About Us
The Advisory Council, made up of at least 50% older adults as well as elected officials and representatives from the community and aging network, provide insight into the needs of older adults and caregivers in the Barry and Calhoun county regions.
In Accordance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (Public Act No. 267 of 1976, as Amended) meetings are held in the Burnham Brook Boardroom, 2nd Floor of the Kool Family Community Center, at its principal office located at 200 West Michigan, Suite 102, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
Barry County Cares
Food Pantries, Personal Care and Household items, Housing, utilities, transportation, clothing. (269) 948-9555
Barry County Commission on Aging
(269) 948-4856
Barry County Community Mental Health Authority
(269) 948-8041
Calhoun County Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition
Elder abuse prevention and intervention resources & information.
Calhoun County Public Health Department
(269) 969-6370
Calhoun County Senior Services
Calhoun County Senior Millage services and resources. (269) 781-0846 or (877) 645-5243
Fountain Clinic of Marshall
A medical clinic for uninsured and under insured people who cannot afford needed medical care. (269) 781-0952
Forks Senior Center of Albion
(517) 629-3842
Grace Health
(269) 966-2625
Guardian Finance & Guardian Services
Services to help vulnerable adults with financial and advocacy support to avoid abuse, scams, homelessness, etc (primarily in Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties). (269) 963-3253 or (866) 963-3253
Integrated Health Partners
(269) 425-7110
Marian Burch Adult Day Care
(269) 962-1750
Miles for Memories
Dementia programming for Calhoun County. (269) 979-1412
Neighborhoods, Inc.
Calhoun County Housing Assistance (269) 968-1113
SAFE Place
Domestic Violence Shelter (269) 965-6093
Regional Health Alliance
(269) 962-2181
Senior Health Partners
Exercise and Fitness, Support Groups, Community Care Options, Educational Programs and Classes for Calhoun County. (269) 441-0948
Summit Pointe
Calhoun County Mental Health (800) 632-5449
Veteran Services of Calhoun County
Calhoun County Mental Health (269) 969-6735
Alzheimer's Association Great Lakes
(269) 342-1472
Area Agency on Aging Region 2
Serving Jackson, Hillsdale, and Lenawee counties (800) 335-7881
Area Agency on Aging Region IIIA
Serving Kalamazoo County (269) 373-5147
Area Agency on Aging Region IIIC
Serving Branch and St. Joseph counties (888) 615-8009
Area Agency on Aging Region 4
Serving Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties (800) 654-2810
Branch County Health and Human Services
(517) 279-4200
Cass County Council on Aging
(269) 445-8110
Community Action Agency Southwest Michigan
Serving Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties (877) 422-2726
Community Action Agency Calhoun Senior Transportation Service
(800) 994-9876 or (269) 565-4144
Disability Network of Southwest Michigan
Serving Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren counties. (269) 345-1516
Food Bank of South Central Michigan
(269) 964-3663
Geriatric Connections
Professional counseling, care coordination and consultation to the elderly and family caregivers in Berrien county. (269) 313-4002
Guardianship & Alternatives
Serving Cass County (269) 782-2953
Kalamazoo County Advocate for Senior Issues
(269) 615-2406
Kalamazoo County Veterans Services
(269) 290-8383
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Provides legal aid assistance in Barry, Branch, Calhoun counties (269) 965-3951 or (800) 688-3951
Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan
Serving Berrien, Cass, and VanBuren (269) 925-0137
Meals on Wheels Milestone Senior Services
Serving Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Branch (269) 382-0515
Oak Street Health
Serving Kalamazoo (269) 218-0673
PACE of Southwest Michigan
Serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren (269) 408-4388
Senior Care Partners PACE Programs
Serving Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties (269) 441-930
Senior Services of Van Buren County
(269) 637-3607
St. Joseph County Commission on Aging
(800) 641-9899
AARP MICHIGAN
(866) 227-7448
Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA)
(517) 241-4100
Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan
Michigan state-wide association for Area Agencies on Aging. (517) 886-1029
Elder Law of Michigan
(866) 400-9164
Michigan Assisted Living Association
(800) 482-0118 or (734) 525-0831
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
(800) 803-7174
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Verify licensed professionals.
Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsman assists families to resolve concerns at nursing homes. (866) 485-9393
Michigan Legal Aid
Michigan web site for information on legal aid assistance.
Alzheimer's Association
(800) 272-3900
American Cancer Society (ACS)
(800) 227-2345
Arthritis Foundation
(800) 283-7800
Elder Abuse Reporting Hotline
(855) 444-3911
National Council on Aging
(202) 479-1200
National Institute on Aging
(800) 222-2225
Office of Veteran's Affairs
(800) 698-2411
Medicare
(800) 633-4227 or 1-800-MEDICARE
Social Security Administration (SSA)
(800) 772-1213
U.S. Aging
(202) 872-0888
USA.gov
U.S. government website of resources for seniors. (877) 222-8387
U.S. National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging
Health information and publications.