Michigan Resources

General Resources

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging & Adult Services Agency (AASA) (517-241-4100 | AASAInfo@michigan.gov)
  • AASA is Michigan’s state agency on aging offering information about — and connecting residents with — local programs and services for older adults.
• ADA.GOV
  • The ADA will have a plethora of information related to disability laws, senior laws, up to date disability news and much more!
• Michigan-General: Michigan Rehabilitation Services
  •  Phone: (517) 241-5324 
  • Toll-Free: (800) 605-6722 
  • TTY: Dial 711 and provide the relay operator with the toll free number (800) 605-6722 
  • Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73971_25392---,00.html 
  • Director: Tina Fullerton 
• Michigan-Blind: Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
  •  Phone: (517) 373-2062 
  • Toll-Free: (800) 292-4200
  •  TTY: (888) 864-1212
  •  Website: www.michigan.gov/bsbp
  •  Director: William A. Robinson, III

Health Resources

• Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (800-803-7174)
  • MMAP provides free, confidential counseling to Michigan residents with questions about the Medicare and Medicaid systems. They also provide information about veterans’ health benefits, private insurance, prescription drug assistance, and hospital bills and Medicare notices.
• Making Choices Michigan (844-454-2443)
  • A unit of the Michigan Health Information Network, the nonprofit helps people make decisions about and document their health care preferences, allowing them and their loved ones to be better prepared for a possible medical emergency.

Specific Audience Resources

• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) (800-642-4838)
  • The agency connects Michigan residents who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and their families, with services and benefits.
• Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter (800-272-3900)
  • The association has several offices throughout the state and provides information and resources related to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia — including the latest research, care navigation tools, support groups and a 24-hour helpline.
• Michigan Parkinson Foundation (800-852-9781)
  • Provides information and referrals, as well as exercise programs and support groups, for people with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society — Michigan Chapter (800-344-4867 toll-free)
  • Provides information and resources to people living with MS and their families.

As our site grows and we acquire more volunteers to help in the gathering of Information of their state We will update lists and resources accordingly.