Support Services

All of the following support services are offered in collaboration with local non-profit agencies and volunteers. All are located at the Norman Park Senior Center.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Room 6 Fridays 8:30 am -11 am
Sponsored by the American Red Cross at Norman Park Senior Center. Free.

CARING NEIGHBOR
476-7055
Second Floor, Room 21 M - F 9 am - 3 pm
Volunteers help seniors with minor home repair, health & safety issues, and other services.

GREATER SAN DIEGO MEALS ON WHEELS
420-2782
Second Floor, Room 22 M – F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Meal delivery for homebound seniors and disabled adults that live in South County.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)
691-5086
By Appointment Only!
Help with health insurance problems and health insurance coverage, including Medicare and HMO’s.

NOTARY PUBLIC
691-5086
By Appointment Only!
Notary Public is not an attorney. $5.00 fee per signature - proceeds are donated to the Chula Vista Senior Club.

SAN DIEGO HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Thursdays 1 - 2:30 pm
A professionally facilitated, bereavement support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Adults are invited to come and share thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP
583-1542
Third Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 am
Professional and peer support for those with vision impairments. Call for more information.

SENIOR CITIZENS LEGAL SERVICES
425-2460
By Appointment Only!
Consult with an attorney for wills, social security problems, durable power of attorney, landlord disputes, and other issues.

AARP INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
691-5086
February 1 – April 15
Call for days and times
Volunteer offers free help with the preparation of state and federal income tax returns for low income and elderly taxpayers.

PROJECT C.A.R.E.
691-5087
Monday - Friday

8 am - 11:30 am
Community Action to Reach the Elderly
FREE or low cost products and services that benefit seniors and adults with disabilities, who live alone. Our goal is to aid these individuals to be safe and independent as long as they are able. Components include:

• ARE YOU OKAY?
  A weekday telephone call, reassurance program.
• GATEKEEPER & POSTAL ALERT
  Meter readers, refuse collectors, and letter carriers are trained to recognize signs that indicate trouble, then report it.
• SAFE RETURN
  Identifies, and aides in locating persons with dementia who wander and become lost.
• VIAL OF LIFE
  A health and medical information box to help manage emergency aid, if needed.