Passages Center

10/28/2026

📣 Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Need help reviewing your Medicare options? We’re here for you! 💙
Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone! The Passages HICAP team can help you understand your options, compare plans, and make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage.

🗓️ Upcoming in-person events include:
Chico — October 30 & December 2
Oroville — November 5
Orland — November 6
Portola- November 10
Red Bluff- November 13
Colusa - November 16
Paradise- November 18

✨ Our Medicare counseling is free and unbiased!
🔗 View all upcoming events and details here: https://www.passagescenter.org/event

📞 Can't make an event, No problem! Call Passages HICAP at 530-898-6716 to get assistance.

10/26/2026

💙 Need Help Finding Resources in Your Community? Passages Is Here for You! 💙

Sometimes, knowing where to turn for help can be the hardest part. Whether you’re an older adult, a family caregiver, or someone helping a loved one, Passages Information & Assistance is here to help connect you with the resources you need!

🌟 How can we help?

🥗 Food Assistance — Connect with resources that help meet nutritional needs.
🚗 Transportation — Explore transportation options to help you get where you need to go.
❤️ Caregiver Support — Find resources and services to help support you on your caregiving journey.
📋 Community Resources — Get help navigating services and finding programs that fit your needs.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Our goal is to help you find information, explore your options, and connect with services that can make a difference in your life. 💕

📞 Let us help you take the next step! Call Passages Information & Assistance at 530-898-5923 or toll-free at 800-822-0109.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.passagescenter.org/information-assistance/

10/23/2026

💙 Belonging in Grief: Supporting Unseen & Stigmatized Loss in Caregiving 💙

Grief doesn’t always look the way we expect. For family caregivers, some losses can be difficult to explain, hard for others to recognize, and deeply personal. ❤️‍🩹

Join Passages Caregiver Resource Center for a special virtual event exploring the grief that often goes unseen, including grief related to dementia, estrangement, su***de, the loss of an adult child, and changes in our own identity.

✨ What you’ll learn:
Recognize grief that may go unacknowledged.
Better understand the complex emotions caregivers experience.
Discover ways to foster connection, understanding, and belonging.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Cost: FREE

📝 RSVP required! Register here: https://csuchico.zoom.us/meeting/register/5FcPtybaQYC5u_X7zPuytQ #/registration

Caregiving can hold many emotions, and no one should have to navigate grief alone.

Grief is a universal experience, yet not all losses are acknowledged equally. Many family caregivers experience grief that others may not fully understand or recognize, including estrangement, dementia-related changes, su***de, the loss of an adult child, or changes in their own identity. Participan...

10/21/2026

💙 You Don’t Have to Navigate Life’s Challenges Alone! 💙

Did you know that Passages connects older adults, family caregivers, and community members with resources and support to help them live healthier, happier lives? 🌟

Whether you’re caring for a loved one, looking for community resources, or need help understanding Medicare, Passages is here to help!

📅 Looking for upcoming workshops, events, or resources in your community?

🔗 Visit our website to learn more! https://www.passagescenter.org

📞 Need assistance? Call Passages at 530-898-5923

10/19/2026

📣 Medicare Open Enrollment Help! 📣

Medicare Open Enrollment is here and Passages HICAP is here to help! ❤️

Not sure if your current Medicare plan is still the right fit? Have questions about prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage, costs, or changes to your benefits?

Join us at one of our FREE Medicare Open Enrollment Drop-In Clinics throughout the region. HICAP counselors provide free, unbiased information and assistance to help you better understand your Medicare options.

📅 Upcoming Events:

📍 Chico — October 30 | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Oroville — November 5 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Portola — November 10 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Red Bluff — November 13 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Colusa — November 16 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Chico — December 2 | 12–3 PM — Last Minute Enrollment Clinic

💡 What should you bring?
Bring your Medicare card and a current, detailed list of your prescription medications so our counselors can better assist you.

🇺🇸 Spanish-speaking counselors are also available at select locations.

Don't wait until the last minute to get your Medicare questions answered! Stop by one of our clinics and get the information you need to understand your coverage options.

📞 Questions or registration: 530-898-6715

👉 See all the event details: https://www.passagescenter.org/event-category/all-events/

10/16/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment Drop-In Clinic — Chico

📣 Chico Medicare beneficiaries: Don't navigate Medicare changes alone!
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15–December 7, and Passages HICAP is here to help you understand your options.

Join us for a free Medicare Open Enrollment Drop-In Clinic on October 30. HICAP counselors can help you review your Medicare coverage and understand how changes could affect your medications, providers, costs, and benefits.

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕙 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Enloe Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade, Chico

Bring your Medicare card and a current, detailed list of your prescription medications.

Registration is recommended. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000271015453?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have questions about your Medicare options? Stop by and get unbiased guidance from HICAP.

📞 530-898-6715
👉 View event details

10/14/2026

📣 Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming!

It’s almost time for Medicare Open Enrollment, and Passages HICAP is here to help you make sense of your options!

From October 15 through December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can review their coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. This is a great time to take a closer look at your plan and see how changes to premiums, prescription costs, providers, and benefits may affect you.

💙 You don't have to navigate Medicare alone.

Passages HICAP offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling to help you understand your options and make informed decisions based on your individual needs.

📅 October 15 – December 7
💲 Free assistance
📞 530-898-6715

Whether you're happy with your current plan or wondering if something has changed, take some time to review your Medicare coverage this Open Enrollment season.

👉 Find upcoming Passages events and clinic dates: https://www.passagescenter.org/event-category/all-events/

10/12/2026

💙 Make a Difference with Passage AmeriCorps Seniors!

Are you 55 or older and looking for a meaningful way to stay active, connect with others, and give back to your community?

Through Passages’ AmeriCorps Seniors programs, older adults can use their time, experience, and compassion to make a difference. Opportunities include:

👧 Foster Grandparents – Mentor, tutor, and support children in local schools and community programs.
🤝 Senior Companions – Provide friendship and support to older adults who want to remain independent.
❤️ RSVP Volunteers – Choose from a variety of community volunteer opportunities based on your interests and schedule.
🩺 Medical Chaperones – Help community members get to and through medical appointments.

Your experience can make a difference. Your time can change a life. 💙

👉 Learn more about AmeriCorps Seniors at Passages: https://www.passagescenter.org/senior-corps/

AmeriCorps Seniors connects older adults (ages 55+) with people and organizations that need them the most. PASSAGES administers AmeriCorps Seniors programs within our service area to help older adults become mentors, coaches, companions, or community volunteers through the Senior Companion, Foster G...

10/09/2026

💙 Get to Know Passages
Did you know there’s an organization dedicated to helping older adults, caregivers, and families navigate the challenges that can come with aging and caregiving?
Passages is a nonprofit organization serving communities throughout Northern California. Their goal is simple: to help caregivers and older adults live healthier, happier, and more rewarding lives by connecting them with important services, resources, education, and support.

How can we help?
👵 Senior Support: Helps older adults stay independent and connected to their community.
💙 Caregiver Support: Provides training, support groups, and respite care for family caregivers.
🛡️ Advocacy: Protects the rights and dignity of seniors in long-term care.
🩺 Medicare Guidance: Offers trusted Medicare and health insurance counseling through HICAP.
🧠 Mental Health: Provides counseling, peer support, and mental-health education for older adults.
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities: Connects volunteers with older adults, schools, and community programs.
📚 Education & Events

👉 Learn more about Passages and the services available:
www.passagescenter.org

You don't have to navigate aging or caregiving alone. 💙

Ayudando a cuidadores, adultos mayores y personas discapacitadas a tener una vida más saludable, feliz, y más gratificante al proveer y apoyar servicios critícos y recursos comunitarios que necesitan. Para más información puede llamar a Passages.

10/07/2026

💙 Calling All Male Caregivers! 💙

Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be challenging, exhausting, and sometimes isolating. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join Passages Caregiver Resource Center for “Male Caregivers: How to Thrive While Helping Others” an opportunity to connect with other men who are caregivers, share experiences, gain practical support, and learn ways to care for yourself while caring for others.

Whether you’re a spouse, partner, son, brother, friend, or another kind of caregiver, you’re invited!

Date: October 14th, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: ZOOM

👉 Registration is required. Register here: https://csuchico.zoom.us/meeting/register/LORmrqwnQbG9bSDa6F0cyw #/registration

*First 30 to sign-up AND attend will receive a complimentary copy of Ed’s book. Mailing address is required in the registration.

Please share this post with a male caregiver in your life who could benefit from some support and connection. 💙

Men are socialized to be stoic, self-reliant and self sacrificing. That’s a recipe for trouble when caring for others dealing with serious health issues. Care partners need to be able to feel and reveal their struggles to navigate emotions such as resentment, depression and anxiety. Join us and gu...