San Bernardino County IHSS Public Authority

Our offices will be closed tomorrow and will reopen on June 20.
Nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas mañana y reabrirán el 20 de junio.

Our offices will be closed on June 19 and will reopen on June 20.
Nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas el 19 de junio y reabrirán el 20 de junio.

Free Apple devices for San Bernardino County residents, 60 years or older or individuals with disabilities ages 18-59 through the Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian Access to Technology program. Call 1 (888) 743-1485 to register.

Anyone who suspects an elder or dependent adult is experiencing abuse is encouraged to contact the local authorities. Additionally, it is recommended to file a report with Adult Protective Services by calling 1-877-565-2020. Reports of suspected abuse may be filed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Join us in raising awareness of elder and dependent adult abuse in June.

The Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian APS MDT Conference Committee thanks all of the presenters who participated in the 36th Annual Conference.

The California Department of Aging wants you to get connected. Click on the link https://bit.ly/3JSc9Uf to view their new Resource Guide on Aging in California! Visit San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian for local resources at https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/.

San Bernardino County offices are closed today for Memorial Day and will reopen for business May 28.

San Bernardino County offices will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day and will reopen for business May 28.

May is - ! San Bernardino County Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian understands the impact that social isolation has on your physical and emotional health. Find a local senior center to get connected with others and see what activities and classes they offer: https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/docs/SeniorCenterPhoneList.pdf. If you’re feeling sad or alone, call the Friendship Line at (800) 971-0016.

San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian invites all public and private professionals who support older adults and individuals with disabilities to register for the 36th Annual Adult Protective Services (APS) Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Conference on May 22 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel Ontario Airport in Ontario. Register at https://bit.ly/4aaEAY1. Read more about the conference in the County Update: https://bit.ly/3JQQVWN.

May is - . Get connected with your community! San Bernardino County has many places to visit. Click on the links below for events and activities that are great ways to connect with others:
Regional Parks: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/
Museum: https://museum.sbcounty.gov/
Library: https://sbclib.org/
Find a local senior center:https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/docs/SeniorCenterPhoneList.pdf
Travel to see friends - Need information on transportation, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211ca.org.
Visit San Bernardino County's website https://main.sbcounty.gov/ for more ideas and resources!

Congratulations to the following Human Services employees who received an Award for Excellence at the May 7 Public Service Recognition event: Nancy Bucardo, Dannie Galligani, Lae Freeman, Traci Homan, Ruben Padilla, Jodi Szklanka, Angelica Ruiz, Shellie Murillo and Jennifer Veal. Thank you for your exemplary service to San Bernardino County and its citizens.

May is ! The 2024 theme, , recognizes the profound impact of meaningful relationships and social connections on our health and well-being. If you’re feeling sad or alone, call the Friendship Line at (800) 971-0016. Visit https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/ for programs and services.

Celebrate -Powered by Connection in May! Learn ways to get connected with your community, family, and friends through activities, technology, and resources for ride share and the Friendship line! Read more:

Celebre el - ¡Desarrollado por Connection en mayo! ¡Aprenda formas de conectarse con su comunidad, familia y amigos a través de actividades, tecnología y recursos para viajes compartidos y la línea de la Amistad! Leer más:

Do you need an emergency back-up caregiver provider? The Back-Up Provider System (BUPS) is a statewide program that allows any eligible n-Home Supportive Services or Waiver Personal Care Services recipient to receive a back-up provider when the recipient has an urgent or immediate need related to personal care services that cannot be met by an existing provider or when the recipient is transitioning from out-of-home care to home-based care and does not have an identified provider. For more information about BUPS, call 909-891-9105 and read our article in the County Update newsletter at https://bit.ly/3wIJ9ej.

March is National Senior Nutrition Program Month! The Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian’s Nutrition Program assists older individuals in San Bernardino County to live independently, by promoting better health through improved nutrition, and reduced isolation through programs coordinated with nutrition-related supportive services. Congregate and home-delivered meals are served throughout the County to eligible individuals. For program eligibility, congregate meal sites and home-delivered providers near you, visit https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/resources/nutrition.aspx.

In-Home Supportive Services-Public Authority (IHSS-PA) announces two new campaigns! Are you interested in becoming an in-home caregiver? Sign up for the IHSS Provider Registry by visiting SBCareJobs.com.
Do you need an emergency back-up provider? The Back-Up Provider System (BUPS) is a statewide program that allows any eligible IHSS or Waiver Personal Care Services recipient to receive a back-up provider when the recipient has an urgent or immediate need related to personal care services that cannot be met by an existing provider or when the recipient is transitioning from out-of-home care to home-based care and does not have an identified provider. For more information about BUPS, call 909-891-9105.

County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of Presidents' Day and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Las oficinas del condado estarán cerradas el lunes 19 de febrero en conmemoración del Día de los Presidentes y reabrirán el martes 20 de febrero.