Advocacy Services

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Income Tax Preparation Program
AARP Foundation TaxAide provides IRS-certified counselors who provide free tax preparation and e-filing of individual federal and state tax returns. Focus is primarily on the needs of seniors and low-income clients. The appointment involves an intake form, interview, computer preparation, e-filing, and a personal copy for your records. For an appointment, call 805-388-1952.
Feb 4-Apr 8 (T) 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Elder Legal Services
Schedule a confidential appointment with an elder law and estate planning expert. In-person or virtual appointments are available. Must call to make an appointment. Please fill out and return an attorney-client consultation agreement form on the Thursday before your Monday appointment, if virtual. Make an appointment by calling 800-900-8582.
Every Monday I 1-4 p.m.
Financial Planning Services
Robert Harrell, Financial Planner
Consult with a financial planner on budgeting, retirement planning and financial problem solving. Discuss how to put all the finance pieces together to solve problems or reach goals in a confidential session. Call 805-388-1952 for an appointment.
Third Monday of each month I 1-3 p.m.
Fraud/Scam Support & Information Coaching
Meet with victim advocate Debbie Deem, retired victim specialist with the FBI and former coordinator of the Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST), part of the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, for one-on-one coaching on how to avoid being scammed by fraudsters and what to do if you have been. She will provide resources, support and information. One-on-one appointments are available at noon and 1 p.m., and walk-ins may be seen 2 to 3 p.m. For an appointment, call 805-388-1952. Coaching takes place on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, Camarillo.
Topics may include:
- Romance imposters
- Lottery and sweepstakes
- Crypto - investments
- Fake grandparent or family emergency
- Government, bank or business imposters
Fourth Wednesday of each month I 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Drop-in: Fourth Wednesday of the month at 2-3 p.m.
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
HICAP registered counselors provide free, unbiased options counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. Assistance is available for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D Prescription Drug Plans. HICAP provides help with billing problems, benefits screening, enrollment, and Long Term Care Insurance. One-hour appointments. For an appointment, call 805-388-1952.
First and Third Thursday, January through September I between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Road, Camarillo.
HICAP presentations
Medicare Basics: Understanding Parts and Paths of Medicare
Join the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy program (HICAP), part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) for a presentation 1:30-3 p.m. March 14 on "Medicare Basics: Understanding Parts and Paths of Medicare." The talk will be held at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Road, Building F, Sequoia Rooms, in Camarillo. For more information, call 805-477-7300.
New to Medicare: Turning 65 or Retiring?
Join the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy program (HICAP), part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) for a presentation 1:30-3 p.m. May 23 on "New to Medicare: Turning 65 or Retiring?" The talk will be held at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Road, Building F, Sequoia Rooms, in Camarillo. For more information, call 805-477-7300.
Programs that Can Save You Money
Join the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy program (HICAP), part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) for a presentation 1:30-3 p.m. July 18 on "Programs that Can Save You Money." The talk will be held at Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Road, Building F, Sequoia Rooms, in Camarillo. For more information, call 805-477-7300.