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Alternative to 5150 Call April 7, 2020

If you or a loved one are prone to acute psychiatric crises and live in Contra Costa County, there is now an alternative to dialing 911 and risking the dreaded “5150 Call” and subsequent involuntary hospitalization. The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is a task force ...

Alternative to 5150 Call April 7, 2020
If you or a loved one are prone to acute psychiatric crises and live in Contra Costa County, there is now an alternative to dialing 911 and risking the dreaded “5150 Call” and subsequent involuntary ...
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Know Your Disability Healthcare Rights During the COVID-19 Pandemic April 1, 2020
While the COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout the state, Californians with disabilities have even more reason to worry than those without. As the number of cases rises, so to does demand for ...
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Santaella Legal Group is operating during this COVID-19 Shelter in place March 20, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide coronavirus shelter. This order is a shelter in place for the entire state of California that affects all persons and businesses ...
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Coronavirus Crisis: Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines By: Ivette March 17, 2020
Elders and disabled people are some of the most vulnerable populations when it comes to the spread of coronavirus. Furthermore, the virus is able to spread quickly to those living in long term care ...
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The Epidemic in Nursing Home Evictions March 13, 2020
Many elderly and disabled people take up residency in nursing homes following a hospital visit and pay for the services with Medicare. However, Medicare coverage is limited to 100 days of ...
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The Secure Act January 17, 2020
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) was signed into law by the Trump Administration on December 20, 2019. The SECURE Act, which became effective January 1, 2020, ...
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