The Southfield Senior Services office remains closed to the public. We are available Monday-Thursday from 9 AM - 4 PM and Friday from 9 AM - 2 PM to answer your calls in person at (248) 796-4650. If we miss you, please leave a message and we will call you back.
Located at 26000 Evergreen Road, within the Parks & Recreation Building, Senior Services serves adults age 50 and older. Please call (248) 796-4650 for more information.
Transportation Services
Mobility is critical to people of all ages. It gives us independence. Those without the ability to drive often feel “trapped” in their homes. The City of Southfield and SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority Regional Transportation) are continuously working together to improve community transit service to accommodate the needs of Southfield’s senior citizens and those with disabilities.
TOSS (Transportation of Southfield Seniors)
The Transportation of Southfield Seniors (TOSS) program provides safe, reliable service with lift-equipped vans for Southfield and Lathrup Village residents age 60 and older, as well as permanently physically challenged persons of any age. Riders must be physically and mentally capable of boarding the bus without assistance, or provide their own aide (at no additional charge).
The roundtrip fare is $5 when paid in cash on the bus. Discounted tickets are available for $4 per roundtrip and may be purchased in advance by credit or debit card, either by phone or in person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk (26000 Evergreen Rd).
Operating Hours & Boundaries
TOSS operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM within the following boundaries:
• 8 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road
• Middlebelt Road to Coolidge Highway
Appointments may be scheduled for both medical and non-medical purposes, based on availability.
For additional information or to schedule a ride, please call the TOSS office at (248) 796-4658, Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 2 PM If you reach
voicemail, please leave a message. Calls will be returned by the next business day. Please note that leaving a message does not secure an appointment. All rides must be confirmed with a dispatcher.
TOSS is made possible with support from Ascension SE Michigan Mission Fund, the City of Southfield, Corewell Health, and SMART.
If you need service outside of TOSS hours, or are not a Southfield or Lathrup Village resident, please call the SMART Connector at (866) 962-5515.
SMART Connector
Regular scheduled stops for SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority Regional Transportation) buses have been arranged at more than 25 Southfield locations. Scheduled transportation to theaters, sporting events, shopping, and personal errands are available. For a listing of pickup locations and destinations please call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650. Curb-to-Curb bus service is available by appointment. Those requiring regular service through SMART may call their offices at (866) 962-5515 at least two days in advance of the required pickup.
CHORE Service
The Chore Program is for all Southfield homeowners who are senior citizens, 62 or older, OR certified handicapped living alone AND whose annual income meets HUD Federal income guidelines: for a family of ONE the income must be $33,600 or less and for a family of TWO the income must be $38,400 or less.
Chore services include yard work (lawn care, shrub and tree trimming and leaf pick-up), snow removal, window and gutter cleaning, minor plumbing, furnace cleaning and minor repair, minor electrical repair, minor painting and carpentry. Each qualified homeowner is allowed $600 per year for the labor involved, while the client is responsible for materials used. By helping with home and yard maintenance, the Chore Program enables homeowners to continue to stay in their homes.
If you have any questions about The Chore Program, please call Len Krichko at 248-796-4180 or by email at lkrichko@cityofsouthfield.com.
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
This service, provided by the Area Agency on Aging, provides information and answers any questions you might have regarding Medicare and Medicaid coverage. A trained older adult volunteer counselor will answer all questions personally at no cost to you. Information is also given regarding supplemental insurance plans, long term care options, help with applications for Medicaid and much more. If you are experiencing a problem with a doctor or hospital bill, make an appointment and bring the pertinent paperwork with you for assistance. Any information you provide is confidential. For more information, please call the Area Agency on Aging at (248) 357-2255.
