COVID-19 Resources
Below are links and resources that MGA has identified that may be able to help guardians during this time. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to the MGA Board Administrator at Admin@michiganguardianship.org
State of Michigan Resources By Region
All Regions-
State of Michigan | Coronavirus Website
State of Michigan | Coronavirus FAQ
State of Michigan | Unemployment Benefits FAQs
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Adult Protective Services
Michigan State Housing Development Authority | Housing Agents
Department of Insurance and Financial Services Mortgage Relief Partnership
United Way | 211 Coronavirus Assistance Website
Centers for Disease Control | Coronavirus Website
Centers for Disease Control | Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Centers for Disease Control | Symptoms
Homeless Shelters and Service Organizations Locator
Aging & Adult Services Agency – Find Local Services
Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Phone Number (877)-777-4778
CARES ACT Late Fee- Letter to Landlord
Southeast Michigan-
Free Grocery Delivery Services- Affordable Home Care
Southwest Michigan-
Calhoun County Resources
Mid Michigan-
Northern Michigan-
Grand Traverse County Resources
Executive Orders
Executive Orders 2020-01 thru 2020-56
Executive Order 2020-41: Encouraging the use of electronic signatures and remote notarization, witnessing, and visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic Highlight from page 5 item #8- “A Guardian, guardian ad litem, or visitor may satisfy any requirement concerning a visit with a person, including but not limited to a visit in the physical presence of a person under the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, 1998 PA 386, as amended, MCL 700.1101 et seq., by instead conferring with that person via two-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the person being visited and the guardian, guardian ad litem, or visitor.
Financial Assistance
Paycheck Protection Program Application
Paycheck Protection Program Information Sheet
Check on the status of your Economic Impact Payment
Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
Frequently Asked Questions By Guardians
Stress and Coping Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- Stress and Coping
American Hospital Association- Stress and Coping Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Federal Resources
US Department of Health and Human Services | Disaster Distress Helpline | 800 985 5990
US Department of Health and Human Services | Coronavirus Website
US Department of Health and Human Services | Coronavirus Resources
Internal Revenue Service | Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Internal Revenue Service | Economic Impact Payment | What You Need to Know
COVID-19 Michigan News Articles
4/10/2020: Resources for Seniors: Safe Shopping, delivery during the Coronavirus Outbreak
4/21/2020: Detroit says COVID-19 infection rate at 26% in city’s nursing homes as testing continues