City Guide
Support Groups for Other Physical Illnesses
Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan—Great Lakes Chapter
Local support groups for families and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. alz.org/mglc
310 N. Main, suite 100, Chelsea [map]
475-7043, (800) 272-3900
Brain Injury Association
Ann Arbor chapter meets once a month at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living. jimbriggs1_2000@yahoo.com, biami.org
3941 Research Park Dr. (Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living) [map]
395-9247
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
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, hfmich.org
1921 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
544-0015, (800) 482-3041
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Patient run support group consisting of patients, caregivers, and health-care 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, nmssmi.org
Jody Burton Slowins, 663-0785
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Washtenaw County HELP Meeting
Herpes support group chartered by the American Social Health Association (ASHA). Confidential support, education, and medical advice. Meets 3rd 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
