Regional licensing agency for child care facilities and elderly group homes. Adult Services offers two programs to protect and maintain the aged and disabled safely in their own homes. Membership association of health and human service agencies and individuals interested in the well-being of the elderly. Hospice and home health for residents of San Francisco and Northern San Mateo. Bereavement support groups and counseling for bereaved, including children, teens and adults.
Staff speak Russian, Spanish and Chinese.
The DMS has four geriatric team providers offering a full-range of specialized mental health services to San Franciscans 60 and over. Incidents should be reported to the local Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services. Any elder abuse occurring in an institutional setting, e.g., licensed facilities such as board and care homes, convalescent hospitals or skilled nursing facilities should be reported to the Ombudsman. For case consultation and general information about elder abuse, call the Elder Abuse Consortium at 750-4188. Services are provided regardless of income.