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WHISTLESTOP
I S N OW
V I VA L O N
2021
DIRECTORY
OF OLDER ADULT SERVICES
FOR MARIN COUNTY
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Table of Contents
VIVALON HOUSING
Letter from CEO........................4 Assisted &
Dear Friends, Community Resource Independent Living..........26
Information.................................6 Home Repair.............................28
As Vivalon’s new CEO, it is my Vivalon Key Contact Housing Resources.............28
great honor to bring you the Information.....................................5 Placement Services............28
2021 edition of our Directory of CARE INFORMATION &
Older Adult Services. Adult Day Care ......................... 8 REFERRAL
When our 2020 edition published Behavioral Health Referral Services.....................29
Services..........................................8 Medical Associations..........30
last March, we had just entered a shelter Care Management...............10
in place directive. At that time, we were LEGAL
Disabled Adult
grateful to be able to send the Directory to Services.......................................10 Advocacy........................................31
Consumer Services.............. 32
the homes of over 30,000 Marin residents Grief Counseling.......................11
Elder Abuse................................ 33
who might benefit from its content. Little In-Home Services ...................11
Pet Care...........................................13 Legal Counseling.................. 33
could we have imagined that one year later,
we would still be living through the COVID-19 Substance Abuse....................13 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Support Groups.......................14 Medical Equipment............34
pandemic.
EDUCATION MEMORIAL SERVICES
Watching our community come together Funeral Homes &
Employment
during this difficult year has been inspiring. Opportunities ........................ 17 Cemeteries...............................34
We witnessed the selfless acts of countless Insurance Information....... 17 NUTRITION
volunteers, neighbors helping neighbors, Lifelong Learning...................18 Community Meals................34
and organizations coming together to bring Voter Information..................18 Food Pantries........................... 35
not only services, but also connection, hope EMERGENCY Home Delivered Meals..... 35
and care to members of our community Crisis Intervention.................20 Nutrition ......................................36
who needed some extra support. Disaster Preparedness.....20
Our goal at Vivalon is to help the individuals Safety & Security....................20 RECREATION & SOCIAL
we serve thrive through the power of FINANCIAL SERVICES CONNECTION
Financial Services.................. 21 Bingo & Chess.......................... 37
connection. This Directory is one of the ways
Multicultural Services........ 37
we strive to create that sense of connection HEALTH & WELLNESS
Older Adult
and community, and we hope you f ind Cancer............................................ 22 Organizations........................ 37
the resources within its pages to be useful COVID-19 Info & Recreation &
and informative. Please let us know if there Community Testing......... 22 Companionship..................39
Dental Services....................... 22
is anything we can do to improve this TECHNOLOGY
Fitness........................................... 23
publication in the future. We always love Technology Classes..........40
Health Centers & Clinics...23
hearing f rom you! Just send an email to Science.......................................... 40
Hearing/Audiology...............24
directory@vivalon.org. TRANSPORTATION
Hospitals.......................................24
Stay safe, and we hope to see you at our Healthy Transportation........................ 40
Skilled Nursing
Aging Center as soon as it’s safe to reopen! Facilities.................................24 VOLUNTEERING
Veterans Services.................. 25 Volunteering..............................41
Vision Impairment............... 25
HOSPICE SERVICES INDEX ........................................... 44
Hospice Services....................26
Anne Grey
Vivalon, CEO
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Vivalon Key WHISTLESTOP PERSPECTIVE WHISTLESTOP
930 Tamalpais Avenue
Contact Information need affordable housing, and
San Rafael, CA 94901 a bittersweet goodbye
www.whistlestop.org
journey, leaving the house that there is a shortfall of
Main office open M-F 9am-5pm
we called home the past hundreds of assisted living
Front Desk – 415.456.9062
Vivalon Healthy Aging Center Transportation – 415.454.0902
28 years. It’s also been and memory care units to
930 Tamalpais Avenue | San Rafael, CA 94901 Meals on Wheels – 415.457.4636 great fun to explore our meet the 2030 demand.
new neighborhood near One small part of the
Open Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM Help Desk – 415.459.6700
resource@whistlestop.org downtown San Rafael. housing solution in Marin
Closed during pandemic except
To receive the Express by email for I can’t help but wonder is to support, fund, and
sign up at whistlestop.org. For
how much harder it would streamline the process
11:30am-1:00pmannual
lunch take-out.
subscription mailed to your
home, send $10 to Whistlestop. be to do this if we were to create more accessory
Website vivalon.org | Email info@vivalon.org in our 70s or 80s? What dwelling units. The new units
WHISTLESTOP STAFF options are there for older can be for a caregiver, a family
Vivalon Resource Office
Joe O’Hehir people in Marin as their
, CEO member or the homeowner,
415-459-6700 Yvonne Roberts lifestyles change? Will who can then rent out the
Development Director
Byx100
Linda Jackson, Program there be enough resources main house. In San Rafael,
Guest ServicesLaurence
/ Reception 415-456-9062
info@whistlestop.org
Suter-Gunn for people who want to the number of new accessory
Director, Aging Action
Programs Director grow older in their home dwelling units doubled last
Meal Delivery Services
lsuter-gunn@whistlestop.org Initiative
and community? For those
Jennifer Golbus year, and the city is on track
W
Meals on Wheels Eligibility
Marketing Strategist (Marin County) e decided to
facing dementia or declining to double that again. We need
415-457-4636 John and Val Bowman
jgolbus@whistlestop.org health, will they have what to do this across Marin!
downsize this
they need for safety, care The Aging Action Initiative
415-456-9062
Vivalon Nourish:Whistlestop Express Editors x176 year. Our family
and companionship?
916.751.9189
home, long an empty nest is enthusiastic about San
john.bowman58@gmail.com The question for Marin
TransportationLaurie
Services
Vermont, Volunteer Manager since our youngest ones flew
is: what percentage of
Rafael City Council’s recent
away, is simply too large support of assisted living in
Travel Navigators/Marin Access Eligibility 415-454-0902
volunteer@whistlestop.org
residents is going to choose downtown. This new housing
for two people. There were
Schedule a Paratransit
BOARD OF Ride DIRECTORS 415-454-0964 rooms we didn’t go into, parts
to stay in San Rafael as approval portends well
they grow older? According
Vice415-457-4630
Dennis Ryan, President
Cancel a Paratransit Ride
Beth Reizman, President of the yard that we never to a national survey by
for Whistlestop’s proposed
affordable older adult
CarePool Volunteer Driver
Tom Bonomi, Treasurer
Fabia Butler, SecretaryProgram 415-454-0927
saw, and decades of stuff that AARP in 2012, about 90% of housing project in downtown
seemed to reproduce when
Medical Rides 415-419-2608
Sharon Jackson
Robert Sonnenberg we weren’t watching. Most
older adults intend to stay San Rafael. We are excited
in their own homes for the to see new housing options
Cynthia Wuthmann of all, we had a home that next 5 to 10 years.
MEALSdeserved
ON to be full with a for older people in Marin,
PACIFIC SUN STAFF People working with
WHEELS new,STAFF
happy family. especially in places where
Danielle McCoy, Advertising older adults are aware of
dmccoy@pacificsun.com The challenge was: Where they can walk to services
the issues facing people as
Marianne Misz, Advertising would we move to in Marin? and shops and be part of the
they grow older. Will there
mmisz@pacificsun.com
We wanted a smaller place community.
Kara Brown, Production be housing for others who
Aging Action Initiative is
WH IS TLES TO P E XPRESS O C TO B E R 2 018
kara@metroactive.com in a neighborhood where want to downsize? Will there
a network of more than 130
Rosemary Olson, Publisher
rolson@pacificsun.com
we can walk about, close
to restaurants, shops, and
Upsize Your Life at The Tam
be enough housing for the
people who work in Marin
organizations, including
PHOTO BYthe movies.
STUART LIRETTEAfter months of Whistlestop, that addresses
OUR MISSION – those who are caregivers,
searching, we found what community issues through
Whistlestop believes we share a healthcare managers, and
Our Mission responsibility to ensure all Marin
residents have an opportunity to age
may be the very last new homecare experts? What
the lens of aging. It focuses
on finding ways to age-in-
unit in Marin. about low-income people who
Vivalon believes we share a responsibility
with dignity, independence and grace.
Noto doubt about it, the need affordable housing,
community, and having
ensure all Marin residents have an opportunity to
process of downsizing is economic security, a place to
age with dignity,LIKE independence and grace.
daunting. It took months cuisine. Come e
or people who need extra
care, like assisted living or call home, and transportation
US
on Facebook of sorting, a moving crew panoramic Mt.
memory care? The recent for older adults.
of millennials, and many report, Older Adult Housing
LIKE US on Facebook! boxes to give away and in Marin: Planning for
For information, check out
facebook.com/VivalonMarin
donate things we don’t your perfect,
2030, estimated that 7,000
www.agingactioninitiative.org
or contact Sami at support@
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Vivalon 2021 Directory Staff
need anymore. It’s been maintenance-free
of today’s older residents agingactioninitative.org.
Jennifer Golbus, Marketing & Communications Director
jgolbus@vivalon.org Now accepting waitlist
Mia Edwards, Marketing & Social Media Manager applications.
medwards@vivalon.org
Missy Reynolds, Design & Production Director
missyreynolds504@gmail.com
415-46 4-1755
Teri Bleiweiss, Marketing & Community Outreach www.TheTam.org
terib@vivalon.org
Please contact: directory@vivalon.org to
inquire about advertising.
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Community
Resource Information
Creating Marin County COVID-19 & Vaccine Information
coronavirus.marinhhs.org
community and Marin Health and Human Services
COVID-19 Information Line: 415-473-7191
connections in (CA Relay Service Dial 711)
Email: COVID-19@marincounty.org
Marin County. For more COVID-19 related information,
please see pages 22-23.
In Case of Emergency 9-1-1
Marin County Home Match Aging & Adult Services Information Line
Welcome to our shared 415-473-INFO (4636)
housing program. Marin County Fire Information Hotline
FOR MORE INFORMATION 415-473-7191
CONT AC T: 415.456.9068 Marin County Sheriff 415-473-7250
Adding an Accessory Marin County Sheriff TTY 415-473-1601
Dwelling Unit? VISIT: adumarin.org
arin County Sheriff Office of
M
Emergency Services 415-499-6584
Well Connected Transit Information 5-1-1
Offering telephone and online
program classes, friendly Kaiser Permanente 415-444-2000
conversation, and more. MarinHealth Medical Center 415-925-7000
FOR MORE INFORMATION Long-Term Care Ombudsman 415-473-7446
CONTACT: 877.797.7299
IHSS (In Home Supportive Services) 415-457-4636
Adult Protective Services 415-473-2774
Social Call
Matching trained volunteers with 24-Hour Power Outage Information
seniors to provide friendship. 1-800-743-5002
FOR MORE INFORMATION PG&E 1-800-743-5000
CONTACT: 415.535.7741 Emergency Prep getreadymarin.org
For up-to-date public safety announcements,
register at local.nixle.com/register and/or
alertmarin.com
organization that helps
people live well and age
well, anywhere they call
PHOTO BY BRIAN DETTOR
home.
To learn more, visit
www.covia.org.
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Burial, Green Burial, Contemporary,
Simple. Pre-arrangement counseling
and insurance funding of
future expenses.
Marin’s most unique, locally-owned
cemetery, funeral home with a
reception center and on-site crematory.
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Community Healing Centers
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the ever-
415-499-1115
changing guidelines and safe practice
communityhealingcenters.org
recommendations regarding COVID-19,
we cannot guarantee that all of the Through counseling we work to build
information contained in this resource understanding, increase insight, stabilize
guide will remain up to date emotions, change dysfunctional habits
throughout 2021. and patterns, and increase creativity and
productivity by restoring balance to the
If you have any questions or run into whole person.
any trouble with the information
provided, please call the number
Community Institute for Psychotherapy
provided for the listing in question,
415-459-5999 • cipmarin.org
or call the Vivalon Front Desk:
415-456-9062. With any questions Psychotherapy and counseling for individuals
about COVID-19, call the Marin County and families on a sliding fee scale. Focus
Health and Human Services COVID-19 includes depression, anxiety, grief counseling
Information line: 415-473-7191. and family disputes.
FamilyWorks
CARE
415-492-0720 • familyworks.org
Family Works provides free and/or sliding
scale direct mental health services to people
of all income levels throughout the Bay Area.
ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS
Helping Older People Excel (HOPE)
Marin Adult Day Health Center 415-473-4306 • marinhhs.org
415-897-6884 • lifelongmedical.org A full-service partnership that provides
The Marin Adult Day Health Center is a culturally competent, intensive, integrated
federally-qualified medical day program that services to older adults with serious mental
offers care specifically designed for adults. illness, who are at risk of hospitalization,
institutionalization or homelessness.
Skyview Day Club
415-419-3608 • seniorsathome.org Marin County Behavioral Health
Skyview Day Club is a social club for adults and Recovery Services
with memory loss in San Rafael. During 415-473-6666 (Psychiatric Emergency Services)
COVID-19 the program is offered on zoom. marinhhs.org
Monday-Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm. FREE. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
(BHRS) is a division of the Marin Health and
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Human Services Department. Provides
mental health care and substance use service
Buckelew Programs needs of Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
415-457-9654 • buckelew.org
Buckelew Programs provides behavioral MORE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES »
health services for adults and children,
including supported housing and job training,
outpatient psychotherapy, substance abuse
treatment, and suicide prevention.
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NOW AND INTO
THE FUTURE
Call for a video tour (415) 417-2894.
California license #216801686. COA #004.
AlmaVia of San Rafael is a vibrant, pet-friendly community grounded in nurturing mind,
body and spirit. We offer comprehensive assisted living services and evidence-based
memory programming utilizing Montessori principles. Our culinary program incorporates
MIND diet options for cardiovascular and heart health.
Our desirable location is only minutes from shopping and
medical centers, making it easy for residents to feel at
home in the area they already know and love. AlmaVia of
San Rafael is more than your next place to live, it’s your
next community
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National Alliance on Mental Health Family Caregiver Alliance
415-444-0480 (HelpLine) • namimarin.org 415-434-3388 • caregiver.org
NAMI Marin is an affiliate of NAMI — the Assists families caring for someone with an
National Alliance on Mental Illness. We adult-onset brain impairment and/or older
provide programs and services to people adults (60+), regardless of diagnosis.
and families living with mental illness. Due
to the COVID-19 safety guidelines, all our Institute on Aging
in-person programming is suspended. We 415-750-4111 • ioaging.org
are operating our Help Line during normal Nonprofit organization provides older
business hours and we have an online guide adults with assistance through care
to support you. coordination, household management,
personal support, bookkeeping and
Senior Peer Counseling Program professional fiduciary services.
415-473-4306 • marincounty.org
Marin County Mental Health Services offers West Marin Senior Services
FREE comprehensive assessment, counseling 415-663-8148 x101 • wmss.org
and consultation to adults 60+ with issues Care management of at-risk older adults
related to aging. and seniors.
CARE MANAGEMENT DISABLED ADULT SERVICES
Aging Life Care Association Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)
520-881-8008 • aginglifecare.org 707-577-1700 • cci.org
Aging Life Care, also known as geriatric care Canine Companions, a nonprofit, enhances
management, is a holistic, client-centered the lives of people with disabilities by
approach to caring for older adults or others providing trained assistance dogs and
facing ongoing health challenges. Working ongoing support to ensure quality
partnerships.
with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care
Professionals provides the answers at a time of
California Department of Rehabilitation
uncertainty. 415-893-7702 • dor.ca.gov
Works in partnership with consumers and
CaringBridge other stakeholders to provide services
651-452-7940 • caringbridge.org and advocacy resulting in employment,
CaringBridge is a free online journal for independent living and equality for
sharing health updates with family and individuals with disabilities.
friends. Easy to start and manage. Keep loved
ones informed. Safe, private and ad-free. College of Marin Student
Accessibility Services
Elder Helpers Program 415-485-9406 • ss.marin.edu/sas
elderhelpers.org Counseling for disabled students. Variety
Elder Helpers program matches people of classes and services support seniors.
in need of help (elders or family) with Information and referrals for all.
volunteers in their own communities
throughout the world. Lifehouse
415-526-5300 • lifehouseagency.org
Serving adults with developmental disabilities
since 1954. Through community integration,
life-skill training, advocacy, referral and
information.
10Marin Center for Independent Living
415-459-6245 • marincil.org
Serving Marin County since 1979, Marin CIL
is a community based 501 (c) 3 nonprofit
organization that provides advocacy and
services for older adults and persons with
all disabilities.
San Rafael Public Library
Outreach Program
QUALITY CARE
415-485-3317 • sanrafaelpubliclibrary.org FROM THE HEART
Free service offering delivery of regular and Our Team of Nursing professionals, Our care services and social
large print books and audio books on CDs to Geriatric Medical Director, Dietary, programs embrace individuality
Activity, Social Service, and with compassion; central to that
San Rafael city residents in their homes or administrative staff work together philosophy is our caring approach
retirement communities. to provide quality services for all addressing the physical, emotional,
entrusted to our care. spiritual, and social needs of each
resident.
Schurig Center Therapeutic Program We provide comprehensive
rehabilitation services, long-term An added benefit to our care and
415-461-6771 • schurigcenter.org care, hospice care, and short-term services is our location, atop a hill
Serves adults living with a brain injury from respite services in a quaint home-like in beautiful Tiburon, with bay, city,
environment. Our resident programs valley, and Mt Tam views.
an accident, stroke, concussion or other are designed to aid individuals in
cause. Offers classes to enhance cognitive, attaining and maintaining their Family-owned for
highest level of independence. more than six decades!
social, behavioral and independence
abilities. Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-
5:00pm.
30 Hacienda Drive Tiburon 94920 • 415.435.4554
Social Security Administration marinconvalescent.com
800-772-1213 • ssa.gov
Disability Insurance (SSDI) available to
eligible disabled workers. Supplemental IN-HOME SERVICES
Social Security Income (SSI) available to
At Home Caregivers
eligible low-income disabled persons. Open
415-898-4663 • athomecaregivers.com
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-
Providing companion, dementia and
4:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm.
hospice care with licensed caregivers. We
GRIEF COUNSELING have implemented a program of enhanced
safety precautions that includes COVID-19
Marin County Grief Counseling testing of our caregivers.
Hotline (Buckelew)
MORE IN-HOME SERVICES »
415-499-1195 • buckelew.org
This free 24-hour grief counseling hotline
provides support to the recently bereaved in EDITOR'S NOTE:
Marin County. The grief hotline is part of the If you have any questions or run into any
Buckelew Suicide Prevention Program. trouble with the information provided,
please call the number provided for the
Our Lady of Loretto Church listing in question, or call the Vivalon
415-897-2171 x226 • ollnovato.org Front Desk: 415-456-9062. With any
Offers support groups, counseling and grief questions about COVID-19, call the Marin
counseling. Please contact Sister Jeanette County Health and Human Services
Lombardi (x226) for more information. COVID-19 Information line: 415-473-7191.
11Hired Hands Homecare, Inc. Right at Home Marin
415-884-4343 • hiredhandshomecare.com 415-233-7855 • RAHmarin.com
For 26 years, Hired Hands has enhanced Right at Home offers caregiving services
the health, safety and well-being of for almost any family and practically any
Seniors. As a family owned and operated, situation. Our in-home care allows loved
CA Licensed Home Care Organization, we ones to enjoy life in the comfort of a
provide Marin’s most experienced, trained familiar environment. Our caregivers are
and closely managed Caregivers to assist carefully screened, bonded and insured
your family. All Caregivers are Registered and receive training through our Right
Home Care Aides. We handle everything at Home University. Call today for an
including payroll, taxes, workers' comp in-home visit or for more information.
and insurance. Proud recipient of 2020 (HCO License #214700024)
Leader in Excellence award.
Sausalito Village
Marin Villages 415-332-3325 • sausalitovillage.org
415-457-4633 • marinvillages.org Sausalito Village is a volunteer-based
Marin Villages is a volunteer based nonprofit support network for seniors in Sausalito.
organization whose mission is to empower Volunteers provide transportation, tech
older adults to stay active, connected and support, create programs, trips, classes and
independent in their communities and the encourage members to give back through
place they call home. volunteering.
One Foot at a Time
415-491-4914 • lsteese@gmail.com
Smooth callouses, cut nails, assess lower
extremity circulation, foot and body massage,
alignment, posture work and more. Laurie
Steese RN, CMT, CFCN. Seniors at Home
415-499-3777 • seniorsathome.org
Public Authority of Marin Trusted Home Care. Nurses, dementia,
415-499-1024 • pa-marin.org and Palliative care experts, fiduciaries,
Public Authority of Marin is a public care managers, and gerontologists
agency working in partnership with support you or a loved one for a few
Marin County government. We connect hours a day or 24-hour care. As part of
registered, independent care providers with Jewish Family and Children's Services,
In-Home Supportive Services recipients we're helping all older adults have safer,
who need care. healthier, more independent lives, and a
peace of mind for their families.
12Sutter Care at Home SUBSTANCE ABUSE
415-209-7700 • sutterhealth.org
Advanced Illness Management, Flu and American Lung Association
Wellness Programs, Home Health Care, 800-586-4872 • lung.org
Infusion Therapy and Private Care (Non- Information and education on respiratory
disease, clean air advocacy, research, indoor
Medical Home Care).
air quality and mold concerns. Tobacco
cessation programs and initiatives.
PET CARE
Marin Humane Bay Area Community Resources
(Pet Care Assistance Program) Alcohol and Drug Programs
415-883-4621 • marinhumane.org 415-444-5580 • bacr.org
The Pet Care Assistance Program helps Alcohol and Drug, Tobacco and Mental
low-income Marin County residents with Health Program delivers prevention and
the care of their pets. Marin Humane also treatment services to youth and adults.
offers pet adoptions, dog training and cat
MORE SUBSTANCE ABUSE »
consultations. See website for details.
Pets Unlimited (SFSPCA)
415-554-3030 • sfspca.org
Raises money for cats and dogs in need with
state-of-the-art, 24-hour veterinary center
and donations. All animal welfare.
Trusted
Home Care
Our trained, professional caregivers
Caregivers like Jackie are one
always follow best practices for
your safety and security, which of the many reasons why we’re
is especially critical during the Bay Area’s leading expert in
this challenging time. senior care. In fact, over 17,000
Bay Area families trust us to take
care of family and loved ones in
Jackie
Caregiver the comfort of their own home.
Free consultation
415.449.3777
SeniorsAtHome.org
A Division of Jewish Family and Children’s Services
San Francisco • Peninsula • Marin • Sonoma County
HHA License 220000378
13Marin County Behavioral Health and
Stay home. Recovery Services (BHRS)
888-818-1115 • marinhhs.org
The Marin County Behavioral Health
Let us bring and Recovery Services offers education,
prevention, treatment and counseling
expert medical care services to Marin County residents.
Substance Use Services (SUS) uses its
to you. federal, state and local funds to contract
with local community-based, nonprofit
organizations, offering a wide range
of services including residential and
outpatient treatment, drug diversion
programs, opioid treatment programs
and more.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Amputee Coalition
888-267-5669 • amputee-coalition.org
Nonprofit resource of information on
rehabilitation and services available for
Our care teams amputees.
can help you
safely: Attitudinal Healing International
• Recover 877-244-3392 • ahinternational.org
from surgery Courses and information on making healthy
• Manage choices, navigating successful challenges,
chronic illness and creating positive change enabling you to
• Cope with choose peace over conflict, compassion over
end-of-life indifference, and love over fear.
transitions
Blind & Vision Impaired of Marin
415-459-5066 • bvim.org
Support groups and events for blind and
visually impaired adults in Marin. Groups meet
in different locations throughout Marin.
Huntington Disease Society of America
hdsa.org
Call (415) 927.2273 Community Support Group - Support
group for individuals affected by or at-risk
www.hbtb.org for Huntington disease, including family,
friends and loved ones. Facilitated by
• Skilled Home Health Care Andrea Zanko, MS. Third Thursday evening
• Palliative (Comfort) Care of every month 7:00pm-8:30pm.
• Hospice
14Living/Dying Project
415-456-3915 • livingdying.org
Free-of-charge emotional and spiritual
support for people with life-threatening illness
and those who care for them.
The Health and
Wellness of our Clients
Marin County Cooperation Team and Caregivers is our
919-771-7412
marincountycooperationteam.org very Top Priority.
The Marin County Cooperation Team(MCCT)
was created to serve and support residents
Our specially trained, state-licensed
of Marin City. Our calling is to surround
members of our local communities with staff keep current with federal, state
services that address both critical and long- and local health department guidelines
term needs, by utilizing a highly organized as they are updated.
network of community-based organizations
in partnership with local, state and federal Below are just a few of our protocols in
agencies. We hope MCCT will serve as a place to ensure the safest delivery of
model for additional communities in the care and healthiest environment for all:
future.
Caregivers required to wear masks
Marin Glaucoma Group during shifts, at all times
415-388-3241
Ongoing and frequent cleaning and
The group meets from 1:30pm-3:00pm on
sanitation procedures
the first Saturday of each month on zoom. All
interested persons are welcome. Daily employee temperature and
symptom checks, monitored with our
Marin Health Integrative Wellness Center digital app technology
415-925-7620 • mymarinhealth.org
Our Center for Integrative Health and Strict adherence to Stay-Home orders
Wellness services focuses on prevention for anyone symptomatic
and wellness, activation of the body’s 6'
innate healing powers, augmentation of Six-foot distancing maintained during
conventional medicine during illness and shifts at all possible times
injury, and development of self-care skills.
MORE SUPPORT GROUPS >
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15Marin Man-to-Man
415-459-3434 • marin-man-to-man.org M E M B E R P R O F I L E
Free weekly support group for men whose
partners have or had breast cancer or other Elsie Underwood initially
life-threatening diseases. Swap concerns, joined Vivalon about
experiences, views and information. seven years ago, looking
for more social interaction,
Marin Prostate Cancer Information and that’s exactly what
and Support Group she got. “The people were
415-290-6060 • mymarinhealth.org nice, and the food was
This informative group meets to exchange good,” she says. “I loved going on a
views and concerns, and to give positive regular basis!” When she first became
support to each other. Every Tuesday, a Vivalon member, Elsie was part
7:00pm-8:30pm in the Medical Library at of a group called Senior Circle, and
Marin General. Significant others welcome. although the group is no longer in
session, she still keeps in touch with
Parkinson's Disease Support Group many former group members, citing
415-927-7647 • pdmarin.org the wonderful intellectual stimulation
Meetings are held from 1:00pm-3:00pm she got from the group. Elsie says,
on the fourth Friday of the month at The “There are a lot of interesting people
Redwoods, 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. Dates/ who go to Vivalon. I love meeting and
times may vary, so please check the website talking with all of the different types of
(pdmarin.org) for current information. people when I’m there!”
In addition to the social connection
The Spahr Center
that Elsie found at Vivalon, she also
415-457-2487 • thespahrcenter.org
made use of another important
The Spahr Center serves Marin’s LGBTQ
resource: paratransit services. A
youth and senior communities, and people
caregiver most of her life, she is
affected by HIV. We hold monthly LGBTQ
grateful for Vivalon’s specialized
senior support groups and fun activities,
transportation services, operated in
and connect LGBTQ clients to welcoming
partnership with Marin Transit and
services.
Golden Gate Transit. Elsie used to
schedule rides to get her disabled
Western Neuropathy Association
son where he needed to go. “I also
Support Group
relied on Vivalon when my husband
877-622-6298 • pnhelp.org
got ill. The friendly schedulers would
Western Neuropathy Association support
help me schedule rides to his regular
groups in Santa Rosa and San Francisco. We
appointments at the VA hospital in San
provide guidance, materials, and ongoing
Francisco. That was a lot to manage
support.
on my own,” Elsie said. “Vivalon drivers
are so friendly and reliable, I always
knew my son and husband were in
good hands, and it gave me peace
of mind to know that I could count
PHOTO BY MO DELONG
on them to help with this important
transportation.”
VIVALON STAFF
16EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CareerPoint Marin
415-473-3300 • careerpointnorthbay.org
CareerPoint provides employment and career
training in Marin County.
North Marin Community Services
415-897-4147 • northmarincs.org
Get help writing a resume and cover letter,
information about online job postings.
Coaching provided for job interviews.
Se habla Español.
Senior Service America, Inc. (SSA-I)
415-473-3329
The Senior Community Service Employment
Program (SCSEP) provides employment
and paid training opportunities for mature
workers who reside in Marin and meet
income criteria.
Working For You At Your YWCA
415-479-YWCA (9922)
fiftyplus.ywcasf-marin.org
Free job training and placement services.
Fifty+ Program for women ages 50+ and 60+.
Career Express for Marin residents ages 60+.
Computer classes, community and more!
INSURANCE INFORMATION
HICAP
707-526-4108 • senioradvocacyservices.org
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
Program. Objective information and
assistance to people who need help
understanding Medicare, supplemental
insurance, long-term care insurance and older
adult HMO plans.
2 020
Best Senior Community
Medicare
800-633-4227 • medicare.gov
Information line for Medicare. EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
LIFELONG LEARNING »
17LIFELONG LEARNING
AARP Smart Driver Online Course
800-350-7025 • aarpdriversafety.org
AARP-sponsored first-time and refresher
courses for drivers 50 and older. Most
insurance companies offer discounts to
qualified drivers 55 and over completing the
course. Online or classroom instruction.
PHOTO BY MO DELONG
College of Marin Community Education
STACY SCOTT AND CHUCK CIACCIO
415-485-9305 • marincommunityed.com PREPARING JACKSON CAFÉ MEALS TO-GO
College of Marin Community Education offers
a variety of short-term courses designed Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
to meet the lifelong learning needs of the at Dominican University
community. 415-458-3763 • dominican.edu/olli
Adult learners in Marin County and the
Emeritus Students greater Bay Area can pursue an array of
College of Marin (ESCOM) enriching, educational offerings from OLLI.
415-485-9652 • marin.edu For more than 15 years, we’ve offered older
The Emeritus Students College of Marin adults fun, challenging learning opportunities
(ESCOM) is a pioneer in the innovative use on our beautiful, serene San Rafael campus.
of community colleges for adults with a
selection of clubs, events and classes offered Tamalpais Adult School
online or at COM’s campuses. 415-945-3780 • tamadulted.org
Classes offered: ESL (English as a Second
Library Beyond Walls Language), GED and High School Diploma,
415-663-8375 • marinlibrary.org US Government and History and In-Home
Library Beyond Walls is a free service of the Caregiver. All classes are free and available
Marin County Free Library in which we offer throughout Marin County.
delivery and pickup of library materials to
county residents who are unable to visit our VOTER INFORMATION
locations in person. League of Women Voters
415-507-0824 • marinlwv.org
Marin County Office of Education The League is non-partisan, encouraging
415-499-5860 • marinschools.org active participation in government and
Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offers influencing public policy through education
a variety of vocational and technical career and advocacy. We do not support or oppose
classes for those seeking a new career, a any political party or candidate.
career focus or upgrading skills.
Marin County Registrar of Voters
415-473-6456 • marinvotes.org
The Elections Department provides Marin
County residents with information on voting
and upcoming elections. Maintains voter
registration and administers elections.
EMERGENCY >
18M E M B E R P R O F I L E
Angela Wood has been
an active, well-known
member at Vivalon for
years. Before she retired,
she was a real estate agent,
and would often meet
clients at the Jackson Café
for lunch. So, it was a natural place for
Angela to frequent after retirement.
Angela is yearning for the café’s re-
opening, saying, “I want it to be open Thursdays just got
again because it was a meeting place for
everyone. It was a happy place to be.” She
a whole lot better...
also used to pick up food to go. She says United Markets celebrates older adults with
she truly appreciates the delicious meals a 10% DISCOUNT* on their total grocery
bill, the first Thursday of every month.
prepared by Stacy Scott, saying they
make for a beautiful dinner. *Must be 60 years or older. Cannot be combined with any
other Scrip (school) discounts. Excludes wine & spirits and dairy.
Angela refers to Vivalon as “a great
meeting place, and a place of learning.” San Rafael: 515 Third Street | (415) 454-8912
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She reminisces about all the books in the Healthy Choices. Honest Value. unitedmarkets.com
lending library, and the people she would
meet and converse with while she was
there. She speaks fondly of her memories
at Vivalon. “You never have to worry
when you are at Vivalon.”
Dubbing Vivalon the “go-to place,”
One Foot
Angela is eager about Vivalon’s re-
opening, saying, “It can’t come quick
at a Time
enough”. RN Foot Care
for Healthier Feet
S mooth your callouses,
cut your nails, assess lower
extremity circulation, foot
and body massage, alignment
and posture work and more…
Quality care provided by a
certified nursing professional.
PHOTO BY STUART LIRETTE
Laurie Steese
RN CMT, CFCN
415-491-4914
lsteese@gmail.com
VIVALON RIDES
19EMERGENCY
Alert Marin
415-473-7284 • alertmarin.org
Sign up for Alert Marin emergency
notifications by going to their website.
CRISIS INTERVENTION
American Red Cross
Buckelew Programs Crisis & Suicide
800-435-7669 • redcross.org
Prevention Hotline
415-491-1100 • buckelew.org Assistance to fire and disaster victims in
Buckelew Programs’ hotline offers 24/7, free addition to educational programs.
and confidential crisis support for callers
having thoughts of suicide, as well as for Disaster Distress Help Line
friends and family worried about loved 1-800-985-5990 • samhsa.gov
ones. Llame para apoyo: 415-491-5720. Dedicated to providing immediate crisis
counseling for people in emotional distress
Community Violence Solutions related to any natural or human-caused
800-670-7273 • cvsolutions.org disaster. Call or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to
Free counseling and advocacy for past connect with a trained counselor.
and current victims of sexual trauma,
including childhood and elder sexual abuse. Ready Marin
Confidential 24-hour crisis line. Support readymarin.org
group and self-defense classes available. Marin County’s website for information
on emergency preparedness. Checklists,
Institute on Aging Friendship resources and training. How to build a
Line for the Elderly disaster emergency kit or evacuation
800-971-0016 • ioaging.org backpack and more.
A 24-hour emotional support and
telephone companionship program SAFETY & SECURITY
(Friendship Line), as well as a crisis
Bel-Net (Belvedere Residents)
intervention service for individuals over 60
415-435-3266 • cityofbelvedere.org
years of age.
Daily morning call administered by Belvedere
Police Department to check on Belvedere
Center for Domestic Peace
seniors. No answer will initiate a house call.
415-924-6616 • centerfordomesticpeace.org
Center for Domestic Peace leads a
You Are Not Alone Program
community effort to end the #1 violent
(Tiburon residents)
crime in Marin County: domestic violence.
415-789-2801 • townoftiburon.org
Our programs include: 24-hour hotlines,
A daily telephone call program
emergency shelter, transitional housing,
administered by the Tiburon Police
legal advocacy and more.
Department to check on Tiburon seniors.
No answer will initiate a house call.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
THE FIRST
JACKSON CAFÉ
TO-GO WINDOW
OF THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC.
March 2020
20FINANCIAL
SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES THE SPAHR CENTER PROUDLY SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS
MARIN’S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program COMMUNITY. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING A STRONG
888-687-2277 • aarp.org SENSE OF FAMILY AMONG LGBT SENIORS
We welcome you with:
Free, tax preparation service for low–to
Two weekly Senior Groups to check in
moderate–income taxpayers, especially about our lives and discuss a range of
those over 50. Locations available in Marin rich topics about being LGBT, aging,
County. Counseling is offered on debt and current events
management, saving and investing, and Social events such as movie nights,
consumer protection. holiday celebrations and talent
shows
Referral to resources that keep LGBT seniors connected, safe and secure
California Alternate Rates
for Energy (CARE) Individual counseling with our skilled LGBTQ therapists
866-743-2273 • pge.com/care Friendly Visits to LGBT seniors at home and in residential care facilities to
Program offers a monthly discount on build support and community. Please contact us if you would like visits or
PG&E bills for qualifying households. Call for to volunteer.
eligibility. Our services are currently conducted by
Zoom or telephone for safety
California LifeLine Program www.thespahrcenter.org Or call 415.886.8551
866-272-0357 • californialifeline.com
The California LifeLine Program is a state
program that helps consumers lower the cost
of their phone bills and provides discounted
home phone and cell phone services to
eligible households.
California State Controller's Office Property
Tax Postponement Program
800-952-5661 • ptp.sco.ca.gov
Property Tax Postponement Program allows
homeowners who are seniors, are blind, or
We offer a unique blend
have a disability to defer current-year property of privacy, safety, luxury,
taxes on their principal residence if they meet convenience and the
certain criteria. ultimate in CARE!
Explore the many
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) features that contribute
to a stimulating day that enhances the quality of life for
415-526-7550 • liheap.org
those with dementia. Our highly trained staff, full-time
Home Energy Assistance Program provides activity director, and beautiful courtyard and relaxing
one-time emergency financial assistance patios off each resident floor contribute to a peaceful
and free weatherization upgrades to and loving environment. Our goal, our focus, is to take
eligible households. great care of those living with dementia!
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21Novato Human Needs Center American Cancer Society —
Budget Planning Look Good Feel Better Program
415-897-4147 • nhnc.org 800-395-5665 • cancer.org
Our case managers are available to work Free service. We teach patients hands-on
with you individually to help plan a monthly cosmetic techniques to help them cope with
budget and improve your sources of income appearance-related side effects from chemo
or reduce your expenses over a period of time. and radiation treatments. All services provided
by certified cosmetologists.
Paying for Senior Care
415-287-3486 • payingforseniorcare.com National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Financial assistance for assisted living, home 800-422-6237 • cancer.gov
care and home modifications for aging in Personal, confidential help with the latest,
place; understand all your financial options for most accurate cancer information for patients,
aging care. their families, the general public and health
professionals in English and Spanish.
Vivalon Financial Services OVID-19 INFORMATION
C
415-456-9062 • vivalon.org & COMMUNITY TESTING
In partnership with highly qualified
volunteers, Vivalon offers free financial Marin Health and Human Services
consultations in the areas of insurance, coronavirus.marinhhs.org
taxes and financial services. Up-to-date information and resources
including public health guidance, testing and
Women’s Institute for a vaccination appointments.
Secure Retirement (WISER)
202-393-5452 • wiserwomen.org Curative
The Women’s Institute for a Secure curative.com
Retirement (WISER) is dedicated to the Multiple testing sites throughout Marin
education and advocacy that will improve County. Appointments must be made online.
long-term financial quality of life for women. Curative offers self-collected oral fluid swab
testing that is observed and directed by an
on-site healthcare worker.
Logistics Health Incorporated
888-634-1123 • optum.com
Advance appointments required; no walk-
CANCER
ups allowed. Located in San Rafael. To make
American Cancer Society appointment call or visit website.
707-545-6720 • cancer.org
Appointments are needed for all services to DENTAL SERVICES
ensure we have the right people available
Denti-Cal
to meet your needs. Hours and services vary
800-322-6384 • denti-cal.ca.gov
by location. Call 800-227-2345 for general
California Dept. of Health Care Services —
information.
Provides names of dentists accepting
Medi-Cal.
22Marin Community Clinics — Dental YMCA
415-448-1500 • marinclinic.org 415-492-9622 • ymcasf.org/marin
Dental care for adults and children is offered Nonprofit wellness center with full gym, pool
in San Rafael and Novato locations. Services and hot tub. Provides exercise classes for
include exams and cleanings, fillings, limited active older adults, like yoga, Tai Chi, water
root canals, dentures, and extractions. aerobics, etc, in addition to wellness classes
and workshops.
Marin County Dental Society
415-472-7974 • mcdsweb.org HEALTH CENTERS & CLINICS
Dental care information and referrals.
Coastal Health Alliance
College of Marin — 415-663-8666 • coastalhealth.com
Dental Assistance Program Community Health Care Clinic with
415-883-2211 x8428 24-hour on-call coverage. Chronic disease
Teeth polishing and X-rays at a reduced cost. management for patients, mental health
services, and dental.
FITNESS
Kaiser Community Immunization Clinic
Larkspur Walkers
800-573-5811
415-927-6746 • cityoflarkspur.org
Free. Located at Kaiser Permanente Medical
Meet in Piper Park and walk with a great
Center. Call for details.
group of folks for one hour. Walks are held
every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday from 9:00am-10:00am. $20 annual Marin City Health and Wellness Center
membership. 415-339-8813 • marincityclinic.org
Founded in 2006 by a grassroots effort to
Osher Marin Jewish Community Center provide accessible primary care for low-
415-444-8000 • marinjcc.org income families of an historically African
A place for people of all faiths to enhance American community, we are an FQHC
the mind, body and soul. Enjoy our fitness serving patients of all ethnicities.
center including warm aquatics and
massage. Marin Community Clinics
415-448-1500 • marinclinic.org
Vivalon Fitness Provides comprehensive primary care
415-456-9062 • vivalon.org services and some specialty care in
Join a community of older adults Larkspur, Novato, and San Rafael. Sliding
on their journey to optimal health. Visit scale fees, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Path to
our website for our fitness class schedule. Health and private insurance accepted.
Offerings include yoga, Zumba, tai-chi,
low-impact chair exercises and more. Ritter Center Health Center
415-457-8182 • rittercenter.org
Vivalon Walk & Roll Working to improve the health and well-
415-456-9062 • vivalon.org
being of individuals and families who are
Looking for a new way to motivate yourself
homeless or low-income by providing a
to get moving? Walking with others can keep
you motivated, improve your accountability,
range of culturally sensitive, accessible, high
and helps many people improve their heart quality medical care and social services.
health. Currently suspended due to COVID-19. MORE HEALTH CENTERS & CLINICS »
Check website for updates.
23RotaCare San Rafael HOSPITALS
415-482-6906 • rotacarebayarea.org Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Nonprofit organization provides free 415-444-2000 • kp.org
medical care to people who have the You deserve health care that's simple,
most need and the least access to medical personalized, and hassle-free. Health care
services. that's designed to help you thrive. At Kaiser
Permanente, everything works together for
Vitalant
one very important cause. You.
888-393-4483 • vitalant.org
Bloodmobile in Valley Baptist Church Kentfield Hospital
Parking Lot, 3 North San Pedro Road. 415-485-3541 • kentfieldrehab.com
San Rafael, CA 94903. Please schedule an Kentfield Hospital offers comprehensive
appointment online or by phone. outpatient therapy services, long-term acute
care, and medical rehabilitation.
HEARING & AUDIOLOGY
Marin Health Medical Center
Audient Alliance marinhealthcare.org
415-457-1000 • audientalliance.org MarinHealth Medical Center (formerly Marin
Audient helps low-income people nationwide General Hospital) is a full service, not-for-
access quality hearing aids and related care at profit hospital offering advanced medical
a significantly lower cost. expertise, technology and treatments in a
Hearing Loss Association of America healing environment.
(North Bay Chapter)
The Medical Center of Marin
415-710-7281 • hearinglossnorthbay.org
415-886-4948 • mcomarin.com
HLAA provides assistance and resources for
Occupational Health, Urgent Care Clinic
people with hearing loss and their families.
and Health Clinic.
Captioned meetings are free and currently
held on zoom. Novato Community Hospital
415-209-1300 • novatocommunity.org
The Hearing & Speech Center
of Northern California Twenty-four hour Emergency Room, Certified
415-921-7658 • hearingspeech.org Stroke Center, Intensive Care Unit, Specialty
Ensures clients have information, technology Bone and Joint Health Program.
and resources to help them fully participate San Francisco VA Medical Center
with friends, co-workers and loved ones. 877-487-2838 • sanfrancisco.va.gov
Educates the public on issues relating to Patient-centered integrated health care for
hearing loss and speech. veterans providing excellent health care,
Sertoma research, and education.
816-333-8300 • sertoma.org SKILLED NURSING
We support hearing health through a variety
of programs, education and support. Marin Convalescent and Rehabilitation
415-435-4554 • marinconvalescent.com
Providing exceptional skilled nursing and
custodial care to enhance resident dignity and
independence, and foster improved physical,
emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
24The Redwoods: A Community of Seniors Veterans Housing
415-706-0256 • theredwoods.org 415-952-5502 • vetshousing.com
The Redwoods provides incomparable VHS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, maintains a
Skilled Nursing care to ensure optimal registry to match veteran tenants with
levels of health: individualized care, rehab, local landlords with the goal of identifying,
occupational and speech therapy, short and pursuing and providing housing
long-term stays, Medicare approved. alternatives for North Bay veterans.
Sequoia Living Health Services VISION IMPAIRMENT
415-202-7808
American Academy of Ophthalmology
sequoialivinghealthservices.org
415-561-8500 • aao.org
Sequoia Living Health Services offers
Public service outreach program designed
skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term
to reduce avoidable blindness and severe
rehabilitation, and assisted living to non-
visual impairment. Raises awareness about
Sequoia Living residents at The Tamalpais
eye disease and care with free eye health
Marin. Medicare, insurance plans, private
materials and access to medical eye care.
pay accepted.
VETERANS SERVICES California Braille and Talking Book Library
800-952-5666 • library.ca.gov
Marin County Veteran Services California State Library BTBL — Free books
415-473-6193 • marinhhs.org and magazines by mail for the blind and
Assistance to veterans in securing medical
otherwise print disabled on audio book
benefits and housing for the homeless.
cartridge in braille, and downloadable via web
or mobile app for iOS and Android.
San Francisco VA Medical Center
877-487-2838 • sanfrancisco.va.gov
Patient-centered integrated health care for Earle Baum Center
veterans providing excellent health care, 707-523-3222 • earlebaum.org
research, and education. Transforming the lives of people with sight
loss in Northern Marin, Sonoma, Lake,
Veterans Benefits Mendocino and Napa counties, we create
844-698-2311 • benefits.va.gov/benefits hope and opportunities for people impacted
All Veterans receive coverage for care and by sight loss to embrace and enrich their
services, but only some will qualify for added personal, social, and economic lives.
benefits like dental care. Determinants are
your priority group, your VA doctor's advice Guide Dogs for the Blind
and more. Call for information. 800-295-4050 • guidedogs.com
Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives by
Veterans Crisis Line creating exceptional partnerships between
800-273-8255, Press 1 people, dogs, and communities. Its services
Connects Veterans and their loved ones with are all provided free of charge. GDB receives
qualified, caring VA responders. Toll-free, no government funding.
confidential help available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year MORE VISION IMPAIRMENT »
25LightHouse of Marin
415-258-8496 • lighthouse-sf.org
Staff provide training for people who are blind
or visually impaired in mobility, independent
living skills and adaptive technology as well ASSISTED & INDEPENDENT LIVING
as counseling and resources. Multi-lingual Aldersly
support is available. Call for an appointment. 415-453-7425 • aldersly.com
A Not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement
community. In the heart of San Rafael,
Aldersly offers an enriched lifestyle with new
friends, great food, activities, and three
levels of healthcare.
HOSPICE SERVICES AlmaVia of San Rafael
415-491-1900 • eldercarealliance.org
AlmaVia of San Rafael is a vibrant, pet-friendly
community grounded in nurturing mind,
body and spirit by offering comprehensive
assisted living and memory care services.
Our desirable location is only minutes from
shopping and medical centers, making it easy
for residents to feel at home in the area they
Hospice by the Bay already know and love.
415-927-2273 • hospicebythebay.org
Hospice by the Bay is your best choice for Drake Terrace
community-based end-of-life care, family 415-491-1935 • lifeatdraketerrace.com
support and grief counseling. We also offer Thirty Years of serving Marin! Whether you’re
palliative care for those suffering from looking for Independent Living, Assisted
serious illness or chronic disease and home Living or Memory Care, choose a community
health care to homebound patients. that has a reputation for being a friendly,
family-like setting providing exceptional
senior living.
Sutter VNA & Hospice
415-492-4600 • svnah.org
The Redwoods: A Community of Seniors
Our compassionate home health and hospice
415-383-1600 • theredwoods.org
care services make it possible for you to
For over forty years, The Redwoods has
receive quality, highly personalized care in the
combined high quality, comprehensive
comfort of your own home.
housing, care and services with surprising
affordability and a comfortable, engaging
The Redwoods: A Community of Seniors
lifestyle. Apartments available!
415-706- 0256 • theredwoods.org
The Redwoods and Hospice by the Bay Stockstill House
created ‘The Grove’, Marin’s first and only 415-663-0722 • wmss.org
inpatient hospice center, to deliver all- Licensed Residential Care Facility. Warm
inclusive care and allow families the spacious home for eight seniors. Registered
chance to focus on their loved ones. Nurse administrator. Landscaped garden and
walking path. Beautiful rural setting. Owned
and operated by West Marin Senior Services.
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