Adult Day & Respite Care Archives

Fresh Start Clubhouse

211 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti • (734) 929–9992
Intentional working community for adults living with mental illness. Promotes recovery and rehabilitation through opportunities for members to work, learn, and contribute their talents to a community of mutual support. Open to people receiving services from Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, age 18+, with a serious mental illness. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Sunday. Call to schedule a tour. info@freshstartclubhouse.org, freshstartclubhouse.org

Volunteer Caregiver Respite (Catholic Social Services)

5361 McAuley (Towsley Medical Center), Ypsilanti
Trained volunteers provide respite assistance for Washtenaw County families caring for an older adult. Volunteers visit with the frail senior 2-4 hours/week. The caregiver or family member must be age 60+. No fee. csswashtenaw.org/vcr S, V, U

Washtenaw Support Network for Caregivers

(734) 998–9352
Collaborative initiative for anyone who cares for a family member or friend age 60+. Provides caregiver educational programs, caregiver social outings, individualized care-planning consultations, group transportation and respite care during caregiver activities, home chores, and handyman services. Services provided by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, and University of Michigan Health–Silver Club Memory Programs. All services are free and funded by Exhale, the Family Caregiver Initiative. washtenawcaregivers@umich.edu, michmed.org/washtenawcaregivers

WISE Aging & Caregiver Support Services (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
Support for aging individuals and caregivers of aging or ill loved ones. Information, referrals, introductions to facilities and service providers, monthly support groups, and educational workshops. Care management, nutrition services, medical and health support, transportation assistance, social connections, home support and transitions, mental health support, insurance and legal matters, and end-of-life decisions and care. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org/transforming-aging V

WISE Cares (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
Caregiver Assessment, Respite, Education & Support (CARES) supports caregivers who care for someone age 60+ who lives in Washtenaw County and helps them recharge, reconnect, and regroup. The caregiver does not have to reside in Washtenaw County. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org

WISE Comfort Line (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
Trained volunteers contact older adults to reduce social isolation, identify emerging needs, and brighten their days. Volunteers screen for critical needs; if needed, can refer to the WISE team of social work professionals for follow-up and services. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org/transforming-aging V

WISE Safety Net (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
Case managers provide older adults 8 weeks of support by navigating programs and services to help them better manage at home. Includes connection and assistance with medical services, transportation, and nutrition services. Services provided at no cost. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org