2010 Senior Millage
Funded Services
Information Services:
Information and Referral—Senior Health and Social Needs, and
Volunteer Opportunities
Helps seniors find services and opportunities that are available to
them in Calhoun County. Provided by:
Hands On Battle Creek/211. Simply call 2-1-1 on any
cell or telephone in Calhoun County, OR call (269) 565-4159 or (800)
250-5628
http://www.refersoftware.com/cmi211/
Adult Day Care Services and Caregiver Respite:
Adult day care provides activities, social supports and medical
monitoring for a senior outside of the home. Low-income seniors are the
service priority. Overnight respite available for caregivers.
Provided by:
Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care Center
Call (269) 962-1750
www.ccmcf.com/
Care Management & Supportive Services:
Provides an assessment of what is needed to keep a senior in his/her
home and arranges for any needed services. Low-income seniors at risk of
entering a nursing home are the service priority.
Provided by:
Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging
Call (269) 966-2450 or (866) 642-4582
www.region3b.org
Dental Services:
Dentures, extraction, fillings and other dental services are available
to lower-income seniors with no dental insurance.
Provided by:
Family Health Centers
Call (517) 629-6540 for Albion or (269) 966-2625 for Battle Creek
http://www.fhcbc.org/
Fountain Clinic
Call (269) 781-0952
http://www.fountainclinic.org/index.html
Forks Senior Center:
Health, Social, Fitness, and Activity programs, with limited
area transportation, for seniors in the Albion/Homer area.
Call (517) 629-3842
Guardianship Services:
Serves as a probate court appointed “guardian” to elderly people
who need assistance managing their personal and financial affairs.
Provided by:
Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services
Call (269) 963-3253 or (866) 688-3253
http://www.guardian-inc.org/
Health Coverage and Assistance for Uninsured:
Low-income uninsured seniors gain access to urgent and primary health
care services.
Provided by:
Calhoun Health Plan
Call (269) 969-6494
http://www.helpfortheuninsured.net/
Hearing and Vision Services:
Provides hearing screenings, hearing aides, eye exams and glasses to
help seniors increase their mobility and independence.
Provided by:
Calhoun County Health Department (Hearing and Vision
assistance)
Call (269) 969-6363
http://www.calhouncountymi.gov/Departments/HealthDept/OverviewHealthDept.htm
Fountain Clinic (Vision assistance)
Call (269) 781-0952
http://www.fountainclinic.org/index.html
Home Heating Assistance:
Assistance for home heating fuel of any kind to support
independent living at home.
Provided by:
Community Action (main operator (269) 965-7766)
Call 211 or (269) 965-7766 or (877) 422-2726
www.caascm.org
Legal Advice and Representation:
Answer legal questions for seniors and offer attorney assistance
when needed.
Provided by:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Call (269) 965-3951 or (800) 688-3951
http://www.lsscm.org/
MEALS - Congregate (Community) and Home Delivered Meals (Meals
On Wheels):
Nutritious meals available countywide in a group setting or
delivered to home-bound seniors.
Provided by:
Community Action (main operator (269) 965-7766)
Call (269) 966-2466 or (877) 422-2726
www.caascm.org
Minor Home Repair:
Provides repairs to increase the safety of owner-occupied homes of
low-income seniors.
Provided by:
Community Action (main operator (269) 965-7766)
Call (269) 441-1329 or (877) 422-2726.
www.caascm.org
Money Management:
Offers complete review of a person’s current financial situation
and helps to develop a plan of action to address important needs. This
service is available to low-income seniors.
Provided by:
Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services.
Call (269) 963-3253, ext. 425, or (866) 688-3253
http://www.guardian-inc.org/
Personal Emergency Response Systems (a.k.a.
Lifeline):
Provides a personal electronic device for homebound lower-income
seniors to secure help in an emergency.
Provided by:
Critical Signal Technologies
Call (888) 557-4462 x207
http://www.criticalsignaltechnologies.com
Lifespan, Inc.
Call (269) 660-3706 or (800) 254-5939
www.lifespancares.org
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE: A variety of services
addressing senior prescription needs are funded. They include:
Benefits Counseling (Medicare, Medicaid and other programs)
One-on-one counseling to help determine best long-term prescription
and health care alternatives for individuals based on their personal
situation.
Provided by:
Calhoun County Office of Senior Services
Call (269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243
www.calhouncountymi.gov
Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging (Michigan
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program)
Call (269) 966-2450 or (800) 803-7174
www.region3b.org
Calhoun County Senior Prescription Discount Card
Available countywide to all seniors age 60 and over who
currently have NO prescription drug coverage. (NO income
requirements.)
Provided by:
Calhoun County Office of Senior Services
For an enrollment form or more information call (269) 781-0846 or
(877) 645-5243
www.calhouncountymi.gov
Prescription Vouchers
Provides up to $750 of prescription vouchers per year to low-income
seniors with high prescription costs not covered by insurance.
Provided by:
Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging
Call (269) 966-2450 or (800) 626-6719
www.region3b.org
Fountain Clinic
Call (269) 781-0952
http://www.fountainclinic.org
Prescription Drug Access Program (PDAP)
Completes and submits appropriate applications to pharmaceutical
companies for free medications on behalf of low-income seniors.
Provided by:
Community Healthcare Connections
Call (269) 969-6494
http://www.helpfortheuninsured.net/
Transportation:
County-wide service to seniors. Rides provided Monday – Friday, 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. At least a 24-hour notice is required. More notice may
be needed to accommodate request. (NO income limits.)
Provided by:
Community Action and Region 3-B Area Agency on Aging
Call Senior Transportation Dispatch at (269) 565-4144 or (800)
994-9876 to arrange a ride.
www.caascm.org
Whole Person Wellness:
Provides health education, exercises, health screenings, fall
prevention, and ongoing progress monitoring at a variety of county
locations.
Provided by:
Senior Health Partners (A partnership of BCHS, CentraCare,
Rgn 3B AAA, Summit Pointe)
Call (269) 441-0948
http://www.seniorhealthpartners.com/
For more information on these programs, you may call the listed
providers directly; call 2-1-1 or the Calhoun County Office of Senior
Services at (269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243. |
Senior Services
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