Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services
Proudly celebrating over 44 years of public service to our community.
MID-MICHIGAN GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES - who are we?
Established in 1982, Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services is a non-profit public guardianship agency located in Lansing Michigan. MMGS operates independently as a 501C3. Within our scope of practice, we work closely with public service and governmental entities, including DHHS, CMH, TCOA, PACE, multiple County Probate Courts and other community partners. Our agency's focus is adult Guardianships, Conservatorships, trust administration and limited payee services in the greater Lansing Tri-County area, as well as satellite offices in Ionia County & Livingston County. We also serve other Michigan Counties on a case by case basis.
MMGS’s primary mission is to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of our clients through the legal framework of guardianship & conservatorship. MMGS is a member of the National Guardianship Association and follows best practice standards as adopted by the National Guardianship Association in all clinical, financial, and ethical matters. We serve older adults, persons with mental illness and persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
We support clients in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on keeping individuals in the least restrictive environment as they can live safely. We seek to identify and access services that focus on each person's capacity to engage in activities that promote an optimal quality of life. MMGS has a diverse and well trained staff implementing industry best practices for advocacy, medical care, residential needs, and planning for our clients, their families, and caregivers.
Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services, PLLC
600 W Maple St, Suite C
Lansing, MI 48906
PLEASE NOTE THESE PHONES DO NOT ACCEPT TEXTS
517-372-9853 - Phone
517-372-1518 - Fax
office@mmgsinc.com - general office e-mail
Administrative Staff -
- Ruthann Jaquette, BA, NCG - Executive Director
- rjaquette@mmgsinc.com
- Sara Wells-Speigel, JD - Associate Director & Compliance Officer sspeigel@mmgsinc.com
- Jill Smith, BA - Chief Financial Officer - jsmith@mmgsinc.com
Office Staff -
- Lorraine Couchman - Benefits Coordinator lcouchman@mmgsinc.com
Clinical Staff - Case Managers -
Kristin Barber - kbarber@mmgsinc.com
Joanna Hilliard - jhilliard@mmgsinc.com
Karen Krueger, BSW- kkrueger@mmgsinc.com
Lisa MacLennan, MSW- lmaclennan@mmgsinc.com
Faith Simison, BSW - fsimison@mmgsinc.com
Amanda Skief, BA - askief@mmgsinc.com
Angie Starkey - astarkey@mmgsinc.com
Amy Velez - avelez@mmgsinc.com
Referral Process
Download and Complete the Referral Application
Use the link below to download and complete the referral application. Complete every section with as much information as you have. The more information you include the faster we can evaluate and respond to your request. If your referral application does not contain enough information for us to make a determination it will not be considered.
Upon completion of the application you may submit it to us via fax, e-mail, or US postal service.
- Fax 1-517-372-1518
- E-Mail rjaquette@mmgsinc.com
- US mail 600 W Maple St, Suite C Lansing, MI 48906
We will review your application and respond as soon as possible
Update - Due to a large increase in referrals, until further notice we are only considering referrals in our regular service area of Ingham, Eaton, & Clinton counties and a limited number of referrals in our satellite locations of Ionia county and Livingston county. Some exceptions may be made with approval of the Executive Director.
LOOKING FOR HELP? Other Helpful Resources
Elder Abuse and/or Exploitation
If you believe an elderly family member, friend or neighbor is a victim of physical abuse or financial exploitation, or if you yourself are a victim, please call 1-855-444-3911 and report it. Calls are confidential and can be made anytime day or night.
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or file a complaint with the
Michigan Attorney General at
Mental Health Crisis
If you, a loved one, neighbor or other adult are experiencing a mental health emergency,
please contact-
Michigan Stay Well Counseling Line at 1888-535-6136 and press "8" available 24/7 this is a confidential and free call.
If you are physically un-safe contact your local law enforcement agency by dialing 911
Resources for Family Care Givers
Resources for Family Care Givers
Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA)
517-887-1440
1-800-405-9141
5303 South Cedar, Building 1
Lansing, MI 48911
Michigan Alliance for Families
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/adult-agency/
Alzheimer's Association -
Michigan Chapter
24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900
National Alliance for Mental Illness
Michigan Chapter
1-517-485-4045
website: namimi.org
e-mail: info@namimi.org
Other Helpful Resources can be accessed by dialing: 211 on your phone or accessing https://www.211.org/ online