Do you think you, or someone you know, is being financially abused?
Is someone you know, or are you in danger? Do you suspect a crime, but want to remain anonymous?
The Silent Observer of Grand Traverse in partnership with the Northwest Michigan Elder Abuse Awareness Coalition has launched a community campaign for Grand Traverse & Leelanau County Seniors to afford senior citizens the opportunity to get involved and to remain anonymous by using the Silent Observer 947-TIPS (8477) for yourself or others
(If police make an arrest because of the information provided, a reward of up to $2,500 can be earned.)
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If you need assistance locating help outside of Northwest Michigan or anywhere in the US
Contact the Elder Locator
Call 1-800-677-1116 anytime between 9 a.m. and 11p.m. Eastern Time. A friendly Information Specialist will be available to help you.
Please have the following information ready:
County and City Name or Zip Code. This will help us identify the information resource nearest to the person requiring assistance.
Brief description of Problem. If you are unsure about what kind of service is best for your situation, don't worry. Our highly trained staff can direct you to a source that can answer your questions.
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Community Service Numbers For Northwest Michigan
Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Michigan (231) 929-3804 or 1-800-337-3827
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan (231) 947-8920 or 1-800-442-1713
Grand Traverse Area Parkinson's Support Group (231) 947-1946
Northern Health Care Management (231) 933-4917 or 1-800-640-7478
Senior Resource Guide and Compass (231) 941-1905
Office of Services to the Aging 1-866-MICHLTC
National Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116
National Family Caregivers Association 10400 Connecticut Avenue Suite 500 Kensington, MD 20895 1-800-896-3650
National Library on Medicine Access to health care/biomedical information 1-800-338-7657