Ombudsman Program
Advocate for Nursing Home Residents
www.michigan.gov/osa
866-485-9393

Long Term Care Ombudsman program was created to help address the quality of care and quality of life experienced by residents who reside in licensed long term care facilities such as nursing homes, home for the aged and adult foster care facilities.

Western Oakland County
810-632-2155
Toll free 888-886-8971
http://womow.mealsonwheelsmi.org/

Meals-on-Wheels will deliver a nutritious meal to those that may be homebound, ill or frail.  Meals-on-Wheels also serve a nutritious meal at designated locations such as a senior center.  These congregate meals can offer the chance for socialization as well.

www.mesotheliomaprognosis.com

For individuals and their families to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.

Senior Brigade Program
517-373-1140
www.michigan.gov/ag

The Senior Brigade program provides seniors and their caregivers with trusted and useful information on financial matters, common senior scams, health care and veteran's affairs.

White Lake Township offers a minor home repair program designed to help low to moderate income household's complete more complicated home maintenance.  In order to qualify you must be a resident of White Lake Township and meet income specifications.  An application and income verification must be submitted to the township.  For further information, please contact Trish Pergament in the Supervisor's office at 248-698-3300 Ext. 150.

202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org

NOCA is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization.  They are a national voice for older Americans and the community organizations that serve them. Their vision is a just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose and security.

Oakland County Health Division
800-848-5533
www.oakgov.com/health

Public Health Nurses are available to answer questions regarding nutrition, communicable diseases and more.  They will also help inform you of valuable resources within their department and your community.

www.seniorguidance.org

This organization provides helpful tips and resources to help seniors locate assisted living facilities and senior living communities in Michigan and across the United States.

248-858-5050
800-774-4542

The Oakland County Library for the visually and physically impaired was established in 1974 to provide access to free library service for county residents who are unable to read standard printed material because of visual impairment or physical limitations.  Audio books, along with the required player are provided free of charge and delivered to your home via the U.S. mail.  Contact the County Library for information regarding additional services and to determine eligibility.  Dublin Community Senior enter also has applications.

Office:  248-360-2930
Resale Store:  248-360-4977
www.opendooroutreachcenter.com

Open Door Outreach Center's primary mission, in the spirit of interfaith charity, is to provide emergency services (food, clothing and referral information) to families in need.

800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov

Can use automated telephone services to get recorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day.  If you cannot handle your business through automated services, you can speak to a Social Security representative 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday.  Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday.  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number 800-325-0778 between 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday.

Oakland County Michigan Department of Public Services
Pontiac Office: 248-858-0785
Toll free:  888-350-0900 Ext. 80785
www.va.gov

Veteran's Service Division has experienced benefits counselors who assist their clients in filing for veterans' benefits from Federal, State and County governments.Their goal is to obtain the maximum benefits available, simplify the process for the client and refer those who need other services to the appropriate agencies.