The following is a list of financial resources and services:
Coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from farmers markets
Office of Services to the Aging (OSA)
517-373-8230
If you’re homebound and in need of meals
Eldercare Locator to connect with your local area agency on aging
800-677-1116
Meals on Wheels
Your local Area Agency on Aging can assist you with further information on finding a Meals on Wheels provider or Senior Center in your area.
Information about local food banks or food pantries
Food Bank Council of Michigan
800-552-4483
To apply for food benefits
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
855-275-6424
For older adults age 60 years and older, assistance provided with applying for food benefits
Elder Law of Michigan
MiCAFE Program
877-664-2233
If you’ve been denied food assistance from MDHHS, the Salvation Army may be able to help.
Contact your local Salvation Army office
Homeless and special housing needs, rental assistance, and affordable assisted rental housing
Michigan State Housing Development Association (MSHDA)
Lansing: 517-373-9344
Detroit: 313-456-3540
In risk of losing your home, help with home repairs, weatherization, rental and relocation assistance
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
855-275-6424
Mortgage payment assistance/home foreclosure
Step Forward Michigan (MSHDA)
866-946-7432
If you’ve been denied housing or rental assistance from MDHHS, the Salvation Army may be able to help.
Contact your local Salvation Army office
For financial and physical assistance to be able to maintain capacity within your own home
Michigan Association for Home Care
Home Care Service Directory
517-349-8089
Eldercare Locator to connect to your local area agency on aging
800-677-1116
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
Independent Living Services
855-275-6424
Free legal services for older adults age 60 years and older
Sixty Plus, Inc.
Elder Law of Michigan
866-400-9164
Lawyer referral service
State Bar of Michigan
800-968-0738
Legal advice, information, advocacy, training, and professional services
Elder Law of Michigan
866-400-9164
To apply for Medicaid
Medicaid
855-789-5610
To apply for Medicare
Medicare
800-722-1213
For help with issues regarding Medicare or Medicaid
Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
800-803-7174
To report abuse, neglect or exploitation of a resident of a nursing home by another resident or by a nursing home employee
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
Statewide 24 hour Hotline
855-444-3911
Bureau of Health Services Abuse Hotline
800-882-6006
Free or Low cost Prescriptions, Free Clinics, Prescription Costs
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
517-373-3740
For information about insurance, questions about insurance, and issues regarding insurance companies
Department of Insurance and Financial Services
877-999-6442
For free tax preparation
AARP
866-227-7448
Internal Revenue Service
800-829-1040
Michigan Economic Impact Coalition (MEIC)
517-485-3588
Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA)
Call 2-1-1 or 888-636-4211
To schedule transportation services and obtain information
Eldercare Locator to connect with your local area agency on aging
800-677-1116
Michigan Transportation Services
877-777-7900
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
517-373-2090
If you are unable to pay your utility bills
Contact your local utility company to negotiate payment arrangements
For help with utility and weatherization payments
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
855-275-6424
For information on utility bill programs, how to reduce energy and save money on your energy bills
Michigan Public Service Commission
517-284-8100
For a list of companies that furnish free cell phones or plans at a discounted price in Michigan to low-income people/families
Federal Communications Commission
888-225-5322
If you’ve been denied utility assistance from MDHHS, the Salvation Army may be able to help.
Contact your local Salvation Army office
