CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Michigan Caregiver Resources
MICHIGAN MEDICINE LOCAL RESOURCES - WASHTENAW CO.
This website provides a detailed list with links to many types of resources available in Washtenaw County to support older adults. These resources include adult day programs, respite services, counseling and mental health support, financial assistance, several types of health services, housing, transportation, and more. Click below to connect.
MICHIGAN MEDICINE TURNER SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER
Available in Ann Arbor, the Turner Senior Resource Center (TSRC) offers many types of outreach programs and activities serving older adults. The programs include senior wellness programs, memory clubs, a housing bureau for to learn about options for housing and care for themselves or other adults they may be caring for, and more. Click below to connect.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B
For caregivers in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties, the Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides local resources to older adults and their caregivers for things like transportation, food assistance, in-home care, caregiver coaching and workshops, and more. Click below to connect.
EXHALE FAMILY RESPITE PROGRAMS
The EXHALE Family Caregiver Respite Programs are available in parts of Michigan, and provide respite care services to family caregivers, from drop-in respite care to meal delivery services for your loved one. Click below to learn more about these organization and connect directly with them to learn more about their EXHALE respite care program and other caregiver support services they offer.
DETROIT AREA AGENCY ON AGING
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging provides caregiver resources including· a personalized caregiver assessment, respite, events focused on caregivers as well as advocacy and training. They also provide caregiver education classes including courses to reduce stress, make tough decisions, locate helpful resources, and more. Click below to connect.
MICHIGAN VETERANS AFFAIRS AGENCY
Through the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, which is part of the VA, caregivers can apply for the Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) which pays a loved one who is caring for a Veteran receiving care through the VA, and Program for General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS), which is for anyone caring for a Veteran and provides education, resources and access to support groups. Each VA Medical Center has a Caregiver Support Coordinator available to assist you with enrolling in these programs. For help, contact your local Caregiver Support Coordinator using the Caregiver Support Coordinator search tool, or call the VA Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274.
MICHIGAN LEGAL HELP
For caregivers in Michigan who may not be able to hire an attorney, but need legal assistance, Michigan Legal Help offers free self-help tools for dealing with issues like divorce and family problems, wills and estate planning, public assistance like food stamps, Medicare and Medicaid, social security and more. Click below to connect.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers assistance programs for financial help, food assistance, emergency help with utilities, support with health care coverage and more. Click below to connect to Michigan DHHS.
MICHIGAN YELLOW PAGES FOR KIDS
Caregivers caring for a child with special needs can use the Michigan Yellow Pages for kids website, a virtual list of hundreds the specialists, advocacy centers, and resources that are available in different parts of Michigan for help and support for whatever support you or you child may need. Click below to connect.
ARCHANGELS Resources for Caregivers
ARCHANGELS provides links to free resources based on what’s available near you and resources specific to what’s most driving your Caregiver Intensity. Are you a Veteran caregiver or someone caring for a Veteran? There are also resources specifically for your unique caregiving needs. Click below to connect.
ARCHANGELS
Findhelp.org is a website that can connect you to financial assistance, food delivery, housing assistance, mental health and many more. Resources are free or reduced cost. Once you put in your zip code, thousands of resources are provided for you and Findhelp even walks you through the next steps required for each resource
FINDHELP.ORG
Get to talk to an expert on the resources in your area, who will guide you through your need. Calls made to 2-1-1 are confidential and can be anonymous. This is a 24/7 service that you can contact to aid you in meeting basic needs such as; health care, housing, food, addiction and other resources tailored to your issue.
UNITED WAY 211
This is a website that specifically focuses on the elderly and their families. They have resources for caregivers and can provide you with the helpful agencies in your zip code. They also offer information on elderly rights, and can answer questions to educate you on rights and insurance benefits such as medicare/medicaid.
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