Public and community help
Government, nonprofit and community resources
Find senior centers, transportation programs, meal support, caregiver resources, benefits assistance, and other noncommercial help serving local older adults and families.
These records are kept separate from business listings. Confirm eligibility, availability, service boundaries, and current program details directly with the organization.
Mental HealthRiverside County behavioral-health system offering assessment, treatment, peer, crisis, and community-support services for eligible adults and older adults with serious mental-health needs. Call the confidential CARES line for screening and the appropriate local access point; call 911 for an immediate emergency.
Benefits & financial assistanceSouthern California Edison programs offering monthly electric-bill discounts to qualifying households. CARE and FERA use different income or public-assistance eligibility rules; customers should use the official application and confirm current discount terms.
Benefits & financial assistanceElectric-bill support for eligible SCE households where a resident has a qualifying medical need for additional electricity. Enrollment generally requires certification by a licensed medical professional and periodic recertification.
CommunityFree recurring online support group for caregivers, friends, and family members affected by dementia, hosted by Central Counseling Services. Contact the organizer to confirm the current schedule and obtain the secure meeting link.
Benefits & financial assistanceSoCalGas program providing a monthly natural-gas bill discount to qualifying households. Eligibility may be based on household income or participation in an approved public assistance program and requires periodic renewal.
Healthcare ProgramSouthwest Healthcare provides palliative care for people living with serious illness. The program focuses on comfort, symptom support, communication, and quality of life and may be provided alongside treatment intended to cure or control illness. Palliative care is distinct from hospice. Contact the health system or treating clinician to ask whether a referral or consultation is appropriate.
Transportation programCity program offering door-to-door round-trip transportation for eligible Temecula residents to attend the nutrition program at Mary Phillips Senior Center. An application is required, and riders should confirm the current schedule, capacity, and fare before relying on service.
Federal Veterans Counseling CenterVA Vet Center offering confidential counseling, referral support, and readjustment services for eligible Veterans, service members, and families in a non-medical setting. The listed number is the 24/7 Vet Center call center. Local hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nonprofit Transportation ProgramNonprofit mileage-reimbursement transportation program for enrolled Riverside County residents who cannot drive and cannot use public transportation. Riders arrange trips with a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor; the program reimburses the rider so the volunteer driver can be compensated for mileage.
Government programVA Loma Linda Health Care connects caregivers of Veterans with assistance, services and benefits, local resources, skills training, coaching, peer support, telephone support, and other available programs. The health system serves Riverside County. Call the VA Caregiver Support Line or contact the local caregiver support team to ask which services are available for the Veteran and caregiver.
Transportation programDisabled American Veterans van program providing scheduled rides to VA Loma Linda health-care facilities for eligible Veterans without other transportation. DAV vans require ambulatory riders; separate VA transportation contacts may help with wheelchair-accessible needs.
Nonprofit resourceFree year-round phone and online community for adults age 60 and older. Front Porch offers group activities and conversation in areas such as art, travel, music, reading, writing, support, and meditation so participants can connect from home. This is a nationwide virtual program and does not operate a local Temecula Valley facility.
Nonprofit resourceTemecula nonprofit offering low-cost food boxes and periodic emergency food pantry assistance. Program dates, box contents, availability, and any income self-certification can change; check the official site or call before visiting.
CommunityCommunity food pantry identified by the City of Wildomar. Call before visiting because distribution days, hours, intake requirements, and inventory can change.