SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES

For Loan Closets where you can find all sorts of medical equipment at no cost to you, visit https://loanclosets.org  
OR 
call your local Area Agency on Aging, City Senior Center, City Hall, or Fire Dept. as many of these also have loan closets! 

Also see the DISABLED RESOURCES on this website as well as CHORE RESOURCES
For Senior housing that is income-eligible, please see HOUSING RESOURCES.  


ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES:

Michigan Aging & Adult Services Agency 
Phone: 855-444-3911   24/7 service
Services provided through the Adult Protective Services Programs are varied.
They respond to the array of problems experienced by adults in need of protection.  
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michiganhhs
The Program provides the following services:                 

Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Mailing Address:
15851 S. US 27   Suite 73
Lansing. MI 48906
​Phone: 517-827-8040
​Email: https://mltcop.org/contact
Website: https://mltcop.org
​Licensed long term care facilities are nursing homes, homes for the aged, and 
adult foster care homes. Ombudsmen advocate for the resident in the facilities, 
guided by the wishes of the resident. All services are provided under strict con- fidentiality. Ombudsmen cannot share information about the resident or the resi-
dent’s concerns without the resident’s permission. The program also aims to 
improve the long-term care system, speaking for passage of laws, regulations & policies benefiting over 100,000 Michigan long-term care residents. The MI Long 
Term Care Ombudsman Program is funded by federal and state government. 
There is no cost to residents or families for ombudsman services.
&
Michigan nursing home laws and regulations are designed to ensure that people 
can also report cases of abuse, exploitation, and neglect. If you have reason to 
believe that your loved one is being abused in some way, you do have a way to 
get help.
You would need to contact one of the governing bodies in Michigan. 
The contact information includes:
1.  The Department of Human Services and Adult Protective Services at 
      michigan.gov/dhs
2.  The Bureau of Health Services Abuse Hotline at 800-882-6006
3.  The Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services at 800-288-5923
4.  The Attorney General’s 24-Hour Health Care Fraud Hotline at 800-24-ABUSE
5.  The state’s 24-hour nursing home abuse hotline at 855-444-3911
You can contact any one of these entities and get help.


NATIONAL PROGRAMS

SILVER SNEAKERS 
Phone: 866-584-7389
Website: https://tools.silversneakers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silversneakers
Available at no cost for adults 65+ through select Medicare plans. If you 
have Silver Sneakers included in your Medicare Advantage Plan you get 
all of the perks of membership at no additional cost. Indoors or outdoors, 
beginner or experienced—we have classes fit for everyone. Silver Sneakers 
classes are led by our supportive instructors. From gyms to community 
centers, there are more participating fitness locations* available in the U.S. 
to our members than there are Starbucks! Prefer exercising at home? Use 
your Silver Sneakers membership to access LIVE online classes and the on-
demand video library of classes, workouts and how-to videos.


SPECIAL NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS: 

MiCAFE  (Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly)
Administration Office:
3815 W. St. Joseph  Suite C-200  
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-485-9164   Potential clients please call 1-877-664-2233  
Website: https://www.elderlawofmi.org/micafe
MiCAFE, or Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly, is a pro-
gram of Elder Law of MI that provides benefit application assistance to sen-
iors age 60 and older, helping them make ends meet and put healthy food on
their table. MiCAFE is an educational and community-centered program that 
focuses on improving the health and well-being of seniors around the State 
of Michigan.

KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS
NCJW Michigan Office (National Council of Jewish Women)
26400 Lahser   Suite #306
Southfield, MI  48033
Phone: 248-355-3300
Website: https://detroitchesed.org/food-community-resource
Two nutritious kosher meals can be delivered to your home up to 5 days/ week. 
Meals are packaged & delivered from the kitchen of Epic Kosher Catering, by volunteers of NCJW | MI (under the supervision of Council of Orthodox Rabbis).
ELIGIBILITY – If you or someone you know is 60 or older and either…
• Temporarily unable to prepare meals following a hospital stay
• Disabled and unable to provide meals for themselves
• Homebound, does not drive & without someone in their home to help with meals
• Elderly needing assistance maintaining independence in their home
• Eligibility has been expanded to vulnerable Jewish adults who may not typically 
  be homebound but are currently self-isolating 

Wayne County Senior Citizens Services
3600 Commerce Court   Bldg. E
Wayne, MI  48184
Phone: 734-326-5202   800-851-1454
Website: https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/seniorservices/home.aspx
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waynecountymi
Wayne County Senior Services provides congregate, home-delivered & liquid 
meals to eligible senior citizens aged 60 and older in the 34 communities in 
western Wayne County and in the downriver areas. Also offers Information & 
Referral Services and Volunteer Opportunities. 

These are only a sample of what is available for Seniors! Please check under 
the FOOD RESOURCES page for other similar programs just for Seniors! 


AREA AGENCIES ON AGING 

As you age, you definitely want to be acquainted with your local Area Agency 
on Aging who can be of GREAT help in many ways!  If you don't see YOUR 
counties agency below, simply Google Area Agency on Aging/ Your County. 
Every county in the country has this Agency that is primarily funded through 
your tax dollars as well as grants & donations!

Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1-A
1333 Brewery Park Blvd.   Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207-4544
Phone: 313-446-4444
Website: https://www.detroitseniorsolution.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daaa1a
We serve older adults, adults with disabilities & caregivers residing in 
Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods & Highland Park.

Area Agency on Aging 1-B
29100 Northwestern Hwy.  Suite 400
Southfield, MI  48034
Phone: 800-852-7795
Email: https://aaa1b.org/about-us/contact-us
​Website: https://aaa1b.org/about-us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyonAging1B
We are part of a national network of Area Agencies on Aging and a leader
in aging services in a six-county region that includes Livingston, Macomb, 
Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Offers a wide variety 
of services similar to those above! 

The Senior Alliance / Area Agency on Aging 1-C   
5454 Venoy 
Wayne, MI  48184
Phone: 734-722-2830   800-815-1112
Email: info@tsalink.org
Website: https://thesenioralliance.org
OR
The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging 1-C, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency established in 1980 and designated as the Area Agency on Aging 
for the 34 communities of Southern & Western Wayne County in Michigan.

WellWise Services / Area Agency on Aging
107 Chicago 
PO Box 189
Brooklyn, MI  49230
Phone: 517-592-1975
Email: Info@WellWiseServices.org
Website: https://wellwiseservices.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellwiseservicesaaa
Offers a wide variety of services similar to those above! Covers Jackson, 
Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties. 


LEGAL RIGHTS & ISSUES

There are FREE legal resources for older adults as well as Veterans.
Please see more legal resources on this website under LEGAL RESOURCES
webpage. 

Disability Rights of Michigan 
Lansing Office:
4095 Legacy Pkwy.  #500
Lansing, MI  48911-4264
Phone:  517-487-1755 
Website: https://www.drmich.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityRightsMI
DRM advocates and lawyers advise individuals with disabilities of their 
rights and responsibilities and advocate for their human, civil and legal 
rights within the State of Michigan. DRM has broad access authority to 
monitor institutions and advocate for people with disabilities who live 
in them.

Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.  (ELM)
3815 W. St. Joseph   Suite C-200
Lansing, MI  48917
Phone: Client Assistance: 866-400-9164
Phone: Administrative Line: 517-485-9164
Email:  info@elderlawofmi.org                          
Website: https://www.elderlawofmi.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElderLawofMichigan
For over 25 years, our organization has been helping older adults obtain 
peace of mind. We don't believe you should have to make decisions like 
choosing between food and medicine because of hard times. You are not 
alone. We can help! Make One Call for Help & connect with pension, nutri-
tion, and benefits access counseling! We help vulnerable adults of all ages, 
and most of our services are free of charge. Every day, we help people solve 
problems, protect their rights, and work to ensure that their basic needs are 
met. Our work includes putting healthy food on the table, discovering ways 
to help pay for utility bills, finding safe and affordable housing, and much 
more. All you have to do is make One Call for Help! 

Lakeshore Legal Aid Counsel & Advocacy Law Line
16250 Northland Dr.  Suite 363
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-443-8068   New Client Intake: 888-783-8190
Website: https://lakeshorelegalaid.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeshoreLegalAid.org
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free 
civil legal services to people who are low-income, seniors, and survivors 
of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.
&
Now serving residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Lakeshore 
Legal Aid has 14 locations across Southeast Michigan. 

Neighborhood Legal Services 
Detroit Advocacy Center
7310 Woodward Ave.  Suite 301
Detroit, Michigan  48202
Phone: 313-874-5820
Website: https://nlsmichigan.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeighborhoodLegalServicesMichigan
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (NLSM) offers one-of-a-kind services 
to promote health safety and self-sufficiency. We are a regional business and 
non-profit collaborative coordinating S.E. MI community outreach and pro-bono partnerships for advocacy, education, and resources of human survival. Abused and homeless individuals, children, seniors and those with life-chal-
lenging illness can sometimes qualify to receive services free of charge:
Housing Advocacy
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #301
Detroit, M  48202
Phone: 313-964-1975
&
Housing Advocacy – Out Wayne County
8900 Pardee 
Taylor, MI  48180
Phone: 313-316-5356
&
Children’s Justice & Education 
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #301
Detroit, MI  48202
Phone: 313-874-5820  #2230
&
Free Legal Aid Clinic
5425 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI  48202
Phone: 313-833-0058
&
Legal Advocacy / HIV-AIDS Victims
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #310
Detroit, MI  48202
Phone: 313-874-5820  #2224
&
Elder Law Center
12121 Hemingway
Redford, MI  48239
Phone: 313-937-8291


METRO DETROIT SENIOR NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS:

Adult Well-Being Services  
Administrative Offices:
1423 Field 
Detroit, MI  48214
Phone: 313-924-7860  
Caregiver Support Groups: 734-629-5004
&
All Well Care Clinic 
1413 Field
Detroit, MI  48214
Phone: 313-924-7860
Email: awbsdetroit@gmail.com
Website:  https://awbs.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWBSDetroit
All Well-Being Services (AWBS) is a 501(c)(3) human services organization 
that has provided services to residents of Wayne County for over sixty-five 
years. A CARF accredited organization, AWBS provides an extensive range 
of evidence-based services for children, adults, seniors & families. We pro-
vide a variety of therapeutic, prevention, and vocational experiences. We 
are committed to helping people by offering them quality health and human 
services. At All Well-Being Services (AWBS), we are committed to improving 
the lives of the people we serve.

Alzheimer's Association
Home Office:
225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 
Chicago, IL  60601  
Phone: 800-272-3900  24/7 Helpline
Website: https://www.alz.org/gmc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actionalz
The Alzheimer's Association is here to help Persons with Alzheimer's disease 
and related dementias and their caregivers.  
Please call the Helpline as they can give you times and locations for support 
groups and education workshops in your area. Please note, most of the pro-
grams and services are either low-cost or free.  

Bridging Communities, Inc.  
6900 McGraw
Detroit, MI  48210
Phone: 313-361-6377
Email: bcigeneral@bridgingcommunities.org
Website: https://bridgingcommunities.org
Eldercare Services:
Bridging Communities provides professional assessments for those 60 
and over in the greater S.W. Detroit area. We leverage the gifts and talents 
of our dedicated volunteers and partners to fulfill identified unmet needs. 

Community Living Services             
MetroPlace Center
35425 Michigan Ave. W.  Suite 1
Wayne, MI  48184
Phone: 734-467-7600
Free interpreter services are available. If special accommodations are needed 
to acquire services, please contact 734-722-6364.    
&
Oakland & Macomb County
24200 Woodward
Pleasant Ridge, MI  48069
Phone: 248- 547-2668
Email: publicrelations@comlivserv.com
Website: http://www.comlivserv.com
Located in Wayne, Michigan, provides supports for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Wayne County. 

Community Social Services of Wayne County
Main Office:
9851 Hamilton Ave.
Detroit, MI  48202
Phone: 313-883-2100
Email: csswc@csswayne.org
Website: http://www.csswayne.org/main
&
Dearborn Office: 
Garrison Place Office Bldg.
19855 W. Outer Dr.  Suite 207 E
Dearborn, MI  48124
Phone: 313-792-9286
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP):
Foster Grandparents devote their volunteer service entirely toward 
disadvantaged or disabled youth and young adults. 
Foster Grandparents help these children in many ways:
&
Senior Companion Program (SCP):
Senior Companion program is a national older adult volunteer program 
designed for seniors to help other seniors maintain independent living. 
Seniors serve frail older adults, adults with disabilities, those with term-
inal illnesses, and offer respite for caregivers. 
Seniors assist in basic but essential ways:
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP):
RSVP connects volunteers age 55 and over with service opportunities
in their communities that match their skills and availability. RSVP vol-
unteers can choose how and where they will serve. 
Volunteers provide hundreds of community services at nonprofit agencies, 
such as:

Franklin Wright Settlements Inc. 
Main Office:
3360 Charlevoix
Detroit, MI  48207
Phone: 313-579-1000
&
Sophie Wright Branch
4141 Mitchell 
Detroit, MI  48207
Phone: 313-579-1000
&
Franklin Wright | Youthville
7575 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI  48202
Phone: 313-309-1300
Email: info@franklinwright.org
Website: https://www.franklinwright.org
Senior Outreach Services:
Senior Outreach Services comprises seven programs through our partner
ship with DAAA & Focus Hope to support area residents who are of senior 
age.  As a provider, Franklin-Wright Settlements work to make sure seniors 
remain healthy, safe, and independent. We support this population by offer-
ing congregate meals, transportation, socialization, enhanced fitness and 
access to community resources and the most appropriate and affordable 
combination of services that help them stay vibrant and active in the comm-
unity for as long as possible with our help.

Matrix Human Services                  
Central Office: 
1400 Woodbridge 
Detroit, MI  48207
Phone: 313-526-4000 #1230
Email: djordan@matrixhs.org
Website: https://www.matrixhumanservices.org
CENTER FOR SENIORS
The Center for Seniors helps our senior population maintain healthy, 
enjoyable and independent lives. Comprehensive services include 
assistance with transportation to medical appointments, home care 
services to help support clients remain living in their own homes & 
helping our older population remain active with a range of programs 
at Detroit recreational centers.
Services and programs that help achieve these goals include:
• Personal home care services
  (Cleaning, cooking, laundering and more)
• Free community recreation activities
  Including water-chair aerobics, community luncheons, health fairs, 
  field trips and more.
• Low-cost non-emergency medical transportation
  We understand that seniors are among the most vulnerable to be 
  affected by COVID-19, which makes leaving the house for any reason 
  even more concerning. If you know of anyone 55+ who needs to leave 
  the house while maintaining social distancing (avoiding public transit), 
  we provide no-cost rides that are safe & reliable for trips to doctor ap-
  pointments, grocery stores, and more. 

SENIOR CHORE SERVICE PROGRAM 
If you know anyone over the age of 50 who could use help with everyday 
chores at home, we are here to help. Your loved one can be paired with a 
Senior Home Care Specialist to assist with repairing light bulbs or windows, 
outdoor chores like grass, snow, and leaf upkeep, as well as cleaning carpets, windows, pest control, and more. Please call 313-526-4000 ext. 1254 to learn 
more. Or email dkennedy@matrixhs.org

Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
Main Office: 
882 Oakman Blvd.  Suite C
Detroit, MI  48238
Phone: 313-961-7990
&
NSO Older Adult Services (OAS) - Oakland
35 W. Huron   Suite 10 – South
Pontiac, MI  48342
Phone: 248-335-0632
&
NSO Older Adult Services (OAS) - Wayne
882 Oakman Blvd.   Suite D
Detroit, MI  48238
Phone: 313-961-7990
&
Westland Clinic
35180 Nankin Blvd.  Suite 205
Westland, MI  48185
Phone: 734-713-8800
Website: https://www.nso-mi.org/older-adult-services.html
​Neighborhood Service Organization’s (NSO) compassionate and professional staff provides services that have impacted countless children, youth, adults, seniors, families, and communities since 1955. We deliver holistic care and 
wrap around / safety net services to address social determinants impacting 
health, education and economic stability.
&
NSO’s empowering programs and services provide assistance for: older
adults with mental illness; children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities; homeless recovery services; housing development; community 
outreach for psychiatric emergencies; and volunteer opportunities for indivi-
duals, groups, and organizations.

​PACE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN 
Corporate Office: 
21700 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI  48075
Phone: 855-445-4554
Website: http://www.pacesemi.org
OTHER LOCATIONS: 
The PACE philosophy: Complete health care:
The focus of PACE Southeast Michigan is to help you live in the community 
and stay in your own residence for as long as possible. To meet this goal, 
PACE organizations focus on preventive care. Although all people who enroll 
in PACE are eligible for nursing home care, only 7 percent nationally live in 
nursing homes.
PACE services are designed to meet your individual needs:
PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the com-
munity and our day health center. Many PACE Southeast Michigan participants 
receive most of their care from our expert staff at our center. To make sure you 
can attend our day health center, we provide all medically necessary transpor-
tation to our center for activities and medical appointments.
You can join PACE Southeast Michigan if you meet the following conditions:
1.   You are 55 years old or older
2.   Live in the PACE SE MI service area which includes all of Macomb County 
      and most of Wayne & Oakland Counties. 
3.   Present characteristics qualifying you for nursing home level of care, as 
      certified by the State of MI
4.   You are able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment with 
      support from PACE SE MI

St. Joseph's Helpers
32477 Church   Suite A
Rockwood, MI  48173
Phone: 313-900-5235    313-900-5253
Email: SJH@SJHelpers.org
Website: https://sjhelpers.org/fbclid=IwAR0iC2OqVFXw0ibbrxjEFRx
VUA5VFw5GYNN7aj2fEZ6JhPaGRShD_opnev0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086461951773
A non-profit organization, founded on Christian values, composed of men 
and women who volunteer their time and talents to provide those in need 
with basic home maintenance * repairs. We serve Downriver Seniors and 
our Veterans and all those with physical challenges along with those who 
just need a helping hand. If you are in need of our help, please call. 

St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc.
58 Parsons 
Detroit, MI  48201-2202
Phone: 313-833-7080 
Email: Info@StPatSrCtr.org
Website: http://stpatsrctr.org/home0.aspx
Programs to Meet All Needs:
St. Patrick Senior Center offers a wide range of programs designed to 
enhance the physical and psychological well-being of Detroit's seniors. 
By providing nutritious meals, an excellent health clinic, and a supportive 
community, we empower participants to live a healthier, happier life. Offers 
many programs including meals and transportation!

THE INFORMATION CENTER
20400 Superior 
Taylor, MI  48180 
Phone: 734-282-7171
Website: www.TheInfoCenter.info
Nursing Facility Transition Services (NFT)
The Nursing Facility Transition program provides nursing home residents 
options. This program is available to nursing home residents who are either 
currently on Medicaid or are Medicaid eligible and would like to return to their 
own home, move in with family members, find an apartment, or choose another housing option. Supports and services needed after transition may 
be available for those who meet functional and financial guidelines.
&
MI Choice Medicaid Waiver Program
The MI-Choice Medicaid Waiver program is a comprehensive, community-based program designed for Medicaid-eligible adults who need nursing 
home level of care. The goal of the Medicaid Waiver program is to offer 
alternatives to nursing home care.
Services you may qualify for:
The Ml-Choice Medicaid Waiver is available to older adults (65+) and 
persons with disabilities (18+) in Michigan. Adults who meet the in-
come, asset, and care requirements can receive the services they 
need to remain living in their own home, the home of a caregiver, or 
in a licensed residential setting such as an assisted living facility, 
adult foster care home, or home for the aged. Many costs for services 
and care can be covered by the program. Support Coordinators will 
help to plan and arrange for your care in your home. In all steps of the planning process, you help to decide what plan of care is best for your 
situation. We help you carry through with that plan and we meet with 
you regularly to adjust the plan if your circumstances change.

The Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation
4750 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI  48201
Phone: 313-833-1300
Website: https://hannan.org
Hannan continues to develop and provide programs and services that 
meet the changing needs of seniors and promote creative and purpose-
ful activity that enriches the lives of older adults. 
Hannan programs include:
Baum Senior Service Center, Beyond U – School for Grown-ups, Ellen 
Kayrod Art Gallery, and DayBreak, an adult day program for older adults 
living with dementia and their caregivers.

The Plymouth Community Council on Aging 
Phone: 734-354-3222
Email: bpummill@plymouthtwp.org
​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Plymouth-Community-Council-
on-Aging-1886589321372692/
​The Plymouth Community Council on Aging meets the needs of community 
seniors by providing resources, referral services and programs


LENAWEE COUNTY: 

Community Action Agency
Administrative Office of Lenawee
400 W. South 
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-7861   800-438-1845 Toll-Free 
Website: https://www.caajlh.org/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionAgency
Community Action has continued to operate many quality programs & help 
citizens in all three counties it serves through home weatherization, comm-
unity development, income tax assistance, emergency aid, parent education, elementary success and outreach among others. Even more importantly, we 
have continued to advocate for social and economic opportunity for all people 
so that everyone can enjoy the benefit of a self-sufficient lifestyle.

Lenawee Dept. on Aging
1040 S. Winter   Suite 3003
Adrian, MI  49221
Phone: 517-264-5280
Email: lenaweeseniors@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lenaweeseniors.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LenaweeDepartmentOnAging
Providing quality care services that enable persons who are age 60 and 
over to live independently with dignity. Offering a variety of programs: 
Commodities, Foster Grandparent Program, Legal Services, and more.
&
Lenawee Department on Aging feels that home safety is key in helping 
older adults remain in their homes. A small grant allows for minor home 
repairs. Volunteer labor allows our funds to assist with additional repairs. 


MACOMB COUNTY

Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices: 
363 W. Big Beaver  Suite #300
Troy, MI   48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
Website: http://www.myacc.org/community-outreach-programs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accarabamericanchaldeancouncil
Senior Citizen Services:
In partnership with Focus: HOPE, ACC Senior Citizen Services provide 
monthly food items to low-income senior citizens age 60 and older re-
siding in Oakland and Macomb County. Services are available at ACC’s 
office located in the Troy based St. George Community Center. In addition, 
ACC provides a series of ESL classes to seniors living in the Senior Solberg 
Building in Madison Heights. Classes also provide a variety of topics such as 
mental health, healthy living and a number of other areas.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly 
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
Email: mailbox@ivcinfo.org
Website: http://www.ivcinfo.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064825477292
The IVC Program matches volunteers of all ages with older or disabled adults 
to provide a variety of supportive services such as: 

Macomb County Office of Senior Services
21885 Dunham   Suite 6
Clinton Twp., MI   48036
Phone: 586-469-5228
Email: mca@macombgov.org
Website: https://mca.macombgov.org/MCA-Home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacombCommunityAction
Offers referrals to the Prescription Resource Network (a program for seniors 
to help them get assistance in paying for their medicine), Medicare D enroll-
ment, Medicaid/Medicare applications & enrollments, Food Pantries help 
applying for a Bridge Card, a Loan Closet with walkers, shower chairs, wheel-
chairs, etc., Adult Day Care for seniors, including Alzheimer's and those who 
have medical needs.


MONROE COUNTY

Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE)   
2307 N. Monroe    P.O. Box 646
Monroe, MI  48162
Phone: 734-242-6800
Website: www.lifeindependence.org 
LIFE is a nutritional program that will help individuals to remain independent. 
The food at all our locations is prepared specifically with you in mind. Can't 
drive or ride with neighbors? Call your nearest center for help with a bus ride 
(available at limited locations). Nutritional food at the centers is not the only 
thing you will find there. It's a chance to socialize, meet old friends, make new 
ones, enjoy many activities offered. Home Delivery is also available for indivi-
duals starting at age 60 and their spouse. (written note from your doctor requir-
ed). If you have questions or comments, Please click on "Contact Us" and fill 
out our form to email us.

Monroe County Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S. Telegraph 
Monroe, MI  48161
Phone: 734-241-2775
Email: skaspzrak1140@gmail.com
Website: https://monroecountyop.org/home-care-services.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcopmi
Assistance for the following daily tasks are available for qualified Monroe County seniors, 60+ years of age, and disabled residents:


Please also see listing under CHORE RESOURCES. 


OAKLAND COUNTY

Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices: 
363 W. Big Beaver  Suite #300
Troy, MI  48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
Website: http://www.myacc.org/community-outreach-programs
Senior Citizen Services:
In partnership with Focus: HOPE, ACC Senior Citizen Services provide 
monthly food items to low-income senior citizens aged 60 and older 
residing in Oakland and Macomb County. Services are available at ACC’s 
office located in the Troy based St. George Community Center. In addition, 
ACC provides a series of ESL classes to seniors living in the Senior Solberg 
Building in Madison Heights. Classes also provide a variety of topics such as 
mental health, healthy living and a number of other areas.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly 
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
Email: mailbox@ivcinfo.org
Website: http://www.ivcinfo.org
The IVC Program matches volunteers of all ages with older or disabled 
adults to provide a variety of supportive services such as: 
and other assistance that can help someone remain safely in their home

Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit
6555 W. Maple
W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 248-592-2300
&
25900 Greenfield #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2300
Website: www.jfsdetroit.org
Crisis assistance for housing, utilities, basic needs and developing 
self-sufficiency plans.  
&
Holocaust Survivor Assistance
Phone: 248-592-2313
Email: resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org 
We currently serve more than 500 survivors in the metro Detroit area 
through help with indemnification and restitution claims, home care 
services, friendly visitors, translation, emergency financial assistance 
and many other services. And our expert care managers do so with the
sensitivity necessary for this group’s unique needs.

Lighthouse of Oakland County 
MAIN OFFICE:  
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI  48342
Phone: 248-920-6000
Website: https://www.lighthousemi.org
Direct Services:
Our Direct Services program helps people with basic needs. We provide 
a continuum of services that begins with short-term emergency food, 
utility and rental assistance. We also provide referrals to outside agencies 
for additional help and assist families with long-term planning and budget-
ing to achieve family stabilization. Lighthouse also offers case manage-
ment for long term support to stabilize families.

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
CENTRAL OFFICE:
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
PO Box 430598
Pontiac, MI 48343
Phone: 248-209-2600
&
OLHSA (Madison Heights)
711 W. 13 Mile 
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: 248-209-2600    800-482-9250
Email: info@olhsa.org
Website: https://www.olhsa.org/olderadultservices
Resource Advocacy (Oakland County)
For older adults aged 60 and older, Resource Advocates provide assistance 
filling out Medicare and Medicaid applications and applying for the Area 
Agency on Aging 1-B’s Community Living Program. Resource Advocates 
also offer information on OLHSA's comprehensive services and refers older 
adults to services in the community not provided through OLHSA.
&
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program provides free 
services to grandparents who reside in the same residence and as rel-
ative children in kinship care in Oakland, Livingston ,and Macomb Co.'s.
Program services include workshops, support groups, home visits and intergenerational activities.

SAGE Metro Detroit 
290 W. Nine Mile 
Ferndale, MI  48220
Phone: 734-681-0854
Email: info@sagemetodetroit.org 
Website: https://www.sagemetrodetroit.org
The mission of SAGE Metro Detroit is to build awareness and promote 
change so that LGBT older adults may age with dignity and authenticity. 
Offers a variety of services!

The Helm Life Center (formerly Services for Older Citizens)
158 Ridge
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Phone: 313-882-9600
Email: info@helmlife.org
Website: https://helmlife.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHelmLifeCenter
&
Home Chore Program
Phone: 313-649-2107 for more info and pricing
Must be age 60 or older and a resident of Harper Woods or one of the Grosse
Pointes. Minor home maintenance projects link people in need with volunteers
to provide one-time services. 4Service is based on volunteer availability. Minor 
home repairs limited in scope to volunteer abilities. Home Maintenance, Safety 
and Security Program is offered to homeowners only. This program provides 
and installs home safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detec- tors/alarms; inspects and replaces interior (standard ceiling) and exterior lights 
(first floor only) with LED bulbs; & provides for a kitchen fire extinguisher, LED 
night lights in specified areas of the home, repair and/or replacement of the 
house number (if not sufficient for identifying the address) and inspection and/
or replacement of the furnace filter.


WASHTENAW COUNTY 

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
CSSW Main Building:
4925 Packard 
Ann Arbor, MI  48108
Phone: 734-971-9781
Website: https://csswashtenaw.org/seniors/aotc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicSocialServices.Washtenaw
Find the right Washtenaw County programs and services for yourself or 
an older adult you know. Ahead of the Curve is an innovative new web-
based program by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County that 
aims to make Washtenaw County a caregiver-friendly community.
2023 Senior Resource Directory for Washtenaw County:
Website: https://csswashtenaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-
Senior-Resource-Directory-Final.pdf
&
Medicare / Medicaid Assistance:
Website: https://csswashtenaw.org/seniors/medicaremedicaid-assistance-
program
Seniors and adults with disabilities receive assistance in making informed 
decisions regarding health insurance and prescription drug coverage to 
best meet their needs. All Medicare recipients are eligible. There is no cost 
to participate. Cost share contributions and donations are welcome to main-
tain program activities.

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County        
2245 S. State 
Ann Arbor, MI  48104
Phone: 734-769-0209
Email:  info@jfsannarbor.org
Website: https://jfsannarbor.org/transforming-aging
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfsannarbor
Aging in Place Services:
Navigating the complex array of services available to older adults who 
may have chronic, progressive illnesses and those in need can be con-
fusing and frustrating. JFS Older Adult Services staff can help families 
and individuals find appropriate, available resources and alleviate barr-
iers to access – including lack of knowledge, language skills, etc. We 
partner with community agencies, hospitals, pharmacies and attorneys 
to ensure our clients receive just the right services and support to main-
tain independence and dignity throughout their lives.

SYNOD HELPS 
615 S. Mansfield   P.O. Box 980465
Ypsilanti, MI  48198
Phone: 734-483-9363 
Email: info@synodhelps.org
Website: http://www.synodhelps.org/who-we-serve/safety-net-for-
mental-illness
Synod Community Services was founded to provide essential mental health 
safety-net services for those with chronic and persistent mental illness in 
Washtenaw Co. Today, Synod provides essential services in three counties 
and works with individuals facing a variety of challenges from mental illness 
to addiction disorders.
Essential safety net services include:
To ensure access to services, Synod’s residential programs are staffed 24 
hours a day, 7 days a week. Please also see their homeless program for 
seniors or disabled people under EMERGENCY HOUSING RESOURCES on 
this site!

Washtenaw County Blueprint for Aging
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-971-9781 #323
Website: http://blueprintforaging.org
We are dedicated to helping older adults in Washtenaw County maintain their independence and quality of life. Here, county residents, service providers & 
policy makers can find information and links to agencies and resources for 
seniors. We’ve also included the most current research and data on aging, as 
well as topics of interest to older adults.

Washtenaw County Health Department
555 Towner Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-544-6700
Website:  https://www.washtenaw.org/1129/Health-Department
The Washtenaw County Health Department has a new pilot program to help older adults avoid falls in their homes! To qualify, community members should be 70+ 
years old, living in a house or mobile home, and living in 48197 or 48198.
&
If you know of someone who fits these qualifications and would be interested in 
a free in-home fall risk assessment, please share this info with them! To learn 
more, they can call the Healthy Homes Program at 734-496-1937 and leave a mes-
sage. A nurse will call back with more information about available services.






HOME

Adoption
Resources

Adult 
Dental
Resources

Adult 
Medical
Resources

Adult & 
Children's
"Special 
Wish" 
Programs

AIDS & HIV
Resources

Caregiver
Support

Children &
Adolescent
Dental 
Resources
(Including
Orthodontics)

Children & 
Adolescent
Medical &
Wellness
Resources

Child 
Support
Resources

Chore 
Services
(OR Other 
In-Home
Help 
Services)

Clothing 
Distribution

Credit 
Counseling

Crime
Victim 

Notification
Resources

Crisis 
Pregnancy

Pregnancy
(Help For 
Keeping 
& Raising 
Your Baby)

Disability 
Resources

Domestic 
Abuse
&
Sexual 
Violence

Educational

Employment
Training 
Programs

Emergency 
Housing 
Agencies

Emergency 
Travel 
Resources

Financial 
Assistance

Food 
Programs/
Distributions
(3 PAGES)

Food 
Programs/
"Soup 
Kitchens"

Food 
Programs/
"Meals On 
Wheels"

Foster 
Youth

Grandparents
As 
Caregivers
Resources

Grief 
Support

Help With 
Rent & 
Mortgage 
Issues

Holiday
Assistance

Home 
Furnishing
Resources

Hospice
Resources

Housing 
Resources
(non-
emergency)

Immigration
Resources

Immunization
Resources

Legal 
Resources

Learning 
Disability
Resources

Literacy
Programs

Low-Cost 
Car &Car 
Repair
Resources

Low-
Income
Home 
Mortgage
Assistance

Mental 
Health
&
Substance 
Abuse

Mentor 
Programs
(for Youths)
Resources

Organ 
Donation
Resources

Parenting
Resources

Prescription
Resources

Prisoner 
& Parolee
Resources

Runaway 
Help

Services 
For
Active-Duty
Military
Personnel 
And Their 
Families

Tax 
Services
(FREE)

Transportation
Resources

Utility 
Programs

Veterans
(And Their 
Families)
Resources

Vision 

Hearing
Resources

Weatherization
Resources

Youth 
Programs
(Including 
FREE

Low-Cost
Summer 
Camps)




This page was last updated: February 9, 2024
COUNTIES 
ARE LISTED 
IN
ALPHABETICAL 
ORDER