Help for the elderly
The Departments for Social Services in various towns have published helpline numbers aimed specifically for elderly people with no relatives nearby that are home alone during the current state of emergency.
If you'd like to request help, physical, emotional and psychological support call your nearest social services department.
■ Alcalali: 966 482 024 or 965 739 066
■ Alfaz del Pi: 965 888 265
■ Altea: 96 688 27 02
■ Beniarbeig: 965 766 018
■ Benidoleig: 966 404 205
■ Benidorm: 96 586 70 71 or 619 734 197 (Special helpline for psychologycal help 900 701 322)
■ Benigembla: 965 588 067
■ Benimeli: 965 587 261
■ Benissa: 965 731 197
■ Benitachell:
966 493 369 ext. 130
■ Calp: 965 837 223 or 965 835 111 ■ Castell de Castells: 965 518 067 ■ Castellón: 964355100
■ Denia: 966421555 Red Cross: 607 75 47 49
■ El Campello: 96 563 72 00
■ Elche: 607 409 898
■ El Verger: 965 750 125
■ Els Poblets: 966 474 399
■ Finestrat: 965 878 100
■ Jalon: 966 480 101
■ Jávea: 96 579 4142
■ Llíber: 965 730 509
■ La Nucía: 966 897 330
■ Llíria: 962792224
■ Murla: 965 581 001
■ Orba: 965 587 667
■ Orihuela: 965301404 or
966748457.
■ Parcent: 966 405 301
■ Pedreguer: 965 761 694
■ Ràfol d'Almúnia: 965 587 168 ■ Rojales: 96 671 50 01 or 628 074 529
■ Sagra: 965 587 008
■ Sanet i Negrals: 966 408 208
■ San Fulgencio: 609 48 31 15 or 966 794 201
■ San Javier: 96 8 190 782
■ Senija: 965 732 010
■ Teulada/Moraira: 965 740 158 ■ Tormos: 965 587 041
■ Torrevieja: 96 670 66 66
■ Vall de Laguar: 965 583 301
■ Villajoyosa: 96 589 42 12
FREE SHOPPING SERVICE DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY
Social Services in many towns have set up a special helpline for the vulnerable people, those with reduced mobility and elderly that need assistance so that their shopping or medicines can be delivered at their door during this period.
It is aimed specifically at those who live alone and are having problems getting out to do their shopping or collecting medication during the current restrictions. The service is free but cost of shopping must be paid. Here are some of the villages offering this service.
If your town is not listed here and you would like to apply for this special service you can call the nearest social services department for assistance.
La Nucía residents fitting the criteria should call 966 897 330 weekdays between 9am and 2pm.
Elche high-risk group and elderly residents can call 607409898 for this service.
San Miguel de Salinas, Algorfa, Redován and Jacarilla can ring: 658795708
Los Alcázares volunteers' shopping services is run by Protección Civil, call 968 17 19 19.
San Pedro del Pinatar shopping help by Protección Civil can be contacted on 96 818 80 92 or 690 344 034.
Pilar de la Horadada helpline to request this service is 96 535 19 94.
San Javier shopping help line and social services is 96 819 07 82.
Pedreguer shopping volunteers number is 618 873 486. Jávea
Javea Red Cross remains open and people can ring for help or if they know someone who needs assistance.
The charity is delivering food, personal and home hygiene products and medical products.
The crisis line is 96 579 1961.
Valencia region
The Valencia regional government has launched a new website to give advice, make recommendations and give official instructions to residents during the Covid-19 emergency: infocoronavirus.gva.es.
The website is based around three areas: health, home confinement, and the world of work and business.
In addition, the regional government has a dedicated information line for anyone with a query about coronavirus: 900 300 555.