Assistance Programs

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Advance Health Care Directives
Advance Health Care Directive forms are available at the Davis Senior Center for a donation of $2.50. Assistance is available in filling out the form by scheduling an appointment with our information and assistance coordinator at 530-757-5696.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program - HICAP
If you have questions about Medicare, long-term care, HMOs, or other health insurance matters for those over age 65, make an appointment with a HICAP counselor. To make an  appointment  call 916-376-8915.

Income Tax Preparation Assistance
Preparation assistance for taxpayers is available from the beginning of February to mid-April through the AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide Program. The service is designed to help low to moderate income taxpayers - with special emphasis given to those over 60. Volunteers will prepare Federal and California returns (if required) and California part-year resident returns. Volunteers file your returns electronically at no charge. Call AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program at 530-324-5007 for appointments.

Legal Consultations
Legal Services of Northern California  offers free consultations to assess your legal needs and answer questions. This service is free, and forms are neither provided nor completed during the consultation. These attorneys are experienced in elder law issues, including Social Security, Medi-Cal, powers of attorney, estate planning, and age discrimination. Call 530-757-5696 to schedule an appointment.

Medical Equipment Loans
Why buy it, when you can borrow it? Check out our supply of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, commodes, shower chairs and toilet seat raisers before buying. Our medical equipment lending closet allows you to borrow items, even for a short period of time. A small donation for the items you use is gratefully accepted. When we are not overstocked, we also accept donations of clean and gently used items to help others in need. Give us a call at the Davis Senior Center, 530-757-5696.

Transportation Resources
Free bus passes for Unitrans buses are available at the center for those age 60+. Schedules for Unitrans and Yolobus services are also available in the center's lobby. For those eligible to use paratransit under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the center has a limited supply of free vouchers for use on Davis Community Transit or YoloBus Special. Call the Davis Senior Center at 530-757-5696 for more information.

Veterans Services
Consultations on services available to veterans are available by appointment. Disability aid, pensions, burial, vocational rehabilitation, dependent's and survivor's benefits, health care, prescription drugs and life insurance are some of the areas of assistance available.  For more information, call the Veterans Service Office at 530-406-4850.