Adult Services

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program

Alpine County HHS administers the California Department of Social Service's IHSS program. County residents may complete an application to determine if they meet the income and status eligibility for those services. The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides in-home assistance to eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals as an alternative to out-of-home care and enables recipients to remain safely in their own homes.  IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.

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.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

Alpine County has APS services to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 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. County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness.

To report suspected abuse or neglect call (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. 

Senior Meals

This program provides delivered meals to vulnerable elder adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Eligibility is determined by the adult protective services social worker. Please contact (530) 694-2235 for more information

Food Closet 

The food closet provides food to Alpine County Residents once per month during regular business hours. All Alpine County Residents are eligible for this program. For more information please contact the HHS office at (530) 694.2235.

Senior Services In Alpine County

Please see the attached document for a list of the Senior Services available within Alpine County as of March 2018.