Veterans Guide

Kalkaska Alzheimers Support Group
Becky Brea (231) 258-7522
The group meets the 2nd Thursday from 2-3pm to share strategies and information concerning Alzheimers.

Northwest Michigan Chapter--Regional Association
Lori Corson (231) 929-3804 lori.corson@alz.org
The association is able to give support group meetings, locations, and times for northern lower Michigan.
Art Therapy

Center for Creativity: Art Therapy for Children of Divorce
(231) 932-2287

Bereaved Children's and Parents' Art Therapy Group, GT
Barbara McIntyre (231) 935-8492 bmcintyre@mhc.net
Group meets every Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, to use art to explore and work through the grief process.

Kalkaska Children's and Parents' Art Therapy Group
Barbara McIntyre (231) 935-8492 bmcintyre@mhc.net
Group meets Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, to use art to explore and work through the grief process.
Bariatric

Grand Traverse Chapter, Brain Injury Support Group
Jerry Straub (231) 237-9344
The group meets the 2nd Tuesday at 6pm to provide support, practical solutions, and advocacy for any brain-injured individual.

Grand Traverse Breast Cancer Support Group
Robin Staron (231) 941-8771
Group meets 3rd Wednesday, 7-8:30pm, to share coping strategies with treatments, educational material, and provide mutual support.

Navigator System--Regional
Blanche Heidt (231) 935-6977 1-800-376-1135 bheidt@mhc.net
This is a mentoring referrral system that links women presently dealing with cancer with a trained volunteer survivor. This mentor is available to help the patient move through appointments, therapies, and/or surgery.

Grand Traverse Cancer Support Group
Terry Gremmel (231) 935-6578 tgremell@mhc.net
This group meets 1st and 3rd Monday to share information and techniques and to explore group questions and concerns.

Grand Traverse Yoga for Cancer Patients
Terry Gremmel (231) 935-6578 tgremell@mhc.net
Group uses yoga to deal with many aspects of cancer and its treatments.

Leukemia and Related Cancers Telephone Support
Regional Leukemia Society (231) 456-5413
This telephone support is made available for those who have difficulty attending a group or for those living in areas where there are no groups formed.

Man-To-Man Support Network--Regional
Brian Drulard (989) 732-8337
Regional network of prostate cancer survivors who provice counsel, guidance, and information to those recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Cadillac Cancer Support Group--Wexford
Nancy Siddal/Elizabeth Paulson (231) 876-7297
Group meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 3:30pm to give information and support both to oncology patients and their families.

Wexford US Too Prostate Cancer Support Group
Jim Baum (231) 829-3214
Group meets 3rd Tuesday in Dublin Room, McCauley Hall. Each month there is a speaker and open discussion on a topic related to prostate cancer.

Grand Traverse Cardiac Discussion/Support Group
Mary McManemy (231) 935-8565 mmmanemy@mhc.net
Cardiac Rehab Nurse presents pertinent information and then opens the meeting to participant concerns and questions.

Grand Traverse Depression & Manic Depressive
Jim Brubaker (231) 271-4193
Meets Tuesdays 2:30-4:00pm or Thursdays 7-8:30pm to offer information, advocacy, and practical support for those dealing with depression.

Great Lakes Community Mental Health Depression Support Group, Grand Traverse
Matt Lyberg (231) 935-3697
Group meets Thursdays at 10:00am. Participants, led by a facilitator, work toward discovering strategies for living and moving through life.

Grand Traverse Diabetes Support Group
Lisa Corpe (231) 935-8200 1-800-809-8127
Group meets 2nd Wednesday every month, 1:30-3:00pm. They do bs/bp checks (1:30-2:00) and then have a meeting led by Health Care professional or a guest speaker.

Kalkaska Diabetes Support Group
Connie Farrier (231) 258-7520 cfarrier@mhc.net
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-8pm, at KMHC to share ideas, information, and keep up with new research.

Leelanau Diabetic Support Group
Lisa Corpe (231) 935-8200
Meets the 2nd Monday from 2-3pm. A health care professional leads a discussion.

Manistee Diabetic Support Group
Lynette Maxey (231) 398-1680
Group meets to share research and information, recipes, techniques of coping, and to learn from guest speakers.

Otsego Diabetes Support Group
Mary King (989) 731-2193
Group meets 2nd Monday, 6pm. They explore issues confronting diabetics and their families.

Wexford Diabetes Education and Support
Cindy Bosscher (231) 876-7183
Monthly support group plus summer walking program and winter aqua therapy. Educational materials and diabetic foot assessment.

Northern Michigan Alliance for Indendent Living
2301 Garfield, Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 922-0903
TTY: (231) 922-2359
Toll Free: (866) 869-8600
Fax: (231) 922-2597
www.NMAIonline.org

Surviving Divorce/Thriving Again--Grand Traverse
Rev. Emily Lou Belcher (231) 947-3117
Series runs several times a year using videos, workbooks, discussion to explore how one survives the trauma of broken relationships. Once started, group becomes confidential.

Women's Resource Center (231) 941-1210 1-800-554-4972

Men Exploring Nonviolent Solutions--Regional
Women's Resource Center (231) 941-1210
Class includes 26 sessions. Ongoing year round. Can enter at any point. Must have assessment first (cost $50). Each 2-hour class has a $15 charge.

Hotline

Women's Resource Center (231) 941-1210 1-800-554-4972
Provides 24-hour counselor, shelter, and clothing. Can connect caller with legal advocate.

Grand Traverse Anorexia / Bulimia Support Groups
2 Female Survivors (231) 935-6678
Meetings are specifically for anorexics and bulimics, not significant others.

Central United Methodist Church
Rev. Dean Baily
222 Case St.
Traverse City
231.946.5191

Congregation Ahavat Shalom
Rabbi Stacy Fine
231.935-3034 E-Mail

First Congregational Church
6105 Center Rd.
Traverse City MI 49686
231.947.6698

Grace Episcopal Church
Father Ed Eminhauser
341 Washington
Traverse City MI 49684
231.947.2330

Love for Children /
Presbyterian Church
701 Westminster Rd.
Traverse City MI 49686
231.946.6073

St. Francis
Father Gardner
1025 South Union
Traverse City
231.947.4620

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Emmy Lou Belcher
6726 Center Rd.
Traverse City
231.947.3117

Unity Church
Judy Grimes
3600 5 Mile Rd.
Traverse City
231.938.9587

Wedgwood Christian Youth & Family Services ($)
3301 Veterans Drive
Traverse City MI 49684
231.922.2885

Grand Traverse Fibromyalgia Support Group
Joan Ramsdell/Anita (231) 267-5989 (231) 922-0883
Mutually concerned group shares information, practical solutions, and the support of laughter and love.

Traverse City Fibromyalgia Support Group
Kathy Stevens (231) 935-1701
Group meets the 1st Wednesday from 7-9pm sharing information, new research, practical solutions, and mutual support.

Traverse Area Gluten Free Support Group
Sandy Cartwright/Linda Smith (231) 947-8324 (231) 775-0226
Group meets to support each other in dealing with their food sensitivity through speakers, information-sharing, and alternative recipes. Brings in people from Luddington to Mackinaw City.

Battered Women's Justice Project
800-903-0111, fax 218-722-1545

Big Brothers Big Sisters
4041 US 31 South
Traverse City MI 49684
231.943.4601

Blair Community Resource Center
1625 Sawyer Rd.
Traverse City MI 49684
231.933.6487

Catholic Human Services, Inc.
1000 Hastings Street
Traverse City MI 49686
231.947.8110

Child & Family Services
3785 Veterans Drive
Traverse City MI 49684
231.946.8975

Doula Teen Parent Program
701 S. Elmwood, Suite 8
Traverse City MI 49684
231.947.0067

Hate Free TC
P.O. Box 2003
Traverse City, MI 49685-2003
231-938-2432 E-Mail

Healthy Futures
1105 Sixth Street
Traverse City MI 49684
231.935.5640 or 888.403.8468

HIV/AIDS Wellness Networks, Inc. of Grand Traverse
112 W. 14th. St.
Traverse City
231-933-0279 E-Mail

House of Hope
1105 East Front St.
Traverse City MI 49686
231.946.5350
Teenage Christian girls between 12-18 - Residential Program

Interlochen Community Resource Center
3113 M-137
Interlochen MI 49643
231.933.5974

Kingsley Community Resource Center
PO Box 580
Kingsley MI 49649
231.263.5161 x232

MSU Extension Grand Traverse
520 W. Front, Suite A
Traverse City MI 49684
231.922.4620

Munson Medical Center
1105 Sixth Street
Traverse City MI 49684
231.935.8200

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
800-537-2238, Fax 717-545-9456

Northwest Michigan Human Service Agency
3963 Three Mile Rd.
Traverse City MI 49686
231.947.3780 or 800.632.7334

Resource Center on Child Custody and Child Protection
800-527-3223, fax 702-784-6628

THIRDlevel
Crisis Intervention Center
1022 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.922.4800 or 800.442.7315

Women's Resource Center
720 South Elmwood
Traverse City
231. 941.1210 E-Mail

Child Care Connection
NW Michigan 4C
720 S. Elmwood, Suite 4
Traverse City MI 49684
231.941.7767

Child Guidance Center
1100 Silver Drive, Suite C
Traverse City MI 49684
231.947.2255

Grand Traverse Families in Action
PO Box 187
Traverse City MI 49685
231.922.4543

March of Dimes
10850 East Traverse Highway, Suite 1108
Traverse City MI 49684
231.947.2488

MSU Extension Grand Traverse
520 W. Front, Suite A
Traverse City MI 49684
231.922.4620

Munson Medical Center
1105 Sixth Street
Traverse City MI 49684
231.935.8200

Northwest Michigan Human Service Agency
3963 Three Mile Rd.
Traverse City MI 49686
231.947.3780 or 800.632.7334

Northwest Michigan Works!
Employment Service Center
1209 South Garfield Ave., Suite C
Traverse City MI 49686
231.922.3700 or 800.442.1074

Northwestern Michigan College
Social Science Dept.
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City MI 49686
231.922.1294

Parenting Classes
Noreen Broering
618 State Street
Fife Lake MI 49633
231.879.3531

Planned Parenthood
1135 East Eight Street
Traverse City MI 49686
231.946.1844

THIRDlevel
Crisis Intervention Center
1022 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.922.4800 or 800.442.7315

Grand Traverse Bereaved Parents' Support Group
Jan Stump (231) 935-8491 jstump@mhc.net
Group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7:00-8:30pm to support each other in their journeys through the grief process.

Traverse City Senior Center Grief/Loss Support
Jan Stump (231) 935-8491 jstump@mhc.net
This group meets every Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am to support each other in the journey through grief.

Leelanau Bereavement Support Group
Sharecare (231) 386-2273
Meets Tuesdays, 9:30-11am. at Suttons Bay Congregational Church.

American Lung Association
153 1/2 East Front Street
Traverse City MI 49684
231.946.1344

ARC Grand Traverse
PO Box 204
Traverse City MI 49685
231.941.0560

Community Health Clinic
870 East 8th. St.
Traverse City
231. 929.4448 E-Mail

Community Mental Health
Roger Dunnegan
701 South Elmwood
Traverse City
231.922.4850

Grand Traverse County Health Department
2325 Garfield Road North
Traverse City MI 49684
231.922.2729

HIV/AIDS Wellness Networks, Inc. of Grand Traverse
112 W. 14th. St.
Traverse City
231.933.0279 E-Mail

Munson Medical Center
1105 Sixth Street
Traverse City MI 49684
231.935.8200

Planned Parenthood
1135 East Eight Street
Traverse City MI 49686
231.946.1844

Northern Light SHHH: Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People
Meetings: 2nd Sunday of the
month at 1:30 pm Sept through June
Cindy Shapiro (231) 864-4020 cinsh@gtii.com, or
Jeanne Dzik (231) 275-5752 jeanarlene@aol.com
Provides information about coping strategies and assisted listening devices. This self help group decides on activities related to support, education
and advocacy. National Website | State Website

Grand Traverse Hepatitis C Support Meeting
Pat Mayse (231) 929-9024
Meets to share successes, become better informed, and support each other. Patients, families, and friends welcome. 3rd Tuesday each month, 7-8:30pm.

Help/HpV Herpes Support Group--Grand Traverse
Third Level (231) 922-4800
Group meets the first Saturday, 1-3pm, to offer support and education to those who have HPV. It is facilitated by a nonmedical leader.

Conflict Resolution
Sue Ellen Jenson
231.941.5835 E-Mail

Friends North
231.946.1804

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline, 1.888.843.4564 (212.989.0999) M-F, 6pm to 10pm; Sat, noon to 5pm.

Hate Free TC
P.O. Box 2003
Traverse City, MI 49685-2003
231-938-2432 E-Mail

HIV/AIDS Wellness Networks of Grand Traverse many services including where to locate confidential HIV testing 800.947.1160 or 231.947.1110 E-Mail

Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Tom Appel
701 South Elmwood, Suite 10
Traverse City
231.922.5211 E-Mail

Michigan Hate Crime Coordinator
Cathy Milett
120 North Washington St., Suite 803
Lansing MI 48913 E-Mail

Michigan Peace Team
Tom Shea E-Mail

National AIDS Hotline, 1.800.342.2437, 1.800.344.7432 Spanish, 24 hours

National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453, 24 hours

National Child Care Information Center
1.800.616.2242

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233

National Runaway Switchboard
1.800.621.4000, 24 hours

Sexual Assault Examiner Program
Paula Meyer
935.6333

THIRDlevel
Crisis Intervention Center
1022 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.922.4800 or 800.442.7315 Website

Traverse City Human Rights Commission

Traverse City Police
Ralph Soffredine 922.4400

Triangle Foundation, Inc.
Michigan's statewide civil rights, advocacy and anti-violence organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. 19641 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, Michigan 48219-2721 Phone: 313.537.3323 voice, 313.537.3379 fax.
Report Hate Crimes!
1.877.7.TRIANGLE
E-Mail

Women's Resource Center
941.1210 E-Mail

800-616-HATE
A 24-hour, toll-free National Hate Crimes Hotline available for victims anywhere in North America

TC Area Huntington's Disease Support Group
Irene Gettel (231) 536-0509 jeff1@voyager.net
This chapter of the MI Huntington's Disease Society of America meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm. Speakers and information to assist families in getting their affairs in order.

Turning Over Destroyed Dreams (T.O.D.D.): For families and friends of the incarcerated
T.O.D.D. is a support group that provides a safe environment bound by anonymity for the families and friends of those in prison. The focus of the group is on our own improvement. Together we can mend the broken, rebuild our dreams, and hence the promise of a better tomorrow. T.O.D.D. is not a recital of the details of someone else's faults and actions nor is it a platform to reform our correctional system.

For further questions or information about our group, email address is: TODD4Family@aol.com - Traverse City, MI )

Incest Survivors Support Group
Aimee (231) 941-1210
A Woman's Resource Center group which meets on Wednesdays, 6-8pm, to help victims work through anger, betrayal, and helplessness of incest.

Affirmations, 800.398.4297, 4-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Bay Psychological Services
Jennifer Sowe, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
236 1/2 Front Street
231.946.6488
drsowle607@aol.com

Friends North
Social Group
P.O. Box 562
Traverse City, 49685
231.946.1804 E-Mail

Friends Up North
Social Group
Boyne City
E-Mail

HIV/AIDS Wellness Networks, Inc. of Grand Traverse
112 W. 14th. St.
Traverse City
231.933.0279 E-Mail

PFLAG
Meets every third Wednesday
908 West Front St.
Traverse City.
231.929.2038 E-Mail

THIRDlevel
Crisis Intervention Center
1022 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.922.4800 or 800.442.7315

Transgender Michigan
(no address provided)
tgmichigan@ameritech.net
517.347.3681

Traverse City Gay AA
Grace Church
Washington at Boardman
Traverse City MI 49685
231.922.0746

Triangle Foundation, Inc.
Michigan's statewide civil rights, advocacy and anti-violence organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. 19641 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, Michigan 48219-2721 Phone: 313.537.3323 voice, 313.537.3379 fax.
Report Hate Crimes!
1.877.7.TRIANGLE
E-Mail

Triangles and Rainbows
LGBT student organization at NMC Website

Windfire
LGBTQS Youth
P.O. Box 562
Traverse City MI 49688
231.922.4800 or 800.442.7315
Website Coming Soon

Lymphedema Network of Northern MI--Grand Traverse
Jane Rolf, MSN, APRN, BC
(231) 935-6691 or 1-800-4MUNSON - mrolf@mhc.net
Meet at Munson Community Health Center the last Tuesday of the month from January through March from 12N to 1PM (bring your brown bag lunch, coffee and water provided) and April through November from 7P to 9P (light refreshments) and have speaker and/or activity at every meeting.

Great Lakes Community Mental: Health Skills for Life
Matt Lyberg (231) 935-3697
This group meets Tuesdays at 10:30am. Through discussion led by a facilitator, participants find practical resolutions to the challenges of daily living.

Great Lakes CMH: Women's Anxiety Supportive Group
Matt Lyberg (231) 935-3697
This group meets Thursdays at 10:30am. The facilitator assists group through discussion to focus on the stressors which cause their anxiety and to develop strategies for stressor reduction.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of NW Michigan
Marjorie Hartnett (231) 947-4174
Some meetings are geared to the public at large. Information and speakers help to educate about the difficulties, therapies, and challenges of living with mental illness.

Support Group for the mentally ill and their families, where they can share strategies for more fulfilling lives, meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 4:30-6:30pm.

Depressive and Manic Depressive Support Group
(Wexford) Betty/Theresa (231) 775-5638
Member-run support group sponsored by Club Cadillac. They share feelings and concerns and offer encouragement. A staff person is present to refer an in-crisis individual to a counselor.

Knitting for Stress--Wexford
Pam Walker (231) 775-9276 1-888-452-7181
Group uses knitting as a tool to reduce stress. Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Do crochet, also.

Benzie Self-Help Group
Marilyn Sheets (231) 882-4358 august@northlink.net
We support patients and families through meetings. 1st Wednesday each month at the Congregational Church in Benzie.

Munson Multiple Sclerosis Help Group
Michelle Binsfeld (231) 941-4689
Group meets the 2nd Thursday each month. Speakers and discussions on issues the group chooses each year. Dave Rushlow, SW, acts as facilitator.

Kalkaska Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Dot Dingman (231) 258-4518 gdingman@michweb.net
Multiple Sclerosis support group, materials, speakers on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30 at KMH.

Leelanau Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group
Mary Stokoe (231) 386-7529 mbstokoe@traverse.net
We provide supprt to patients and families through materials, meetings, and guest speakers.
Rose City Multiple Sclerosis Support Group--Oscoda
Sandy Buck (989) 473-2247
Meets 1st Monday of each month except July and August. Group brings in speakers, videos, and shares practical ways of balancing help and independence in dealing with MS.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society--Regional
1-800-243-5767
Provides information and regional referrals

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group--Wexford
Deb Evans (231) 768-4306
Meets 3rd Monday and have educational materials, practical problem solving, and mutual support for those experiencing chronic painful sensations in hands/feet.

Organ Transplant Support Group--Otsego
Bev Scherwinski (989) 983-4188
Group deals with gamut of issues confronting individuals and families of organ transplants/organ candidates.

Osteoporosis Support Group--Wexford
Lynne Anderson (231) 775-6521 oldbones@hotmail.com
Not meeting at present time, but contact Lynne so she can let individual know when there will be a group.

Parent Education and Support Guide--Grand Traverse
Jennifer Berkey/Kay Roush (MSU Ext.)
(231) 922-4821 & (231) 922-4621
Guide to many programs and support groups deasling with pregnancy, infants, toddlers, siblings, twins, breastfeeding, dads and working moms.

Grand Traverse Area Parkinson's Support
Maxine Meach (231) 947-1946 mmeachtc@aol.com
To enable as many individuals as possible through support group meetings, speakers, publications, lending library, videotape library, and media publicity.
Stroke

Grand Traverse Bay Stroke Club--GT
Jim Batsakis (231) 935-7360
Meet the 3rd Thursday from 1:00-3:00pm for support both of patient and caregiver, exchange practical information and offer emotional care.

Kalkaska Stroke Support Club
Holly Fostor (231) 258-7772
This group meets 3rd Thursday from 1-2pm to share information and strategies for living with, and rehabilitation from, a stroke.

After-Care Support-Benzie
Donna LaCross (877) 398-2013
Group meets to offer support, information, and techniques to maintain and improve an individual's recovery from substance abuse.

Grand Traverse AA Groups
(231) 946-6716 Hotline (231) 946-8823
Call for meeting time and location (7 days a week Twelve Step programs).

Drug and Alcohol Network--Wexford
Behavioral Health 1-800-662-6766
Behavioral Health can direct individuals to closest AA, A-Anon or other drug support group.

Yellow Ribbon Chapter of Gaylord/Otsego
Linda Hoffman (231) 584-3503
Group is committed to working with teens and families to prevent teen suicide. Meetings open both to teens and their families.
Weight Control

Overeaters Support Group--Grand Traverse
Sue (231) 943-8176
Uses Twelve Step program to confront struggles with bulimia or any eating disorder. Nonmedical facilitated.

Hate-Crime.org
An Internet resource for victims of hate crime. Report a hate crime online, find the latest statistics and information about reported incidents.

Lambda.org
will provide increased and unprecedented resources for victims of hate crimes.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service | Hate Crimes

OUTfront
Amnesty International section focusing on LGBT human rights violations. OUTfront educates, raises awareness and takes action on incidents of torture, harassment, execution, discrimination, and violence against LGBT people world-wide.

Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People — National Website

Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People — Michigan Website