Alpine County Adult Services

Services which may be provided through IHSS are housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services, accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired. For more detailed information regarding eligibility for this program contact the HHS office at 530.694.2235.

A settlement agreement has been reached on the Oster/Dominguez lawsuit. Information regarding the Oster V. Lightbourne and Dominguez v. Schwarzenegger lawsuits can be found on this full text of the agreement.

Adult Protective Services (APS)
Alpine County has APS services to help elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18-64 who are disabled) when these adults are unable to meet their own basic needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. These services are available to any elder or dependent adult regardless of income.

24 hour Crisis Hot Line: 888-755-8099

If you suspect that an adult is being subject to to abuse or neglect, you may make a Report of Suspected Dependant Adult/Elder Abuse to the Health & Human Service’s office or the Sheriffs office.

Senior Meals
This program provides delivered meals to vulnerable older adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Eligibility is determined by the adult protective services social worker.

Food Closet
The food closet provides food to any Alpine County resident who meet income eligibility requirements. For more detailed information regarding eligibility for this program contact the HHS office at 530.694.2235.