24 Jan Senior Center Without Walls

A free program offering activities, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups to adults aged 60+ in California who find it difficult to participate in activities in their communities. Participants enjoy new friendships and become part of a unique, supportive community – all from the comfort of home.

Telephone Support

If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to someone, 24-hour support is available. Call the Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line at 1-800-971-0016 or the Crisis Support Services Line at 1-800-309-2131 for help.

Most communities also have telephone reassurance programs that will call to check in with you everyday. Call your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-510-2020 for referrals to these programs.

Adapted Telephones

Free adapted phones are available from California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) to assist people with vision, hearing, speech, and mobility difficulties. Call them at 1-800-806-1191 for more information.

Skype Users

If you are already a big fan and user of SKYPE (the computer software application) and want to try video conferencing on SCWW, please let us know.

Pen Pals

Tired of getting just bills and junk mail? Please let us know if you would like to be matched with a pen pal in another part of the country.

Talking Books:

Northern California: 1-800-952-5666 (California State Library, Braille and Talking Book Library)

Southern California: 1-800-808-2555 (Braille Institute Santa Barbara)

Call us to help you register and obtain a copy of a catalog for Winter Spring 2012 Session, starts on  January 30 through April 22!

Do you need more information?

Contact: Senior Center Without Walls

www.SeniorCenterWithoutWalls.org

1-877-797-7299