The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. These services are provided locally by contracted agencies. This webpage is intended for those who provide, or seek to provide, Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) services.
Tri-County Independent Living
Tri-County Independent Living (TCIL), was established in 1978 as Humboldt Access. In 2003 the name changed to Tri-County Independent Living (TCIL). TCIL is a non-profit organization serving people of all disability types and ages, most at no charge, in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. With dedicated staff members, TCIL is a leader in providing disability services and advocating for disability related issues.
What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL)?
A Center for Independent Living is a client controlled, community
based, cross-disability, non-residential non-profit agency designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities.
CILs are at the core of ACL’s independent living programs, which work to support community living and independence for people with disabilities. These programs provide tools, resources, and supports for integrating people with disabilities fully into their communities to promote equal opportunities, self-determination, and respect. Hours and days of operation are M-F 8:00-4:30 pm, closed from 12 pm-1 pm for lunch. The front office takes initial information by phone or walk-in and clients are referred to a service provider for an appointment. Languages spoken are English and Spanish. Building is wheelchair accessible.
Our Mission
To promote the philosophy of independent living, to connect individuals with services, and work to create an accessible community so that people with disabilities can have control over their lives and full access to the communities in which they live.
TCIL provides the following services:
- Aging Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
- Assistive Technology
- Transition & Diversion
- Independent Living Skills
- Individual & Systems Advocacy
- Information & Referral
- Peer Support
- Youth Transition
- Emergency Preparedness
Area 1 Agency on Aging
Area 1 Agency on Aging has been serving older adults and their families in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties since 1980. We envision a community where older persons and people with disabilities have access to resources that promote choice and quality of life. AAAs and their community partners serve older individuals who are “aging in place” as well as those living in long-term care settings such as assisted living communities, residential care, and skilled nursing facilities.
What is an Area Agency on Aging?
A1AA is one of 33 state designated AAAs in California and receives federal and state funding to provide a variety of mandated services directly, or through subcontracts with local agencies.
Our Mission
Area 1 Agency on Aging provides leadership and services to support people in ways that promote healthy aging.
A1AA provides the following services:
- Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) – Medicare Counseling
- Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Elder Abuse Prevention – Outreach & Education
- Information & Assistance
- Aging-in-Place Person Centered Options Counseling
- Homemaker Supports
- Home Assessment & Minor Home Modifications to support fall prevention
- Volunteer Driver Program
- Senior Planet – Digital Literacy Classes
- Northcoast Homeshare
- Staying Active & Independently Living (SAIL) exercise classes
- CalFresh Healthy Living Nutrition & Fall Prevention classes
- CalFresh Application Support
- Disaster Preparedness
A1AA contracts with Humboldt Senior Resource Center to provide nutrition programs, Legal Services of Northern California to provide legal services to older adults and the Redwood Caregiver Resource Center to provide services to family caregivers.
Hours and Days of Operation: M-F 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Calls are answered on the same day and messages responded to within 24 hours (except on holidays). Languages spoken: English, Spanish, German, and Dutch. Wheelchair accessible and transportation services are available.