Local Resources
Below you’ll find a list of local government or private resources, grouped by topic. Those with a star (⭐) are ones we thought were comprehensive, easy to navigate and were quick ways of finding vetted specific resources.
State / County Aging & Disability Support
California
California Department of Aging
(800) 510-2020 Information Hotline
aging.ca.gov
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department ⭐
(213) 291-0028 Main Office
(800) 510-2020 Information Hotline
(877) 477-3646 Elder Abuse Hotline
(888) 677-1199 Disability Information & Access
(800) 689-8514 Community & Senior Centers
(888) 863-7411 Transportation Hotline
ad.lacounty.gov/
Orange
Orange County Office on Aging ⭐
(714) 480-6450 Main Office 8AM to 5PM
(800) 510-2020 Information HotlineCaregiver Resource Center Orange County ⭐
Non-profit agency providing free resources for caregivers, including consultations, referrals, and educational seminars
(800) 543-8312
(714) 446-5030
https://www.caregiveroc.org/
San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Aging & Adult Services ⭐
(909) 891-3900 Main Office
(909) 948-6200 Rancho Cucamonga Office
(800) 510-2020 Information Hotline
(877) 565-2020 Elder Abuse Hotline 24/7
hss.sbcounty.gov/daasSan Bernardino County Aging & Disability Resource Connection ⭐
(833)372-2372 Main Number 24/7
adrc.sbcounty.gov
Adult Abuse
Long-Term Care Ombudsman ⭐
aging.ca.govLos Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department
(877) 477-3646 Elder Abuse HotlineSan Bernardino County Aging & Adult Services
(877) 565-2020 Elder Abuse Hotline 24/7
Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer’s Association, Orange County chapter
(949) 426-8544 Local Office
UCLA Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care ⭐
Offers patient resources, access to care, and ten regular caregiver support groups which meet twice a month virtually, including young caregiver support groups
https://eastonad.ucla.edu/patient-care/caregiver-support-groups
Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Solutions - Lake Forest, CA
Non-profit serving Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties providing financial assistance and linking to resources for support of patients with breast cancer.
(866) 960-9222 M - Th 9AM to 3PM
Fiduciary
Professional Fiduciary Association of California
Offers a search for local licensed fiduciaries.
Home Care
California Home Care Services Registry
Public California registry that provides background check information on home care aides in the state. Must have first and last name of the caregiver along with their personnel ID.
Legal
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) - San Francisco, CA ⭐
Provides legal information and directs to free or low-cost legal services for older adults throughout California
(415) 974-5171
Los Angeles County Legal Services: Bet Tzedek (House of Justice) - Los Angeles, CA
Provides free legal services for low-income individuals in Los Angeles
(323) 939-0506
Local Universities & Upcoming Events
USC Caregiver Resource Center
Offers caregiver education and support groups as well as other regular events for caregivers.
(800) 540-4442 Toll-free Hotline
UCLA Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care ⭐
Offers patient resources, access to care, and ten regular caregiver support groups which meet twice a month virtually, including young caregiver support groups
https://eastonad.ucla.edu/patient-care/caregiver-support-groups
UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging
UPCOMING EVENT: 2025 Resilience and Healthy Aging Symposium 09/25/2025
9:30AM to 4PM @ 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA
Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers - Chula Vista, CA (association with UC San Diego)
UPCOMING EVENT: Fall 2025 Family Caregiver Education & Respite Care Program
9 week program for caregivers of loved ones with dementia, with free classes and free respite care during those times.
Once weekly 09/25/2025 until 11/20/2025
10AM to 2PM @ 2765 Main St. Ste. A, Chula Vista, CA
https://glenner.org/events/family-caregiver-education-respite-care-program-fall-2025/
San Diego State University Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity
Offers free caregiver training courses and a community call hub connecting people of all ages through weekly phone calls.