Ann Arbor Support Groups - Other Illnesses

HEALTH CARE

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.alzmigreatlakes.org

107 Aprill, suite 1 [map]
677–3081, (800) 272–3900

Ann Arbor Area Stroke Club (American Heart Association)

Support and education for stroke survivors and their families and friends. Meets second Wed. 3:30–4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital rehabilitation area, room 1188. cumminsn@trinity-health.org

712–2420

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

Head Pain Association of Michigan

Support for individuals who experience head pain and for their families. Affiliated with the American Council for Headache Education. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.hpam.org

3120 Professional [map]
Scott Madden, 677–6000

Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan

Social, educational, medical, and support services for families and individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Services include individual and family counseling, referrals, advocacy, vocational guidance, financial assistance, academic awards, summer camps, insurance information and assistance, newsletters, and 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, 2568 Packard (scheduled to move Nov. 2007 to 3941 Research Park). info@mig.nmss.org, www.nmssmi.org

Jody, 663–0785

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Community Services—Disabilities

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

Washtenaw County Herpes Help Group

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

(248) 788–5816