Berrien County Resources for Older Adults and Families

Use this local guide to connect with trusted aging, transportation, veterans, and caregiver services in Berrien County, Michigan. Program details and eligibility can change, so contact each organization directly before making plans.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Resources

Region IV Area Agency on Aging

A central starting point for older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families in Berrien County. Information and Access Specialists can help with in-home care, Medicare and Medicaid, meals, housing, transportation, caregiver relief, dementia support, and other local programs.

• Info-Line: (800) 654-2810
• Spanish Line: (616) 816-2580
• Address: 2900 Lakeview Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
• Email: [email protected]
• Explore AAA information and assistance

Transportation

Berrien Bus

Demand-response transportation for residents of rural Berrien County. Riders age 60 and older, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders may qualify for reduced fares. Call ahead to confirm service area, eligibility, fare, and reservation requirements.

• Phone: (269) 471-1100
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Berrien Bus information

For additional local options—including Niles Dial-A-Ride and senior-center transportation—call the AAA Info-Line at (800) 654-2810.

Veterans and Military Families

Berrien County Veteran Services

County Veteran Service Officers assist veterans and eligible family members with federal and state benefits, claims, burial benefits, emergency assistance, health care, pensions, and referrals. Assistance is free.

• St. Joseph office: 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085; (269) 983-7111, ext. 8224
• Niles office: 1205 N. Front Street, Niles, MI 49120; (269) 983-7111, ext. 6207
• Berrien County Veteran Services

Caregiver Support

Region IV AAA Caregiver Resources

Family caregivers can find in-person and virtual support groups, respite options, dementia-care resources, a caregiver newsletter, and free online caregiver training. The AAA Info-Line can help identify programs that fit your situation.

• Info-Line: (800) 654-2810
• View caregiver resources and support groups

Michigan 211

For help finding food, housing, transportation, utility assistance, health services, and other community supports, dial 211 or (844) 875-9211. Michigan 211 is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

If there is an immediate danger or medical emergency, call 911.