SERVICE
Get help to prevent falls and injuries in your home
The Community and Home Injury Prevention Program (CHIPP) is a fall prevention and education program for older adults and adults with permanent disabilities.
What to know
Eligibility for Free Home Safety Assessment
- 60 years and older, or living with a permanent disability
- San Francisco resident - renter or homeowner
- Non Medi-Cal member*
What to do
Supporting information
Services
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
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.
CHIPPS Brochures & Resources
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.
Get help
What to know
Eligibility for Free Home Safety Assessment
- 60 years and older, or living with a permanent disability
- San Francisco resident - renter or homeowner
- Non Medi-Cal member*
What to do
Supporting information
Services
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
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.
CHIPPS Brochures & Resources
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.