More About CDA

Information for Individuals & Families

    Contact Us

    The California Department of Aging does not provide direct services. CDA contracts with and oversees the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities.

    Direct Service Contacts

    Area Agencies on Aging

    Find Services In My County

    Find services in your area by locating your AAA.

    California Aging and Adult Information Line

    Call 1-800-510-2020

    This toll-free statewide telephone number links older Californians and their caregivers to information and assistance in their own area. Calls are automatically routed to the appropriate AAA.

    Long-Term Care Ombudsman CRISISline

    Call 1-800-231-4024

    This CRISISline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to receive complaints from residents residing in long-term care facilities.

    Medicare Questions

    Call 1-800-434-0222

    Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) serves current Medicare beneficiaries and those planning for future health and long-term care needs. HICAP counseling is confidential and free of charge. Calls are automatically routed to the appropriate HICAP.

    Outside California

    Call 1-800-677-1116
    Eldercare Locator

    For information on services for seniors or adults with disabilities who live outside California.

    State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP)

    For one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers.

    CDA Contacts

    Department Address

    California Department of Aging
    1300 National Drive, Suite 200
    Sacramento, CA 95834-1992

    Department Phone Numbers

    Name Numbers
    Public Line Phone (916) 419-7500
    FAX (916) 928-2267
    TTY (800) 735-2929
    Director's Office Phone (916) 419-7502
    FAX (916) 928-2267
    Legislation and Public Affairs Phone (916) 419-7500
    FAX (916) 928-2267
    Administration Division Phone (916) 419-7517
    FAX (916) 928-2504
    Division of Home and Community Living Phone (916) 419-7540
    FAX (916) 928-2506
    Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Phone (916) 419-7510
    FAX (916) 928-2503

    Public Records Act Request

    Name Contact Information
    Mailing Address California Department of Aging
    Attention: Public Records Act Request
    1300 National Drive, Suite 200
    Sacramento, CA 95834-1992
    Fax (916) 928-2267
    Email Submit a Public Records Request
    Additional Information Public Records Request