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West Michigan resources for seniors

Click on your county to find a list of resources for your community:
 
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Allegan County
Barry County
Kent County
Montcalm County
Muskegon County
Newaygo County
Oceana County
Osceola County
Ottawa County
 

All counties

United Way 211
211
Information about and referrals for county based community resources
www.211.org/referweb/mainform.aspx

West Michigan Long Term Care Connection
866 642-4582

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.michltc.com


Allegan County

Allegan County Commission on Aging
877 673-5333

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.allegancountycoa.org

Allegan County Community Mental Health
269 673-3384

Access point for mental health assessment and related services

Allegan County Department of Human Services
269 673-7700

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

Allegan County Resource Development Committee (A.C.R.D.C.)
269 673-5472

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services 
www.acrdc.org

Allegan County United Way
269 673-6545

Information about and referrals for county based community resources 
www.acuw.org

Area Agency on Aging - Region 8
616 456-5664

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services 
www.aaawm.org

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Barry County

Barry County Commission on Aging
269 948-4856

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services 
www.barrycounty.org/health-and-community/commission-on-aging

Barry County Community Mental Health
269 948-8041

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.barrycounty.org/health-and-community/mental-health

Barry County Department of Human Services/Family Independence Agency
269 948-3200

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.barrycounty.org/health-and-community/family-independence-agency

United Way of Barry County
269 945-4010

Information about and referrals for county based community resources
www.bcunitedway.org

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Kent County

Airway Oxygen
616 247-3900

Provider of durable medical equipment
www.airwayoxygen.com

American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids
616 454-7433

Provides transportation for older adults and individuals with a disability to medical appointments
www.ggr.redcross.org

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan: The Source for Seniors
616 456-5664 or 888 456-5664
Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services 
www.aaawm.org

Arthritis Foundation, West Michigan Region
616 949-9938
Call for information on programs, including aquatics and a catalog.
www.arthritis.org

Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
616 458-1187
Provides education, assessment and adaptive equipment for individuals with a visual impairment
www.abvimichigan.org

Byron Center Manor Adult Day Care
616 878-3300
Provides adult day care services
www.bcmanor.com

Care Resources - PACE
616 913-2006

Provides medical and case management services
www.care-resources.org

Care Tree Adult Day Care Center
616 464-3665

Provides adult day care services
www.gerontologynetwork.org/caretree.php

Caregiver Resource Network
888 456-5664
The CRN is a collaboration of West Michigan organizations dedicated to providing for the needs and welfare of family and professional caregivers within the community. Funded by the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan with Older American's Act Title IIIE, Family Caregiver Support funds. For more information call toll free.
www.caregiverresource.net

Cherry Street Health Services
616 235-7272
Provides medical services for individuals and families with low income
www.cherryhealth.org

Disability Advocates 
616 949-1100
Advocacy and support services for persons with a disability
www.disabilityadvocates.us

Easter Seals of Michigan 
616 942-2081
Advocacy and support services for persons with a disability
www.mi.easterseals.com

Fish for My People
616 774-2045
Church based program that provides volunteers to assist with transportation needs

Gerontology Network, Grand Rapids
616 456-6135

Provides case management and adult day care services for older adults
www.gerontologynetwork.org

Go! Bus Transportation Assistance, Grand Rapids
616 456-6141
Grand Rapids offers door-to-door bus transportation assistance, which enhances the mobility of low income, disabled people and senior citizens. Proof of age is required. Applications and reservations must be made in advance.
www.ridetherapid.org/gobus

God's Kitchen/Meals on Wheels 
616 454-4110

Provides home-delivered meals to older adults

Guardian Medical Monitoring
888 349-2400

Michigan based, family owned and operated company for over 75 years, design systems to meet your particular safety needs with life saving tools.
www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com

HHS Health Options 
616 956-9440

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.hhs-inc.com

Home Repair Services
616 241-2601

Provides assistance and information related to home repair needs
www.homerepairservices.org 

Kent County Department of Human Services
616 247-6000

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

Legal Aid of Western Michigan
616 774-0672

Provides free or low cost legal services
www.legalaidwestmich.org     

Life Connections
616 771-9755

Provides personal emergency response systems
www.gerontologynetwork.org/life_connections.php

Life Guidance Services
616 954-1991

Provides counseling services
www.lifeguidanceservices.org

Meals at Home (Spectrum Health) 
616 241-9112

Provides home delivered meals

Network 180 Access Center/CMH
616 336-3909

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.network180.org 

Nutritional Options for Wellness (NOW)
616 391-3990

Provides nutritional options for wellness for low income individuals and families
www.spectrum-health.org

SafeCall Home Medical Alarms, Grand Rapids
616 365-8618

Provides personal emergency response systems and automated medicine dispensers
www.safecall.biz

Senior Meals
616 459-3111
Provides home delivered meals
www.seniormealsonwheels.org 

Senior Neighbors, Grand Rapids
616 459-6019

Provides services for independent living for adults 60 years of age and over. Examples of services include a ride to the doctor's office, help paying for a prescription, or dealing with an eviction notice.
www.seniorneighbors.org

Side by Side Adult Day Center 
616 235-2910
Provides adult day care services
www.hopenetwork.org

Stepping Stones
616 257-980
Provides recreational therapy for older adults

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Montcalm County

Area Agency on Aging-Region 8
616 456-5664

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.aaawm.org

The Montcalm Center for Behavioral Health
800 377-0974

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.montcalmcenter.org  

Montcalm County Commission on Aging 
989 831-7476

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.montcalm.org/aging.asp

Montcalm County Department of Human Services
989 831-8400

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

United Way 
616 225-1082

Information about and referrals for county based community resources
www.mcvolunteerconnections.org/unitedway.htm

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Muskegon County

Muskegon County Community Mental Health
231 724-1111

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/cmh

Muskegon County Department of Human Services 
231 733-3700

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs
 
Muskegon County Meals on Wheels 
800 442-6769
Provides home delivered meals
www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/mi/muskegon.htm

Senior Resources
800 442-0054

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.seniorresources.us

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Newaygo County

Area Agency on Aging- Region 8
616 456-5664

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.aaawm.org 

Newaygo County Commission on Aging 
800 689-2100

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services 
www.countyofnewaygo.com/COA/COAHome.htm 

Newaygo County Community Mental Health 
800 968-7330

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.newaygocmh.org 

Newaygo County Department of Human Services 
231 689-5500

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

United Way
231 722-3134
Information about and referrals for county based community resources
www.unitedwaylakeshore.org 

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Oceana County

Council on Aging
231 873-4461

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services 
www.oceanacountycouncilonaging.com

Oceana County Department of Human Services 
231 873-7251

County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

Oceana County Office - West Michigan Community Mental Health Affiliation
800 992-2061

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.nwcmha.org 

United Way 
231 722-3134

Information about and referrals for county based community resources
www.unitedwaylakeshore.org 

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Osceola County

Area Agency on Aging- Region 8
616 456-5664

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.aaawm.org

Osceola County Department of Human Services 
231 796-4300
County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs
 
Osceola County Commission on Aging
231 734-5559

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services

Osceola County Community Mental Health 
231 832-2247

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.cmhcm.org 

Osceola County Department of Human Services 
231 796-4300
County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

Osceola County United Way
231 592-4144

Information about and referrals for county based community resources

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Ottawa County

Evergreen Commons
616 396-7100
A unique nonprofit center that helps adults 50+ get the most out of life! Wellness, activity, life-long learning, connections, senior care services.
www.evergreencommons.org

Georgetown Seniors
616 457-3270

Provides transportation for older adults and individuals with a disability in the Georgetown area

North Ottawa Council on Aging
616 842-9210
Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.noccoa.org
  
Ottawa County Community Mental Health 
616 392-1873

Access point for mental health assessment and related services
www.co.ottawa.mi.us/HealthComm/CMH/cmhhome.htm
    
Ottawa County Department of Human Services 
616 394-7200
   
County access point for food, medical and emergency programs, and Medicaid services
www.michigan.gov/dhs

Ottawa County Meals on Wheels
800 442-6769

Provides home delivered meals
www.nutritionalservices.org 

Senior Resources
800 442-0054

Information about and referrals for a wide variety of in-home and community based services
www.seniorresources.us

Sunset Meals at Home
616 457-2770, ext. 1904

Provides home delivered meals

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Last modified 06/04/08