Support Groups Last Updated:3/20/08 ALCOHOLISM Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Phone 24-hour hotline (517) 377-1444, Al-Anon (517) 484-1977 Central office: 1915 E. Michigan Ave. Literature & meeting lists. www.aalansingmi.org National fellowship of men and women sharing experiences and strength to help with common problems. Many local chapters. Call for meeting times and places. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE The Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association provides caregiver support groups, lending library and literature about Alzheimer's Disease. Call for more information. Ph: 1-800-272-3900 or (734) 677-3081 Local family support groups. For more information call the Alzheimer's Association at (800) 272-3900 or (517) 999-3004:
ARTHRITIS/JOINT SUPPORT PROGRAMS- Call Arthritis Foundation if any questions at 1-800-988-3030 or visit website: http://www.arthritis.org. Self Help, aquatic exercise programs available in most areas. 1) Arthritis and Chronic Pain Support group-meets 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. at First United Medodist Church, 201 East Ash St., Mason. Contact: Linda Simpson, days (517) 335-5785 or eve. 676-0481. 2) Arthritis Mutual Support Group- meets 3rd Tues. of month 7:15 pm held at Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road. Contact: Larry Vert at (517) 323-4355. 3) Osteoporosis Support Group-meets 3rd Thursday of every other month at 1:30 p.m at Imaging Center, 1540 Lake Lansing, East Lansing. Call to confirm date/location. Contact: Barb Vander Jagt days: (517) 913-3800. 4) Arthritis Foundation Classes held at various sites in Ingham Co. Call individual sites for schedules, cost & registration info. East Lansing-Michigan Athletic Club (517) 364-8888; Delta-Waverly Activities Ctr., Lansing (517) 484-5600; Heartwood School in Mason (517) 483-1227; Hope Middle School in Holt (517) 694-3411. 5) Exercise Programs held at the following sites: Holt Community Education: Call (517) 694-3411; First United Methodist Church of Mason: Call (517) 694-1984 & Meridian Senior Center in Okemos: Call (517) 349-2209. ASTHMA/ALLERGY Asthma
and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) Web: www.GetAsthmaHelp.org Services: Contact for local support group and information on allergies and asthma. BEREAVEMENT Grief
Recovery & Education Center-Navigating Through Life's
Landscapes Support Groups: 2nd Mon. of month (Jan.-Nov.): Gorsline-Runciman-205 E. Washington, DeWitt 7p.m. 3rd Thursday of mo. (Jan.-Nov.): Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., E.Lansing 7p.m. Five week educational series held throughout the year at various chapels: 7pm-9pm. Reservations are required. Call for dates. Services: Provides supportive services to bereaved families as well as to bring a greater understanding of grief and bereavement issues to the community as a whole. Summer picnic & Celebration of Lights held yearly. Living Information for Today (L.I.F.T.) luncheons. Call for current schedule which meets at Jimmy's Pub on 4th Tues. of month at 11:30 a.m. Eligibility: The service is available to anyone in the greater Lansing community. - - - - - - Palmer Bush Continuing Care Services Lansing Chapel Delta Chapel 520 E. Mt. Hope 6020 W Saginaw Lansing MI 48910 Lansing MI 48917 Ph: (517) 484-5349 Ph: (517) 323-7890 Services: Sponsors on-going grief support group program for those who have experienced a loss through death. Held at Pilgrim Congretional United Church of Christ, 125 S Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 10:30 am-noon (except Nov. & Dec.). Lending Resource library available for books, magazines & videos. Additional services available for Palmer Bush families. Eligibility: Available to anyone interested. - - - - - - Tiffany Grief Recovery Program 3232 W. Saginaw Lasning, MI 48917 Ph: (517) 321-2211 Services: Sponsors Holiday program, a seminar for bereaved people who anticipate having difficulty getting through the holidays. - - - - - - Living Information for Today (L.I.F.T.) Estes Leadley Funeral Home 325 W Washtenaw Lansing MI 48933 Ph: (517) 482-1651 Services: Offers a support group for widowed people called L.I.F.T. (Living Information for Today). Activities such as monthly luncheon meeting with guest speakers, bus trips, concerts planned. - - - - - - Hospice of Lansing (517) 882-4500 offers ongoing grief support group open to all community members free of charge. CANCER American
Cancer Society Capital Area Service Center 3100 West Rd Building B, Ste. 110 East Lansing, MI 48823 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Services: A variety of support programs are available to help meet the needs of cancer patients and their families. Provides various services for cancer patients. Van transportation to and from treatments and medical appointments is provided. Equipment loans are available for items such as hospital beds, bath benches, wheelchairs, commodes, etc. The FYI Resource Center houses a lending library of current books, videos, brochures and posters dealing with cancer related issues. Eligibility: Cancer patients in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties. Williamston-Webberville Area Cancer Support Group Eagles Hall 835 High St. (the east end) Williamston, MI Meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:00 pm-8:00pm at the Willamston Eagles hall meeting room. If you or someone close to you has cancer, please join us to talk, share, listen and support on another in a group setting. For more information contact: Jim or Mary at 655-2910 CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Valley
Court Community Center - Adult Children of Aging Parents Peace Lutheran Church, 830 N Cochran, Charlotte. Caregiver group meets 1st Mon. of month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact Lori Poyer at 543-1150 for more information. DIABETES American Diabetes Association of Michigan www.diabetes.org
Contact for information about diabetes, programs available, local events & support groups Ingham Regional Medical Center-Pennsylvania campus holds monthly diabetic education class & support group. Requires physician referral. Call 374-4911 EPILEPSY Epilepsy
Foundation of MI Contact for information on programs, the disease & the most current support groups of persons interested in and affected by epilepsy. HEARING IMPAIRED Hearing Loss Association of America, Lansing Office Chapter www.hearingloss.org or www.mi-shhh.org
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month. Contact Lee Urick at (517) 372-6766 for more information. HEART DISEASE Heart to Heart Support Group - meetings held 2nd & 4th Mondays from 7:15-9:15 pm at Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Rd, Okemos MI 48864 Contact: John McPhail, 331-5860 or 349-3023; Lynn Savage, Exercise Specialist, 483-5286 or 676-4542. Women Heart Cardiac Support Group- meets the 3rd Tues. of month at Sparrow Professional Building. Contact: Pat Gauerke, Coordinator at: 321-7431 for more information. HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE Huntington's
Disease Society of America (HDSA) 4000
N. Michigan Rd Nat'l website: www.hdsa.org email: hdsamich@iserv.net Services: Monthly support groups for caregivers, people at risk and people affected by Huntington's Disease. Helpline is available 24-hours a day. Inquiries are encouraged and welcomed. Services are free of charge. Meetings: Currently meets the 3rd Tues. of month, 7pm at Dimondale Homeward Bound Bldg. Contact Ruth Lentner at (989) 835-9933. Call to verify meeting time and location. LUNG DISEASE/ASTHMA American Lung Association Capital Region Office 403
Seymour, Lansing MI 48933-1179 Helpline: 1-800-LUNGUSA www.alam.org/
MENTAL ILLNESS NAMI Michigan 921 N Washington Ave. Lansing MI 48906-5137 Ph: (517) 485-4049 or (800) 331-4264 website: mi.nami.org Ph:
(517) 484-3403/Judy Wells-Lansing contact Services: Educational forum programs, support groups, newsletters, support for research, advocacy in housing, employment and supported education for all interested persons. Free of charge. OSTOMY Ostomy
Association of Greater Lansing Services: Providing support to people who have had colostomies, ileostomies and urinary diversions. Visits in patient homes. Meetings: 3rd Sunday of every month, September through June. Call after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for further information. PARKINSON'S DISEASE Greater
Lansing Area Parkinson's Support Group Contact Person for Parkinson's Caregivers group: Jeanne Brown (517) 339-8901 MI Parkinson's Foundation 1-800-852-9781 Services: Provides information on the latest developments in medication, exercise and methods of care for those with Parkinson's Disease. Discussions of symptoms and remedies, share stories and experiences. Speakers invited. Anyone interested in Parkinson's is welcome to attend. Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Jeanne for Caregiver's group meeting place. POLIO Polio
Survivors Support Group of Lansing Services: Provides support for individuals and families affected by polio. Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Barrier free location, free parking and no charge to attend. VISUALLY IMPAIRED Adjustment
to Vision Loss Services: Volunteer support group in cooperation with the Commission for the Blind. Various speakers. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Brown bag lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Call for more information. WIDOWHOOD Widowed Persons Support Group Susan Zimmermann (517) 339-4675 after 6 p.m.(best) Call for times and meeting locations. Minimal cost for monthly newsletter. New Tomorrows Support Group-Coping with the Loss of a Loved One- held 2nd Weds.of month from 11 am-noon and 3rd Thurs. of month from 7-8 pm at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Conference Rm, Pennsylvania Campus. Facilatator is Margaret Jones, Chaplain, Ingham Visiting Nurses. (517) 367-5923 Support
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