Community Resources during COVID-19
NO COST SENIOR PEER COUNSELING SERVICES Provided by West County Community Services
In this stressful and isolating time, we are reaching out to be sure our senior community knows that individual Senior Peer Counseling services are available throughout Sonoma County via phone, Zoom, or FaceTime.
Volunteer Senior Peer Counselors are caring individuals who offer listening and support to help other seniors share concerns, and gain a healthier perspective and better emotional balance. Senior Peer Counselors are all seniors themselves who volunteer their time to work with other seniors, providing 12 sessions of supportive counseling free of cost. All Senior Peer Counselors have completed training and receive ongoing supervision by a licensed professional.
To request Senior Peer Counseling services or more information, simply call WCCS’s Senior Programs at 707-823-1640 ext. 380. Leave a message with your contact information and we will call you back to answer questions and/or start the process of matching you with a Senior Peer Counselor.
Support is available – please reach out and make use of it in these difficult times.
Behavioral Health Warm Line
The Department of Health Services Behavioral Health Division (DHS-BHD) announced that the Behavioral Health Warm Line 707-565-2652 is available for calls. We are in very uncertain times, and the warm line is a supportive resource for the community. This free and private line is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Companionship for Seniors in Quarantine
The California Friendship Line serves isolated and lonely seniors throughout all of California. The Friendship Line provides a warm voice, a listening ear, and a human connection to those feeling lonely during the shelter-in-place. If you, or a senior you know needs emotional support please call 24/7: 1-888-670-1360.
Hebrew Free Loan offers interest-free Coronavirus Impact loans to Jewish residents of Northern California and to all employees of Jewish organizations (regardless of religious background). Loans are up to $20,000, and can be turned around within days. Assistance is available for individuals, families, and small business owners. Click here for more info or APPLY ONLINE.
Jewish Community Free Clinic, https://www.jewishfreeclinic.org/, offers a free therapy program to anyone having trouble coping with the isolation the shelter-in-place, or for others who have fallen ill and need emotional support from a licensed mental health therapist. These services are completely free and offered via telephone or video conferencing. Please call us at 707-585-7780 to set up a meeting.
Pandemic Emergency Loans and Grants Available
Jewish Family & Children’s Services is offering no-interest loans and grants to help individuals, families, and small businesses get through the coronavirus crisis. To learn more CLICK HERE or Call 415-449-1212.
