Support Groups Last Updated: 3/20/08 ALCOHOLISM Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Phone 24-hour answering machine (517) 377-1444, Al-Anon (517) 484-1977 Central office: 1915 E. Michigan Ave. Literature and 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) 913-3800. 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; Holt- Hope Middle School (517) 694-3411; Heartwood School in Mason (517) 483-1227; . 5) Exercise Programs held at the following sites: Holt Community Education: Call (517) 694-3411; First United Methodist Church of Mason: Contact Linda Simpson-days (517) 335-5785 or eve. 676-0481. Asthma
and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) Asthma Info Line: 1-866-EZ LUNG (395-8647) MI only Website: 222.GetAsthmaHelp.org Services: Local support group meets once each month and provides information on allergies and asthma. BEREAVEMENT Grief
Recovery & Education Center- Navigating Through Life's Landscapes Support Groups: No reservations required. 2nd Monday of month (Jan.-Nov.): Gorsline-Runciman, 205 E Washington, DeWitt 7 p.m. 3rd Thursday of mon.(Jan.-Nov.): Gorsline Runciman East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave. E. Lansing 7 p.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. For additional information please call. 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. - - - - - - Grief Recovery Program Tiffany Funeral Home 3232 W. Saginaw Lansing MI 48917 Ph: (517) 321-2211 Services: Sponsors a holiday program 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 social support group for widowed people called L.I.F.T. (Living Information for Today). Activities such as monthly luncheon meetings 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 Road, Bldg.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 Meeting held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Williamston Eagles hall meeting room. If you or someone close to you has cancer, please join us to talk, share, listen and support one 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 support group meets 1st Monday of month from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Contact Lori Poyer at (517) 543-1150 for more information. DIABETES American
Diabetes Association of Michigan Contact for information about diabetes, programs, local events & most up-to-date support groups. Ingham Regional Medical Center Pennsylvania Campus holds monthly diabetic class & support group. Physicians referral required. Call 374-4911 for more information. EPILEPSY Epilepsy
Foundation of MI Contact for most current information on programs, the disease and support groups for individuals, family members and other persons interested in and affected by epilepsy. HEARING IMPAIRED
Websites: www.hearingloss.org or www.mi-shhh.org Meetings held 1st Tuesday of each month at Foster Community Center from 6:30 p.m.(refreshments)& meeting from 7:00--8:30 p.m.. Contact Lee Urick at (517) 372-6766 for more information. HEART DISEASE Heart to Heart Support Group-meets the 2nd and 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.
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: Lansing group meets the third Tues. of month at 7pm in 2nd floor Dimondale Homeward Bound Bldg. Contact Ruth Lantner at (989 )835-9933. Call to verify meeting times and location. LUNG DISEASE/ASTHMA
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 Lansing contact: Judy Wells (517) 484-3403 Michigan
State University contact: Erin Slee (517) 203-8669 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 Caregiver's Support 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. Contact Jeanne for Parkinson's Caregiver's 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 & locations of meetings.Minimal cost for monthly newsletter. New Tomorrows Support Group: Coping with the Loss of a Loved One-meetings held at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Conference room, Pennsylvania Campus on 2nd Weds. of month 11am-12noon and 3rd Thurs. of month 7:00-8:00 pm.. Facilitator is Margaret Jones, Chaplain, Ingham Visiting Nurses. Contact: (517) 367-5923 Support
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