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.
Kids Empowered Coaching and Counseling
Self esteem building counseling for children with ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Offers groups, one-on-one coaching and counseling, plus summer day camps for kids ages 4-6, 7-11 and in middle school.
EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning
EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning provides Educational Therapy and Developmental Therapy for students with special needs. EnCourage Institute is an educational services company offering Educational Therapy for students with reading, writing and math difficulties. Educational Therapy is a whole-child intervention and includes neuropsychology-based academic interventions integrated with therapies to address processing difficulties and social-emotional needs related to school and learning.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
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
Michigan State University Community Music School-Detroit
Opportunities for music education and music therapy are available to people of all ages with special needs. Through music programming at CMS, individuals with special needs have found joy, new friendships, and have made progress in the acquisition of motor, verbal, communication and social skills through music.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
West Michigan Special Hockey Association
West Michigan Special Hockey Association is starting a special hockey program in West Michigan. Players over the age of five, girls and boys, with developmental disabilities are invited to come and get free on ice instruction and structured game experience. Equipment is provided.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding
The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding improves quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills, using the horse as a catalyst.
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
West Michigan Spina Bifida Organization
Our organization strives to provide families affected by Spina Bifida a support system that fosters a strong sense of community, raises awareness of the condition, advocates for each unique individual’s highest level of independence, and creates partnerships that promote Spina Bifida in a positive light. Members have access to a wide variety of events, resources, and scholarships.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
The Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center strives to focus on what individuals can accomplish, not on what they cannot. Today, the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center serves riders of all ages who have physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Cheff provides opportunities for Hippotherapy (Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy utilizing the horse as a treatment modality) and Therapeutic Horseback Riding.