Protection &
Advocacy
Yuba Sutter Mental Health--Patient
Advocate
1965 Live Oak Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95991
530 / 822-7200
Services Provided:
Provides advocacy for Mental Health patients and
families. Contact Person: Linda Kestermont
Fees or Charges: None
Yuba - Sutter Legal Center for
Seniors
725 D Street, Marysville, CA 95901
530 / 742-8289
Services Provided:
Legal Services provided to persons over 60. Handles cases
related to Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social
Security over-payments. Represents at both local level and
hearing level in Sacramento. Cases of elder abuse and
competency as well as other problems of the senior citizen
are often handled as well. Small Claims Court assistance
regardless of age is also available.
Eligibility Requirements: 60+ years old.
Fees or Charges: None - donations are encouraged.
Public Guardians
Yuba-Sutter Mental Health
1965 Live Oak Boulevard ,Yuba City, CA 95991
PO Box 1555, Yuba City, CA 95992
530 / 822-7250
and
Peach Tree Mall
6000 Lindhurst Ave., Marysville, CA 95901
530/ 741-6306
Services Provided:
People who are deemed no longer capable of handling their
own financial affairs may become conservatees of the Public
Guardian. After a court determines the need for such
assistance, the Public Guardian establishes a trust fund for
the person, with which he pays the conservatee's bills,
gives him money for personal needs, makes medical
appointments and otherwise monitors the welfare of the
person, making sure he has food, clothing and shelter. Some
conservatees continue in independent living situations, some
are in board and care, some may return to live with family
when possible. Others may be in locked facilities. Guardians
see to it that the clients are not a danger to themselves or
others and that others do not take advantage of them.
Eligibility Requirements: Based on determination of need.
Fees or Charges: According to ability to pay.
Senior Ombudsman Advocacy
Project
Northern California Chapter
517 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
1-800-834-5225
24 hour line -- 1-800-231-4024
Local Ombudsman -- 530/755-2018
Contact Person: Morgan Powell Ransom
Services Provided:
Investigates and resolves complaints for seniors in
licensed long term care facilities. Reporting agency for
suspected dependent and elder abuse in any licensed
facility. Act as witnesses for durable power of attorney for
health care in any skilled nursing facility. Trains
volunteer Ombudsmen. If you can help, call Morgan Powell or
leave message at Legal Center for Seniors.
Fees or Charges: None
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