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.
Disability Network Capital Area
Disability Network Capital Area is a community-based, cross disability, non-profit organization that works with the Ingham, Clinton, Eaton & Shiawassee Counties providing the following services: Peer Support, Information & Referral, Community Awareness & Advocacy, Independent Living Skills and Transition.
Healing Complex Kids
Healing Complex Kids provides hope and healing to families that are trying to recover their complex (special needs) children from their diagnosis. We want parents, teachers, therapists, and medical practitioners to know that it is possible to greatly improve the cognitive and social abilities of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, FASD, PANDAS, sensory issues, anxiety and depression, learning issues, and other developmental disabilities. We provide healing in the form of education. Through this web site, our social networks, and events we host or sponsor, we present solutions to help complex children recover. We have a strong dedication and interest in helping all families that struggle with finding the resources they need to maintain family stability. Our on-going and long-term mission is to provide families with the resources they need in the form of education, awareness, and interventions so they and their children can have the best family experience possible and help children grow up in healthy, loving families.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Languages:
English
English
Autism Alliance of Michigan
Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is a statewide non-profit organization serving families in our state who are living with autism. AAoM is the central statewide resource for quality information, connection to supports and services, and community based awareness, safety, and inclusion training for first responders, educators, families, transportation and parks/recreation workers. AAoM’s goal is to connect families to critical supports and services that will improve the quality of life for those affected by autism, their families, and the communities where they reside.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Independent Living Club
The Independent Living Club provides ongoing support for people with disabilities who live, or would like to live, independently . Members learn together and provide mutual encouragement and advice.
Counties:
Oakland
Oakland
Autism Society of West Shore
The Autism Support of West Shore (ASWS) provides the Hope newsletter, a quarterly newsletter featuring family interviews, summaries of relevant ASWS events and calendar of activities locally and around the state; monthly informal social groups for parents, families, and those who care about individuals with autism to meet, drink coffee, eat, and tal; regular meetings featuring guest speakers and workshops. Scholarships are available to qualified families to assist with education, equipment, and treatment. ASWS also provides resource information and networking.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties