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The Friendship Line
Friendship Line California is a free crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls. For more than 45 years, the Friendship Line has been a vital lifeline for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. They allow callers to connect with a caring, compassionate voice ready to listen and provide emotional support.
If you or someone you know would benefit from a friendly conversation, call 1 (888) 670-1360.
For more information, visit the California Friendship Line website.
PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging
The Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging (PSA2AAA) provides aging and adult services in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties. It delivers services that meet the needs of older adults and adults with functional impairments. Its mission is to preserve independence, dignity, and the choice to “age-at-home.”
They may be contacted at: (800) 510 - 2020
The Senior Source
The Senior Source provides the Redding community with information about senior placement options, beneficial resources for seniors, and the issues seniors face in the aging process.
A physical copy of the senior source can be picked up at one of these local businesses during their business hours.
Dignity Health Connected Living
200 Mercy Drive, Redding, CA 96003
*Currently out of stock.
Home Helpers
2620 Larkspur Lane, Redding, CA 96002
Frontier Senior Center
2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson, CA 96007
Everything Medical
2376 Athens Ave, Redding, CA 96001
Redding Senior Center
2290 Benton Dr., Redding CA 96003
The Disability Action Center
The Disability Action Center (DAC) was founded to meet the specific needs of people living with disabilities in Northern California. They provide independent living programs, services for older adults, and assistive technology. They can provide additional resources such as wheelchairs and walkers for no charge.
Redding location:
Address: 2453 Athens Ave. Redding, CA 96001
Phone: (530) 242-8550
Email: wecare [at] actionctr.org (wecare@actionctr.org)
California Department of Aging
To learn more about resources to support older adults at the state level, visit the California Department of Aging website here: aging.ca.gov/Aging_Resources/