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Support Groups - Other Illnesses
Alzheimer's Support Group
Free, confidential, open to the public. Meets 2nd Thurs. each month 6-8 p.m. at the Brown Chapel AME Church.1043 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
945-8651
Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan—Great Lakes Chapter
Local support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. www.alz.org/mglc310 N. Main, suite 100, Chelsea [map]
475-7043, (800) 272-3900
Brain Injury Association
Ann Arbor chapter meets once/month at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living. jimbriggs1_2000@yahoo.com, biami.org
395-9247
Ele's Place Support Groups
Grief support groups for children and their parents or guardians who have experienced the death of a loved one. Meets weekly on Monday or Tuesday evenings. Groups for teenagers (ages 18-26) also available. Registration required. jcooper@elesplace.org, elesplace.org4001 Ann Arbor-Saline [map]
929-6640
Gluten-Free Ann Arbor
Support group for people who are eating gluten-free food because of celiac disease or for other reasons, such as to help a child with autism. Hosts online discussion email list, and databases of celiac-aware restaurants, grocery stores, and health care practitioners. Meets occasionally; join email list anytime. gfaa@unixmama.com, groups.yahoo.com/group/glutenfreeannarbor
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
For grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren or other relative children. Daytime and evening groups. Usually meets 3rd Wed. of each month 6-8 p.m. at the SJMHS Senior Health Building, 5361 McAuley, and first Mondays at 10 a.m at the Ypsilanti Senior and Community Center, 1015 North Congress, Ypsilanti. Call to confirm time and location. gap@csswashtenaw.org
712-3625
HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC)
Support groups, educational materials, referrals, speakers’ bureau, workshops, case management, and HIV testing. info@hivaidsresource.org, www.hivaidsresource.org3075 Clark, suite 203 [map]
572-9355, (800) 578-2300
Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
Social, educational, medical, and support services for families and individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Individual and family counseling, referrals, advocacy, vocational guidance, financial assistance, academic awards, summer camps, insurance information and assistance, newsletters, free medical emergency tags. Coordinates medical care with the U-M Coagulation Disorders Program (936-6393). hfm@hfmich.org, www.hfmich.org1921 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
544-0015, (800) 482-3041
Lupus Support Group
Support group for people with lupus and family and friends of those coping with any autoimmune disease. Meets 2nd Thurs. of each month 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living. shemeka_hightower2000@yahoo.com3941 Research Park [map]
330-3052
Michigan AIDS Hotline
Information about HIV and referrals to agencies, clinics, and other resources, including national and statewide hotlines. Run by AIDS Partnership Michigan. info@aidspartnership.org, www.aidspartnership.org
(800) 872-2437
Miscarriage and Newborn Loss Support Group
Support for anyone affected by a miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or other perinatal loss. Meets second Tues. of the month. 7-9 p.m. Free.2500 Packard, suite 101 [map]
973-1014
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Patient run support group consisting of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Meets first Tues. (except July) 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center. annarbormyelomagroup@yahoo.com, health.groups.yahoo.com/group/aamyelomagroup
(810) 923-9809
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group
For people with MS and their families and friends. Meets Mon. (except legal holidays) 7-8:30 p.m., Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park. info@mig.nmss.org, www.nmssmi.org
Jody Burton Slowins, 663-0785
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Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group
Support, education, and fun for stroke survivors, caregivers, friends, and family. Meetings take place in Ann Arbor. For more information or to sign up for a free e-newsletter call or email Kimberly Gray, Stroke Program coordinator for the St. Joseph Mercy Health System at graykim@trinity-health.org. www.sjmercyhealth.org (search Stroke)
712-2830
Washtenaw County HELP Meeting
Herpes support group chartered by the American Social Health Association (ASHA). Confidential support, education, and medical advice. Meets third Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center (building 5305, classroom 5). WCHFacilitator@aol.com, metrodetroithelp.org/X_Washtenaw_County_HELP_Meeting.asp
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