TITLE V PROGRAM

Title V, Senior Community Service Employment Program provides part-time work (Up to 20 hrs. per week) and job training in community service agencies for those who qualify (low income and 55 years of age and older). Enrollees can learn new skills and enhance previous skills while working at the Senior Services Center, Adult Day Services or other agencies.

Call: Marcie Burt, Older Worker Employment Coordinator - Michigan Works at (586) 469-7702

DISCOUNT CARD

The Macomb County Senior Citizen Discount Card Program is offered to retired or semi-retired residents of Macomb County age 60 and older. The card may be used for possible discounts at different businesses. A discount directory book is now available. For a copy or other information please Call:  586-469-6327 or 586-469-6826

MICHIGAN DRUG PRICES

MI Prescription Drug Prices is a website through the State Of Michigan that lists prescription drug prices at five major pharmacies in Michigan.

You can access this site by going to www.michigandrugprices.com.

SHELTER INFORMATION

Information on various senior housing options. Lists of senior housing may be provided upon request or may be viewed on this website at http://macombcountymi.gov/housing_options.htm

Call: 586-469-6826 or 586-469-5695.

HELP FOR HIRE PROGRAM

Senior Services provides names of self employed, part-time workers who will perform indoor or outdoor work for senior citizens at reduced rates.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE with indoor or outdoor work:

• If you need assistance with indoor or outdoor work, review our flyer:  HELP FOR HIRE
• If you would like to contact someone to assist you with indoor or outdoor work, you will need to print a MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, sign where indicated, and mail back to our office. We will contact you with the name of three referrals..

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP A SENIOR with indoor or outdoor work:

• A HELP FOR HIRE WORKER APPLICATION needs to be completed and mailed to our office.

For further information about the Help for Hire Program call: 586-469-6317 or 586-469-6327.

LOAN CLOSET

Small medical equipment, such as; canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs etc.are available for Macomb County senior citizens for short term use. Other equipment, such as, walkers and canes are free.

Call: 586-469-6327 or 586-469-6826

9-1-1 CELLULAR PHONES

The department accepts donations of inactive cellular phones with charger and battery in good condition to be used in connection with the 911 Phone Redistribution Program.

Donated cell phones are made available to seniors of Macomb County who wish to have a 911 Emergency Phone for safety reasons. Call: 586-469-6313.

FOCUS HOPE

Free food boxes for eligible homebound seniors (age 60 and older) once a month. If a senior is able to drive they must apply for Focus Hope through Macomb County Community Services Agency to pick up the food commodities at an Action Center.

Proof of age and income is required. A valid social security number and identification is needed as well as the number of people in the household.