Services
We accept a variety of cases, however, our highest priority is defending the rights of seniors who are living in discomfort, don’t have access to quality healthcare, experiencing social integration, discrimination or harm or misuse to their person or property. In order to be eligible, you must be 60 years of age and older and reside in Santa Cruz or San Benito County. While your income and assets are not a factor, SLS directs its limited resources toward those who have the highest social and economic need.
Elder Abuse
A single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring where there is an expectation of trust, and causes harm or distress to an older person
Discrimination
Stereotyping and/or discriminating against seniors on the basis of age or disability
Consumer Problems
Issues resulting from consumer debt, which include but are not limited to debt consolidation
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Debt Collection Defense
Representation when a credit card company files a lawsuit against you for unpaid debt
Mobile Home Issues
Problems related to mobile home, sales, contracts, financing, warranties, and more
Care Facilities & Patient Rights
Issues resulting from poor quality of care and treatment or no freedom of choice to make
your own
Medicare & Medi-Cal Health Insurance
Assistance with issues related to Medicare and Medi-Cal
health insurance