RESOURCES
Does someone depend on you for
assistance?
You are a caregiver!
Information provided is only
a partial listing of resources, and is subject to change without notice. Check the Community Calendar for current and
ongoing events.
Care
Options and Respite Services
Programs
that offer temporary, substitute living arrangements for dependent adults in
order to provide a brief period of relief or rest for the caregiver. Also included are programs that offer
respite services within the individual’s own home.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association, Western Michigan Chapter
Provides reimbursement for in-home respite for families of an ALS patient.
Phone: (616) 459-1900; 1-800-387-7121
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan
A limited number of "Caregiver Respite Certificates" are available to help caregivers purchase respite services. For information about participating providers call.
Phone: (616) 456-5664.
Gerontology Network/CareTree Adult Day
Services
Provides respite, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on 2nd & 4th Saturdays & M-F, based on need.
Phone: (616) 464-3665
Gerontology Network/Senior Companions Program
Specially trained Senior Companions provide in-home respite for caregivers of an older adult loved one.
Phone: (616) 771-9748
HHS, Health Options / Caregiver Support Program
Provides in-home assessment of caregiver and adult dependant needs, develops personal plan of care to meet those needs, coordinates services, and provides on-going support and monitoring of changing needs.
Phone: 616-285-2590
Hope Network Behavioral Health Service/Side By Side Overnight Respite Program
Provides an overnight respite program that is available 365 days per year.
Phone: (616) 235-2910
Visiting Nurse Association of Western Michigan
Provides friendly visiting/respite with in-home volunteers, as well as in-home supportive services
Phone: (616) 774-2702 or 1-800-774-2702
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Adult
Day Services
Programs
that provide care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults
living in the community during some portion of a twenty-four hour day. Services may include social and recreational
activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily
living and more.
Gerontology Network/Friendship Place
516
Cherry Street SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:
(616) 456-6135
Gerontology Network/CareTree Adult Day Services
4065
Saladin Drive SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
Phone:
(616) 464-3665
Hope Network Behavioral Health Service/Side By Side Adult Day Care Program
1256
Walker NW
Grand
Rapids, MI 49504
Phone:
(616) 235-2910
Saint Ann’s Home – Adult Day Care
2161 Leonard Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone:
(616) 453-7715 ext. 33
Support
Groups
Give
caregivers a safe place to socialize with others, vent feelings, share/receive
information, and get away from providing care for a few hours.
ALS West Michigan Chapter
Group meetings for PALS and CALS. Speakers, discussion and sharing.
2nd
Sunday, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at 1st Evangelical Covenant Church, 1933
Tremont Blvd., NW, Grand Rapids.
Phone: (616) 459-1900; 1-800-387-7121
Alzheimer’s Association – West Michigan Chapter
Hosts
a number of support groups for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease or related disorders.
Phone:
(616) 459-4558 or 1-800-337-3827
CareTree Adult Day Services
Support
group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients with special emphasis/education
for the main caregiver. Respite care
provided.
1st
& 3rd Tuesday, 12:30 – 2:30 PM.
Phone:
(616) 464-3665
Gerontology Network
Provides
Helping Helpers, an education and support group held in area churches. Also, Get-Away Days provide fun-filled days
away for caregivers.
4065
Saladin Drive SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
Phone:
(616) 464-3665
Gerontology Network
Hosts
a monthly support group for male caregivers of individuals with dementia.
Phone:
(616) 456-6135
Hope Network Behavioral Health Service/Side By Side Caregivers Support Group
2nd
Tuesday, 11:30AM – 1:00PM
1256
Walker NW
Grand
Rapids, MI 49504
Phone:
(616) 235-2910
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Provides
an on-going monthly support group.
Phone:
(616) 942-5505
Support Group For Families And Friends of Aging Adults
Provides
education through speakers with expertise in Aging and an opportunity for
sharing for those who are responsible for or concerned about older persons who
live in their own homes, with a relative or in a residential facility.
Contact:
Julie Griffin (616) 243-8116 or Ron Rozema (616) 235-5029
Counseling
Provide
caregivers with individual, family, and/or group therapy options.
540 Cherry St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Contact: Margaret Woltjer, PhD
Phone: (616) 456-1586
Gerontology Network
516 Cherry Street SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:
(616) 456-6135
161 Ottawa NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Contact: Linda Morton, MSW
Phone: (616) 458-0692
Life Guidance Services
1400
Leonard Street NE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49505
Phone:
(616) 774-0633
300 Lafayette
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Contact: Pat Warsen, MSW or
Nancy Hale, MSW
Phone: (616) 913-1400
Pine Rest - Main Campus
300 68th Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Contact: Connie deVantier, PhD
Phone: (616) 831-2602
1700 East Beltline
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Contact: Suzann Ogland-Hand,
PhD
Phone: (616) 364-1500
Brady Counseling Services
4065
Saladin Dr. SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
Contact:
Cathy Brady
Phone: (616) 560-6467
Spectrum Health Elder Consult
Spectrum Health Continuing
Care Group
4500 Breton Rd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone: (616) 391-5710
Cragwall & Associates
4467 Cascade Rd. SE
Grand Rapids MI 49546
Contact: Lori Reineke, PhD
Phone: (616) 940-3331
West Michigan Caregiver’s Alliance
233
E. Fulton Street, Suite 222
Grand
Rapids, MI 49503
Contact:
Hanni Epp
Phone: (616) 235-8501
Education
Provide
caregivers with educational consultation, resource information, and educational
materials on a wide variety of topics related to aging and caregiving.
Alzheimer’s Association – West Michigan Chapter
Provides consultation, information, and educational materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Grand Rapids (616)
459-4558
500 Cherry Street SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49503
Holland
(Main office)
1-800-337-3827
225
W. 30th, Holland, MI 49423
Citizens for Better Care
Provides consultation, information, and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to long-term care and residents rights.
700
36th Street SE, Suite 104
Grand
Rapids, MI 49548
Phone: (616) 245-9451
Gerontology Network
Provides educational consultation, information, and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to aging and caregiving.
516 Cherry Street SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 456-6135
Grand Rapids Community College - Older Learner Center
Provides information, and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to aging and caregiving.
143
Bostwick NE
Phone:
(616) 234-3483
Holland Home – Speakers’ Bureau
The Holland Home Speakers’ Bureau offers free professional presentations on a variety
of topics, including workplace issues,
financial matters, caregiver skills, and issues facing older adults and their loved ones.
Phone: (616) 245-7477
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Provides
educational materials, programs, and mailings targeted toward family
caregivers.
2020
Raybrook SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
Phone:
(616) 942-5505
Senior Health Dimensions
Provides
assessment, counseling and education through employers to employed caregivers.
2571 Chatham Woods Dr. SE, Suite 200
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616 957-9420
Spectrum Health Elder Consult
Provides information and
educational materials regarding healthy aging.
4500 Breton Rd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone: (616) 391-5710
Caregiver
Telephone Support:
Gerontology Network, Caregiver Support Line
A Registered Nurse provides telephone
assessment, education, referral, supportive conversation and coaching. The RN will work with
the caregiver over the phone and address concerns/needs related to physical
health, emotional, social and educational issues.
Phone: (616) 771-9714 or Toll free 1-800-730-6135 ext. 714.
Recreational/Occupational
Therapy Services
Provide
caregivers and clients with recreational and occupational therapy and
opportunities.
City of Wyoming – Stepping Stones
Provides
an in-home recreational therapist with the goal of increased activity within
the home and community for the caregiver or client. (Serves all of Kent County)
2380
DeHoop SW
Wyoming,
MI 49509
Phone:
(616) 530-3190
Easter Seals Michigan
Provides
in-home occupational therapy services for caregivers and clients to
promote
independent living skills and improve safety and quality of life.
4065
Saladin Drive SE
Grand
Rapids, MI 49546
Phone:
(616) 942-2081
Wyoming Senior Centers
Provides
recreational opportunities for caregivers at a community center.
2380
DeHoop SW
Wyoming,
MI 49509
Phone:
(616) 530-3190
This Fact Sheet is provided
as a public service of the Caregiver Resource Network. The Caregiver Resource Network is a
collaboration of Kent County organizations dedicated to providing for the needs
and welfare of family and professional caregivers within the community. Funded by the Area Agency on Aging of
Western Michigan with Older American’s Act Title IIIE, Family Caregiver Support
Funds.
Revised 5/8/03