda Paratransit Shuttle

East Bay Paratransit Services

Medical Return Trip Improvement Program (MRTIP)

Non-Emergency Wheelchair Transportation Program

Road to Recovery

Transportation Office

Transportation Scholarship Program

Other Services and Programs

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AARP Driver Safety Online Course

Adult Protective Services (APS)

Alameda Friendly Visitors (AFV)

Alameda One-Stop Career Center

Alameda Safety and Accessibility Program

Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay (ASEB)

Battery Disposal (Household Batteries)

Bicycle License Schedule

CA Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

City of Alameda Paratransit Scholarship Program

Delivery Services

Employment Development Department (EDD)

Fed and State Assistance Programs for Older Americans

Four Bridges

Lavender Seniors of the East Bay

Legal Services

SEEDS Community Resolution Center (SEEDS CRC)

Senior Center Without Walls

Social Security

Senior Employment Opportunity Program (ASSETS)

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The descriptions below are alphabetically list

211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL HOTLINE(Top)

Calling 211 provides free information (over the phone) about housing, health and social services throughout Alameda County. Just dial 211 on your telephone and you will be connected to an operator who can assist you with your needs. This service is available in multiple languages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sponsored by Eden I & R, which is Alameda County's Information and Referral line.

511 TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE (Top)

511 is a toll-free phone and web service that consolidates Bay Area transportation-related information into a one-stop resource. This easy three-digit number provides up-to-the-minute information on traffic conditions and incidents, details on public transportation routes/fares, instant carpool or van pool referrals, bicycling information, trip-planning, airport access, City Car Share, Trans-Link, FasTrak and more.

To access by phone, dial 511. To access by the Internet, go to http://511.org. Consider using the computers in Mastick's Computer Lab to access this resource!

AAI HEALTH SERVICES (Top)

AAI Health Services provides primary health care services on a sliding scale, as well as extending service to Medi-Cal recipients and the uninsured.

AAI Health Services is located at 1002 Central Avenue in Alameda, and their phone number is (510) 521-6078.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (Top)

AARP Driver Safety Program is the largest classroom driver course specifically designed for motorists who are 50 and older!

AARP offers two classroom formats, which are offered on alternating months.

The standard course is taught in two, four-hour sessions held over a two-day period on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
The refresher course is available to individuals that have taken the standard course within the last four years. It is offered on the 1st Wednesday ay of the month between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Pre-registration for both classes is a must. There is a $12 fee per person for AARP members with their membership numbers, and a $14 fee for non-AARP members. The registration fee is only payable by check made to AARP.

You must pre-register in the Mastick Office.

Ask your insurance agent about automobile insurance discounts.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY ONLINE COURSE (Top)

AARP now offers the Driver Safety Course online. The cost is $15.95 for AARP members and $19.95 for non-members. The course may be completed at your own pace within 60 days of registration.

For more information or to register please go visit their web site by clicking here.

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 (510) 577-3500.

Calls are received by a confidential voicemail system. Please leave your name, phone number and the nature of your call. An intake worker will promptly return your call.

ALAMEDA COUNTY NETWORK OF CARE (Top)

The Alameda County Network of Care is a comprehensive, Internet-based resource for seniors and people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and service providers.

The web site offers information on social service programs, including transportation, and can be accessed online at alameda.networkofcare.org.

ALAMEDA FOOD BANK (Top)

The Alameda Food Bank is a private non-profit organization providing nutritious food at no cost to low-income residents of the City of Alameda. Clients are able to receive up to six free food packages each month, which include a healthy mix of produce, meat, breads, and non-perishable food items.

For more information about the program or to donate food, please contact the Alameda Food Bank at 1900 Thau Way, (between Buena Vista and Constitution Way), or by phone at (510) 523-5850.

ALAMEDA FRIENDLY VISITORS (AFV) (Top)

AFV, a companion program to Alameda Meals on Wheels (AMOW), provides companionship to seniors and homebound Alameda residents.

AFV volunteers are matched with homebound neighbors to provide friendship, exchange stories, share common interests/hobbies, have a few laughs, and offer telephone reassurance, while bringing joy and satisfaction to both parties.

To learn more about this program, call (510) 748-0342.

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 learn more, please call (510) 865-6131.

ALAMEDA ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER (Top)

The Alameda One-Stop Career Center is a self-directed resource center. The Center provides resources and services that are focused on assisting any member of the community with job search, training information, and career assistance.

Internet access to job listings and other information is provided with Resource Specialists on hand to provide technical assistance.

For more information, please contact (510) 748-2208 or (510) 814-8302.

ALAMEDA SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM (Top)

The Alameda Fire Department’s Safety and Accessibility Program is a free service for low-income Alameda residents who are 62 years of age and older or disabled.

The program provides:

Installation of Smoke Detectors
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Installation of Night Lights
Installation of Other Fire and Fall Prevention Safety Devices

In addition, the service allows for household modification (e.g., bathroom grab bars, wheelchair ramps, etc.). To confirm eligibility and receive an application, call (510) 337-2133.

ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER(Top)

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center offers a Grief Recovery Group at Summit Merritt Pavilion, 350 Hawthorne Avenue in Oakland.

For more information, please call (510) 869-6778.

ALTA BATES TELE-CARE PROGRAM (Top)

The Alta Bates Tele-Care Program offers a daily reassurance telephone call to individuals 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 am or leave a message.

ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES OF THE EAST BAY (ASEB) (Top)

ASEB is a non-profit organization that provides services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as support for their caregivers. It also educates and informs the general community about issues related to other related dementia care.

Telephone Contact Directory for Information and Support Groups for Caregivers:

Berkeley Adult Day Care and Caregivers Support Group
(510) 644-8292
Hayward Adult Day Care and Caregivers Support Group
(510) 888-1411
Oakland Adult Day Care and Caregivers Support Group
(510) 268-1410
Early Stage Program - Talita Wells (510) 644-8292

For additional information, visit their web site at www.aseb.org.

BATTERY DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES(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 8:30 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 am - 6:00 pm. To contract ACI, please call (510) 483-1400.

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 (Stations 1,2, 3 or 4) with your bicycle, Monday through Friday, between 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, or Saturday between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

The fee is $5 per bicycle and the license is valid for three years.

Consider riding your bike to the center now that Mastick Senior Center now has two bicycle racks:

Courtyard near Lobby
Rear entrance of Mastick Social Hall

BLOOD PRESSURE AND PODIATRY SCREENING (Top)

In order to obtain an accurate blood pressure reading, please refrain from exercise, caffeine and nicotine for 90 minutes prior to testing. There are two options for testing:

Blood Pressure Screening - Alameda Fire Department provides screening on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Mastick's Media Room.
Podiatry and Blood Pressure Screening - Dr. Dale Wright, DPM provides his services on the 3rd Tuesday of the month between 1:45 - 3:00 pm in the Mastick's Media Room.

Appointments are required.

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 $1,354 for a single person and $2,192 for families of two or more. 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.

CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM (CANHR) (Top)

CANHR is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of care and 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.

CITY OF ALAMEDA PARATRANSIT SHUTTLE(Top)

The City of Alameda offers a free shuttle service for Alameda residents who are:

Aged 55 years and older
Or, certified to use East Bay Paratransit or the Alameda Premium Taxi Service

This service provides riders with a way of getting to and from popular shopping areas, medical facilities, or visiting friends within Alameda City.

The hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Riders must show an ID card. To obtain a shuttle ID card or for more information, visit the Mastick Office or the Paratransit Program web site at www.alamedaparatransit.com.

City of Alameda Paratransit Services are funded by Measure B.

CITY OF ALAMEDA PREMIUM TAXI SERVICE (Top)

Premium Taxi Service is available to individuals that are EBP-certified, 75 years of age or older, or 70 years of age or older without a driver’s license. The City of Alameda contracts with local taxi companies to provide this service.

The 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.

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 the requested travel information to the taxi driver upon arrival at your requested destination.

Please contact Mastick Senior Center at (510) 747-7513 for more information, or visit their web site at http://alamedaparatransit.com/services.html#taxi.

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

DELIVERY SERVICES (Top)

The following vendors provide grocery or prescription drug delivery:

Chestnut Encinal Market (Grocery Items)
1202 Chestnut Street, Alameda, CA
(510) 523-5600
$9 Delivery Fee
Dan's Produce (Grocery Items)
2300 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA
(510) 523- 1777
Tuesday and Friday Only
No Delivery Fee with $20 Minimum Order
Versailles Pharmacy (Prescription Drug Delivery)
2801 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
(510) 523-4907
No Delivery Fee

DENTAL CONSULTATION (Top)

Dr. Alfred Chong provides free dental consultation in the Mastick Office on the third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm by appointment only. This is an opportunity to have questions answered regarding your teeth, treatment options and possible alternatives for pending dental procedures.

To schedule an appointment, please visit the Mastick Office or call (510) 747-7506.

EAST BAY PARATRANSIT SERVICES (ALAMEDA COUNTY) (Top)

East Bay Paratransit (EBP) is a public transit service for people unable to use regular AC Transit buses, or BART trains, because of a disability or disabling health condition.

EBP transports riders to and from their destination in sedans or vans equipped with a wheelchair lift.

AC Transit and BART established EBP to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information contact EBP at (510) 287-5000 or the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7513.

EDEN COUNCIL FOR HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY (ECHO) (Top)

ECHO, established as a fair housing agency, has expanded to a full-service housing counseling organization providing services to very low and moderate income clients.

ECHO provides fair housing counseling, mediation, investigation, and audits. In addition, it operates landlord/tenant counseling programs, rental assistance, emergency grant programs, and home equity conversions.

For more information , please contact ECHO at (510) 496-0496 or (888) 922-3246.

ELECTRIC BILL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE (Top)

Listed below are two organizations who assist with utility bills, HEAP and the Red Cross:

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households with energy bills. It provides direct payment to the utility company on behalf of an eligible applicant. Eligibility is based upon the household's total monthly income. For more information, contact the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7506 or HEAP at (510) 881-0300 ext. 245.
For assistance with electric bills or to learn about discount programs, contact Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) at (510) 748-3930.

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EDD) (Top)

Employment Development Department (EDD) connects millions of job seekers and employers. Offices are located in Oakland at 1212 Broadway, or on the 3rd floor of 675 Hegenberger.

For more information , please contact EDD at (800) 300-5616 or visit their web site at www.edd.ca.gov.

For Disability Insurance claims, contact the EDD at (800) 480-3287 or visit their offices located in Alameda at 1600 Harbor Bay Parkway in Suite 120.

FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS (Top)

The National Council on the Aging has created a web site to assist those who wish to have information regarding available programs. Program information includes housing, employment, prescription drug costs, and utility bills.

The web site, www.benefitscheckup.org, lists more that 1,000 benefit programs and will walk you through the process.

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 in Alameda.

For more information, please call (510) 750-8810.

GRIEF SUPPORT (Top)

Alameda Hospital and Odyssey Hospice offers a support group for those who have been touched by a death-related loss. The groups are non-denominational and open to the public.

The meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm at Alameda Hospital Women’s Health and Resource Center, which is located at 2070 Clinton Avenue on the 1st Floor .

For more information, contact Martha Kay Nelson, Odyssey Hospice, (510) 582-843???

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE (HICAP) (Top)

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 to meet with a counselor, please visit the Mastick Office or call (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 $51,550 for a two-person household, or $45,100 for a one-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 adaptation (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) 747-6897.

IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (IHSS) (Top)

IHSS for Alameda County assists eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals 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, or visit their web site by clicking here.

INCOME TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE (Top)

During February through April 15 each year, 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.

Appointments quickly fill. Participants are encouraged to schedule appointments in February by visiting the Mastick Office or call (510) 747-7506.

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

LAVENDER SENIORS OF THE EAST BAY (Top)

Lavender Seniors of the East Bay provides social activities, support and networking for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors in the East Bay. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties through outreach, advocacy and education.

For more information, contact (510) 667-9655 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

LEGAL SERVICES (Top)

Here are several services available for seniors:

The Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, sponsors "Lawyers in the Library" on the first Wednesday of the month between 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Registration begins at 5:30 pm. For more information, call (510) 747-7713.
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 3:00 pm in the Mastick Office. To schedule an appointment,please call the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7506. For more information about LAS, please call (510) 832-3040.
Legal Assistance Hotline for seniors 60 and older is (800) 222-1753.
The Alameda County Bar Association can be reached at (510) 302-2222.

MEAL SERVICE - LUNCH AT MASTICK(Top)

Why cook when you can enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and served at Mastick Senior Center on Monday through Friday. Enjoy a nutritious meal in a friendly and welcoming environment. Volunteers gladly serve you and the staff does the dishes!

Individuals 60+ are encouraged to make a voluntary contribution $3 per meal per person. Members, guests or companions under age 60 who wish to participate are required to pay $5 per meal.

Advanced reservations are required and are taken Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 11:30 am. For additional information about this program, call the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7506.

MEDI-CAL ASSISTANCE (Top)

The Medi-Cal Center is located at 8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621.

Questions pertaining to Medi-Cal eligibility should be directed to (800) 698-1118.

MEDICAL RETURN TRIP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (MRTIP) (Top)

MRTIP is designed to provide a more flexible method for returning home after/from medical appointments. To qualify for this program, participants must be certified eligible. The City of Alameda contracts with local taxi companies to provide this free service.

To qualify for this program, participants must be certified eligible East Bay Paratransit participants. This program is made available through City of Alameda Measure B funding. To obtain vouchers or for more information, contact the Mastick Office at (510) 747-7506.

City of Alameda Paratransit Services are funded by Measure B.

NON-EMERGENCY WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (Top)

Alameda County offers a non-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 information on the program, call toll-free 1-877-50-WHEEL or (877) 509-4335. For emergencies, call 911.

NOTARY SERVICES (Top)

Warren Brunetti, volunteer notary, is available to provide notary services by appointment on Wednesdays between 1:30 - 3:15 pm at Mastick.

To schedule an appointment, please visit the Mastick Office or call (510) 747-7506.

OFFICE SERVICES AT MASTICK CENTER(Top)

Office volunteers and staff are available to assist you with the following:

Trip, Class and Seasonal Program Registration
Garbage and Recycling Discount Forms
Utility Users' Tax (UTT) Exemption Applications
Alameda Unified School District Parcel Tax Exemption Forms
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
Guide to Hiring In-Home Help and Care Provider Listing
Notary Public Appointments
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) Appointments
California Driver Handbooks
Bus Schedules and Transportation Assistance
California State Library Applications (Braille and Talking Book Library)
Appointments for Portraits by Woodard

The Mastick Office can be reached at (510) 747-7506 on Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

RENT REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RRAC) (Top)

The RRAC reviews complaints of significant rental increase 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.

Rental Increase Complaint (RIC) forms are available by calling the Development Services Department at (510) 747-4316 or by visiting the Alameda Housing web site by clicking here.

ROAD TO RECOVERY (Top)

Road to Recovery is an American Cancer Society program that provides free transportation for patients to their cancer-related medical appointments. Volunteer drivers bring ambulatory patients to and from medical treatment facilities, providing a friendly, supportive, and reliable presence for patients who are unable to drive themselves.

The program requires three to five business days advance notice, and prefers appointments between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm on Monday through Friday.

For additional information, contact the American Cancer Society at (510) 832-7012.

SEEDS COMMUNITY RESOLUTION CENTER (SEEDS CRC) (Top)

SEEDS CRC has multilingual trained volunteers from East Bay communities representing a variety of ages, ethnic groups, religions, sexual orientation, occupations, life experiences, available to provide mediation services to assist with conflict resolution.

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

SENIOR CENTER WITHOUT WALLS (Top)

Senior Center Without Walls offers group activities, friendly conversation and an assortment of classes to homebound elders who find it difficult to get to a senior center. Individuals can participate from the comfort of their own home through telephone conference calls.

This activity program is free and available to seniors of Alameda County!

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

For more information, call (510) 444-0243.

SENIOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (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. If you need training, their Career Resource Center is available for people 50 years of age and older.

For more information call (510) 238-3535.

SOCIAL SECURITY (Top)

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

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.

SUTTER VNA AND HOSPICE (Top)

Sutter VNA and Hospice offers various programs that are open to the public. Contact them about their bereavement groups as indicated below:

For those grieving the death of a family member or friend, please call (510) 450-8596 or (510) 450-8867 for information about ongoing groups.
For those who have lost a spouse or partner, please all (510) 450-8596 for information about ongoing groups.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (Top)

The Transportation Office is located in the Mastick Office and open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The following services are available:

AC Transit Senior Monthly Stickers for $20
East Bay Paratransit Ticket Books (10 tickets) for $40
Alameda Premium Taxi Program for $2.50 each

For more information, please call (510) 747-7513.

TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Top)

The City of Alameda, through Measure B monies, offers limited matching funds through the Transportation Scholarship Program to assist individuals with Premium Taxi Service expenses.

To be eligible, you must be an Alameda residents, be certified Paratransit riders, and meet the very low-income requirements.

A limit of $50 in matching funds per family is available each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), as funding is available. Proof of income is required. (e.g., SSA/SSI award letter, paycheck stubs, etc.) Income verification cannot be older than 60 days.

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 and Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 3:30 pm.

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