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These organizations provide assistance, support, information and advocacy to consumers, families and service providers. You also can search our nationwide database of support groups at left.

Resource Locators



• CAREgivinghelp
  Works to provide caregivers with educational materials and resources that are applicable to many different caregiving situations. In order to help caregivers maximize the quality of care they can offer while also minimizing the risk of “caregiver burnout,” they have designed educational modules and web pages around the most challenging aspects of caregiving.
  
  
• Caring From a Distance (CFAD)
  A nonprofit organization that offers assistance, resources and support for men and women providing long distance care. The site was created and is maintained by men and women who have personally struggled with the anguish, stress, and frustration of long distance care.
  
  
• Elder Care Resources
  Offers a reference guide and informational resource for the elderly and for those caring for them.
  
  
• Family Caregiving 101
  Provides caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while providing high quality care for loved ones.
  
  
• Gay & Lesbian Association of Retiring Persons, Inc.
  The purposes of this organization are two: to develop and operate Retirement Communities that are openly LGBT friendly and to promote, provide and support education on aging.
  
  
• Health Cares Exchange Initiative, Inc. (HCEI)
  Seeks to create supportive inclusive networks for caregivers, including AIDS caregivers, in diversely affected geographic areas and then foster information and personnel exchanges between them. HCEI works to encourage caregiver collaboration, enhance community-based care, and educate caregivers about stress management.
  
  
• Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities
  Provides a guide for persons living with a disability and in need of useful information and assistance in buying a home.
  
  
• MedCure
  Serves as a link between people who wish to donate non-transplantable organs and tissue to help the medical community discover cures for diseases and develop new and effective treatments and therapies.
  
  
• NASMM (National Association of Senior Move Managers)
  A non-profit, professional association of organizations dedicated to helping older adults and their families with the physical and emotional aspects of moving.
  
  
• National Association of Geriatric Professional Care Managers
  A nonprofit association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment, and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers.
  
  
• National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
  Provides a national resource database designed help caregivers and the elderly to find programs in their area that offer services designed for older victims of abuse and neglect. Also contains articles on abuse prevention, reporting, and education.
  
  
• National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
  Works to improve and increase mental health and substance abuse services to older adults through the common interest of diverse groups of agencies, organizations and individuals.
  
  
• National FindFamily Registry For People with Disabilities
  Provides a free service for family members, friends and advocates for people with disabilities who are seeking to re-connect with people in institutionalized care settings.
  
  
• National Private Duty Association
  The nation's first association for providers of private duty home care, NPDA members provide both home health care and non-medical home care services such as companion care, elder care, and in-home assisted living services.
  
  
• Planning for Eldercare
  34 in-depth chapters, totaling over 690 printable pages, from 9 experts and covering all areas of long-term care planning, or as it's more commonly called, elder care planning.
  
  
• Project Lifesaver
  A rapid response program that deploys specially trained teams to quickly locate and return wandering adults and children to their families and caregivers. Aids victims and families suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders such as Down Syndrome and autism.
  
  
• USA.gov Caregivers' Resources
  Provides information about Federal programs and services that assist caregivers, elders and persons with disabilities.
  
  

Government Programs



• Disability Info.gov
  DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others.
  
  
• Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
  Seeks to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling.
  
  
• Go Direct
  Provides information on this program sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks to encourage and motivate people who receive federal benefit checks to use direct deposit.
  
  
• GovBenefits.gov
  Your benefits website. Whether you're a veteran, student, parent, senior citizen or a disaster victim. Whoever you are...GovBenefits.gov is your befefits connection! Find programs that meet your needs. GovBenefits.gov has detailed information on more than 1,000 federal government benefit programs including programs specific to each U.S. state.
  
  
• Health Resources and Services Administration
  (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) Works to improve and extend life for people with HIV/AIDS; provide primary health care to medically underserved people; serve women and children through state programs, and train a health workforce that is diverse and motivated to work in underserved
  
  
• Medical Reserve Corps
  Dedicated to establishing teams of local volunteer medical and public health professionals to contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need.
  
  
• Medicare: Lumetra
  A nonprofit organization that works with Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers, dedicated to measurably improving the quality, safety, and integrity of healthcare.
  
  
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
  The umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. N4A advocates on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans.
  
  
• National Do Not Call Registry
  Gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for three months. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Web site. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will be effective for five years.
  
  
• National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
  (Library of Congress) Free library program of Braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail through a network of cooperating libraries.
  
  
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.
  A federal corporation that guarantees payment of basic pension benefits earned by more than 44 million U.S. workers and retirees. Use the "Pension Search" function to learn if you are owed money by a previous employer or if you are entitled to a pension plan you may have forgotten about.
  
  
• Senior Community Service Employment Program
  (U.S. Department of Labor) Site about part-time employment program for low-income persons 55 or older. Participants may receive training and can use their participation as a bridge to other employment.
  
  
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  Information on federal housing programs and services, with subsections for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
  • HUD for People with Disabilities
    (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Roundup of information from HUD Web site that pertains to people with disabilities, including supportive and accessible housing and Center for Universal Design.
    
    
  • HUD for Senior Citizens
    (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Roundup of information from HUD Web site that pertains to seniors, including Senior Housing Net and information to help seniors stay in their homes.
    
    
    
    
• USA.gov Caregivers' Resources
  Provides information about Federal programs and services that assist caregivers, elders and persons with disabilities.
  
  

Research and Clinical Studies



• About Alzheimer's Disease - the American Health Assistance Foundation
  This Web page provides current news about research, medical illustrations showing what is currently known about the physical evidence of Alzheimer's, Fact Sheets about the disease and submission forms for questions about research and caregiving.
  
  
• Alzheimer's Association
  A voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance quality care and support for individuals, their families and care partners.
  
  
• American Cancer Society
  A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
  
  
• Arthritis Foundation
  A national, nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
  
  
• Best Doctors
  Provides greater access to dependable, high quality medical information and care for individuals with serious illnesses and injuries.
  
  
• Cancerfacts.com
  An online resource for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers is dedicated to delivering accurate and personalized information at a time of need. The NexProfiler™ Tools for Cancer help people with cancer make informed treatment decisions for an optimal outcome.
  
  
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  CDC is at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats.
  
  
• Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
  Established by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry to raise awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly; eliminate the stigma of mental illness and treatment; promote healthy aging strategies, and increase access to quality mental health care for the elderly.
  
  
• Medline Plus
  Brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
  
  
  • Medline Plus Espanole
    Mediline Plus in Spanish.
    
    
    
    
• National Alliance for Hispanic Health
  A network of Hispanic health and human services providers, serves as an action forum for Hispanic health and well being, offers news, resources, schedule of community events in English and publications and health news are also available in Spanish.
  
  
• National Association for Homecare and Hospice
  Committed to representing the interests of the home care and hospice community.
  
  
• National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
  Provides patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and hyperparathyroidism.
  
  
• National Latino Behavioral Health Association
  Seeks to provide national leadership for the advancement of Latino behavioral health services.
  
  
• National Osteoporosis Foundation
  The nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
  
  
• National Women's Health Resource Center
  Helps women educate themselves about the health topics that concern them the most, make informed decisions about their health, and embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.
  
  
• New York Online Access to Health
  Provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.
  
  
• Self Reliance Foundation: Acceso Hispano
  Works to empower disadvantaged minorities by disseminating practical information and facilitating access to community-based services.
  
  

Law and Advocacy



• Alliance for Retired Americans
  Mission: to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.
  
  
• American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
  Committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America. The association represents 5,600 mission-driven, not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities, and home and community-based service providers.
  
  
• American Society on Aging
  The largest organization of professionals in the field of aging. Its resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families.
  
  
• Elder Financial Protection Network
  Works to prevent financial abuse of elders and dependent adults through community education programs, public awareness campaigns and coordination of financial institution employee training.
  
  
• Gray Panthers
  A national organization of intergenerational activists dedicated to social change. Gray Panthers work on multiple issues that include: Peace, Jobs for All, Housing, Anti-Discrimination (ageism, sexism, racism), Family Security, Environment, Campaign Reform, and the United Nations. Panthers are active in more than 50 local "Networks" attacking problems from an intergenerational perspective.
  
  
• Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network (LGAIN)
  Works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services.
  
  
• MAPLight.org
  Covers the U.S. Congress and California Legislature and seeks to provide a window into the connections between money, politics, campaign contributions and how legislators vote.
  
  
• Medicare Rights Center
  The largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare. Founded in 1989, MRC helps older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care.
  
  
• National Center on Senior Transportation
  Works to increase transportation options for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently within their communities throughout the U.S.
  
  
• National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
  Serves as an advocate for the landmark federal programs of Social Security and Medicare and for all Americans who seek a healthy, productive and secure retirement.
  
  
• National Council on Aging
  A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities.
  
  
• National Senior Citizens Law Center
  Advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans. Publishes consumer guides as well as newsletters for attorneys and advocates.
  
  
• New Online Gateway to Older Americans Act 2006 Amendments
  The Administration on Aging (AoA) is pleased to announce an online AoA Gateway that houses information about the new provisions of the Older Americans Act (OAA). This Gateway will help you locate and understand the changes brought about by the OAA 2006 Amendments.
  
  
• Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers
  Works to establish local, state and national partnerships committed to building more effective long-term care systems and providing greater recognition and support for America's unsung heroes - the millions of caregivers, both family and professional, who provide us all with models of selfless service and hope for the future.
  
  
• SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment)
  The nation's oldest and largest social service and advocacy organization dedicated to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) seniors. SAGE offers social services, programs and community-building to LGBT seniors in and around New York City and provides education and advocacy on LGBT aging issues nationwide.
  
  
• Senior Corps
  A network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
  
  
• Social Security Disability Lawyers
  Offers information on how to apply, appeal, and win SSI and SSDI benefits. Free disability case evaluation and FAQ.
  
  

Govt. Programs



• Area Agency on Aging Council of California (TACC)
  Works to promote communication and collaboration among local advisory councils, and key state partners, to educate through the exchange of information, ideas, trends, and models of service delivery; advocate on issues of concern in local/state planning processes; and strengthen the advocacy effectiveness and leadership skills of local advisory councils.
  
  
• California Association of Area Agencies on Aging
  A nonprofit organization representing California's 33 area agencies on aging. The association is an advocate for meeting the needs of the elderly and adults with disabilities, with the purpose to implement the provisions and intent of the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act.
  
  
• California Care Network
  Designed to help you find state-licensed health, social services, mental health, alcohol and other drug, disability and elder care services and facilities for a loved one, a friend, or yourself.
  
  
• California Department of Aging
  Administers a broad base of home- and community-based services throughout California, working primarily with 33 Area Agencies on Aging that serve seniors and people with disabilities. Also works with public and private nonprofit agencies throughout the state.
  
  
• California Department of Health Services
  Organized into seven programs: Health Information and Strategic Planning, Licensing and Certification, Medical Care Services, Office of Multicultural Health, Office of Women's Health, Prevention Services, and Primary Care and Family Health; and six support areas: Administration, Audits and Investigations, Civil Rights, Legislative and Governmental Affairs, Legal Services, and Public Affairs.
  
  
• California Partnership for Long-Term Care
  Works to increase the number of middle-income Californians who have quality long-term care insurance that prevents or delays their dependence on Medi-Cal. Sponsored by the California Department of Health Services.
  
  
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  Provides retirement and health benefit services to more than 1.2 million members and more than 2,400 employers. Members include active, inactive and retired members from the state, local public agencies and school districts.
  
  
• CaliforniaVolunteers
  Works to increase the number and impact of Californians engaged in service and volunteerism.
  
  
• Calmedicare.org
  A free public service for California Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and friends. This new site provides information about the Medicare program in California, as well as the options for covering health care costs not paid for by Medicare.
  
  
• Employment Development Department: Paid Family Leave Insurance Program
  Provides information about Paid Family Leave, which entitles working Californians to benefits from State Disability Insurance when they miss work to care for a seriously ill family member, or bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child. The benefits are approximately half of the employee's usual wages.
  
  
• Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
  Seeks to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling.
  
  
• HMO Help
  (California Department of Managed Health Care)
  Offers information, guidance and interactive tools to help consumers navigate California HMOs. The site includes the HMO Help Center, available by computer or phone 24 hours a day to guide consumers through complaints and appeals. Also: a directory of contact information to state HMOs; glossary of HMO terms; an online newsletter of HMO updates, and more.
  
  
• Medi-Cal
  Official government site for information on Medi-Cal: rates, services, online submission, publications, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) updates.
  
  
• Medi-Cal Redesign
  Web site seeks stakeholder input on the state’s proposal to make fundamental changes to the Medi-Cal program for FY 2004-05. As part of the Medi-Cal redesign process, the California Health and Human Services Agency seeks input on the changes as well as suggestions for new ideas for the program. This site is a way for the state to solicit, receive and organize public input.
  
  
• Medicare Part B: National Heritage Insurance Company
  This is the official web site for the Medicare Part B Carrier for California. Both Provider and Beneficiary information is kept up to date and is available free of charge. The beneficiary information is available in Spanish.
  
  
• Medicare: 2004 Guide to California Medicare Options
  Excellent resource that comprehensively rates all Medicare plans across California with a county-by-county analysis. Produced by the California HealthCare Foundation and ConsumersUnion.
  
  
• Medicare: Lumetra, Quality Improvement Organization in California
  A nonprofit organization seeking to measurably improve the quality, safety, and integrity of healthcare.
  
  
• My California
  Official State of California Web site offers access to an expanded array of online information and state services, such as the ability to make DMV appointments, obtain fishing licenses, or buy state park passes online.
  
  
• National Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
  Supports efforts to improve recruitment and retention of direct support professionals who help people with disabilities and older adults to live independently and with dignity. The center provides state Medicaid agencies, other state-level government agencies and organizations, employer agencies, researchers, policymakers, direct service professionals and consumers easy access to information and resources they may need about the direct service workforce.
  
  
• Respiratory Care Board of California
  Seeks to protect and serve the consumer by enforcing the Respiratory Care Practice Act and its regulations, expanding the delivery and availability of services, and promoting the profession by increasing public awareness of respiratory care as a profession and supporting the development and education of all respiratory care practitioners.
  
  
• SafeState: Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Media Campaign
  (California Attorney General’s Crime and Violence Prevention Center)
  Provides information and links about a three-year, statewide public education campaign to address the growing and serious problem of elder and dependent adult abuse.
  
  

Disabilities



• ADA Interagency Task Force
  The Americans with Disability Act Interagency Taskforce was created in October of 2000. Its charge was to make recommendations on the allocation of one-time funds to increase architectural accessibility at state owned buildings and to develop a plan to identify any unmet access needs and recommend methods for meeting such needs. This Web page includes a list of ADA bulleting addressing a variety of access issues, particularly for State Govement.
  
  
• Assistive Technology Network
  (California Department of Rehabilitation)
  Dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
  
  
• Braille Institute
  A private, nonprofit organization that provides an environment of hope and encouragement for people who are blind and visually impaired through integrated educational, social and recreational programs and services.
  
  
• Brain Injury Network
  An international and USA national association of persons who have sustained acquired brain injuries (ABI). The brain injuries are from traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, brain tumor, illness (such as encephalitis, meningitis, etc.)
  
  
• California Department of Developmental Services
  The agency through which California provides services and support to people with developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism.
  
  
• California Department of Mental Health
  Provides information and news, as well as ombudsman and other support services. Offers a searchable database of mental health facilities and a statewide 24-hour mental health crisis hotline.
  
  
• California Department of Rehabilitation
  Oversees Independent Living Centers, offers job links, list of field offices, Americans with Disabilities Act overview.
  
  
• California Disability Access Information
  Provided by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), this is a one-stop resource for locating information on disability law and access issues. It combines information on state and federal laws, regulations and enforcement, guidance in providing access accommodations and resources for meeting disability access laws.
  
  
• California Relay Service
  Provides specially-trained operators to relay telephone conversations back and forth between people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled and all those they wish to communicate with by telephone. This CRS page offers useful information about the availability of relay services, the new 711 Choice option, and relay providers.
  
  
• California Residential Services Association
  An association that serves to educate providers of residential care to the developmentally disabled in licensed group homes, adult residential facilities, and residential care for the elderly.
  
  
• California State Independent Living Council
  Offers links to the statewide network of Independent Living Centers, as well as numerous reports and upcoming meeting notices.
  
  
• CDCAN (California Disability Community Action Network)
  A grassroots organizing and information network, primarily representing people with disabilities but which also seeks to work in partnership with other rights' groups on common issues.
  
  
• Center for Accessible Technology
  Works with school districts to provide services for individual students and training on assistive technology for District Staff. They also work with employers and Department of Rehabilitation Counselors to provide services that support adults with disabilities in finding and retaining jobs and creating accessible work environments.
  
  
• CFILC (California Foundation for Independent Living Centers)
  CFILC supports independent living centers in local communities through advocacy and promoting access and integration for people with disabilities.
  
  
• Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
  (California Public Utilities Commission)
  A state-mandated program that distributes telecommunications equipment and services for individuals certified as having functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information.
  
  
• Disability Benefits 101
  Seeks to provide people with disabilities in California updated and accurate information on how employment affects benefits, so they can better plan employment and financial goals.
  
  
• Disability Law Pertaining to Employment
  This page from the California Disability Access site provides links to California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and to the Federal law - Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Also included are links to other resources about employment for the disabled.
  
  
• Disability Requirements for Government and Public Entities
  This page from the California Disability Access site provides links to regulations describing the obligations of public entities to deliver services to the disabled in a way that is equally effective as their delivery to the undisabled.
  
  
• Disabled Access to Private & Non-profit Businesses
  A collection of information resources vital to businesses for compliance with ADA Public Accomodations and other disability rights laws.
  
  
• Disabled Parking Placards and Plates
  (California Department of Motor Vehicles)
  Provides eligibility and application information about parking placards and vehicle plates for people with disabilities. Includes a downloadable application you can print, complete and mail to the DMV.
  
  
• National Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
  Supports efforts to improve recruitment and retention of direct support professionals who help people with disabilities and older adults to live independently and with dignity. The center provides state Medicaid agencies, other state-level government agencies and organizations, employer agencies, researchers, policymakers, direct service professionals and consumers easy access to information and resources they may need about the direct service workforce.
  
  
• Pacific ADA Center
  The purpose of the Pacific ADA Center (Pacific DBTAC) is to build a partnership between the disability and business communities and to promote full and unrestricted participation in society for persons with disabilities through education and technical assistance.
  
  
• Sensory Access Foundation
  Works to assist people who are blind or visually impaired to obtain or retain competitive employment by providing the highest quality access technology assessment, computer training, job placement and accommodation services with a goal of achieving 100% job retention.
  
  

Rx Assistance



• AARP Pharmacy Services
  Provides information on discounted drugs and services for AARP members. Site includes information and applications for MembeRx Choice discount program and Prescription Savings Service, which save an average 19 percent on most pharmacy drugs.
  
  
• Access to Benefits Coalition
  A public-private partnership dedicated to ensuring that lower-income beneficiaries know about and can make optimal use of new Medicare prescription drug benefits and all other available resources for saving money on prescription drugs.
  
  
• AIDS/HIV Drug Assistance
  American Foundation for AIDS Research site provides information about AIDS/HIV drug assistance. Click on “The Access Project” to view an information clearinghouse about AIDS/HIV drugs available through Medicaid, AIDS Drug Assistance Programs and national drug-company programs. Search for medications by drug name or manufacturer. Site also offers phone numbers for state health departments’ pharmacy services.
  
  
• BenefitsCheckUp.org
  Fill out online questionnaires in minutes to find programs for people age 55 and older that may pay some costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities and more.
  
  
• Canada Pharmacy: Canada Medicine Shop
  An accredited Canadian mail order pharmacy licensed to sell prescription and non-prescription medications.
  
  
• CanadaCheapRx.com
  Can help Americans save up to 90 percent on Canadian prescriptions and medications.
  
  
• CanadaMeds.com
  Licensed Canadian pharmacists fill prescriptions written by U.S. physicians. Also provides online shopping for over-the-counter products, diabetic products, and more, for substantially lower prices than U.S. pharmacies.
  
  
• CanadaPharmacy.com
  Order prescription and non-prescription drugs and more from this Canadian online pharmacy, for substantially lower prices than U.S. pharmacies.
  
  
• Canadian Prescription Drugs Inc.
  Licensed Canadian pharmacists fill prescriptions written by U.S. physicians. Call 877-966-0567 to start the process. Costs substantially less than U.S. pharmacies.
  
  
• CanAmerica Drugs
  A direct-to-consumer provider of managed pharmacy services for both individual consumers and participants from some of North America’s largest insurance plans. Offers home delivery of maintenance medications and supplies.
  
  
• Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
  (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America)
  Maintains a searchable database of dozens of pharmaceutical companies’ patient assistance programs. Search by member company, program name, drug name, or drug and program.
  
  
• DoctorSolve.com
  Licensed Canadian pharmacists fill prescriptions written by U.S. physicians. Costs substantially less than U.S. pharmacies.
  
  
• Drug Assistant
  A software system used by hospitals, clinics and patient advocates to access discount medications for their indigent patients.
  
  
• Drugstore.com
  Offers prescription drugs at up to 30 percent savings on medicines not covered by your insurance.
  
  
• Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
  The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is a nonprofit, volunteer-based program to assist seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare. HICAP offers free help with Medicare claims, appeals, denials and delays of service or treatment. You can receive unbiased advice about HMOs, Medicare supplements, long-term care insurance and much more.
  
  
• In Home Rx
  Online pharmacy provides home delivery of respiratory medications, nebulizers, diabetic supplies and power mobility products.
  
  
• IndiCare
  Automated, online tool for physicians and healthcare providers to obtain free prescription drugs for indigent patients.
  
  
• Liberty Medical
  The nation's leading direct-to-consumer Medicare provider of diabetes testing supplies and diabetes management products. Also provides direct-to-home delivery of liquid respiratory medications and supplies and other prescription medications.
  
  
• LillyAnswers
  Low-income Medicare enrollees pay $12 for a 30-day supply of any Eli Lilly prescription drug dispensed at a pharmacy, including Evista, Humulin, Humalog, Prozac, Sarafem and Zyprexa. Save an average of $600 a year per medication for chronic conditions.
  
  
• MedData Services Prescription Assistance Program
  Program provides doctors and patients with information needed to apply for free medications.
  
  
• Medicare: Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
  Offers information on public and private programs that provide discounted or free medication, as well as Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage. Search for information by geographic area.
  
  
• Medicine Program
  A volunteer organization dedicated to helping people find patient assistance programs.
  
  
• Meds Via Canada
  Provides U.S. Residents with the opportunity to obtain many prescriptions and other medications for their personal use through accredited Canadian pharmacies at substantial discounts.
  
  
• Needymeds.com
  Provides information about patient assistance programs, searchable by particular drugs or by individual programs. Also offers Pharmaceutical Discount Card Comparison, applications to some programs, and more.
  
  
• Oregon Prescription Drug Program
  A state-sponsored prescription-drug program that increases access to prescription drugs by the uninsured. The OPDP pools prescription drug purchasing power, uses evidence-based research to develop a preferred drug list of lowest cost drugs and negotiates competitive discounts with pharmacies to bring transparent pharmacy benefit management services to groups.
  
  
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance
  Brings together the nation's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. PAP offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
  
  
• Patient Assistance Programs Rx (PAPrx)
  Allows medical office workers to create and track the forms required by pharmaceutical companies when requesting prescription medications for indigent patients. “Provides every PAP medication and every PAP form available.”
  
  
• Pfizer Helpful Answers
  A comprehensive savings program for people without prescription drug coverage. Can help you find a prescription savings program that is right for you.
  
  
• PharmacyChecker
  Compares prescription drug prices for more than 1,000 medications. Also provides pharmacy ratings and shipping fees so you can compare total costs.
  
  
• Planet Drugs Direct
  Fully accredited Canadian pharmacy and international pharmacies fill prescriptions and provide other medications at substantial discounts.
  
  
• Rx Aid
  Assists patients in receiving affordable prescription drugs through phamaceutical companies Prescription Assistance Programs (PAP's).
  
  
• RxHope.com
  (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America)
  Helps physicians and patient advocates obtain, apply for or track requests for no-cost medications for patients who are unable to afford them and do not have access to prescription insurance or government-funded programs. Consumers can find information about prescription assistance programs, drugs, and pharmaceutical companies’ products and services.
  
  
• Simplex Medical
  Provides direct-to-home delivery of diabetes testing supplies; respiratory equipment and medications; prescription medications and complete pharmacy services; vitamins and nutritional supplements, and more.
  
  
• SpeedyHealth.com
  Offers discounted medication online dispensed directly from regulated UK pharmacies.
  
  
• Together Rx.com
  Eligible Medicare enrollees can have free memberships to this prescription savings program, which provides up to 40 percent savings on more than 150 medicines, including Augmentin, Avandia, Beconase, Coumadin, Diovan, Flexeril, Flonase, Glucophage, Glucovance, Haldol, Imitrex, Lescol, Nexium, Prilosec, Relafen, Retrovir, Serevent, Zofran and Zomig.
  
  
• Universal Drugstore
  Pharmacy is located in central Canada and is regulated closely by Health Canada and provincial pharmacy regulators. All partner pharmacies are duly licensed by a qualified government regulatory body where they operate. Prescriptions will only be filled in a reputable licensed facility.
  
  
• We Care Medical Mall
  Helps its customers obtain free medications. Program charges a one-time processing fee for each medication.
  
  
• Wellpartner
  A mail service pharmacy that provides WellpartnerPLUS discount prices that can save uninsured customers up to 20% or more on prescriptions. Wellpartner serves uninsured individual customers, members of health plans, nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and other customers. The WellpartnerPLUS program is open to everyone in the U.S. without prescription drug coverage, regardless of age or income, and there are no annual or monthly fees or discount cards.
  
  

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• 511 Transit: Accessible Transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area
  Provides information about public transportation in the Bay Area for seniors and those with disabilities.
  
  
• 511 Transit: Regional Transit Discount Card
  Available to qualified persons with disabilities and senior citizens 65 or older, seeks to make it easier to demonstrate eligibility for reduced fares on fixed-route transit, bus, rail and ferry systems throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
  
• AAA Northwest Senior and Disability Services
  Develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. NSDS serves Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties.
  
  
• AAA Northwest Senior and Disability Services
  Develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. NSDS serves Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties.
  
  
• AAA Northwest Senior and Disability Services
  Develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. NSDS services Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties.
  
  
• AAA Northwest Senior and Disability Services
  Develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. NSDS serves Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties.
  
  
• AAA Northwest Senior and Disability Services
  Develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated service system to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. NSDS serves Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties.
  
  
• AAA: Area Agency on Aging, Rogue Valley Council of Governments
  Serves as a voluntary association of local jurisdictions in Jackson and Josephine counties. Through its Senior and Disability Service, it assists seniors and adults with disabilities. As the Area Agency on Aging for this district, the RVCOG has developed a network of services to help seniors and adults with disabilities live with dignity and independence.
  
  
• AACOG Bexar Area Agency on Aging
  Works to build a community that supports older Bexar County residents and allows them to age in place with dignity, security, and enhanced quality of life.
  
  
• Access Technologies
  Specializing in ergonomic assessments, assistive technology, and technology training services. Access Technologies is a nonprofit organization that works with government, business, education, health service organizations, and individuals to provide accessible and cost-effective ergonomic and technology solutions.
  
  
• Achievement Centers for Children
  A private, nonprofit organization that offers programs and services to aid the rehabilitation of youngsters with disabilities. The programs offered are: family support, education, therapy and recreation. They continue to maintain a philosophy of serving children and families regardless of their ability to pay.
  
  
• Adult Protective Services
  Adult Protective Services provides protection from harm, neglect, abuse, or exploitation for persons aged 60 years and older, as well as persons with disabilities aged 18 years and older.
  
  
• Alameda County Library: Older Adult Outreach Services
  Brings the riches of the library to seniors who are unable to visit their local branch library. Special materials that may interest seniors include large-print books, audio books and videos (standard, close-captioned and descriptive). Also provides applications for the California State Library's Talking Books program for those who are visually impaired.
  
  
• Alamo Area Agency on Aging
  Works to build a community that supports older residents of the Alamo Region, and allows them to age in place with dignity, security, and enhanced quality of life.
  
  
• Alamo Area Council of Governments
  The general purpose of AACOG is to plan for the unified, far-reaching development of the region, eliminate duplication of services, and promote economy and efficiency through coordination.
  
  
• Alamo Head Injury Association (AHIA)
  Seeks to help survivors of brain injuries and their families and friends cope with the changes in their lives, and provide a forum for networking, identifying resources and providing education about the recovery process.
  
  
• Alamo Service Connection
  Works to assist older persons and persons with disabilities to attain and/or maintain the highest degree of independence possible, to live in the most integrated setting, to facilitate self-determination and community inclusion, and to promote independence in public policy.
  
  
• Alcohics Anonymous for Southern Oregon Coast
  Support group for alcohol abuse and addiction issues. All are welcome.
  
  
• Alpine Area Agency on Aging
  The regional focal point for services to senior citizens in the five county area known as Region XII. Anyone 60 years of age or older is eligible for services. The AAA uses federal Older Americans Act funds in conjunction with state, county, and local funds to develop and implement a comprehensive and coordinated system of services for the elderly.
  
  
• Alpine Legal Services
  Works to provide and coordinate high quality legal services in the pursuit of justice for crime victims, seniors, low income individuals, families and groups.
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California
  Serving Marin, Napa & Solano counties. Offers support groups, information and resources, education, in-service training.
  
  
• Alzheimer's Association - Clackamas
  Provides support programs for caregivers and families of persons with Alzheimer's. Newsletter, monthly support group meetings, peer counseling & respite care information. Safe Return Program provides identification & means via national database of locating people with Alzheimer's or other dementia.
  
  
• Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
  Works to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino's diverse populations with dementia, their families and caregivers.
  
  
• American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
  A network of agencies that provide accessible transportation for senior and disabled riders. Seeks to match ride requests with a volunteer driver who will ensure safe, on-time, door-to-door service. Serves Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington and Yamhill Counties.
  
  
• American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
  Serves Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington and Yamhill Counties. The Oregon Trail Chapter is one of a network of agencies that provide accessible transportation for senior and disabled riders.
  
  
• ARC of Greater New Bedford
  An independent advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation and their families in need of assistance and support in the community.
  
  
• Arc of Jackson County
  Serves to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing community awareness, advocating needed services, and fostering self-sufficiency. Programs offered include Lifespan Respite Network, Transition House, social activities, and recreational activities.
  
  
• Arc of Lane County
  The Arc advocates to enhance the dignity, expand the opportunities, and protect the rights of persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.
  
  
• Arc of Marion County
  Offers a calendar of events, FAQ’s, activities, and meetings to serve people with developmental disabilities and their families.
  
  
• Arc of Polk
  Offers contact information, local resources, social events and support for people and families living with disabilities.
  
  
• Arc of San Antonio
  Provides case management, child care referral, direct child care, disability-specific training, socialization, community recreation, information referral and advocacy for people with disabilities and their loved ones.
  
  
• ARC of San Francisco
  A nonprofit organization founded in 1951 to serve, support and advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing a variety of services and support.
  
  
• Arc Riverside
  A private, non-profit corporation devoted solely to improving the welfare of individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families.
  
  
• Arches
  Offers referrals and services to those who are homeless in Marion and Polk Counties.
  
  
• Art on Wheels
  Serves as a non-profit traveling arts organization, to give a voice to individuals of all abilities through engagement in hands-on arts experiences that enrich the lives of individuals, including individuals with mental illness and disabilities, their families and community.
  
  
• Aspen Valley Hospital
  A twenty-five bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town, and the technical expertise of a major medical center.
  
  
• Asperger's Network
  Serves families of children with Asperger's Syndrome, an autistic spectrum disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, motor delays, adherence to routines, average to above-average intelligence, and preoccupation with a particular subject of interest.
  
  
• At Your Home Familycare
  Provides information about in-home child and elder care, as well as a schedule of online classes for caregivers and resources for local in-home assistance.
  
  
• Atascosa County: Web Site
  Links to information and resources of Atascosa County. May provide links to aging and disability-related health resources.
  
  
• Autistic Treatment Center: Zajicek Learning Center
  ATC’s Zajicek Learning Center is approved by Texas Education Agency and provides programming for individuals ages 2 to 21 in bright, well-equipped classrooms. Low student/teacher ratios are maintained to maximize individual attention and to address special needs. Extensive opportunities are available for learning enhancement through physical, occupational, and speech therapy. All programming is designed to incorporate the development of communication, self-help, independent living, and social/recreational skills.
  
  
• Baker County Chamber of Commerce
  Links to services and resources of Baker County. May provide links to resources on aging and senior citizen programs as well as resources for persons with disabilities.
  
  
• Baker County: Official Web Site
  Provides links to services and resources of Baker County and may provide information aging and senior citizen programs as well as resources for persons with disabilities.
  
  
• Bandera County: Web Site
  Links to information and resources of Bandera County. May provide links to aging and disability-related health resources.
  
  
• Basalt: City Web Site
  Supplies local information regarding the available services of Basalt including links to aging and disability-related resources.
  
  
• Bastendorff Beach County Park
  Open year-round for RV or tent camping. Accessible restrooms for people with disabilities.
  
  
• Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
  Provides senior activity directory, community, business, and event information. May include resources for people for disabilities.
  
  
• Benjamin Rose
  Improves the quality of life for older people, their families, and their caregivers through community-based services and residential care, research, education, and advocacy throughout Cuyahoga County.
  
  
• Benton County: Dial-A-Bus (STF)
  Provides mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities that cannot access regular modes of transportation such as fixed route Corvallis Transit System or personal transportation. STF transportation enables these individuals to maintain a reasonable quality of life and level of independence. They need transportation to and from sites for medical, vocational, nutritional, shopping, volunteer, recreational, and other services.
  
  
• Better Care Providers
  Provides home-based, personal, live-in care services for elderly, disabled and post-surgery clients of all ages.
  
  
• Bexar County: Official County Web Site
  Provides links to information and resources of Bexar County. May provide links to mental-health information and resources.
  
  
• Bexar Mental Retardation Authority
  The Bexar Mental Retardation Authority continually strives to offer access and choice to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Their mission is to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in Bexar County receive necessary quality services.
  
  
• Blanche Fischer Foundation (BFF)
  BFF makes direct grants on behalf of individuals with physical disabilities. The aid may relate directly to the disability or may less directly foster independence. In accordance with the terms of Blanche Fischer's bequest, the foundation does not provide assistance for mental disability.
  
  
• Brighton School
  Serves children, birth to three years, born with developmental disabilities, and their families, through a transdisciplinary approach involving education, therapy, mainstreaming and community awareness.
  
  
• Bristol County: Web Site
  Supplies local information regarding the available services of Bristol County including links to aging and disability-related resources.
  
  
• Bristol Elder Services
  A private non-profit corporation, designated as an Aging Services Access Point and an Area Agency on Aging. Bristol serves as the entry point for elder services in southeastern Massachusetts.
  
  
• Brockton Adult Medical Day Care Center
  Services consist of health monitoring program, social services, nutrition counseling and therapeutic activities for adults living in the community.
  
  
• Buck Institute for Age Research
  Exists to extend the healthy, productive years of life through research and education.
  
  
• Bus Service in Riverside County
  This page of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Web site describes schedules and availability of bus service throughout the county.
  
  
• Canadian County: Web Site
  Links to information and resources of Canadian County. May provide links to aging and disability-related resources.
  
  
• CAPECO
  Area Agency on Aging which provides a variety of services to the senior citizens of the Umatilla County region. These services include operation, staffing and funding of senior meal sites, coordination of Meals on Wheels, a variety of senior activities and provisions of services such as homemakers and care givers to enable seniors to remain in their homes as long as possible.
  
  
• CarePathways.com - Riverside County
  Provides evaluative reviews of nursing homes in the county with the option of purchasing more complete reports.
  
  
• Carrier Link
  A free and confidential mail-delivery-based emergency alert program. It offers an extra measure of security for adults with disabilities and seniors. When delivering mail, your letter carrier will check to see that it is picked up from your mailbox. Should the letters pile up, even for one day, your carrier will summon help.
  
  
• CarrierLink
  When delivering mail, your letter carrier will check to see that it is picked up from your mailbox. Should the letters pile up, even for one day, your carrier will summon help. All adults with disabilities and seniors are welcome to enroll. The only requirement is an exterior mailbox (no mail slots). Serves Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, and parts of Yamhill.
  
  
• CarrierLink
  A free and confidential mail-delivery-based emergency alert program. It offers an extra measure of security for adults with disabilities and seniors. When delivering mail, your letter carrier will check to see that it is picked up from your mailbox. Should the letters pile up, even for one day, your carrier will summon help.
  
  
• Casa Allegra Community Services
  The purpose of the organization is to develop community living options, educational and recreational opportunities and employment for all persons regardless of their disabilities.
  
  
• Cascades West Council of Governments Senior Services
  Supplies the care options available to seniors in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, including in-home services, nursing home availability, adult foster care, assisted living, and outreach and meal programs.
  
  
• Cascadia
  A system of services for Oregonians with serious mental illness and addictions. Cascadia has a specialized team of geriatric professionals and peer volunteers providing outreach, consultation and support services to older community residents with mental health and addiction challenges.
  
  
• Caswell Center
  Serves as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center providing specialized residential, programmatic and support services for people with developmental disabilities.
  
  
• Cedar Sinai Park
  A non-profit, comprehensive provider, offers housing and care services for older adults and the infirm. Provides a full continuum of care on a 27-acre campus. Offers assisted living and independent housing provided at the Rose Schnitzer Manor and skilled, intermediate and residential care at the Robison Jewish Health Center. In addition, Adult Day Services are provided in a separate wing of the Robison facility.
  
  
• Cedars of Marin
  Assists adults with Developmental Special Needs in developing and/or maintaining the ability to participate with a maximum of independence in the community.
  
  
• Center for Human Development
  Organization serving the developmentally disabled and others at risk with a community-based structure aimed at greater public awareness.
  
  
• Center for the Partially Sighted
  Promotes independent living for people of all ages with impaired sight with optometric, counseling, rehabilitation and specialized programs.
  
  
• Center on Independent Living (COIL)
  Provides services and support systems needed to promote community integration/inclusion and self-sufficiency for individuals with significant physical disabilities. The progression/achievement rate among these adults is remarkably high. Most are able to live independently. Many obtain employment while others contribute to their community through various volunteer activities. But of major importance is an overall improvement in the quality of their lives.
  
  
• Central Coast Center for Independent Living
  Promotes the independence of people with disabilities by supporting their equal and full participation in community life. CCCIL provides advocacy, education and support to all people with disabilities, their families and the community.
  
  
• Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice
  A nonprofit organization that provides a full range of home care, hospice, extended services and adult day care to residents of Monterey and San Benito counties with service throughout the Central Coast region.
  
  
• Central Valley Regional Center
  Central Valley Regional Center’s mission is to help individuals with developmental disabilities, and children at risk, to reach their goals. The Center provides diagnosis, evaluation, and case management through its own staff. It also acts as a "coordinator" of services, which are available to the developmentally disabled from other agencies in the community. Serves Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare counties.
  
  
• CHADD of Northern California
  Provides support, education and advocacy for families, children, teens and adults with AD/HD.
  
  
• Challenge Aspen
  Provides recreational, cultural, competitive and educational experiences for individuals who have mental or physical disabilities.
  
  
• Chamber of Commerce of Medford and Jackson County
  Offers a business directory, health care information, programs, and events. May contain local information for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library
  Offers a cooperative of 17 member libraries in the Central Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Individuals can search the CCRL catalog, connect to the EbscoHost for magazine articles and reference materials, get news, and connect with the recommended web links which contains information for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP)
  Residential camping, respite and rehabilitation for children with severe medical, physical or mental disabilities. Large medical staff insures acceptance of all children regardless of disability.
  
  
• City of Aspen and Pitkin County: Web Site
  Supplies local information regarding the available services of Pitkin County and the city of Aspen including links to aging and disability-related resources.
  
  
• Clackamas Community College Library
  Provides information resources and services to support instructional programs. Maintains a well-balanced collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources, and assists in the effective utilization of these resources. May include information for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Clackamas County Community Behavioral Health Services
  Provides public, non-profit community Behavioral Health Services to residents of Clackamas County. Programs include: 24-hour crisis services, outpatient services for mental and emotional disturbances, alcohol and drug abuse treatment for the severely and persistently mentally ill, and services for the developmentally disabled.
  
  
• Clackamas County Parks Department
  Represents Clackamas County Parks Department with data concerning community services, including services geared to seniors and people with disabilities where available.
  
  
• Clackamas County Regional Information Center - Mt. Hood Territory
  Includes links to programs, events and local resources. Data regarding people with disabilities and senior resources may be included.
  
  
• Clackamas County Social Services
  A division of the county's Department of Human Services, consisting of two agencies: Aging and Disability Services and the Community Action Agency, which develop programs, provide services and advocate for older adults, persons with disabilities and low-income persons of all ages.
  
  
• Clackamas County Volunteer Connection
  Matches volunteers to creatively meet the community's needs. Offers significant experience in senior programming including management of two national service programs, the Retired Senior Volunteer and Senior Companion Programs, senior money management, elderly and disabled transportation and community safety.
  
  
• Clatsop Care Center and Clatsop Retirement Village
  Offers long-term care with a wide variety of activities to serve the physical, social, spiritual, and recreational needs of the residents.
  
  
• Clatsop Community Action
  Helps the working poor, the homeless and near homeless by offering various services such as a free store, housing programs, lifespan respite, and regional food bank.
  
  
• Clatsop Community College Library Web Resource
  Contains local catalog of library holdings, reference librarian, and online reference service. May include information for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Clatsop County Health and Human Services
  Provides various medical services, education, and developmental disabilities program for all ages and community outreach including services geared to seniors and people with disabilities where available
  
  
• Clatsop County: Official Web Site
  Provides information on county government, county services, residential and business links, and county news. Data regarding people with disabilities and senior resources may be included.
  
  
• Cleveland Seniors
  General information site for seniors in Cleveland aimed at creating a community of active adults.
  
  
• Coast Rehabilitation Services
  Supports over 150 people who have developmental disabilities. CRS provides support for them as they access their communities, work at their jobs, participate in recreation activities and live in the homes of their choice.
  
  
• Coastline Elderly Services
  A non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of services to the elders in the Greater New Bedford area, and their families.
  
  
• Columbia County Web Site
  Provides information on county government, events and local links. Data regarding people with disabilities and senior resources may be included.
  
  
• Columbia Gorge Center
  The largest residential and vocational service provider in the region, working in both Oregon and Washington since 1967. Providing a growing array of businesses that include a wide variety of employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the Mid-Columbia.
  
  
• Columbia Learning Center
  Provides a no-cost, interactive lecture and question-and-answer meeting between local seniors who want to learn more about computing. The group is designed for beginners as well as those with experience on computers.
  
  
• Columbia Memorial Hospital: Hospice
  Provides compassionate comfort care to terminally ill patients and their families. The goal of care is to provide pain control and alleviate symptoms to attain the best quality of life.
  
  
• Comal County: Web Site
  Links to information and resources of Comal County. May provide links to aging and disability-related health resources.
  
  
• Commission on Children and Families
  Works to encourage positive youth development opportunities for teens in Clackamas County through a number of activities and opportunities. May include information for adolescents with disabilities.
  
  
• Community Access Center
  An Independent Living Center that works to empower consumers with disabilities by providing services and information to support them in making choices that will positively affect their independence and productivity in society.
  
  
• Community Action
  Provides information for low-income families about service programs, and brings hope, help and change to people facing eviction, loss of utilities, hunger, or homelessness.
  
  
• Community Nurse and Hospice Care
  A private non-profit VNA offering a wide variety of home healthcare and hospice services.
  
  
• Community Solutions for Clackamas County
  Offers a number of customized employment and training services for workers over the age of 55.
  
  
• Community Works
  Serves the needs of Jackson County by offering many programs for all ages, from youths to seniors. The services for seniors are a Grandparents Group and Senior Reassurance Call program.
  
  
• Coos Bay Public Library
  Offers many resources including books, large print, videos, books on tape and on CD, and music on CDs, free computer lessons and enriching events. Also provides Talking Book and Braille services.
  
  
• Coos County Area Transit, Dial-a-Ride
  Provides regular, safe, reliable and affordable transportation to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the general public of Coos County. May include information for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Coos County Parks & Recreation
  Provides a variety of recreational opportunities including easy access to lake and river fishing, campsites, day use areas, and full service RV campgrounds.
  
  
• Coos County Public Health
  Promotes physical, mental, and social well being for Coos County. May include resources for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• Coos County RSVP
  Helps people ages 55 and older find enriching opportunities to volunteer their talents and make positive impacts within the community.
  
  
• Coos County Sheriff's Office
  Provides emergency and protective services.
  
  
• Coos County: Official Web Site
  Provides a variety of links and information about local departments, job openings, public sites and community programs.May include information for seniors and people with disabilities.
  
  
• CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
  This Web site provides information for service providers, first responders, as well as victims/survivors of abuse and their friends and families.
  
  
• Creativity Explored
  A nonprofit visual arts center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit, and sell art.