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Wildfire Recovery Resources for Southern California Residents

The recent wildfires have profoundly impacted our communities, and the Council on Aging – Southern California stands in solidarity with those affected. Our deepest condolences go out to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and cherished belongings. To support recovery efforts, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of resources to help Southern Californians rebuild their lives and find assistance during this challenging time.

2024 Impact Award Honoree Behr Cares

During 'An Evening of Comedy,' an Impact Award is presented to a company, organization, or individual for their exceptional community service. The 2024 Impact Award will honor Behr Paint Company for their corporate philanthropy program, Behr Cares, and steadfast support of our SmileMakers Program over the years.

Alternative Mental Health Care

The ReConnect EISOA program strives to incorporate the whole person approach to deliver integrative mental health services to older adults in Orange County. The program employs holistic strategies alongside traditional therapeutic and psychiatry interventions to improve the overall wellbeing of participants.

Telehealth and COVID-19

Telehealth — or telemedicine, as it’s also known —refers to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a patient's health. It covers a broad range of services via video, telephone or email.

Orange County Meals on Wheels Providers

The impact of the COVID-19 virus has been unprecedented within our country and our economy. Our vulnerable older adults are among the most impacted. This has generated a multitude of challenges in the way Meals on Wheels Orange County and Agewell Senior Services deliver programs, especially as an unprecedented number of service requests pour in.

COVID-19: Anatomy of a Scam

Most commonly the COVID-19 scam anatomy includes what appear to be legitimate offers in this strange reality in which we currently find ourselves: promises of a cure or access to limited testing or other medical resources, up to date tracking tools to keep you informed of COVID-19’s progress, and special offers to defer payments on everything from taxes to utility bills.

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