We all need a little help in these times. Whether it's deciding when, where, and how to shop for food, figuring out legal responsibilities and options as a tenant or landlord, or just wanting to make a connection with a friendly face or voice.  Here are some excellent resources in Marin County for you.

Important Phone Numbers

Courtesy of Marin Health and Human Services - Area Agency on Aging:

Dial 711 for CA Relay Service

• Adult Protective Services: 415-473-2774
• Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Ombudsman: 415-473-7446 
• Child Protective Services: 415-473-7153
• Public Assistance Call Center (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWorks): 1-877-410-8817
• General Relief: 415-473-3450
• Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Access Line: 1-888-818-1115
• For information on resources and services specifically for older adults (persons 60+), persons with disabilities and family caregivers, call 415-457-INFO (415-457-4636) or email 457-INFO@marincounty.org.

Many thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Aging Action Initiative and Sausalito Village for educating the public and compiling essential services information:

Food 

457-INFO home page: https://www.marinhhs.org/information-assistance
Phone number: 415-457-4635
Email: 457-INFO@marincounty.org

You can contact Sausalito Village/CARSS if you are in need of essentials - food, medication, and pet supplies. Call 415-332-3325 or email sausalitovillageconcierge@gmail.com. All of our volunteers have been vetted. 

Meals on Wheels: If you are in need of home-delivered meals, simply phone 415-457-4636 to get signed up through the County of Marin.

Housing

The County of Marin's Renter and Landlord Resources Page: https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/housing/renter-and-landlord-resources

Legal Aid phone number: 415-492-0230

Social Engagement

Social Call matches individuals for weekly friendly phone chats (and in-person visits in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, and Sonoma counties).

If you are in need of emotional support that is more than friends and family can offer, please contact the Friendship Line, a 24 hour hotline specifically for seniors through the Institute on Aging. Call: 800-971-0016.

Looking for an AA meeting?  Check out online options through Online Intergroup.  Meetings are hosted through Zoom, a free conferencing application.  These occur daily, are available in multiple languages, and for specialized groups.

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