Aging & Social Services
Empowering Citizens to Build Self-Reliant and Productive Communities
Aging and Social Services delivers services that help ensure the protection of children, the elderly, and dependent adults; provides a safety net for individuals and families who need assistance with basic necessities, such as food, housing and health care; and helps people secure employment through education, training, job search skills, and job placement.
Aging & Social Services Bishop Office
1360 N Main St.
Bishop, CA93514
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Aging & Social Services Lone Pine Office
310 N Jackson St
Lone Pine, CA93545
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Darcia Blackdeer-Lent
The Inyo County Adult Protective Services program provides services to protect, prevent, and remedy abuse of adults 60 and older and dependent adults. Adult Protective Services strives to reduce risk, maintain and enhance quality of life, promote self sufficiency, and respect the right to self determination. APS investigates elder and dependent adult abuse, including cases of neglect and abandonment, as well as physical, sexual and financial abuse.
Location:
1360 N Main St.
Suite 203-B
Bishop, CA 93514
Contact Number:
(760) 873-6364
(760) 872-1749 (Fax)
Hours:
Monday: 8am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Report Elder Abuse
If you suspect that an elder or dependent adult's health or safety is jeopardized due to abuse or neglect, report using the below phone numbers:
Monday-Friday: 8am to 5pm, (760) 873-6364
After hours (760) 872-1727
Report 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
For all emergencies, call 911.
Inyo County Child Protective Services is committed to excellence in the delivery of culturally competent, family-centered, and child-focused protective services. CPS investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect, and intervenes with families who do not meet the minimum community standards of health and safety as required by law. Investigations are conducted in a thorough and professional manner.
Location:
1360 N Main St.
Suite 203-A
Bishop, CA 93514
Contact Number:
(760) 872-1727
(760) 872-1749 (Fax)
Hours:
Monday: 8am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Report Child Abuse
If you suspect that a child's health or safety is jeopardized due to abuse or neglect by parents or other caretaker who has custody of the child, call (760) 872-1727. Report 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
For all emergencies, call 911
Inyo County Employment and Eligibility is committed to collaborating with our many partners to provide a safe, healthy, and self-reliant community. At Employment and Eligibility, we aim to administer employment and social services to all citizens of Inyo County with dignity and respect.
Location:
1360 N Main St.
Suite 114
Bishop, CA 93514
Contact Number:
(760) 872-1394
(760) 872-4950 (Fax)
Hours:
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Inyo County is committed to ensuring that our seniors have the support and assistance necessary to promote their independence, as well as their overall safety and well-being.
Please follow the below link to explore all of the resources available through the Inyo County ESAAA/ Senior Services program.
Phone Numbers:
Bishop Senior Center- 760-873-5240
Senior Services- 760-873-6364
Senior Services: 877-462-2298
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program helps pay for services provided to aged, blind, or disabled individuals who are limited in their ability to care for themselves and cannot live at home safely without in-home care. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.
Some services that can be authorized through IHSS include: housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services (such as bowel and bladder care, bathing, grooming and paramedical services), accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired.
To be eligible for IHSS Services, a person must meet the following conditions:
• Be disabled, blind, or age 65 or older (children potentially eligible)
• Unable to live safely in their own home without assistance
• Meet financial need requirement
Location:
1360 N Main St.
Suite 203-B
Bishop, CA 93514
Contact Number:
(760) 873-6364
(760) 872-1749 (Fax)
Hours:
Monday: 8am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman mission is to advocate for the dignity, quality of life, and quality of care for all residents in long term care facilities. Long-Term Care Ombudsman representatives make unannounced visits to long-term care facilities to assist residents with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety and personal preferences.
Location:
682 Spruce St, Bishop, CA 93514
Contact Number:
(760) 872-4128
To Report Abuse In a Long-Term Care Facility
Inyo County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office:
Phone: 760-872-4128 Fax: 760-873-4250
Statewide Ombudsman Toll Free 24-Hour Crisisline:
1-800-231-4024
The Resource Family Approval (RFA) program was developed to help meet California’s goal of ensuring that all children live in committed, nurturing, and permanent families. Specifically, RFA establishes a new family-friendly and child-centered approval process for all related and non-related families seeking to care for children and youth in foster care.
Location:
1360 N Main St.
Suite 203-A
Bishop, CA 93514
Contact Number:
(760) 873-6536
Hours:
Monday: 8am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Aging & Social Services Documents
Aging & Social Services Bishop Office
1360 N Main St.
Bishop, CA93514
United States
United States
Aging & Social Services Lone Pine Office
310 N Jackson St
Lone Pine, CA93545
United States
United States