Resources for San Diego Families
Helpful organizations and programs for San Diego families navigating home care, senior services, and caregiver support.
Local San Diego Resources
Organizations serving San Diego County families and seniors.
Free services for family caregivers in San Diego County: counseling, support groups, respite care, and legal and financial consultations.
Local support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline for families dealing with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
A UCSD-based research center offering clinical trials, memory assessments, and the latest advances in Alzheimer's care and treatment.
County-run services including Meals on Wheels, in-home supportive services (IHSS), and caregiver programs for San Diego residents.
Caregiver Support
Resources dedicated to supporting the people who provide care.
National organization providing education, services, and advocacy for family caregivers. Includes fact sheets, online support groups, and a care navigator tool.
Peer support, education, and resources specifically for unpaid family caregivers across the country.
Tools, guides, and a helpline to help family members navigate caregiving decisions, from care planning to legal and financial questions.
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Specialized support for families navigating memory-related conditions.
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. 24/7 helpline, care consultations, and nationwide support groups.
Government-backed research and plain-language guides on Alzheimer's disease stages, treatments, and caregiving from the NIH.
Resources, caregiver guides, and physician referrals specifically for Lewy body dementia, one of the most common but least understood forms of dementia.
CalAIM: Medi-Cal Community Supports
Official resources on California's CalAIM program and the Community Supports benefit.
The official California Department of Health Care Services portal for CalAIM, the statewide initiative transforming Medi-Cal to better serve complex-needs members.
Overview of the 14 Community Supports services available through Medi-Cal managed care plans, including in-home care, housing support, and more.
Official DHCS fact sheet detailing the full scope of Community Supports benefits available under CalAIM: what's covered, who qualifies, and how plans deliver services.
DHCS overview of Enhanced Care Management, the intensive care coordination benefit paired with Community Supports for Medi-Cal members with the most complex needs.
San Diego-specific information on Enhanced Care Management benefits through Community Health Group (CHG), one of the primary Medi-Cal managed care plans in San Diego County.
Financial Assistance & Benefits
Programs that may help cover the cost of home care.
Coast Care is one of fewer than 10 authorized CalAIM providers in San Diego. If you're on Medi-Cal, you may qualify for fully covered in-home care.
State programs including the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), caregiver support grants, and links to county-level services.
Eligible veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits to help pay for in-home care. Contact your local VA for details.
Free tool from the National Council on Aging to find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for, including home care assistance.
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