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ADULT, BOOMER and SENIOR RESOURCES

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SENIOR CENTER
The Senior Center (SC) hosts a full spectrum of activities, programs, and events for adults 50+ provided by City staff, local agencies, professional instructors, and volunteers. Opportunities at the SC have a special focus on healthy living and enhancing creativity, with new activities introduced throughout the year. Adults 50+ are welcome to participate in center activities one day or six days per week - we offer a flexible schedule along with unique opportunities for learning and exploring! For more information about our activities click on Senior Center or please call (310) 458-8644.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Listed below are programs designed to assist older adults (organized by category) and contact information for the non-profit organizations who provide them.  For more details on individual programs, please contact the agencies listed. 

For fiscal year 2008-09, the City provides $1,004,949 in funding to non-profit agencies to provide services for adults 50+ through its Community Development (CD) Program.  (View all City CD Programs)

Care Management/Independent Living | Housing | Nutrition | Medical | Transportation | Volunteer Program

CARE MANAGEMENT & INDEPENDENT LIVING

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTACT
Adult Day Care Program Provides adult day care to Santa Monica residents with moderate to severe dementia, including persons with Alzheimer's Disease, frail seniors and those with mild memory loss, Parkinson's or stroke sequelae. WISE & Healthy Aging
1510 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA  90405
(310) 452-7802
www.wiseandhealthyaging.org
Care Management Provides case management services to Santa Monica seniors (primarily low-income). WISE & Healthy Aging
1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA  90401
(310) 394-9871
www.wiseandhealthyaging.org
Daily Money Management Provides bill paying, budgeting, banking and related money management services to older adults.  Provides representative payee services to older Santa Monica adults who are unable to manage their finances.  WISE & Healthy Aging
1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA  90401
(310) 394-9871

www.wiseandhealthyaging.org
Home Access Program Provides home modifications, adaptive and safety equipment to low income residents of Santa Monica with disabilities. Westside Center for Independent Living
12901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90066
(310) 390-3611
TDD: (310) 398-9204
www.wcil.org
Independent Living Services Provides comprehensive support services to Santa Monica residents with disabilities including case management, independent living skills, personal assistants registry, benefits advocacy, housing search assistance, community advocacy, transportation assistance and information and referral services. Westside Center for Independent Living
12901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90066
(310) 390-3611
TDD: (310) 398-9204
www.wcil.org

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HOUSING

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTACT
Affordable Housing Develops and manages affordable housing to benefit very low- to moderate income people.  CCSM currently owns and manages over 1,200 affordable housing units. Community Corporation of Santa Monica
1423 Second Street #B
Santa Monica, CA  90401
(310) 394-8487
www.communitycorp.org

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NUTRITION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTACT
Senior Nutrition Program Provides a nutritious lunch each weekday to seniors 60 or over at the following nutrition sites: Ken Edwards Center, Reed Park, Senior Center and Virginia Avenue Park. WISE & Healthy Aging
1510 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA  90405
(310) 452-7802
www.wiseandhealthyaging.org
Home Delivered Meals Provides two home-delivered meals each day, totaling over 90,000 meals per year, to approximately 440 Santa Monica residents who are homebound and / or isolated. Meals on Wheels West
P.O. Box 7001
Santa Monica, CA  90406
(310) 394-5133
www.mealsonwheelswest.org

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MEDICAL / HEALTH CARE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTACT
Health Care for Seniors Provides physical and mental health services to Santa Monica seniors.  Services include health screening, primary medical care, health education, peer counseling (individual, group and family), in-home coordination / care giver services, and services targeted to Spanish speaking seniors. WISE & Healthy Aging
1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA  90401
(310) 394-9871
www.wiseandhealthyaging.org
Low Vision Services Provides optometric and rehabilitative services to Santa Monica residents with vision impairments.  Services include optometric exams, training with optical devices, social service referrals and needs evaluation. Center for the Partially Sighted
12301 Wilshire Blvd. #600
Los Angeles, CA  90025
(310) 458-3501
www.wiseandhealthyaging.org

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TRANSPORTATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTACT
Paratransit, Education and Outreach Program Provides outreach and education services related to transportation options for seniors and persons with disabilities.  Services include intakes, monthly group classes and community education.  Works in partnership with the Big Blue Bus. WISE & Healthy Aging
1527 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA  90401
(310) 394-9871
www.wiseandhealthyaging.org

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION CONTACT
City Volunteer Program Offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities within the City of Santa Monica. The Volunteer Program Office is an excellent resource and can help you find a volunteer position that matches your objectives and skill set.
City of Santa Monica Volunteer Program
1527 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Monica, CA  90401
(310) 458-8300
www.smgov.net

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