Community Services - Health Information

Health and Wellness Information/Support Groups

American Diabetes Association
30300 Telegraph, Suite 117
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
(800) 342-2383 National Info Center
(888) 342-2383 Toll free line
(248) 433-3830 Administrative
(248) 433-1095 FAX
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Non-profit organization providing information and referral for persons with diabetes or those affected by diabetes. Professional and consumer education, advocacy, expos, and summer camp.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
American Heart Association of Michigan
16310 West 12 Mile Rd.
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
(800) 242-8721 800 line
(800) 968-1793 800 Line
(248) 569-3553 FAX
email: hmail@aha.attmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Works to prevent disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke, through research and community education programs.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
American Lung Association of Michigan
25900 Greenfield Rd., Suite 401
Oak Park, MI 48237
(800) 543-LUNG 800 Line
(734) 784-2008 Administration
(248) 784-2008 FAX
email: alam@alam.org
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The American Lung Assossication of Michigan Works to prevent lung disease through education, advocacy and the support of reseach.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sites:
1. American Lung Association of Michigan Huron Valley
412 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(800) 543-LUNG 800 Line
(734) 994-0155 Administrative
(734) 327-2968 FAX
email: huron@123.net
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Autism Society of Michigan
6035 Executive Dr., Suite 109
Lansing, MI 48911
(800) 223-6722 800 Line
(517) 882-2800
(517) 882-2816 FAX
email: miautism@aol.com
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Provides information and referral, education, support, and advocacy for persons with autism and their families.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
29777 Telegraph Rd., Suite 1651
Southfield, MI 48304
(800) 825-2536 Administrative
(248) 353-8222
(248) 353-0157 FAX
email: awarren@leukemiamichigan.org
web site: www.leukemiamichigan.org
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan provides financial assistance for treatment-related expenses, transportation costs and emergency needs. Offers peer support networks for newly diagnosed patients and family members, information and referral services, and recreational activities.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cystic Fybrosis Foundation Greater Michigan Chapter - Eastern Region
3064 Boardwalk Dr.
Saginaw, MI 48603-2324
(800) 968-7169 800 Line in Michigan
(989) 790-2233 Administrative
(989) 790-1050 FAX
email: saginaw-mi@cff.org
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The mission of CFF is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sites:
1. Cystic Fybrosis Foundation - Metro Detroit Chapter
2265 Livernois, Suite 410
Detroit, MI
(248) 269-8759 Administrative
Family Medical Center
8765 Lewis Ave.
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 847-3802 Administrative
(734) 847-3418 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive, cost-effective primary and preventive medical care. Services provided include family practice, dental, obstentrics, gynecology, family planning, behavioral mental health. Safety net for medically underserved people, including the uninsured and underinsured. Breast and cervical cancer screening.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Carleton: Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Temperance Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sites:
1. Family Medical Center
130 Medical Center Dr.
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-2169 Administrative
(734) 654-2535 FAX
SITE HOURS:
Carleton: Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
1921 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 544-0015 Administrative
(734) 544-0095 FAX
email: hfm@hfmich.org
web site: www.hfmich.org
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan exists tp promote opportunities for improving the quality of life for all affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and related bleeding disorders including complications from HIV/AIDS. HFM provides programs and services for individuals and families in the hereditary bleeding disorders community with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HIV/AIDS Home Help
(800) 515 3434 800 Line
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Assists with housing for people who are HIV positive.
HIV home test kits are available that are 99.9% accurate and FDA approved.
For more information, call 1-800-298-4515.
Leader Dogs for the Blind
1039 S. Rochester Rd.
P.O. Box 5000
Rochester, MI 48107-3115
(888) 777-5332 800 Line
(248) 651-9011 Administrative
(248) 651-5812 FAX
email: leaderdog@leaderdog.org
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Trains the legally blind individual to travel safely with a leader dog.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan
1669 Hamilton Rd., Suite 210
Okemos, MI 48864
(800) 622-9474 800 Line
(517) 347-2282
(517) 347-2720 FAX
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants to children ages 2-1/2 to 17 who suffer from life-threatening illnesses wishes including: object wishes, trips, meetings with celebrities. Wishes must be achievable and age appropriate.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mercy Memorial Hospital
740 North Macomb St.
P.O. Box 67
Monroe, MI 48162-0067
(734) 240-4565 Support Groups
(734) 240-8400 Main
(734) 242-7726 Administrative
(734) 240-5880 Home Health Care
(734) 240-8940 Hospice
(734) 240-1760 Family Center
(734) 240-8888 Home Respiratory Care
(734) 240-4565 Community Relations
(800) 686-6543 Addiction Access Management System (SEMCA)
web site: www.mercymemorial.org
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Provides comprehensive health and medical services to Monroe County residents and surrounding areas.
OVERVIEW:
Inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults to assist the patient in resolving an immediate crisis and to prepare him/her to function independently in the community.
FEES:
Most insurance, Medicare and Medicaid
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
24 hour service
Sites:
1. The Family Center Mercy Memorial Hospital
700 Stewart Rd., Suite 105
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-9836 Intake and information
(888) 233-9862 800 Line
(734) 457-3620 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Licensed outpatient clinic providing comprehensive substance abuse and mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
FEES:
Set fee covered by most insurance.
SITE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m - 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2. Mercy Memorial Hospice
725 N. Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-8006 Administrative
(734) 242-6361 Home Health Care
(734) 242-7130 Home Respiratory Care
Public transportation accessible.
OVERVIEW:
Provides comfort and supportive care for the terminally ill to ease the dying process and allow the person to live life as he/she chooses, and to die with human dignity.
FEES:
Covered by most private insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid. Will care for people regardless of ability to pay.
SITE HOURS: 24 hour emergency care
Monroe Community Mental Health Authority
1001 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
P.O. Box 726
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-7340 Clinical & 24 hour crisis Line
(800) 886-7340 Clinical & 24 hour toll free
(734) 243-3371 Administrative
(734) 243-5564 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
MCMHA is the speciality support and services managed care organization serving Monroe County providing:
- Services for persons with developmental disabilities
- Services for children and families with emotional disturbances
- Services for persons with mental illness
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesdays until 7:30 p.m.
Saturday psychiatric hours by appointment only.
24 hour crisis line.
Monroe County Health Department
2353 S. Custer Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-7800 Information only
(734) 240-7820 Children’s Special Health Care
(734) 240-7874 Public Health Emergency Preparedness
(734) 240-7812 clinic Services
(734) 240-7825 Dental Services
(734) 240-7830 Family Planning
(734) 240-7855 Hearing and Vision
(734) 240-7860 Maternal/Infant Support Services
(734) 240-7910 Medical Examiner’s Office
(734) 240-7895 WIC
(734) 240-7816 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Disease prevention, health maintenance and promotion, health assess, health behaviors, counseling, and public health enforcement.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.and 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m.
New Beginnings - Mercy House Ministries
1199 Stewart Rd.
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-6677 Administrative
Public transportation accessibel.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
New Beginnings offers women in a crisis pregnancy alternatives to abortion by providing community based support.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parents Without Partners
P.O. Box 43
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-9263 Rick Steckmeyer
(734) 289-4056 Diane McIntyre
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Educational organization devoted to the welfare of single parents and their children.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
General meetings on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Orientation for new members at 7 p.m.
Rainbow Center of Michigan
14733 S. Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-0787 Main
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Provides comprehensive services to opiate and other drug dependent persons. To develop and promote positive public awareness, understanding of the devastating effects of substance abuse.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 4:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Salvation Army Harbor Light
25 S. Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 457-4340 Main
(734) 342-5050 Main
(800) 686-6543 Addiction Access Management System (SEMCA)
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Provides substance abuse treatment services, especially for Monroe County residents who lack resources.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. Michael’s We Care
P.O. Box 2358
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 289-3428
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Offers monertary assistance to people with life threatening illnesses.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tennyson Center St. Charles Hospital
2600 Navarre
Oregon, OH
(419) 255-5665
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Inpatient and outpatient care.
Transplant Society of Michigan
2203 Platt Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48140
(734) 973-1577 Administrative - 24 hour
(734) 973-3133 FAX
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Federally certified, Medicare funded organ and tissue recovery agency. TSM acts as the pivotal point between the donor, hospital and transplant acivity.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
24 hours