Supportive Services offered
at the E. M. Hart Senior Center

915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 / Phone (916) 808-5462

If you are looking for resources or assistance, the Hart Senior Center is here to help. We have many supportive services that are designed to aid people just like you! If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact Alicia Black with the A.R.M.S. Program at (916) 808-7324 for help in finding solutions and resources.

Page Contents:

• Supportive Services
  • 55 Alive Mature Driving Course
  • ARMS (Assistance, Referral, & More for Seniors)
  • Free On-Site Services
  • Seasonal On-Site Services
  • Self-Help Support Groups
  • Triple "R" Respite Program
    
    
• Senior Center Web Page Index
  
  

55-Alive Mature Driving Course

If you’re over 50 and would like a refresher course in driver’s safety, are interested in learning about physical changes as you age that are related to driving, and reduce your chance of injury in a traffic accident, check out the AARP’s Driver’s Safety Program. For more information and a class schedule call 1 (888) 227-7669or visit the AARP Driver’s Safety Program web page .

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ARMS (Assistance, Referral, & More for Seniors)

Do you need help navigating the maze of services and programs for older adults? Do you have a problem or question you could use help with? Or, are you just trying to find services that meet your needs? Examples of assistance include: form completion, making calls to local agencies, lists for local housing, transportation, legal help, and other community services. Contact our Information and Assistance Specialist for help. For more information call (916) 808-7324.

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Free On-Site Services

• Brown Bag Pharmacy- First Wednesdays 12-1 p.m.
  
• HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) – Monday afternoons
  
• Senior Legal Hotline- individual consultations - 4th Thursdays beginning at 2:00 p.m.

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Seasonal On-Site Services

Tax Assistance - Each year, the Ethel Hart Center serves as a free tax preparation site. Certified AARP volunteers prepare taxes for hundreds of local seniors age 50+ during the week and the Franchise Tax Board (VITA) is here on Saturdays to assist people of any age. Both can prepare basic income tax returns for individuals and couples filing jointly that have low-to-moderate income (generally, $42,000 and below). Appointments are first come, first serve and typically begin in February and last through April 15th. Electronic filing available.

Flu Shot- Sacramento County holds immunization clinics for at risk individuals annually at the Ethel Hart Center. Flu Clinic for 2009 will be held Tuesday, October 20th from 10:30am-1pm.

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Self Help/Support Groups

• Caregivers’ Support Group-conducted by Triple R staff- Fourth Fridays 9:30 a.m.
  
• “TOPS” (Taking off Pounds Sensibly) - Thursdays 7:45-8:45 a.m.

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Triple “R” Respite Program

The Triple “R” Adult Day Program offers companionship and a safe, caring environment to family members with memory problems and frailty. The center is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Contact Nina Moran at (916) 808-8375 for more information.

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