08/20/2026
MFHAS SOCIAL SERVICES & RECREATION CONNECTION
Connecting People • Resources • Recreation • Hope
Sometimes the hardest part of getting help isn't knowing that you need it — it's knowing where to begin, who to contact, and what resources may be available.
That is where connection matters.
MFHAS Social Services & Recreation Connection is committed to sharing information, resources, referrals, and opportunities that can help individuals and families strengthen their independence, stability, well-being, and connection to their communities.
Our focus reaches beyond one particular need or one stage of life. We recognize that people may need different kinds of support at different times.
KNOW YOUR RESOURCES. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS.
Community resources may be available to assist with areas such as:
• Healthcare and wellness
• Housing and community living
• Transportation
• Education and employment resources
• Benefits and supportive services
• Independent living and life skills
• Family and caregiver support
• Recreation and leisure opportunities
• Social engagement and community activities
• Information and referrals to additional services
Knowing that a resource exists is important. Knowing how to begin looking for it can be just as important.
INDEPENDENCE IS PART OF WELL-BEING
For older adults and adults with disabilities, access to appropriate information and community-based resources can play an important role in maintaining independence, remaining connected, and continuing to participate in everyday community life.
Support may look different for every person. One individual may need transportation information. Someone else may be searching for recreation or social opportunities. Another family may need help identifying caregiver resources, housing options, benefits, nutrition programs, or other community services.
The goal is not to assume what someone needs.
The goal is to help people become more informed about their choices and the resources around them.
RECREATION IS A RESOURCE, TOO
Recreation isn't simply about having something to do.
Meaningful recreation can create opportunities for social interaction, movement, creativity, learning, confidence, community participation, and a greater sense of belonging.
This can be especially important for individuals who may be experiencing isolation or have fewer opportunities to participate in their communities.
Recreation can include exercise and wellness activities, arts and crafts, educational programs, games, social gatherings, community events, volunteering, hobbies, intergenerational activities, and many other opportunities that keep people involved and connected.
SUPPORTING PEOPLE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY
MFHAS recognizes the importance of resources for:
Older Adults — supporting independence, social connection, community participation, and aging in place.
Adults with Disabilities — promoting access, inclusion, independence, recreation, and connection to appropriate community resources.
Families & Caregivers — helping people become more aware of information, programs, and resources that may support both the individual and those assisting them.
Children & Youth — encouraging positive recreation, education, life skills, personal development, and healthy community involvement.
Individuals & Families — providing useful information that can help people better understand available options and determine their next steps.
WHY CONNECTION MATTERS
People shouldn't have to know the entire social-service system to begin looking for help.
A phone number.
A program name.
A referral.
A community activity.
A transportation option.
A benefits resource.
A recreation program.
Sometimes one piece of the right information can become the beginning of a much larger solution.
MFHAS Social Services & Recreation Connection believes informed communities are stronger communities.
We will continue sharing information designed to help people learn, connect, participate, and discover resources that may improve everyday life.
Because social services aren't only about responding when something goes wrong.
They're also about prevention, education, independence, opportunity, participation, and helping people remain connected to the communities they call home.
MFHAS Social Services & Recreation Connection
Connecting People • Resources • Recreation • Hope.One thing I especially like about this direction for MFHAS is that recreation isn't sitting at the bottom as an afterthought. It's integrated into social services, independence, prevention, and community connection. Federal aging and disability resources similarly recognize social engagement, wellness, transportation, nutrition, recreation preferences, and community participation as parts of supporting independent community living.
This gives us a strong foundation post. From here, we can start taking the individual subjects—housing, seniors, disabilities, transportation, recreation, benefits, caregivers, youth, isolation, etc.—and turn each one into its own useful MFHAS resource piece.
