What We Do

Long Term Care Ombudsman


Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) and Elder Abuse Programs

Both programs are designed to protect the rights of older citizens. The LTCO Program provides family support, complaint investigation and advocacy, community education and support assistance to family members and residents of long-term care facilities.

The Elder Abuse Program offers educational sessions regarding elder abuse, caregiver burnout, stress and residents rights. The sessions are presented in facilities, home care agencies and in a wide range of community organizations and businesses.

Statewide Emergency Phone Number: 866-485-9393

Region Area Agency Based In Toll Free Phone # Serviced by AWBS office in Counties Served
4 St. Joseph (800) 782-2918 1695 Service Rd, NE Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Berrien, Cass, Van Buren
5 Flint (866) 485-9393 225 E. 5th Street
Suite 200
Flint, MI 48502
Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee
6 Lansing (800) 292-7852 5303 South Cedar St.
Suite 1
Lansing, MI 48911
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
8 Grand Rapids (800) 782-2918 1695 Service Road, NE
Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 48503
Allegan, Lake, Montcalm, Ionia, Mason, Newaygo, Kent, Mecosta, Osceola
14 Muskegon (800) 782-2918 1695 Service Road, NE
Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa