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

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) logo

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 to provide person-centered care that empowers individuals to age in place.


Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are a nationwide network of nonprofit agencies created by Congress to be one-stop resources for information about programs, services, and housing options. They were created in 1974 by the federal Older Americans Act with the mission of creating home and community-based services to maximize the independence and dignity of older adults. Michigan’s 16 AAAs are federally mandated to provide home and community-based services to older adults and people with disabilities. The AAAs work hand in hand with a statewide network of over 1,200 service providers, including county commissions on aging, senior centers, and home-health agencies. They also work with the Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA), the state agency that oversees aging programs. Together, the AASA, AAAs, and local service providers are called "Michigan’s Aging Network.”

Toll-free 888-456-5664 or 616-456-5664.

Mason County Senior Services logo

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.



For more information, contact the Mason County Senior Services coordinator, Susan Evans.

231-316-6523 or email sevans@masoncountymi.gov.

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Caregivers

Caregiver University  Flyer for May 5 Presentation about Food Resources for Caregivers

Full Plates, Less Stress: Food Resources for Caregivers is a presentation made possible by the Caregiver Resource Network (CRN) through its virtual educational program called Caregiver University. CRN is a West Michigan-based collaboration of organizations that provides assistance to both informal and professional caregivers. Each Caregiver University class is taught by community-based experts. This session is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Click the flyer image at left to view details. 


You can attend virtually via Zoom from the comfort of your home. To receive the Zoom link, you must preregister with AAAWM by visiting www.aaawm.org/caregivers or by calling  888-456-5664 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


You can also view this Zoom program at the same date and time at the Ludington Senior Center. Call the senior center at 231-845-6841 to preregister. 


Either way you choose to participate, you will have the opportunity during the session to ask questions by using the chat feature in the Zoom platform. Additionally, after the conclusion of the virtual program, your in-person attendance at the senior center will provide a supportive environment for you to ask questions or share your own experiences with others who are or have been caregivers.

Mi Caregiver Connection

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. 

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Food

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In-Home Services

Scottville Area Senior Center

Scottville Area Senior Center

Homemaker Program and Respite Care

231-757-4705

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Telephone Referral Services

Mason County

United Way of the West Shore

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

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.

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Transportation

Transportation In County

Ludington Mass Transit Authority

Medical Transportation Out of County

Scottville Area Senior Center

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

HELP Ministry

Hands Extended Loving People (HELP) Ministry

Transportation for medical purposes is provided as drivers are available.

231-843-6811