Ombudsman-Long Term Care Service

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara is a nonprofit human service agency that helps youth, individuals, couples and seniors in dealing with various problems, including basic necessities, family violence, isolation, depression or threat of suicide, marital problems, parenting difficulties and children who are at risk. It offers family and children program that includes child guidance, family and individual counseling, family build project, school-based counseling and health programs. It also offers senior programs, such as services aimed at independent living, safe points, community outreach and homemaker program. Additionally, it offers resource and referral programs, including volunteers in action. It works in association with the Santa Barbara County Early Childhood Mental Health Collaborative, United Way of Santa Barbara County and Alliance for Children and Families. The agency is located in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Founded in 1908, St. Barnabas Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit agency that offers a range of support and care services for senior citizens. It provides food and transportation solutions. The agency offers advocacy services to more than 90 people everyday. It also provides computer access, counseling, medical monitoring, translation, grocery shopping and delivery, and case and money management solutions. The agency offers home-delivered meals, as well as serves senior citizens suffering from Alzheimer s disease and chronic illnesses. In addition, it provides occupational and physical therapy services. The agency conducts a variety of socialization and recreational activities, as well as offers exercise classes. St. Barnabas Senior Center provides the Increasing Stability Through Evaluation and Practice program.