Service Name: ALZHEIMER'S EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION SERVICES

Organization Name: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER

• Description: Offers a Helpline that is available 24/7 to provide information and referrals about Alzheimer's disease. Provides community education programs. Offers support groups for caregivers and people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Provides respite care and consultation. Assists with registration for wanderers (Medic Alert Safe Return). Makes available a library of books, DVD's, journals, activity kits, and pamphlets.
  
  COVID-19 Update: 24/7 helpline and all services available via phone.
• Website: http://www.alz.org/cacentral
• Email: kccherkas@alz.org
• Phone(s): (805) 892-4259, (800) 272-3900
• Hours: Mon 9am - 5pm; Tue 9am - 5pm; Wed 9am - 5pm; Thu 9am - 5pm; Fri 9am - 5pm;
• Eligibility: All persons affected by Alzheimer's or other related dementias.
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Santa Barbara United States
• Categories:
  • Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
  • Adult In Home Respite Care
  • Out of Home Respite Care
  • Specialized Information and Referral
  • Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
  • Talklines/Warmlines
• Contacts:
  • Kathryn Cherkas, Director of Programs, kccherkas@alz.org