Government Agencies and Public Services
Below are resources and website links to various government agencies and public service providers that you may find useful.
PROFESSIONAL & LEGAL
A statewide organization dedicated to the ethical and educational standards of the fiduciary profession.
WEBSITE : PFAC – www.pfac-pro.org
Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
A newly established government agency for licensing and regulating professional fiduciaries in California.
WEBSITE : Professional Fiduciaries Bureau – www.fiduciary.ca.gov
Office of Attorney General
A statewide registry for professional conservators, trustees and guardians in California. Search “Toth, Sharon”
WEBSITE : Office of Attorney General – oag.ca.gov
Board of Behavioral Sciences
To verify state licenses held by mental health professionals.
WEBSITE : Board of Behavioral Sciences – www.bbs.ca.gov
SOCIAL SERVICES
Social Security Administration
Public information about claims and benefits.
WEBSITE : Social Security Administration – www.ssa.gov
Veterans Administration
The official government website for healthcare and services for qualified Veterans.
WEBSITE : Veterans Administration – www.va.gov
Medicare
The official government site for people with Medicare.
WEBSITE : Medicare – www.medicare.gov
Community Care Licensing Division
Department of Social Services, State of California verify licensing of various care facilities and make complaints.
WEBSITE : Community Care Licensing Division – www.cdss.ca.gov
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses.
WEBSITE : National Alliance on Mental Illness – www.nami.org
Legal Assistance for Seniors
Free legal advice and representation, health insurance counseling, and community education to qualified Alameda County residents.
WEBSITE : Legal Assistance for Seniors – www.lashicap.org
New Lifestyles
A Bay Area directory to senior housing and care services.
WEBSITE : New Lifestyles – www.newlifestyles.com
Free & confidential service for residents of Long Term Care facilities in Alameda County. Advocates for services and investigates complaints.
WEBSITE : Ombudsman, Inc. – www.alamedasocialservices.org