..........Hearing Impaired Support

This support group meets on Mondays at 10 a.m. We socialize, discuss different hearing issues, and usually end up Wii bowling!  Drop in anytime!

And we now have the Sorenson Video Relay system installed at the Monroe Center! Now all our deaf and hard of hearing persons can use this free. The deaf can sign to each other through their televisions, or an interpreter takes your call and you can indicate to her what you want to say to the person on the line. If you don’t want to rely on someone else to make a phone call for you, come into the center and learn how to use this VRS Service on Mondays from 10 to 2 pm and Robyn Anderson will show you how to use this wonderful service.

.............Vision-Impaired Support

Join a group of caring people in a friendly setting to discover ways to handle different situations the vision-impaired person encounters. The group often discusses new vision aids, braille equipment, transportation issues, and local help. This group also has a volunteer who reads the monthly newsletter to tape.

The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room. Drop in anytime! Please ask at the front desk if you need assistance and we will be glad to help. You are also welcome to "do lunch" afterward at the SunBrella Café.

.........Comfort and Connection
The Sunshine Connection makes sure people stay connected & comforted! These caring volunteers make visits, call with reassuring support, and send out cards to our members and others who are ailing or bereaved. What a sense of comfort for those who have become ill, need an extra contact during the week, or have recently lost a loved one. Please let us know if we can be of service to you or a loved one. Volunteers are also welcome to join the Sunshine Group!

We have two resources to help you decide which plan is best for you: A certified MMAP center volunteer and Monroe County Opportunity Program's Resource Advocate.  This is by appointment so call the center at 734-241-0404.  Call early during open enrollment to make sure you get the help you need.

.............Resource Advocacy

This service through Monroe County Opportunity Program is provided right at the center every other Tuesday from 9 am to noon.  Please call to make an appointment at 734-241-0404.  This service can find or solve the following:

Home Chores, Personal Care, Heating Credits, Medicare Part D, Transportation, and Housing Options.

.............Heating Tax Credits

We will have additional heating tax credit volunteers on hand to serve you February through April on Tuesday afternoons.  Make an appointment by calling 734-241-0404.  Bring the following with you to your appointment:

• Social Security Statement from prior year
• Any Property Tax Statements from prior year
• Rental statements from prior year
• Health insurance premiums paid (except Medicare Part D premiums)
• Gas or Propane statements from November 2007 to October 2008.

............Veteran's Benefits Help

Sign up by calling 241-0404 if you would like to know more about the Benefits for Veterans.  These include prescription help, healthcare, Aid & Attendance program, and more! Find out if you can save money or even if you can receive income due to assistance you need for daily living!