Support Other – Michigan Family to Family

ASK Family Services

Parent to Parent of SW MI promotes opportunities for children with disabilities and special needs to fully participate in society through the support and education of families and communities. We offer peer support program, parent mentoring training, and support groups.

Counties:
Kalamazoo

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Mentor, Support Group, Support Other, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Languages:
English

Capital Area Down Syndrome Association

Lansing area Down Syndrome Association that offers social programs, advocacy programs, resources, and classes.

Counties:
Ingham

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Support Group, Support Other

Languages:
English

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Family Hope Program

Check out the Family Hope Program offers a free opportunity to gather at the YMCA to participate in engaging social and physical activity, garner emotional support, and have time for respite.

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Recreation, Support Group, Support Other

Languages:
English

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society provides support groups, information, resources, research information, financial information and more for individuals impacted by cancer.
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La American Cancer Society proporciona grupos de apoyo, recursos, información sobre: investigación, ayuda financiero, y mucho mas para individuos afectados de un diagnóstico de cáncer.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Financial, Health Insurance & Finance, Insurance, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Services Other, Support Group, Support Other, Transportation

Languages:
English, Español

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides information on cystic fibrosis, information on obtaining financial support, medical care information, research information, daily living and transition information, assistance services, advocacy, and community support.
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La Fundación de Fibrosis Quística proporciona información sobre fibrosis quística. Tienen información sobre cómo obtener ayuda financiero, asistencia médica, investigación, la vida diaria y la transición, servicios de asistencia, abogacía y apoyo comunitario.

Counties:
All Counties

Languages:
English, Español

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

The National Center for Learning Disabilies (NCLD) focuses on empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. The site offers various resource information, policy information and updates, information laws related to individuals with disabilities and education, and a peer support forum.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Support Other

Languages:
English

Cure Duchenne

Cure Duchenne offers in depth information on Duchenne, medical services and interventions, research, family support, and opportunities to be involved and raise funds for the fight to cure Duchenne.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Equipment, Intervention, Medical Information, Medical Service, Medical Services & Testing, Support Other, Therapies

Languages:
English

Spina Bifida Association

The Spina Bifida Association website provides information on spina bifida, a list of clinics providing medical services, various resources, support, and advocacy around the prevention of spina bifida.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Medical Information, Medical Service, Medical Services & Testing, Support Other

Languages:
English

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan website provides information on Down Syndrome, various programs and support, workshops, financial assistance, and various resource information (financial, medical, therapy, transition, educational, etc.)

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Medical Information, Medical Service, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Support Other, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Languages:
English, Español

MidMichigan Health Palliative Care

University of Michigan Mid Michigan site provides information on palliative care and links to hospice and grief services.

Counties:
Isabella, Midland

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Medical Information, Medical Service, Medical Services & Testing, Support Other, Therapies

Languages:
English

Michigan Family to Family

Health Information Center

Item Category: Support Other

ASK Family Services

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Family Hope Program

American Cancer Society

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Cure Duchenne

Spina Bifida Association

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

MidMichigan Health Palliative Care