The Social Work Services Department of Los Alamitos Medical Center has compiled this list of available community resources. We are not directly affiliated with these organizations, and this list does not serve as an endorsement. If you have any question or need more information, please call (562) 799-3194 to speak with a social worker.
- AARP
Click here for American Association of Retired People website. - Allergy/Immunology
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Click here to connect to web site. American Academy of Allergy and Immunology Click here to connect to web site.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Alzheimer's Association
Information referral (714) 283-1111
Click here for Alzheimer's Association web site. - American Heart Association
Click here for American Heart Association web site. - American Medical Association
Click here for American Medical Association web site. - Anesthesiology
American Society of Anesthesiologists Click here to connect to web site - Board & Care Facilities
Independent, community living, assisted care, 3 meals a day provided List is available in Social Work Services Office - Cancer Support Foundation
Support services, information, referral, support groups for cancer survivors and their families (562) 799-3131 (CSF) (800) 227-2345 (en Espanol) American Cancer Society
Click here to connect to American Cancer Society web site
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organization
- Cardiac/Blood Pressure
Click here to connect to American Heart Association web site - Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Click here: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Child Abuse Registry
To report abusive or neglected situations involving minors (714) 940-1000 (O.C.) (800) 540-4000 (L.A.) - Colon and Rectal Ostomy
Click here to connect to American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons web site - Department of Health and Human Services
Click here: Department of Health and Human Services - Diabetes/Kidney Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease National Institues of Health Bethesda, MD 20892
Click here to connect to web site National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016
Click here to connect to web site
American Diabetes Association 1660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314
Click here to connect to web site
- Drug Abuse
National Institute of Drug Abuse - Elder Abuse
To report abusive or neglected (including self-neglect) situations involving seniors (714) 566-3116 (O.C.) (800) 992-1660 (L.A.) - Elder Care Referral Agency
Free public service that assists w/ listings of various levels of care ranging from retirement home to skilled nursing homes (800) 848-1008
- Emergency Response System
A button to wear and press in case of emergency, such as a fall
(800) 261-3546 Resp. Ability
(800) 633-2537 MedAlert
(800) 543-3546 LifeLine - Healthcare Finance Administration
Healthcare Financing Administration - Homemaker Agencies
Provide chore service and attendant care. Services are not covered by Medicare List available in Social Work Services office - In-Home Supportive Services
Chore services such as house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, must have SSI/Medi-Cal. Application completed by telephone
(888) 944-4477 (L.A.) (714) 566-3100 (O.C.) - Long Term Medi-Cal
For those needing ECF placement 30 days or longer. Must meet financial criteria
(818) 854-4989 (L.A.) (714) 480-6300 (O.C.) - March of Dimes
Click here for March of Dimes web site. - Mental Health
Click here for National Institute of Mental Health web site. - National Library of Medicine
Click here for National Library of Medicine web site. - Nephrology
American Society of Nephrology Click here to connect to web site - Neurology
American Academy of Neurology Click here to connect to web site American Neurological Association Click here to connect to web site
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes
- Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration The American Dietetic Association
International Food Information Council
Food and Nutrition Information Center
- Ombudsman
County advocate for nursing home residence
(714) 479-0107 (O.C.) (562) 408-0440 (L.A.) - Parkinson's Disease
Click here for Parkinson's Disease web site. - Pulmonary
American Lung Association Click here to connect to web site - Senior LINK
Provides volunteer service to Seniors 50 years and older including telephone reassurance, friendly visits, occasional transportation to medical appts.
(714) 446-7150 Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Senior Day Care
Provides supervised activities during the day for Seniors List available in the SWS office.
(562) 493-1555 J.D. French - Social Security Administration
To apply for Social Security Disability, SSI, Medicare
(800) 772-1213 - Social Work Treatment Services
Referrals to Licensed Clinical Social Workers in private practice, may provide service at a reduced fee if necessary
(562) 666-5156 - Transportation Services
Oasis Senior Center – reservations required, call 2-3 days in advanced. Metro Access – must qualify, apply through paper application process.
CARE Mini Van – wheelchair van available at private cost
(714) 644-3244 (800) 827-0829 (714) 828-7750
- Urology
American Urological Association Click here to connect to web site - Widow to Widow
Support group for those who have recently become widowed
(714) 564-9977 Pathways (562) 531-3031 (general bereavement support group) Journeys
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