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/mglc310 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.comGluten-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/glutenfreeannarborHIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC)
Support groups, educational materials, referrals, speakers’ bureau, workshops, case management, and HIV testing. info@r2harc.org, www.r2harc.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
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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