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!
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.
The Program provides the following services:
- Protective Services Investigation
- Social protection, Family Planning, Home Help, Housing
- Family Planning Financial Management, Money Management
- Conservatorship / Guardianship / Civil Commitment
- Counseling, Information & Referral
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Mailing Address:
15851 S. US 27 Suite 73
Lansing. MI 48906
Phone: 517-827-8040
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- Disease Prevention/Health Promotion
- Assistance to the Hearing and Deaf
- Kinship Care (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren)
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Advocacy Services
- Respite Care (In and Out-Of-Home)
- SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers
- Services to the Visually Impaired
- Transportation for those in the Medicaid Waiver program
- Other Services for Older Adults and the Disabled (18+)
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
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
- Some of the services provided are:
- Case Coordination & Support
- Friendly Reassurance program
- Hearing Impaired Services
- Homemaker & Personal Care Services
- Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
- National Family Caregiver Support Program
- Caregiver Training, Support Groups
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- The Regional Caregiver Support Focal Point
- Outreach (assist isolated older persons)
- Senior Alliance Holiday Meals
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
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
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.
webpage.
Disability Rights of Michigan
Lansing Office:
4095 Legacy Pkwy. #500
Lansing, MI 48911-4264
Phone: 517-487-1755
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
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
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.
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- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Personal Protection Orders (PPO)
- Senior Exploitation – Financial or Physical Abuse
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
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
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Housing Advocacy – Out Wayne County
8900 Pardee
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 313-316-5356
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Children’s Justice & Education
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #301
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820 #2230
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Free Legal Aid Clinic
5425 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-833-0058
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Legal Advocacy / HIV-AIDS Victims
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite #310
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820 #2224
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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
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All Well Care Clinic
1413 Field
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-924-7860
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
The Alzheimer's Association is here to help Persons with Alzheimer's disease
and related dementias and their caregivers.
- Local Support Groups & Dial-In Support Group
- Education Programs for caregivers
- Local resources and referrals
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
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.
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Oakland & Macomb County
24200 Woodward
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248- 547-2668
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
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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:
- Offering emotional support to child victims of abuse & neglect
- Tutoring children with low literacy skills
- Mentoring troubled teenagers & young mothers
- Caring for premature infants & children with physical disabilities &
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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:
- Offering companionship and friendship to isolated and frail adults
- Assisting with simple chores
- Add value to their clients’ lives
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:
- Mentoring or tutoring children
- Providing literacy assistance to adults
- Providing in home services such as Meals on Wheels & companionship calls
- Assisting families and veterans
- Providing services for healthy futures by working with local health care agencies/hospitals
- Offering relief services to victims of natural disasters and much, much more
Franklin Wright Settlements Inc.
Main Office:
3360 Charlevoix
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-579-1000
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Sophie Wright Branch
4141 Mitchell
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-579-1000
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Franklin Wright | Youthville
7575 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-309-1300
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
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.
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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
Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)
Main Office:
882 Oakman Blvd. Suite C
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-961-7990
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NSO Older Adult Services (OAS) - Oakland
35 W. Huron Suite 10 – South
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-335-0632
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NSO Older Adult Services (OAS) - Wayne
882 Oakman Blvd. Suite D
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-961-7990
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Westland Clinic
35180 Nankin Blvd. Suite 205
Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734-713-8800
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.
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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
OTHER LOCATIONS:
- Southfield: 24463 West Ten Mile, Southfield, MI 48033
- Thome Rivertown: 250 McDougall Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
- Detroit: 17330 Greydale Ave., Detroit, MI 48219
- Eastpointe: 17401 East Ten Mile, Eastpointe, MI 48021
- Dearborn: 15401 North Commerce Dr., Dearborn, MI 48120
- Sterling Heights: 35501 Mound, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
- Pontiac Center: 823 Golf Dr., Pontiac, MI 48341
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
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
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
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.
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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:
- • Community Living Supports
- • Adult Day Health (Adult Day Care)
- • Community Transportation
- • Personal Emergency Response Systems
- • Private Duty Nursing/Respiratory Care
- • Community Health Worker
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
The IVC Program matches volunteers of all ages with older or disabled adults
to provide a variety of supportive services such as:
- Transportation and help with errands
- Minor home repairs, maintenance, chores & yard work
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Friendly visits and supportive phone calls
- Respite breaks for full-time family caregivers
- and other assistance that can help someone remain safely in their home
Macomb County Office of Senior Services
21885 Dunham Suite 6
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 586-469-5228
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
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
Assistance for the following daily tasks are available for qualified Monroe County seniors, 60+ years of age, and disabled residents:
- Respite care available for family caregivers
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
The IVC Program matches volunteers of all ages with older or disabled
adults to provide a variety of supportive services such as:
- Transportation and help with errands
- Minor home repairs, maintenance, chores & yard work
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Friendly visits and supportive phone calls
- Respite breaks for full-time family caregivers
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
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25900 Greenfield #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2300
Crisis assistance for housing, utilities, basic needs and developing
self-sufficiency plans.
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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
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
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OLHSA (Madison Heights)
711 W. 13 Mile
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: 248-209-2600 800-482-9250
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.
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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
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
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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
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:
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Medicare / Medicaid Assistance:
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.
- Help for individuals is available for:
- Prescription drug coverage
- Supplemental Insurance options
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
2245 S. State
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-769-0209
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
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:
- Community Living Supports
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
this site!
Washtenaw County Blueprint for Aging
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-971-9781 #323
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
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.
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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.