In the summer, the County designates air-conditioned settings, Cool Zones, for seniors, those with disabilities and others. Cool Zones, which include public libraries and community centers, are not only good spots to get a break from extreme heat, but also great places to meet new friends.

To learn more about this program, click the button below to be directed to the website.

Adult Protective Services (APS) serves adults 60 and older and dependent adults 18 and older who are harmed or threatened with harm to ensure their right to safety and dignity. APS investigates elder and dependent adult abuse, including cases of neglect and abandonment, as well as physical, sexual, and financial abuse.

Contact APS if you observe, suspect, or have knowledge of physical abuse, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, neglect by others, or neglect by self. Anyone can report abuse to APS, not just mandated reporters.

To learn more or need to report abuse, click the button below to be directed to the website.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, as well as investigates abuse in other licensed facilities. An Ombudsman listens to concerns, provides information and assistance when requested and will investigate and resolve complaints related to care or personal rights.

To learn more about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, click the button below to be directed to the website.

Project Community Action Reaching the Elderly – C.A.R.E

Project C.A.R.E. identifies and supports older adults and/or individuals with disabilities to prevent social isolation, loneliness, neglect, and abuse. The program works to maintain effective contact and empower individuals to remain as independent as possible in a safe environment.

To learn more about the Project C.A.R.E. services, contact Matthew Parcasio, Project C.A.R.E. Coordinator, at 858-505-6435, or click the button below to be directed to the website.

You Are Not Alone (YANA) program is a free service for people who live within the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. It offers peace of mind and a sense of security for those who enjoy their independence but have no friends or family to check on them regularly. People in the YANA program are able to take care of their own day-to-day needs, but recognize that a medical crisis could render them helpless. The YANA program has been credited with saving the lives of many elderly adults who live alone and have fallen or become sick.

To learn more about this program, click the button below to be directed to the website.

Do you need help finding food, housing, health care, or other basic needs? Call 2-1-1 to speak with a live person, 24/7. All calls are free and confidential.

To learn more about all the resources and services available, click the button below to be directed to the website.