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SUPPORT GROUPS
Acoustic Neuroma Association-West Bloomfield Chapter; Gail Beale; 1-248-681-0780. Patients, family and friends invited to support group meetings.Alcoholics Anonymous; Toll-free; 1-877-337-0611.
Caregiver Support Groups; 1-734-282-7171. Presented by The Information Center, the program provides support and education training for families and friends caring for an elderly loved one, spouse or friend. Group meetings are held throughout Downriver.
www.theinfocenter.info
Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction & Fibromalgia Syndrome Support & Education Group; Betty Mazaras; 1-313-945-0525.
Crohns & Colitis Support Group; Brandy Nusser; 1-734-284-7019. Meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the multipurpose room at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave. E-mail: bnusser@sbcglobal.net
Downriver Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc.; Mary Eileen Hogan; 1-313-382-7974. Meets from noon to 2 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Knights of Columbus Robert Jones Council No. 3078, 25160 W. Outer Drive, Lincoln Park.
Downriver Diabetes Support Group. For children and their families.
www.downriverdiabetes.com
Downriver Multiple Sclerosis Support Group; Nancy Parker; 1-734-676-6320.
First Step; 1-734-459-5900. Support groups are held for victims of family violence and rape.
Gerstman Support Network; Gerald Olseski Jr.; 1-734-479-1517. Available hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Heart to Heart; 1-734-246-7111. Pregnancy and newborn loss support group, meets the 15th of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave.
Huntington's Disease Support Group for Caregivers & Those Affected; Betty Colucci; 734-947-1058. Support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at American House, 25250 Eureka Road, Taylor
Julie's List. Links to various free and low-cost resources.
www.julieslist.homestead.com
Lymphedema Support Group; 1-313-928-8078.
Maplegrove Day Camp Downriver; 1-734-282-5497. Summer day camp for children in families struggling with alcohol and/or drug use or abuse. Parent group also offered.
Narcotics Anonymous; 1-248-543-7200.
Overeaters Anonymous; 1-734-282-2227.
Parent Help Line; 1-800-942-HELP.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Downriver; P.O. Box 1797, Southgate 48195; Mike Neubecker; 1-734-783-2950.
www.pflagdownriver.org
Parkinson's Downriver Support Group; Sophie Tomich; 1-313-383-9539. Group meets at Haas Park Building, 68 Washington St., Trenton.
Schizophrenics Anonymous; 1-734-785-7714. Presented by The Guidance Center.
Teen Parent Educational Programs. 1-313-389-0234 (Lincoln Park residents); 1-734-946-6613 (Taylor residents); 1-734-246-4633 (Southgate residents); 1-734-246-1008, ext. 2228 (Wyandotte residents); and 1-734-379-4704 (Downriver High School - southern Downriver residents). Special school programs are offered for pregnant teens or those with children. Consultation and support services are available.
Tinnitus Support Group; Den Nagy; 1-313-383-1731. Support group for people with ringing in the ears; meetings are held quarterly.
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Related Facial Pain Support Group; Laura Updike; 1-313-843-6825; 1-313-867-7734. Meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, except July and August, in Room 815 of the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in the Detroit Medical Center, 261 Mack.
Women Celebrating Life Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group; 1-734-479-4208. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at First Presbyterian Church of Trenton, 2799 West Road.
Young Mother's Assistance Program; 1-734-513-7598. This program provides support services for pregnant and parenting teens and young adults ages 13 to 21. The primary focus is to provide information, education, referrals and adult mentors to assist with the role of becoming a parent.