We connect families with the resources they need to help their loved ones lead lives full of purpose and self-determination. We empower people with disabilities to have a voice in their own care and become involved members of their communities. We transform lives through person centered care, individualized support and deep, meaningful connections with caregivers.
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan serves individuals with epilepsy and their families throughout the state of Michigan. The Foundation provides a variety of programs and services, including education and consultation services, an annual conference, individual and public policy advocacy, monthly educational conference calls, epilepsy awareness and first aid trainings, social and enrichment programs, self-management programs, and Camp Discovery. Through these services, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan helps people with epilepsy to reach their goals while working to build a society that understands and supports them in their efforts.
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other
Languages:
English
English
Starfish Family Services
Starfish believes in investing early in the lives of families to keep them intact. We strive to prevent problems before they escalate and help strengthen relationships to build solid families that work. We believe in the potential of all children and the power of healthy parent-child relationships to break the cycles of poverty and create long-term positive outcomes for children.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
Autism Support of Michigan
The mission of the Autism Support of Michigan is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual. We will realize this vision by opening avenues of self-advocacy and advocating on behalf of others in a way that values equity, respect, dignity and diversity in all communities. ASM is committed to empowering individuals with autism and their families by offering educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars and other services. ASM advocates "Making Human Connections" in a supportive, integrated community is a right of all persons.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy
The Washtenaw ACA provides information, referrals and assistance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to ensure that people with disabilities and their families have choices, opportunities, and the supports they need to be fully included in community life through advocacy and education.
Counties:
Washtenaw
Washtenaw
Hospice of Michigan’s Anchors Programs for Children
When it's your child, when it seems like the world has stopped - we're here. Anchors Programs for Children exists for one reason: to support children and families facing a potentially life-limiting illness. Whether offering a child the comfort of a pediatric nurse, supporting a family's unique needs, or extending emotional support to loved ones, we never stop finding ways to care. Following a nonprofit mission to serve all no matter what, we're more than a symbol of support. We're an anchor when it's needed most.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Common Ground
Common Ground is a 24-hour crisis services agency dedicated to helping youths, adults, and families in crisis. Through our crisis line and in person, we provide professional and compassionate service to more than 80,000 people each year. Every member of our team is dedicated to our core purpose and guided by our core values. Site includes community resources searchable database for mental health resources.
Counties:
Oakland
Oakland
Categorized:
Community Other, Community Resources, Intervention, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Therapies
Community Other, Community Resources, Intervention, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Therapies
Lions of Michigan (The Lions Club)
Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 207 countries who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. They are known for working to end preventable blindness. Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties