Brain Injury
– https://independenceathome.org/
– 1-866-421-1964
– Independence at Home (IAH) is a free community-based service that has helped thousands of people remain healthy, happy, and in their own homes.
– http://www.wiseandhealthyaging.org/
– (310) 394-9871
– In-home case management
– Caregiver training courses
– Individual counseling
– WISE & Healthy Aging provides an array of mental health and social services for older adults and their caregivers. Including administering the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program on behalf of the City and County of Los Angeles. Ombudsman are advocates for individuals who live in skilled nursing, assisted living or board and care facilities.
– (213) 974-3512
– TTY (800) 457-7778
– Some supportive services for victims of crime such as transportation to court, payment of medical bills, psychological counseling, and restitution.
– Community outreach and education on Elder Abuse.
– Law Enforcement Training on lack of capacity (Alzheimer’s and Dementia) issues.
– The District Attorney’s Office prosecutes felony crimes throughout Los Angeles County, as well as misdemeanor crimes in unincorporated areas and in 78 of the 88 County Cities.
– Comprehensive Electronic Patient Care Reporting system that tracks every patient contact.
– The DCFS Regional Center Section offers support and linkage to services. For example, mental health services, placements, advocacy groups, and education support.
– DCFS Regional Center Section website provides helpful information regarding autism and linkage to various services and supports.
– The DCFS Regional Center Section also provides consultation and support to caregivers of children with autism and cognitive impairments.
– The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as the nation’s largest public child welfare and adoption agency, child safety is job one at DCFS. Our main goal is to protect children from abuse and neglect—whether supporting families to keep children safe at home, finding a temporary placement, or reuniting families as soon as it is safe to do so.
– https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/
– 323-881-2411
– Comprehensive Electronic Patient Care Reporting system that tracks every patient contact.
– Patients tracked by Fire Department database: Name, Age, Gender, Incident Location, Hospital Destination and other factors. Database may be accessed for investigative purposes to identify last known location of missing person.
– Other County Agencies can access our data about missing persons as allowed by department regulation and laws.
– The Los Angeles County Fire Department is responsible for protecting the lives and property of 4 million residents living in 1.25 million housing units in 59 cities and all unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
– https://ad.lacounty.gov/lafound/resources/
– 1-833-569-7651
– L.A. Found is a groundbreaking countywide initiative to help locate individuals with dementia or autism who wander. The L.A. Found initiative establishes a voluntary system of trackable bracelets for at-risk individuals.
– http://dmh.lacounty.gov/
– 800-854-7771
– Helping Your Loved One Guide
– Helps guide individuals through the Conservatorship process
– Provides conservatorship services to persons that are unable to properly care for themselves or who are unable to manage their finances.
– https://dpss.lacounty.gov/
– (866) 613-3777 (CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, CalFresh or General Relief)
– (888) 822-9622 (In-Home Supportive Services)
– In-Home Supportive Services helps pay for services provided to low-income elderly, blind, or disabled individuals, including children so that they can remain safely in their own home.
– CalFresh improves the nutrition of people in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power, so they can purchase the amount of food their household needs.
– Health programs cover the needs of everyone regardless of age, race, or immigration status.
– Provides a range of public services that improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
– http://sheriff.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/lasd
– 213-229-1700
– Provides information on most civil processes, such as restraining orders or evictions
– Mental Evaluation Team to assist patrol deputies with situations involving the mentally ill, suicide attempts, or gravely disabled persons.
– Community Outreach
– LASD provides general law enforcement services to 42 contract cities, 141 unincorporated communities, 216 facilities, hospitals, and clinics located throughout the County, nine (9) community colleges, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, and 37 Superior Courts.
– http://dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs
– Adult / Family: Medicine primary care for adults.
– Geriatric Medicine: primary care for older adults.
– Pediatric Services
– Provides inpatient acute care services in four hospitals, and outpatient services at two outpatient centers (OC), six comprehensive health centers (CHC), 11 health centers, and over 100 Community Partners’ clinics. Provides no-cost and low-cost health care services.