CareWell Services, SW

CareWell Services Southwest (SW), also known as the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, promotes health, independence, and choice for senior citizens. CareWell Services SW employs certified resource specialists who provide information on local services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers.

Serving Barry and Calhoun Counties

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CareWell Services Southwest has specially trained and certified resource specialists available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, to answer questions and provide information on local services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers.

Call (800) 626-6719 or (269) 441-0930 to speak with a Resource Navigator. After hours calls will be returned the next business day.

Our certified Resource Navigators are available to provide information and assistance on thousands of services and resources available for older adults (60+), persons with disabilities and family caregivers in Barry and Calhoun counties. We can even connect you to agencies and services in other areas of Michigan if needed. CareWell Services is also the MI Choice Waiver agent for residents of Branch, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties, and can assist people who meet certain income and health requirements remain in their homes.

Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to, housing, eligibility and availability of government-funded long term care programs, transportation, Medicaid/Medicare assistance, personal care, respite care, and referrals for prescription assistance. Depending on the information requested, a listing of the various services and resources, tip sheets and other materials verified and trusted from our resource directory will be mailed to the caller.

To best serve callers, the Resource Navigator may need to have information on income and health status of the older adult or person with disability. CareWell Services Southwest is HIPAA compliant and all information provided is confidential.

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Information & Assistance

(800) 626-6719

What are area agencies on aging?

An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a public or private non-profit agency, designated by the state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the regional and local levels. “Area Agency on Aging” is a generic term—specific names of local AAAs may vary. AAAs are primarily responsible for a geographic area, also known as a PSA, that is either a city, a single county, or a multi-county district. AAAs may be categorized as: county, city, regional planning council or council of governments, private, or non-profit.
AAAs coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes – if that is their preference – aided by services such as Meals-on-Wheels, homemaker assistance, and whatever else it may take to make independent living a viable option. By making a range of options available, AAAs make it possible for older individuals to choose the services and living arrangements that suit them best.