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Information Relating to Senior Mental Health Services

 

Phone Numbers: Elder Abuse - Resources & Reporting

 

  • Adult Protective Services 800-491-7123 (24 hrs.)  To report suspected abuses against an elderly person or dependent adult.
  • Alternatives to Domestic Violence 951-683-0829, 800-339-7233  Assistance for victims of domestic violence.  Free counseling.  Shelter available.
  • Better Business Bureau  909-825-7280  For complaints against or information about businesses.
  • CA Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair  800-952-5210  Investigates auto repair problems and medicates on your behalf.
  • CA Department of Insurance  800-927-4357  Regulates non-HMO helath insurance providers.
  • California Medical Board 800-633-2322  Complaints about physicians.
  • C.A.R.E. Program  800-476-7506  Elder abuse education and training.  Hands-on advocacy for victims of consumer fraud by businesses.
  • Center for health Care Rights  800-824-0780  Medicare and health insurance issues.
  • Contractors State License Board  800-321-2752  To check on the status of a contractor's license and file a complaint.
  • Department of Corporations  213-576-7500  To report fraudulent prcatices by corporations.
  • District Attorney's Office  951-955-5400  Legal entity for criminal prosection for Riverside County.
  • DMA Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale NY 11735-9008.  To avoid unwanted mail advertisements send name, address and phone number.
  • DMA Telephone Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale NY 11735-9008.  To avoid unwanted telemarketing calls send name, address and phone number.
  • Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program  800-434-0222  Assistance with Medicare, HMO and Long Term Insurance.
  • IHISS - Public Authority 888-470-4477  Establishes a registry of screened and trained independent providers and matches them with In-Home Supportive Services consumers who need their help.
  • Inland Communities Legal Services 951-781-4800  Legal Services for low income seniors, civil law such as landloard/tenant, trusts and family law.
  • Long Term Care Ombudsman 951-686-4402  To report abuse in care facilities or board and care, and advocacy for residents.
  • National Association of Security Dealers  800-289-9999  To check on licensing of investment consultants and to report frauduent consultants.
  • Charities - Attorney General's Office 800-952-5225  To check the validity of a charity.
  • Public Guardian & Conservator (Mental Health)  951-341-6440  Information regarding conservatorships due to metal disabilities.
  • Public Service Law Corporation  951-682-7968  Free legal services to income eligible residents of Western Riverside County.
  • Senior Nutrition Program 800-510-2020, 951-697-4697  Meals served at sites and delivered to homes.
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    Riverside County Office on Aging  800-510-2020, 951-697-4697  Free information and referral on senior services  available county wide.
  • Riverside County Bar Association  951-682-7520  Lawyer referral service for Riverside County.
  • Small Claims Court Information  951-413-5353  Official Dept. to answer questions abbout Small Claims Court issues.
  • Social Security Administration  800-772-1213  Social Securty information.
  • Telemarketing Fraud Hotline 800-876-7060  To report telephone scams (9 am to 5 pm Eastern).
  • Victim Witness Program  951-955-5450  Advocates for vicims of crimes who are witnesses; handles vistim witness claims.