Community Resources – Michigan Family to Family

MI Options

MI Options offers trained experts who can help you navigate what kind of care you or a loved one might need as you age, what it will cost, and how to stay at home and maintain independence. Counselors can provide guidance and information on available resources and programs available to an individual to support their long-term care goals, including; caregiver support, financial/legal/insurance assistance, health and medical services, home maintenance and improvement, nutrition and meal services, and transportation services.

Counties:
All Counties

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

Languages:
English

Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults

Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults exists to support and foster independence and build community for autistic adults, including focusing on socialization, physical health, mental health, confidence, independence, self-sufficiency, and advocacy. It is located in Ann Arbor, MI

Counties:
Washtenaw

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

Languages:
English

One Day Niche

A non-profit, faith-based, and activity-based day program for adults with disabilities in West Michigan where activities include going out in the community, exercising, working on life skills and participating in activities that connect individuals with disabilities with community partners. We do service projects and fill envelopes, completing mailing projects for a local printer.

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Recreation, Services Other

Languages:
English

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan

Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF) is a statewide organization that provides education, financial assistance and emotional support to Michigan families affected by leukemia, lymphoma and related blood disorders. CLF offers a variety of services that help to meet the needs of its patients and families. The mission of Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is to provide and promote compassionate, personalized support to adults and children in Michigan affected by leukemia, lymphoma and other blood related disorders.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Case Management, Community Resources, Education, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Sibling, Support Group

Languages:
English

Garrett’s Place Life Skills Center for Autism

Garrett’s Place Life Skills Center for Autism serves Genesee County and neighboring communities. The resource center exist to provide social, recreational and life skill experiences to those living with autism across the lifespan.

Counties:
Genesee

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Rockford Food Allergy Network

RFAN's mission is to promote food allergy awareness, safety and support by providing education, offering advocacy, and fostering communication and consistency among families, educators and communities.

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Support Group

Languages:
English

Horizons Developmental Resource Center

We have a team of award-winning clinicians who specialize in innovative research-based techniques and approaches to solve even the most complex developmental and mental health disorders so individuals and families can stop walking on eggshells and start living life with more ease and enjoyment.

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Medical Services & Testing, Therapies

FAR Therapeutic Arts & Recreation

FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that provides services for people of all ages who have physical, intellectual and/or emotional challenges. FAR also promotes public understanding of the abilities and potential of people with such challenges.

Counties:
Macomb, Oakland

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Therapies

Languages:
English

The Friendship Circle

Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization affiliated with Lubavitch of Michigan. Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to 3,000 individuals with special needs and their families by providing recreational, social, educational and vocational programming. Friendship Circle also provides support to individuals and families struggling with isolation, addiction and other family-related crises.

Counties:
Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Respite, Sibling, Support Group, Support Other, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Languages:
English

LifeSpan

LifeSpan provides comprehensive residential, respite, community and employment support services tailored specifically to the needs of individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.

Counties:
Hillsdale, Jackson

Categorized:
Community Resources, Employment, Housing, Respite

Languages:
English

Michigan Family to Family

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Item Category: Community Resources

MI Options

Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults

One Day Niche

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan

Garrett’s Place Life Skills Center for Autism

Rockford Food Allergy Network

Horizons Developmental Resource Center

FAR Therapeutic Arts & Recreation

The Friendship Circle

LifeSpan