Help for Retired Employees

Below are programs that help seniors. They may help folks under 65 so call and ask. These are not endorsed by our group, just given for information. If any group here is not helpful, please let us know. 

OTHER SENIOR ADVOCACY GROUPS
Join them, fight for your rights!

• NLRN, "Based in Washington, D.C., the National Retiree Legislative Network (NRLN) is the only nationwide organization solely dedicated to representing the interests of retirees and future retirees." http://www.nrln.org/
• National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare http://www.ncpssm.org/
• Pension Rights Center http://www.pensionrights.org/
• Retirees for Single Payer Health Care http://www.retireesforsphc.org/

EMERGENCY SENIOR NEEDS

• American House Foundation Program through the Adult Well Being Service offers help to adults age 65 and older living in Wayne County who are experiencing economic hardship or a vital emergency need. They provide help with: Housing Repairs, Emergency Rent & Deposit Assistance,Emergency Car Repair Assistance, Emergency Dental Care Assistance,  Eyeglasses, Medication, Hearing Aids, Medical Equipment, Utility Payments  313-924-7860

FOOD

• Find a food pantry near you: http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/mi-detroit
• Sign up for a bridge card (food stamps) Bridge Card Assistance – Apply for benefits online, check your benefits, report changes to your case, view upcoming apts.  888-642-7434 http://www.michigan.gov/mibridges
• Meals on Wheels http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/nutrition-services (313) 446-4444
• Food and Friendship (lunches at senior centers and community centers) http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/nutrition-services
• Keep Growing Detroit: Grow your own food. Get the grandkids to help you. http://detroitagriculture.net/

TRANSPORTATION (includes non emergency medical transportation)

• http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/transportation

JOBS FOR SENIORS

• Mature Workers Jobs Program http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/mature-workers
• Retired Brains http://www.retiredbrains.com/

HEALTH

• Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) – The Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) provides free health insurance counseling for people with Medicare and their families or caregivers: http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/community-services#sthash.H0Frgg4p.dpuf
• Wayne County Prescription Savings Program: http://www.waynecounty.com/hhs/2338.htm
• Pfizer Prescription Program: http://www.pfizerrxpathways.com/
• State of Michigan Medicare Savings Program: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-132-2943_4857-17716--,00.html
• Wayne County Senior Dental Program: http://www.waynecounty.com/hhs/2342.htm
• State of Michigan's Prescription Drug Discount card: http://www.mihealth.org/mirx/index.html
• Medicare Savings Program: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Medicare_10355_7.pdf
• Michigan Donated Dental Services: http://www.nfdh.org
• Tri-County Dental Health Council (News about Dental Health Coverage and Medicaid, referrals for low-cost) http://dentalhealthcouncil.org/
• University of Detroit, School of Dentistry, Dental Clinic http://dental.udmercy.edu/patient/
• Wayne County Community College Dental Hygiene Program http://mihealthinsider.com/content/wayne-county-community-college-dental-hygiene-program

PROPERTY TAX

• City of Detroit Hardship Request for Property Taxes http://www.detroitmi.gov/CityCouncil/LegislativeAgencies/PropertyAssessmentBoardofReview/HardshipCommittee.aspx
• Detroit SENIOR PROPERTY TAX DEFERRED PAYMENT PROGRAM http://www.detroitmi.gov/?tabid=102
• City of Detroit Solid Waste Fee Senior Discount (LOOK AT THIS!) http://www.detroitmi.gov/DepartmentsandAgencies/Finance/TreasuryDivision/SolidWasteFeeInformation.aspx
• Wayne County Property Tax Relief http://www.waynecounty.com/treasurer/773.htm

HOUSING

• Detroit Housing Commission 877-8000 http://www.dhcmi.org/
• Detroit Eviction Defense http://detroitevictiondefense.org/ 429-5009
• United Community Housing – help for renters and homeowners, including help with Property Tax Hardship Application http://www.uchcdetroit.org/ 963-3310
• MSHDA Section 8 Detroit 456-3540, Detroit Housing Commission Section 8: 313-877-8007
• Wayne Metro Community Service Agency 313-388-9799
• Adult Well Being Services Senior Housing (313) 825-2410 http://www.awbs.org/programs_services_needs/stapleton.html
• HUD information and programs for seniors http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/information_for_senior_citizens

PHONES

• Free Cell Phones for elderly http://www.obamaphone.com/
• AT & T Lifeline for cell phone or landline http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=22888

LEGAL HELP

• Elder Law Advocacy Center at Hanan House: Services include assistance with wills, debts, mortgage, health proxy, medical bills, Power of Attorney, Social Security benefits, and Medicare or Medicaid benefits. Call 313-833-1300, x 32 for more information. http://www.hannan.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=128

HEAT/LIGHTS

• Thaw/WARM http://www.thawfund.org/ Phone: 800-866-8429
• Wayne Metro Community Service Agency 313-388-9799 

VETERANS

• Vietnam Veterans of America http://vva.org/
• Directory of Veterans Service Organizations http://www.va.gov/vso/ 
• Michigan Veterans Foundation http://michiganveteransfoundation.org/id2.html
• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency: Resource Center, Michigan Veterans Trust Fund for temporary financial emergencies, Michigan Veterans Homeowners Assistance Program grants for those affected by foreclosure, discharge documents, Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and Jacobetti Home for Veterans. 1-800-MICH-VET http://www.MichiganVeterans.com 

 
WATER

• Wayne Metro Community Service Agency 388-9799
• Detroit Water Fund: http://liveunitedsem.org/pages/detroitwaterfund-about

MENTAL HEALTH

• 24 hour crisis help/referral: 1-800-241-4949 or 224-7000
• Eastwood Clinics 800-626-3896 20811 Kelly Road, Eastpointe 48021
• Northeast Guidance Center  313-245-7000 20303 Kelly Road, Detroit 48225

RECREATION:

• Detroit Public Library Bookmobile. Large print books, books you can listen to. Free http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/specialservice/library-wheels-low
• Matrix Human Services at Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, Detroit 48209 313.831.8650
• St. Patrick Senior Center, 58 Parsons St., Detroit, 48201, 313-224-1100 313.833.7080 http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/community-services
•  Detroit Recreation Department may still have some senior programs. 313-224-1100

SENIOR DISCOUNTS: 
Be thrifty. When we win and you have your money back, you won't believe how much extra money you will have!

• Extensive Senior Discount List (Grocery Stores, Clothes, Travel etc.) http://www.giftcardgranny.com/blog/senior-discounts/
• Discounts with AAA membership on prescriptions, hearing aids and more. http://savings.michigan.aaa.com/default.aspx?&cid=5 

DIRECTORY OF HELP FOR SENIOR ISSUES:

• The Senior Alliance National Resource Directory http://www.aaa1c.org/resourcecenter/default.aspx