Michigan

Aging & Senior Services Resource Guide

State Agency: MDHHS Aging, Community Living & Supports Bureau (ACLS)

Website: michigan.gov/osa (opens in new window)

Area Agencies: View all Area Agencies on Aging (opens in new window)

ACLS Bureau: (517) 241-4100

Key Services Available

  • MI Choice Waiver
  • Home and community-based services
  • Nutrition programs
  • Transportation
  • Legal assistance
  • Caregiver support
  • MMAP (SHIP) counseling
  • Long-term care ombudsman
  • Adult protective services
  • Senior centers
Find Local Services Near You
Visit eldercare.acl.gov (opens in new window) and enter your zip code to find your local Area Agency on Aging and service providers.

Michigan’s 16 Area Agencies on Aging

Michigan is divided into 16 Planning and Service Areas (PSAs) covering all 83 counties, each served by a dedicated Area Agency on Aging (AAA). These agencies coordinate everything from the MI Choice Waiver program to local meal deliveries and caregiver support. For statewide resources, contact the Bureau of Aging, Community Living & Supports at (517) 241-4100.

Region 1: Southeast Michigan

1-A: Detroit Area Agency on Aging

detroitseniorsolution.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (313) 446-4444

Area: Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Harper Woods, Grosse Pointes

1-B: AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services

ageways.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (248) 357-2255

Counties: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw

1-C: The Senior Alliance

aaa1c.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (734) 722-2830

Area: Wayne County (excluding Region 1-A)

Regions 2 & 3: Southern Michigan

Region 2: WellWise Services AAA

wellwiseservices.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (517) 592-1974

Counties: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee

Region 3-A: Area Agency on Aging IIIA

kalcounty.com/aaa (opens in new window)

Phone: (269) 373-5147

County: Kalamazoo

Region 3-B: CareWell Services Southwest

carewellservices.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (269) 966-2450

Counties: Barry, Calhoun

Region 3-C: Branch-St. Joseph AAA

bhsj.org/aaa (opens in new window)

Phone: (517) 278-2538

Counties: Branch, St. Joseph

Regions 4, 5 & 6: Mid-Michigan

Region 4: Region IV Area Agency on Aging

areaagencyonaging.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (269) 983-0177

Counties: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren

Region 5: Valley Area Agency on Aging

valleyareaaging.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (810) 239-7671

Counties: Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee

Region 6: Tri-County Office on Aging

tcoa.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (517) 887-1440

Counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham

Regions 7, 8 & 9: Central & Northeast

Region 7: Region VII Area Agency on Aging

region7aaa.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (989) 893-4506

Counties: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola

Region 8: AAA of Western Michigan

aaawm.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (616) 456-5664

Counties: Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola

Region 9: Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA)

nemcsa.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (989) 356-3474

Counties: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon

Regions 10, 11 & 14: Northwest & Upper Peninsula

Region 10: AAA of Northwest Michigan

aaanm.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (231) 947-8920

Counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford

Region 11: U.P. Area Agency on Aging (UPCAP)

upcap.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (906) 786-4701

Counties: All 15 Upper Peninsula Counties

Region 14: Senior Resources of West Michigan

seniorresourceswmi.org (opens in new window)

Phone: (231) 739-5858

Counties: Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa

For statewide help, call the ACLS Bureau
(517) 241-4100