Do you need more information? One of the independent resources listed below may be able to help.
Remember to dial “1” before any non-local area code. Numbers with area codes of 800, 866, 877, and 888 may be dialed toll-free.
| Office | Telephone Number | TTY Phone Number |
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AARP
[www.aarp.org] Information on health care and other senior issues |
(800) 424-3410 | (877) 434-7598 |
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
[www.ahrq.gov] Information on health care |
(800) 358-9295 | (888) 586-6340 |
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AIDS Drug Assistance Program
[phsb.com] Help paying for drugs to treat HIV/AIDS. |
(888) 311-7632 | |
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AIM Program
[www.mrmib.ca.gov] Low-cost health insurance for pregnant women with low and middle incomes |
(800) 433-2611 | |
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American Board of Medical Specialties
[www.abms.org] Information about specialists’ training |
(866) 275-2267 | |
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American Chronic Pain Association
[www.theacpa.org] Support and information for people with chronic pain. |
(916) 632-0922 | |
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American College of Surgeons
[www.facs.org] Information on equipment on common operations and choosing a surgeon. |
(800) 621-4111 | |
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AT Network
[www.atnet.org] Information on equipment for people with disabilities |
(800) 390-2699 | (800) 900-0706 |
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California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
[www.canhr.org] Help with finding a nursing home or resolving problems |
(800) 474-1116 | |
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California AIDS Hotline
[www.sfaf.org] Information on HIV/AIDS services |
(800) 367-2437 | (888) 225-2437 |
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California Black Women’s Health Project
[www.cabwhp.org] Information on black women’s health; help for women in Los Angeles |
(310) 412-1828 | |
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California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
[www.cfilc.org/site/c.ghKRI0PDIoE/b.695113/k.CB59/Home.htm] Resources for people with disabilities. |
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California Health Decisions
[www.cahd.org] Tips for using health care services. |
(714) 347-7921 | |
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California Hospital Association
[www.calhealth.org] Free advance health directive forms |
(800) 494-2001 | |
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California Office of Patients’ Rights
[www.dmh.ca.gov/] Advocacy for patients hospitalized with mental illness |
(916) 575-1610 | |
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California Registry
[www.calregistry.com] Information on hospice and long-term care |
(800) 777-7575 | |
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Cancer Information
[www.cancer.gov] Information on cancer treatments |
(800) 422-6237 | (800) 332-8615 |
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Clinical Trials
[www.clinicaltrials.gov] Information on clinical trials |
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Deaf Counseling, Advocacy, and Referral Agency
[www.dcara.org] Resources for people who are deaf or hard of hearing |
(877) 322-7299 | (377) 322-7288 |
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Disability Rights Advocates
[www.dralegal.org] Information on health care rights for people with disabilities |
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Family Caregiver Alliance
[www.caregiver.org] Information and resources for family caregivers |
(800) 445-8106 | |
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Food and Drug Administration
[www.fda.gov] Information on medicines and equipment |
(888) 463-6332 | |
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Health Consumer Alliance
[www.healthconsumer.org] Health care information in different languages. |
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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
[www.calmedicare.org] Information and help with Medicare |
(800) 434-0222 | |
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HMO Help Center
[www.hmohelp.ca.gov] Information about Cal-COBRA |
(888) 466-2219 | (877) 688-9891 |
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KidsHealth
[www.kidshealth.org] Information on children's health for adults and children |
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Lab Tests Online
[www.labtestsonline.org] A guide to understanding lab test results |
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Lumetra (California Medical Review)
[www.lumetra.com] Help with hospital, nursing home, and rehab discharge problems. |
(800) 841-1602 | (800) 881-5980 |
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Medicare
[www.medicare.gov] Government Medicare Office |
(800) 633-4227 | (877) 486-2048 |
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Medline Plus
[www.medlineplus.gov] Health information from the National Library of Medicine. |
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National Guideline Clearinghouse
[http://www.guideline.gov/] Care guidelines for many health conditions. |
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Information about Vaccinations and Immunizations
[www.cdc.gov/nip] Recommended shots for people of all ages. |
(800) 232-2522 | (800) 243-7889 |
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National Institutes of Health
[www.nih.gov] Information on many health conditions. |
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National Mental Health Association
[www.nmha.org] Information, advocacy, and referrals |
(800) 969-6642 | (800) 433-5959 |
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Office of the Patient Advocate
[www.opa.ca.gov] Report cards on HMOs and medical groups. |
(866) HMO-8900 | (877) 688-9891 |
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Poison Action Line
[www.calpoison.org] Emergency help for victims of poisoning. |
(800) 876-4766 | (800) 972-3323 |
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Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
[www.pai-ca.org] Legal help for people with disabilities. |
(800) 776-5746 | (800) 649-0154 |
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Senior Information and Referral
[www.aging.state.ca.us] Local services for seniors |
(800) 510-2020 | |
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Social Security
[www.ssa.gov] Information on getting Social Security and Medicare. |
(800) 772-1213 | (800) 325-0778 |
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State Insurance Hotline
[www.insurance.ca.gov] Insurance on long-term care insurance |
(800) 927-4357 | (800) 482-4833 |
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Talking with kids
[www.talkingwithkids.org] Information on talking with kids about difficult issues. |
(800) 244-5344 | |
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US Department of Labor (Personal and Welfare Benefits)
[www.dol.gov/ebsa] Information about COBRA |
(866) 444-3272 | (800) 326-2996 |