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January 06, 2009

City Guide

Support Groups - Other Illnesses

Alzheimer’s Association—Michigan Great Lakes Chapter

Local support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. www.alz.org/mglc

310 N. Main, suite 100, Chelsea 48118 [map]
475-7043, (800) 272-3900


Ann Arbor Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Patient run support group consisting of patients, caregivers, medical personnel, and those who support research. Open to new members. Meets first Tues. (except July) 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center. annarbormyelomagroup@yahoo.com, www.annarbormyelomagroup@yahoogroups.com




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 database of celiac-aware restaurants, grocery stores, and health care practitioners. Meets occasionally; join email list anytime. gfaa@unixmama.com, groups.yahoo.com/group/glutenfreeannarbor




HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC)

Support groups, educational materials, referrals, speakers’ bureau, workshops, case management, and HIV testing. info@r2harc.org, www.r2harc.org

3075 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.org

1921 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
544-0015, (800) 482-3041


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


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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Post-Polio Connection

Education and support group for persons who have had polio and their families. Discussion-oriented meetings twice a year. $1 donation requested.


Lena, 936-6272


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 Area Scleroderma Support Group

Meets Apr.-Nov., third Thurs. 1 p.m. in members’ homes. Speakers, videos. www.scleroderma.org/chapter/michigan


Barbara Ike, (517) 596-3005


Washtenaw County Herpes Help Group

Confidential support, education, and medical advising. Meets third Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center (building 5305, classroom 2). www.metrodetroithelp.org


(248) 788-5816



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