Contra Costa Senior Legal Services
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Programs
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (SLS) provides the following legal and educational services for seniors:
* General Legal Services Program
* Consult-an-Attorney Program
* Wills Drafting Program
* Educational Services Program
General Legal Services Program
SLS provides general advice, counsel and representation in civil legal matters, such as housing, income maintenance/ finance, elder abuse, consumer matters, estate planning and related issues at its Richmond Office located at 4006 Macdonald Avenue. Office hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Prospective clients must call in advance to schedule an appointment. Telephone: (510) 374-3712.
Consult-an-Attorney Program
The Consult-an-Attorney Program is designed to provide greater access for seniors who wish to consult with an attorney at their local senior center. This service provides regularly scheduled appointments at the sites listed below. Prospective clients must call in advance to schedule an appointment.
Antioch Senior Center : 415 West 2nd Street, Antioch, Ca 94509; Call (925) 778-1158
Concord Senior Center : 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, Ca 94519; Call (925) 687-2585
Martinez Senior Center : 818 Green Street, Martinez, Ca 94553; Call (925) 370-8770
Pittsburg Senior Center : 300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, Ca 94565; Call (925) 439-4001
Pleasant Hill Senior Center : 233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, Ca 94523; Call (925) 798-8788
Walnut Creek Senior Center : 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, Ca 94596; Call (925) 943-5851
Wills Drafting Program
The Wills Drafting Program provides a means by which lower income seniors can have simple wills drafted for them by an attorney. This program is conducted at the SLS Richmond Office as well as at various senior and community centers throughout Contra Costa County. Call (510) 374-3712 for current locations.
Educational Services Program
SLS regularly presents seminars and workshops designed to educate seniors on important legal issues. Currently offered seminars are listed below.
Long-Term Care Seminar
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services in conjunction with the Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa and the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Contra Costa will be presenting a free seminar entitled "LONG-TERM CARE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW" on APRIL 19, 2006 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at the CONCORD SENIOR CENTER, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA. Advance registration is required. Please call (510) 374-3712.
Durable Powers of Attorney Seminar
Planning for your own or a loved one's incapacity has become a critical need for everyone. Durable powers of attorney provide the means to manage the personal and financial affairs of an incapacitated person without having to resort to court proceedings. This seminar will instruct you on how properly drafted and executed durable powers of attorney can help you and your loved ones. Advance registration is requested. Please call the Senior Center where the seminar will be given.
Seminars will be given at the following locations:
Pinole Senior Center on April 13, 2005 from 10:15 to 11:45 AM. Call (510) 724-9802
El Cerrito Senior Center on April 20, 2005 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Call (510) 215-4340
Hercules Senior Center on April 21, 2005 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Call (510) 799-8219
San Pablo Senior Center on April 26, 2005 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Call (510) 215-3096
Advance Health Care Directives Seminar
Seniors in particular need to understand and have an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD). An AHCD is the best way to insure that your health care wishes are known and considered if for any reason you are unable to speak for yourself due to an accident or serious illness.
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services staff will provide a one+ hour presentation on Advance Health Care Directives to your senior group. Please call us at (510) 374-3980 to arrange a presentation or ask your local Contra Costa County Senior Center or senior group to arrange one.
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