WellWise Assistive Information and Referral and Options Counseling

WellWise Services offers free Information and Referral and Options Counseling that help caregivers find respite — temporary relief care — along with the other supports they need. For a caregiver who simply needs a break but doesn’t know where to turn, this service is a knowledgeable, no-cost place to start.

Through Information and Referral, specialists connect caregivers to respite options in their community, while Options Counseling offers personalized guidance that weighs a person’s preferences, resources, and goals to help them make informed long-term-care decisions. Respite may take the form of in-home coverage, an adult day program, or a short-term stay, and WellWise can link families to related supports such as personal care, the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver, home-safety assessments, and caregiver education. The emphasis is on helping caregivers understand and choose the right option rather than navigating a confusing system alone.

This resource matters because regular respite is one of the most effective buffers against caregiver burnout and helps keep a loved one at home, yet many caregivers don’t realize respite may be available or covered. Objective, no-cost guidance removes that barrier. For caregivers in WellWise’s service area needing relief, Information and Referral is the natural first contact. Learn more at wellwiseservices.org/information-and-referral.