Legal Counseling

Legal Counseling ( Older Adults )

Provider: CITY OF EL MONTE COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES - JACK CRIPPEN MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER

The center provides a variety of services for adults 50 years and older who live in El Monte and surrounding communities. Services include case/care management, disability related transportation, durable power of attorney for health care, English as a second language, legal counseling, senior centers, and volunteer opportunities. Geographic restrictions apply for some services.

Case management services are available through the Supportive Services Program (SSP). This program is for developmentally disabled adults age 18 and older and for older adults age 60 and older who are at risk for institutionalization. A case manager visits the home, assesses and arranges for the needed services, and monitors their delivery. The service area for case management includes Bassett, El Monte, Rosemead, South El Monte, South San Gabriel, and Temple City.

Periodic workshops are provided which focus on health issues and other subjects of interest to seniors. Adult education classes are open to people age 18 and older.

The center also acts as a cooling center for people who do not have air conditioning. Cooling centers have air conditioning and provide relief from high temperatures during the summer months.

The Traditional Legal Assistance Program (TLAP) provides legal assistance including general counseling, benefits assistance, certificates/forms assistance, naturalization assistance, and tax information provided by visiting attorneys from Bet Tzedek every other month. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call or walk in for information. Some programs and services require advance reservations/registration or an appointment should be made 24 hours in advance; people who need wheelchair lift vehicles should indicate this when requesting service. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for most services.
Languages
Spanish
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free

Address

3120 Tyler Ave.

El Monte , CA 91731 (Physical)

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Service hours
Center hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 7:30pm; Friday, 8:00am to 7:30pm; Saturdays, 10:00am to 5:00pm.

FAX

(626) 444-5056

Service/Intake

(626) 580-2210 (Community & Senior Services)

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