Our mission is to open minds and connect you with a world where everyone is valued through advocacy, support, and connecting individuals with community resources!
The Disability Network (Flint)
Counties:
Genesee
Genesee
Mid-Michigan G-Tube Feeding Group
We are a support group for families of children at any stage in their g-tube journey, whether the tube is a future possibility, a recent acquisition, or an old friend…a permanent necessity or meeting a temporary need while their child transitions to oral feedings.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Michigan
NAMI Michigan and its affiliates are dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life for persons, families and others, who are affected by mental illness, including children with serious emotional disorders, through support, education, advocacy and research. Many programs listed on the website.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Respite, Support Group, Support Other
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Respite, Support Group, Support Other
Languages:
English
English
Sickle Cell Disease Association Michigan
Our mission is to maximize the quality of life of individuals living with sickle cell disease, enable individuals with sickle cell trait to make informed decisions with respect to family planning, and provide education and testing for the general public.
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Respite, Support Group, Support Other
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Respite, Support Group, Support Other
Disability Network Eastern Michigan
Disability Network Eastern Michigan is the disability resource of the thumb and works with individuals, their families and other organizations and agencies to help people with disabilities live independently. This includes information and referrals, advocacy services, peer support, independent living skills, and transition services.
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services
The mission of Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) is to empower communities to improve their economic, social and cultural well-being by promoting a just and equitable society with the full participation Arab Americans. This website is the largest and most comprehensive Arab community-based health and mental health center in North America that is comprised of medical, public health and research, mental health and environment programs.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
Circle of Food Allergic Families
Circle of Food Allergic Families (COFAF) is a volunteer parent-run support group that serves hundreds of families with children who suffer from food allergy and/or eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. COFAF is based out of Oakland County but reaches hundreds of families from all over the greater-metropolitan Detroit area. COFAF support each other in many ways: parent meetings, family fun events, guest speakers, product discounts, newsletters, advocacy and so much more.
Disability Network/ Ann Arbor
Disability Network/ Ann Arbor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of children, youth and adults with disabilities at home, at school, at work and in the community.
Counties:
Washtenaw
Washtenaw
Categorized:
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Mentor, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Mentor, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
Association for Children’s Mental Health
The Association for Children’s Mental Health (ACMH) is a statewide, non-profit family organization dedicated to meeting the needs of families of children and youth with serious emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges. ACMH provides the following services to families and community partners across Michigan: Parent-to-Parent Support; Education, Networking & Leadership Opportunities including an annual Conference; Regional Training, Leadership Camp and other Special Events; Information Dissemination, Referral, Outreach and Systems Advocacy; Family Support Groups, Assistance & Advocacy; Youth Involvement & Leadership Opportunities.
Autism Society of Oakland County
The Autism Society of Oakland County (ASOC) is an advocacy organization that works to improve the lives of those impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Oakland County, Michigan. ASOC mission is to advocate and support meaningful participation in all aspects of life for individuals with ASD and their families. One one of the support elements ASOC provides is the ASOC Online Community. The free community was created to provide a safe place for individuals withASD and their families to connect, share stories, support each other and build lasting friendships.