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.aim.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx] 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. |
800.533.3231 | |
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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.cdcnpin.org/ca/] Information on HIV/AIDS services |
800.367.2437 | |
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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. |
916.325.1690 | 916.325.1695 |
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California Health Decisions
[www.cahd.org] Tips for using health care services. |
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California Hospital Association
[www.calhealth.org] Free advance health directive forms |
916.443.7401 | |
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California Office of Patients’ Rights
[http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/OPR/index.htm] Advocacy for patients hospitalized with mental illness |
800.776.5746 | 800.719.5798 |
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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 |
510.343.6670 | 877.322.7288 |
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Disability Rights Advocates
[www.dralegal.org] Information on health care rights for people with disabilities |
510.665.8644 | 510.665.8716 |
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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. |
310.204.4900 | |
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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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Health Services Advisory Group
[http://www.hsag.com/home.aspx] 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
[www.guideline.gov] Care guidelines for many health conditions. |
301.427.1104 | |
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Information about Vaccinations and Immunizations
[www.cdc.gov/vaccines/] Recommended shots for people of all ages. |
800.232.4636 | 888.232.6348 |
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National Institutes of Health
[www.nih.gov] Information on many health conditions. |
301.496.4000 | 301.402.9612 |
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National Mental Health Association
[www.nmha.org] Information, advocacy, and referrals |
800.969.6642 | |
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Office of the Patient Advocate
[www.opa.ca.gov] Report cards on HMOs and medical groups. |
888.466.2219 | 877.688.9891 |
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Poison Action Line
[www.calpoison.org] Emergency help for victims of poisoning. |
800.222.1222 | Use California Relay Service |
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Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
[www.pai-ca.org] Legal help for people with disabilities. |
800.776.5746 | 800.719.5798 |
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Senior Information and Referral
[www.aging.ca.gov/] Local services for seniors |
800.510.2020 | 714.550.9472 (O.C. callers) |
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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] Information 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 |
866.487.2365 | 877.889.5627 |