Reduce the risk of falls and injuries in your home

The Community and Home Injury Prevention Program for Seniors (CHIPPS) is an injury prevention and education program for older adults and people with disabilities.

What to do

Submit a Referral Form to CHIPPS@sfdph.org.

If you can't complete the online form then call us:  628-206-7695.

We will schedule an in-home safety assessment with you.

Services

Home Safety Assessments: Our injury-prevention specialist will come to your home and determine your safety needs.  If you need safety items, we can provide:

  • night lights
  • bathmats
  • kitchen timers
  • grabber tools

Minor Home Modifications: If you meet 100% AMI income eligibility, we can arrange free home safety modifications.  Please see referral form for income eligibility.  For those not income-eligible for home safety modifications we provide low-cost, reputable resources.

Home modifications may include installation of:

  • grab bars
  • handrails
  • shower chairs
  • toilet rails

Installations require a signed property owner authorization.

Injury Prevention Education Workshops: Email CHIPPS@sfdph.org to schedule a presentation for your residents, activity participants, service providers, and more.

Falls and injuries are preventable

Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. There are simple ways to reduce falls and injuries and ensure safety of older adults in their homes.

CHIPPS Brochures & Resources

Get help

Phone

CHIPPS Message Line

Please leave a message and we will call you back within 2-4 business days.

*Medi-Cal members

Medi-Cal Community Supports provides Home Modifications through all three SF Managed Care Plans (MCP).  Health Providers can submit forms to the appropriate SF Managed Care Plan for Home Safety Modification services up to $7,500!

Please note that Medi-Cal Community Supports is not part of the CHIPP program. 

Last updated October 16, 2024