Alzheimer's Association
4340 Redwood Hwy., Suite 23
San Rafael, CA 94903
www.alznorcal.org
(415) 472-4340
All services are Alzheimer's specific: support groups, information and referrals, family education, newsletter, and an informative website.
Canal Community Alliance
91 Larkspur St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
www.canalalliance.org
(415) 454-2640
Multi-cultural family advocacy, spanish speaking staff available.
Catholic Charities of Marin
179 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael, CA
www.cccyo.org
(415) 499-1470 (Marin office)
(415) 592-9200 (San Francisco office)
(415) 564-7882 (grief counseling in San Francisco)
Senior case management (62 +), counseling, senior information and referral, and family advocacy (emphasis on low-income families). San Francisco office offers more services including HIV services (check their website for complete information).
Community Action Marin
29 Mary Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-1489
Family Service Agency
1005 A Street, Suite 307
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-3853
Jewish Family and Children's Services
200 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-7960
They have several programs and their goal is to keep people independent and in their homes for as long as possible. Linkages offers services for the non Medi-Cal, 18 years and over population. M.S.S.P. offers services for persons 65 years and older and Medi-Cal elligible. You must become a client to receive services and to become a client you would be at risk for institutionalization and be disabled. Services include: case management, respite funding (3-6 month waiting list), financial help with equipment. Information and referral services are available to everyone.
The Living/Dying Project
P.O. Box 357
Fairfax, CA 94978
www.livingdying.org
(415) 456-3915
Non-denominational spiritual support for those faced with a life-threatening illness and their families. The Next Step program is a four-week, introductory program for persons who are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Clients will learn skills to cope with stress and begin the journey of spiritual healing. The Open Circle program provides one-to-one support for a person with a life-threatening illness. Support is available to our client's caregivers.
Marin Center For Independent Living
710 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-6245
Helping the disabled, in-home care registry
Marin Home Care
25 Bellam Blvd., Suite 230
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-9200
Skilled home care with experienced nurses, therapists, and home health aides,resolves problems, coordinates homemaker and attendant services, coordinates medical equipment and supplies, in-home counseling, and offers a wide-range of skilled,medical assistance.
Marin Senior Coordinating Council
930 Tamalpais Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-9062
Provides services, programs, and activities for the benefit of Marin's older and disabled population: meals, employment opportunities, transportation, recreation, educational courses, counseling programs of various kinds, a chance to be of help to others, informational assistance, or referral to community resources.
Suicide Prevention & Community Counseling Crisis Line
(415) 499-1100
24 hours