COVID-19 Resources

Dear Members & Guests,

We hope you are well and in good spirits amidst the current situation.

We have compiled a list of resources (below) available to our members and neighbors in La Jolla. For a PRINTABLE version of our resource list click here.

This web page will be regularly updated for additional resources available for seniors and their families during this difficult time.

Please also refer to the websites below for further updates on recommendations and guidelines.

We are thinking of you! Please call us if you have any questions and we would be happy to assist you (858) 459-0831.

Stay well, everyone!

Centers for Disease Control

CA Dept. Public Health

San Diego County

World Health Organization

Meal Services

Jewish Family Services Foodmobile

A member of Meals on Wheels America, Foodmobile delivers nutritious, home-style meals to adults ages 60 and older.

Phone: 858-637-3210

Web: www.jfssd.org/our-services/food-meals/home-delivered-meals-foodmobile/

Great Plates Delivered: Home Meals for Seniors

This temporary program delivers meals to older adults who meet age and other eligibility criteria. There are two ways to apply: Call the Aging & Independence Services Call Center or apply online.

Phone: 1-800-339-4661 select option 7. (Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM)

Web: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/sdgreatplatesdelivered.html

La Jolla Meals on Wheels

Senior services organization providing nutritious meals to disabled and homebound individuals in La Jolla and University City.

Phone: 858-452-0391

Web: https://www.lajollamealsonwheels.org/daily-meals

Serving Seniors

Serving Seniors has temporarily reached capacity for home-delivered meals. They are working diligently to expand capacity and hope to be able to offer resources soon.

Serving Seniors is offering free meals to seniors 60 and older. Delivery and pre-packaged to-go meals for seniors to pick-up available at Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center 1525 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.
Breakfast pick-up Mon-Fri, 7-8 a.m.
Lunch pick-up Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Phone: 619-235-6572

Web: www.servingseniors.org

San Diego Food Bank

If you are in need of food assistance, please call 2-1-1 from your phone, and a 2-1-1 operator will provide you with the location of your nearest food distribution site.

Phone: 1-866-350-FOOD (3663)

Web: www.sandiegofoodbank.org

LJ Senior Express

Rides limited to non-emergency medical appointments and grocery shopping only. We are no longer providing rides for social appointments.

Phone: 858-337-0275

Web: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/ljcc-senior-express

Local Shopping Hours for At-Risk Individuals

Albertsons: 7 – 9 am. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Barons Market: 9 – 10 am. Every day

Costco: 8 – 9 am. Monday – Friday

Gelson’s: 7 – 8 am. Every day

Jimbo's: 8 - 8:45am. Every day
Northgate Market: 7 – 8 am. Every day

Smart & Final: 7:30 – 8 am. Every day

Target: 8 – 9 am. Wednesdays only

Trader Joe's: 9 - 10am. Every day
Vallarta: 7 – 8 am. Every day

Vons: 7 – 9 am. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Walmart: Tuesdays, 1 hour before store opens
Whole Foods: 7 – 8 am. Every day

Transportation Services

LJ Senior Express

Rides limited to non-emergency medical appointments and grocery shopping only. We are no longer providing rides for social appointments.

Book a ride: 858-337-0275

ljcommunitycenter.org

JFS On the Go Program

Rides limited to medical rides/grocery shopping only. We are no longer providing rides for social appointments.

Enroll: 858-637-3210

jfssd.org

La Jolla Golf Carts

Offering free pickup and delivery of any items in the Village area of La Jolla to help businesses or residents in need of assistance due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Restrictions may apply due to health and safety restrictions.

Call: 858-401-6307 to learn more.

Psychological Support

San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL)

Offers immediate support and resources from an experienced counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on all behavioral health topics. Language interpreter services enable the ACL to assist in 150 languages within seconds.

Call: 888-724-7240

Warmline Network Services

Open 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM 7 days a week.

Anyone who is lonely, sad, perhaps recovering from a mental illness, wishing for someone to talk to, or someone to listen, can call the Warm Line.

Call: 619-295-1055

COVID-19 Health Resources

Scripps Healthcare COVID-19 Nurse Line

Connects patients to a team of nurses dedicated to screening people with symptoms associated with the COVID-19 virus. Patients with fever and/or respiratory symptoms should call the dedicated phone line first before coming to any Scripps facility. They should not just walk in and should not use the Scripps online scheduling system for appointments.

Phone: 888-261-8431

Web: www.scripps.org

Urgent Care La Jolla

Open 7 days a week. Extended hours: 9 am - 10 pm. Offering video consultations at no extra charge.

Phone: 858-255-8325

Web: www.urgentcarelajolla.com

UCSD COVID-19 Nurse Line

UC San Diego Health has set up a dedicated COVID-19 nurse line for their patients. This phone line is staffed 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you think you might have COVID-19, call the nurse line to discuss your symptoms BEFORE coming to any hospital or clinic. Do not walk in without an appointment or use online appointment scheduling.

Phone: 800-926-8273

Web: www.health.ucsd.edu

UC San Diego Geriatric Emergency Services

The geriatric emergency department at UC San Diego Health focuses on delivering high-quality senior care to patients 65 up.

Phone: 858-657-7600

Web: www.health.ucsd.edu

Dr. Huy T. Ho, MD

Dr. Ho, MD is a practicing Internist in San Diego, CA. Takes Medicare, makes house calls accompanied by a nurse, & fills prescriptions.

H Squared Health

Phone: 917-771-5441

Jane Reldan, MD

Dr. Jane Reldan is a La Jolla family doctor with over 40 years of experience treating patients of all ages. Affectionately known as Dr. Jane to her beloved patients, she is renowned for giving everyone as much time and attention as their individual needs require. She is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor with the UCSD School of Medicine.

Phone: 858-459-6600

The Sanford Institute, Center for Mindfulness, and Compassion Institute

Free daily online streams and recordings of mindfulness and compassion sessions.

Click here to register

CVS Rx Delivery

Refills & Free 1-2 day delivery on prescriptions. Sign up through the app or call and sign up over the phone.

Phone: 858-551-8698

Web: www.cvs.com

Serving Seniors

Serving Seniors has temporarily reached capacity for home-delivered meals. They are working diligently to expand capacity and hope to be able to offer resources soon.

Breakfast pick-up Mon-Fri, 7-8 a.m.

Lunch pick-up Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Phone: 619-235-6572

Web: www.servingseniors.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The US agency charged with tracking and investigating public health trends.

Web: www.cdc.gov

California Department of Public Health

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Web: www.cdph.ca.gov

COVID-19 Text Message Alert System

The system allows County health officials to send real-time information about COVID-19 in the region. To sign up to receive the messages, text COSD COVID19 to 468-311.