Senior Citizen Services

211 Riverside County (PDF)
Similar to number like 911, 211 is a designated 3-digit number that allows callers to receive up-to-date information and referrals to health and humans service agencies. If you call 211 Riverside County with your needs, 211 will locate the resources nearest you, and give you that information. 

Affordable Housing (PDF)
A listing of affordable housing located in Riverside County provided by the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. 

California Senior Guide for Safe Driving (PDF)
A helpful guide provided by the DMV with hints and advice for the senior driver.

Multiple DMV practice tests pertaining to cars, motorcycles, road sign tests, fines and limits test. Tests also available in Spanish. 

CalFresh Program
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
Eligible customers of SoCalGas may receive a 20 percent discount on their monthly gas bill at their primary residence through our California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program. New customers, who are approved within 90 days of starting new gas service, may also receive a $15 discount on their Service Establishment Charge. You will receive your discount once your completed application is approved by Southern California Gas Company.

Southern California Edison Care / Fera Program
Need relief? Through the CARE and FERA programs you could be eligible for a monthly discount on your bill. If you're having trouble making ends meet, you might be eligible for a rate program that could help you save on your electricity bill. We offer the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs to provide our income-qualified customers with much-needed bill relief.

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
Service provides help to thousands of less fortunate, low income, and struggling families every year. The type of services includes low income energy bill assistance, weatherization, referrals to government benefits such as housing, and more.

 Utility Assistance & Home Weatherization program LIHEAP Application (PDF). 

Synergy Energy Efficiency Programs
Synergy Companies offers a number of FREE and low-cost energy efficiency programs funded by utility companies throughout the state. To learn more about the programs they offer and whether you are eligible to participate, please check out their Utility Section.

Department of Social Services
The Adult Services Division provides social service programs to help Riverside County's elderly and dependent adults live safely with as much independence as possible. Self Sufficiency Division (PDF)

Care-A-Van Transportation (PDF)
Serving seniors, the disable and low income since 1994. Click on the link for more information or call 951-791-3572

Healthcare Fraud (PDF)
Don't become a target of healthcare fraud. 

Riverside County Office on Aging
Riverside County Office on Aging, under the Federal Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act, is charged to provide leadership in developing a system of care services for older persons and adults with disabilities in Riverside County. 

Riverside County Resource Guide (PDF)
Helpful phone numbers for various agencies.