In an medical or physical emergency, dial 911!
The nearest emergency room is Bronson Methodist Hospital, located at 601 John St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
The following are links and phone numbers our patrons may find useful when getting a hold of someone in a time of strife or crisis.
Aging & Adult Services Agency
- (517) 373-8280
- Part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline
- (800) 272-3900
- Recommended for memory loss and Dementia suffers as well.
Do-Not-Call Registry
- (888) 382-1222
- Part of the Federal Trade Commission.
Eldercare Locator
- (800) 677-1116
- A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services
- (269) 373-5200
Kinship Care Resource Center
- (800) 535-1218
- Part of the School of Social Work at Michigan State University.
Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
- (800) 347-5297
- Part of the Michigan Pension Rights Project, from the Department of the Attorney General.
Meals on Wheels
- (269) 373-5147
MiCafe
- (877) 664-2233
- Michigan’s Coordination Access to Food for the Elderly, a program of Elder Law of Michigan.
Michigan Adult Day Services Association
- (616) 485-5018
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program
- (800) 803-7174
Michigan Protective Services 24 Hour Hotline
- (855) 444-3911
- Includes the protection of children, adults, seniors, and the ability to file a report.
Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency
- (800) 642-4838
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- (800) 273-8255
Social Security Administration
- (800) 772-1213
Step Forward Michigan
- (866) 946-7432
- The hotline for Michigan Foreclosure.
US Veteran’s Administration Benefits
- (800) 827-1000
Disclaimer: The Vicksburg District Library does not endorse the views or opinions expressed by the following agencies. No monetary exchange has occurred by the library or any of these agencies. These phone numbers have been listed for academic purposes only.