All services are free and offered at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center.
Congresswoman Lucile Roybal-Allard
A caseworker from the Congresswoman's office is available to assist you with the following agencies: Immigration, Internal Revenue Service, United States Postal Service, Social Security, Veteran Affairs and other Federal Issues on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program ( H.I.C.A.P.) (65+)
A HICAP counselor can help you with questions or problems relating to Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare billing and claims, managed care, supplemental insurance and long-term care insurance. This program is for those 65+ or disabled adults on Social Security. To make an appointment or for more information, please call (562) 904-7223 to meet with Zaida Theiss, CA State-registered Counselor (bilingual English/Spanish). Appointments are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Income Tax Assistance
Income tax preparation is offered by AARP and is conducted each Monday and Wednesday by appointment or walk-in basis between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This service is provided February 1st – April 14th. Reservations for appointments begin in mid-January of each year by calling (562) 904-7223.
Legal Assistance
The Law Office of Carolyn Sloan provides 15 minutes of free legal advice to senior citizens on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes during the two hours. PLEASE NOTE: No legal documents are drawn up at these appointments - only legal advice given. To schedule an appointment time, please call (562) 904-7223. *Times may need to be adjusted according to attorney's court schedule.
