Referrals to HICAP for Medicare issues, HEAP, legal services, food assistance, eye glass vouchers, and tax assistance
By phone or by appointment at the Community Center (916) 617-5320
Paratransit Vouchers
By appointment. Register by calling (916) 617-5320. Yolo Adult Day Health Center (YADHC) has implemented a West Sacramento inclusive program that provides Yolobus Special vouchers to medically designated, disabled seniors who are 60+ and eligible, registered participants for YOLOBUS Special paratransit services. Funded by Area 4 Agency on Aging (A4AA), it is designed to encourage independent community mobility for disabled seniors who, due to a disability, are unable to travel to a boarding and disembarking location on fixed bus routes. For eligible candidates, limited vouchers are available from Active Aging Programs.
Legal Services of Northern California offers limited free service for seniors by appointment can be on the first Tuesday of each month between 9 am to 11 am.
Please make an appointment one week in advance. They are unable to accomodate walk-in visits. Schedule an appointment with the Community Center (916) 617-5320
Or call Senior Legal Help (530) 662-1065
Rental and Utility Assistance
Shores of Hope at (916) 372-0200 or Yolo County Children’s Alliance at (916) 572-0560.
A new State Program is available to offer rental / utility assistance. Short term rental assistance. Must qualify to receive assistance. Call for details.
Food Assistance
Yolo County Food Bank (530) 668-0690, or call 2-1-1
UTILITY ASSISTANCE HEAP
If you need help paying for your gas/electric/fuel bill, you can apply for the HEAP Program. You can access the application on their website: https://www.nces.org
Help may be obtained by calling the toll free number at 1-800-233-4480. You may leave your full name, mailing address, home phone number, and daytime phone number and an application will be mailed to you within 2-3 business days or make an appointment at the Community Center by calling (916) 617-5320 and we can help you out with the application.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels Yolo County continues to serve West Sacramento seniors’ meals. Come
mingle and dine for free every Wednesday from 11 am to 12 pm at the Community Center. Call
Meals on Wheels at 530-662-7035 to sign up and RSVP. Must call in advance to reserve your
seat. Meals on Wheels comes to your home courtesy of volunteer drivers. Call to see if you
qualify for home delivery.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers provide FREE Income Tax Preparation
Assistance to low-income, elderly, disabled and limited English speaking people. Please
contact Yolo County Children's Alliance at (916) 572-0560 to make an appointment
West Sacramento Via Rideshare
West Sacramento Via Rideshare is an on-demand transportation service that makes it easy and affordable to get around West Sacramento.
Rides can be booked through the Via Rideshare app or by calling Via Customer Support at (916) 318-5101. Standard fares are $3.50 one-way, with discounted fares of $1.75 available for seniors and riders with disabilities.
Need help setting up an account or accessing the discount? Contact the Community Development Department at (916) 617-5043.
For full details, visit the Via Rideshare information page.
Yolo County Library--books by mail
Books by Mail is a free service from the Yolo County Library that brings library materials to you
through the mail on a long-term or short-term basis. It is a free service available to any resident who
has a disability, illness or lack of transportation that prevents access to a Yolo County Library
branch.
Please contact Yolo County Library at 530-757-5588 for more info.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
FREE WORKSHOPS. Open to all seniors. Membership not required.
Sign up in advance by calling the Community Center at 916-617-5320 or register online.
Eat The Rainbow
Monday, May 11, 9 am to 10am
Learn about the connection between diet, inflammation, and brain health. We will provide practical tips for a balanced diet for long-tern cognitive well-being. Sponsored by The Greater Sacramento Women’s Brain Health Program (GROW) at UC Davis Health.
Hypertension
Monday, June 15, 9 am to 10 am
High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart – it also impacts your brain. Join us to learn
how hypertension can increase the risk for memory loss, stroke, and cognitive decline. This
engaging presentation will explain blood pressure numbers and share practical tips that can
help protect both your heart and your brain. Sponsored by The Greater Sacramento Women’s
Brain Health Program (GROW) at UC Davis Health.
