Senior Services
OPEN BASKETBALL
Drop in, play a game and have fun! During drop-in time participants have
access to half or full court basketball and are able to organize a pick-up
game. Ages 55 & over, all skill levels welcome.
Day/Date:
Time:
Drop-In Fee:
BADMINTON
Day/Date:
Time:
Drop-In Fee:
Mon/Wed, Jan 13 – Mar 31 (23 sessions)
1-3 p.m.
$3 Res $4 Non-Res
Tue, Jan 14 - 25 (11 sessions)
12– 3 p.m.
$3 Res $4 Non-Res
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FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
FOCUS HOPE
Food assistance program for income-qualified individuals. Income
and/or age guidelines must be met. Focus Hope is a monthly food
distribution program for seniors age 60 and older only.
F.A.P. - FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Applying for food assistance just got easier. Meet with a Gleaners
Community Food Bank staff member at the Auburn Hills Community
Center to complete the application form process. If you already
receive Commodity Foods and Focus Hope you can still apply for this
program. Call 1-313-402-4581 for information.
Senior Outreach Programs
Call 248-370-9353 for information on any of the services listed unless
otherwise noted.
NO EXCUSE FOR ELDER ABUSE
Senior citizens who are being hurt, having money taken or used
without permission, are being forced to things against their will,
being neglected or unable to care for themselves are victims of elder
abuse. Neglecting to care for a dependent older adult or leaving them
in an unsafe situation, whether you mean to or not, is elder abuse.
Knowing and not doing anything is elder abuse.
IF YOU SUSPECT ELDER ABUSE OR NEGLECT , CALL
1-855-444-3911. You do not need to leave your name.
ON-SITE COUNSELING WITH A LICENSED
SOCIAL WORKER
A licensed social worker from Oakland Family Services will be
available to meet privately with any adult 60 and older to discuss
whatever may be troubling them. Have you recently experienced a
loss; maybe a spouse, loved one, friend? Have you had to downsize
and move to another home, give up your driving a car? Are your adult
children trying to offer unwanted help? This is a great opportunity
to speak with a caring Social Worker who provides a safe haven to
discuss your concerns. Call 248-858-7766, x-267 for more information.
FOOD PANTRY
Emergency Community Food Pantry available for Auburn Hills
residents only (regardless of age) who finds themselves in need of
emergency food assistance. Applicants may be asked to provide proof
of income to receive food assistance. Emergency food assistance is
limited to non-perishable foods.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Blood Pressure screening by volunteers is available the second
Monday of each month from 11 a.m.- noon. Staff also available to
take your blood pressure during normal business hours.
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN
CLOSET
Borrow durable medical equipment such as walkers, crutches,
wheelchairs and bath stools. There is no charge, keep them as long
as necessary and return clean. Clean, working durable medical
equipment donations are also accepted. Please call prior to bringing
equipment.