Information and Referral Services
The Ludington Senior Center strives to connect seniors with appropriate resources and services. Please call the center (231-845-6841) for the most current information as we continue to update this page.
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Administrative Partners
The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) serves seniors in Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Osceola counties by helping individuals age in place.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are nonprofits that were created by the federal Older Americans Act in 1974 to be one-stop resources for information about programs, services, and housing options to maximize the independence and dignity of older adults. Michigan’s 16 AAAs are mandated to provide home and community-based services to older adults and people with disabilities.
Toll-free 888-456-5664 or 616-456-5664.
Mason County Senior Services is the administrative arm for the expenditure of the county's senior millage monies, which is overseen by the Finance, Personnel, and Rules Committee of the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Its newly initiated Friendly Caller Program is staffed by trained and vetted volunteers who provide social connection via periodic check-in phone calls and who, upon request, may also assist by delivering food and medications to older adults aged 60+ in Mason County.
- Directory of Services: Alphabetical compilation of resources available to seniors in Mason County, including a brief description and contact information.
- Articles to Inform and Empower Mason County Seniors
- Follow Mason County Senior Services on Facebook
For more information, contact the Mason County Senior Services coordinator, Susan Evans.
231-316-6523 or email
sevans@masoncountymi.gov.
Caregivers
Michigan Caregiver Connection comprises Michigan's 16 Area Agencies on Aging. The Caregiver Help Tool is designed to help you find the local support and critical resources you need.
Food
In-Home Services
Scottville Area Senior Center
Homemaker Program and Respite Care
231-757-4705
Telephone Referral Services
Mason County
United Way of the West Shore 2-1-1 Helpline
United Way of Mason and Manistee counties combined to form the West Shore regional nonprofit organization to strengthen services while maintaining local control to best serve the residents of each county.
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get connected to resources including housing and shelter, food and meal programs, utility and energy assistance, mental-health and crisis services, healthcare and parenting support, transportation, and employment resources.
2-1-1 or 1-800-887-1107
OR text your zip code to 898211 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Statewide
Michigan 2-1-1
Search the Michigan 2-1-1 online database for more than 27,000 statewide programs.
CLICK HERE
for a two-page Michigan 2-1-1 informational guide that includes additional online resources.
Transportation
Transportation In County
Medical Transportation Out of County
Scottville Area Senior Center Volunteer Medical Transportation Program
This program offers qualifying Senior Citizens of Mason County (60 years and older) a ride to and from necessary medical appointments.
231-757-4705
Hands Extended Loving People (HELP) Ministry
Transportation for medical purposes is provided as drivers are available.
231-843-6811
