Adult Day Services
Provides activities and assistance for people with physical and/or mental impairments in a setting outside the home. This service is for people who do not need full-time care but cannot be left alone for long periods of time, and provides relief to caregivers. HOW TO GET STARTED?
Congregate Meals
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
VAAA provides Information and Assistance and Case Management services and will work with organizations fluent in American Sign Language to assist in providing interpretation services for older persons who are deaf or who are experiencing hearing loss in Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties. We currently work with Communication Access Center.
Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties
Communication Access Center
214 E. Main Street Unit 103, Flushing, MI 48433
Video Phone: 810-620-8490.
Free Smoke Alarms
Home Repairs
Assistance with home repairs may be obtained from Flint Neighborhood Improvement Preservation Project (RSVP), Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Genesee County Home Improvement Program, Metro Housing and Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Language Translation
A staff fluent in English and Spanish provides Information & Assistance, home visits, and casework services.
Genesee County:
Spanish Speaking Information Center 1202 E. Boulevard Dr., Third Floor, Flint, MI 48503 (810) 239-4417
Lapeer County
Hispanic Service Center 270 N. Cedar, Imlay City, MI 48444 (810) 724-3665
Communication Access Center
Gilbert Hall 1277 West Court Street Flint, Michigan 48503 (810) 239-3112 http://www.cacdhh.org/
Legal
Helping ensure the independence and dignity of seniors by protecting their legal rights through education, counseling, and advocacy. Legal assistance, counseling, and technical information are provided in the areas of public benefits, abuse and neglect, and housing.
Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties:
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan 547 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502 (810) 234-2621 or 1-800-339-9513
How do I obtain Power of Attorney (POA) or Guardianship?
POA may be obtained by signing a voluntary agreement by which a competent individual gives another person power to handle medical and/or financial matters for the individual. You must be at least 18 years old and have the capacity to enter into such a contract. POA is a private agreement and does not have to be filed with the probate court.
Guardianship may be obtained by filing for a petition with probate court. You must complete all forms; provide a doctor’s letter stating the prognosis of your loved ones condition and pay a court filing fee. A hearing will be set for you and your loved one, if your loved one is unable to attend the doctor’s letter must indicate why he/she is unable to attend the hearing. Guardianship forms are available at the probate court.
More information on Power of Attorney and Guardianships may be obtained from your State Legislators’ office, Area Agency on Aging or legal office. You may find these websites helpful: http://www.michbar.org/elderlaw or http://www.lsem-mi.org/
Mosquito Control
Ramp Installment
Assistance with a ramp may be obtained through your local United Way, Disability Network, Valley Area Agency on Aging, DHS and other agencies that provide assistance with home repairs.
| Companies & Resources | Genesee County | Shiawassee County | Lapeer County |
| DHS | 810-760-2200 | 989-725-3200 | 810-667-0800 |
| Salvation Army | 810-232-2196 | 989-725-7485 | 989-723-9753 |
| GCCARD | 810-232-2185 | ||
| Hispanic Services | 810-724-3665 | ||
| Capital Area Comm. Service | 989-725-7285 | ||
| United Way | 810-232-8121 | 810-667-2912 | |
| Outreach East | 810-653-7711 | ||
| Human Development | 810-664-7133 | ||
| St. Vincent Paul | 664-8594 |
Transportation
Several agencies provide transportation to and from medical appointments such as; Your Ride, Jewish Community Services, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Department of Human Services.
Utility Bills Assistance
You must seek assistance from your local Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) Office before proceeding to other helping agencies. Remember you must have a shut-notice, court-ordered eviction or foreclosure in order to receive assistance from such agencies. Please visit this website to find a DHS Office in your area: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
Genesee County- DHS/ Salvation Army/ Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD)/ Catholic Outreach/ Outreach East
Lapeer County-DHS/ Salvation Army/ Hispanic Service Center/ Human Development For more information in Lapeer County please visit: http://www.lapeercountyweb.org/
Shiawassee County-DHS/ Salvation Army/ Capital Area Community Service/ St. Vincent DePaul For more resources in Shiawassee County please visit: http://www.shiawasseecoa.org/
| Companies & Resources | Genesee County | Shiawassee County | Lapeer County |
| DHS | 810-760-2200 | 989-725-3200 | 810-667-0800 |
| Salvation Army | 810-232-2196 | 989-725-7485 | 989-723-9753 |
| GCCARD | 810-232-2185 | ||
| Hispanic Services | 810-724-3665 | ||
| Capital Area Comm. Service | 989-725-7285 | ||
| United Way | 810-232-8121 | 810-667-2912 | |
| Outreach East | 810-653-7711 | ||
| Human Development | 810-664-7133 | ||
| St. Vincent Paul | 664-8594 |
Vision Impaired
Specialized services for the visually impaired and/or blind that include orientation and mobility training, rehabilitation for activities of daily living, and optometric services to help persons with severe vision loss to utilize remaining vision as effectively as possible. Family Service Agency-Visually Impaired program 810-285-3582.
We’re happy to help!
Resources change frequently. For the latest available resources please feel free to contact our Information and Assistance Department to speak to an Options Counselor. Email us at [email protected] or call (810) 239-7671.
