Local Senior Service Organizations

American Red Cross Northeast Chapter

1212 E. California Rd., Fort Wayne ...............................

260-484-9336

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. Serving 17 counties including Kosciusko. www.redcross.org

Kosciusko Community Senior Services

800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw .............................................

574-267-2012

Kosciusko Community Senior Services has been instrumental in the formation of the Senior Activity Center, Mobile Meals, Transportation for Medicaid patients and other seniors who need to conduct their daily business. The agency acts as a clearing house for information and referral for the elderly in Kosciusko County. There are voluntary tax and legal services coordinated through the agency. The agency also sponsors programs for the Senior Activity Center. Additional services are sponsored, coordinated and conducted for seniors. www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org

REAL Services

1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................

574-233-8205

Providing over 25 programs that assist over 35,000 seniors, disabled and low-income individuals and families in 12 northern Indiana counties. A variety of programs addresses needs in assisting caregivers, education, nutrition, self-sufficiency, and adult protection. realservices.org

REAL Services - Adult Guardianship Services

1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................

574-284-2649

REAL Services’ Adult Guardianship Services Program provides support and advocacy to those who are unable to care for themselves and who have no one to make decisions on their behalf.

REAL Services - Aging and Disability Resource Center/InConnect

1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend

574-233-8205 or (Indiana only) 800-552-2916

The ADRC/InConnect is a one stop shop for community resources and services for older individuals and the disabled. The ADRC/InConnect can screen you for a variety of local, state or national programs and services.