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Senior Expo in Lompoc spotlights local services for older residents
Summary
A Senior Expo at the Dewey Center brought county agencies, healthcare providers and nonprofits together to offer in‑home care, mental‑health hotlines, housing support and other resources to Lompoc seniors; several groups urged attendees to contact offices or complete city surveys.
The Senior Expo at the Dewey Center in Lompoc gathered county and community organizations to share services for older residents, from in‑home caregiving and memory‑care tips to mental‑health hotlines and home‑repair programs.
Jessica, who said she represents Complete Care at Home, told attendees, “We serve Santa Barbara County seniors by providing in home caregiving,” and said caregivers are background‑checked and trained. Transitions Mental Health Association described a 24/7 Central Coast hotline and supported employment programs, while Communify offered bill payment assistance, Head Start and senior home‑repair referrals. Titanium Health Care publicized enhanced care management for Medi‑Cal recipients.
Alice Milligan, president of the Alamo Costa Foundation, said the foundation supports the Lompoc Valley medical system and highlighted two annual events, including a May 29 fundraiser and a September ColorThon community event. Milligan said the foundation has “probably over 9 or $10,000,000” in cumulative fundraising for the local medical system; that figure was stated as an estimate in her remarks.
City and county representatives used the event to solicit participation: a City of Lompoc planning representative urged residents to take a general‑plan survey, and a Department of Behavioral Wellness representative reminded attendees that the county access line, (888) 868‑1649, is available 24 hours a day for mental‑health and substance‑use needs. Multiple booths distributed brochures and invited seniors to follow up by phone or visit local offices.
The expo served as a consolidated chance for older residents and caregivers to connect directly with providers and to learn about ongoing local programs and volunteer‑run fundraising efforts. Organizers encouraged attendees to pick up agency brochures and contact the listed phone numbers for follow‑up support.
