Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth

Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth are a parent-led, grassroots group working on behalf of youth in need of complex mental health support and services in Michigan. Their goal is to improve the mental health system for children and adolescents who need the highest level of support. They have come together to share their stories and foster positive change within a broken system.
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Great Lakes Loan Closets

Great Lakes Loan Closets is designed to help residents of Michigan, Wisconsin, Northern Indiana, and Northern Illinois find organizations that lend medical equipment for minimal or no cost. Loan Closets, also known as medical equipment loaning programs or re-use programs, lend home medical equipment to people recovering from illness or injury. Most organizations receive their equipment from members of the community who no longer need it. They clean the equipment, check to make sure it's in good condition, and lend it to those who need it. Loan closets typically have durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, bedside commodes, walkers, crutches, canes, and high-rise toilet seats. Some may also have hospital beds or electric wheelchairs available. Each loan closet is unique, with its own set of eligibility requirements, equipment, and loan period. Please note: not all have equipment specifically for pediatric patients. It is always a good idea to call ahead to confirm if they have what you need.
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NOTEable Youth

NOTEable Youth is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides inclusive music classes adapted for youth of all abilities. Classes include Instrumental Ensemble, Beginners Instrumental Clinic, Fun with Music, and Choir. Appropriate for youth with IEP or 504 plants, early intervention, developmental or exceptional programs, speech and language support, or anyone else who can use an accommodating environment. All classes are held in Troy, MI.
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Fellinlove Farm

Fellinlove Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides outdoor activities, socialization and educational opportunities through a unique interactive experience with diverse animals for people of all ages and abilities. Their mission statement is to improve their guests' quality of life through:
~Hands on interactions with our diverse animals
~Socialization and educational opportunities
~Outdoor discoveries of nature in a serene setting
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Advocacy & Consultation for Children’s Education Services & Support

A C C E S S Education provides professional education advocacy and consultation services for parents, caregivers, providers and support agencies. Professional Advocate Service to help with IEP Meetings, Special Education, 504 Plans, Suspension, Expulsion, Behavior and Manifestations. This is a paid service, however they do offer a sliding scale for clients.
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Association for Person in Supported Employment (APSE)

MIAPSE is a state chapter of the APSE. Members are dedicated to the growth and expansion of supported and customized employment.

APSE-The Network on Employment is a national and state membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons with significant disabilities. APSE is an organization for Supported Employees, Employers, Family Members, Providers and Advocates.
MIAPSE provides training to vocational rehabilitation professionals in Michigan. In addition, the members advocate for fully inclusive community employment.
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A Kid Again- Michigan

A Kid Again Michigan serves families who are raising children living with life-threatening conditions across the entire state of Michigan. They do so by providing cost-free, fun-filled destination events throughout the year that they call Adventures. Through these Adventures, families can take a break from doctor visits and hospital stays and enjoy quality time together. Adventures are all 100% free. Their goal is to take care of everything so you can focus on enjoying time with your family. Enrollment is open to families with children under 20 years of age whose diagnosis is deemed life-threatening by a medical professional.
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Stomp Out Bullying

STOMP Out Bullying is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. STOMP Out Bullying promotes civility, diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in school and online.
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Edutopia

Edutopia offers a resource list for bullying prevention including ideas for cultivating empathy, diversity and inclusion and suicide prevention. Features resources to fight bullying and harassment at school with websites, organizations, articles, planning guides, lesson plans, and other resources dedicated to preventing bullying and harassment.
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