SUPPORT GROUPS |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
(269) 349-4410 |
Alzheimer's Association |
Kalamazoo: (269) 342-1482
Nationwide: 1-800-337-3827
Michigan Great Lakes Chapter: www.alz.org/mglc |
American Cancer Society |
(269) 349-8719
www.cancer.org |
Breast Cancer Support Group - Susan B. Komen |
(877) KOMENSW
www.komen.org |
Breather's Club Pulmonary Support Group |
Otsego: (269) 685-0787
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am at Baraga Manor, 301 Washington Street in Otsego |
Community AIDS Resource and Education Services (CARES) |
(269) 381-2437
www.caresswm.org |
Covenant Caregiver Support Group
For family caregivers, not professionals |
(269) 324-3250
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-2:30pm at "Covenant", 7211 Oakland Dr., Portage MI 49024 |
Diabetes Educational & Support Groups |
Borgess Center for Diabetes Care (269) 226-8321
Call for information on a variety of classes/groups. Free of charge, but for most, you need to pre-register |
Diabetes Support Group |
Bronson Diabetes Education (269) 341-8585
Group meets monthly, Sept.-May, from 4-5:30pm at the Gilmore Center in Bronson Hospital |
Diabetes Support Group
Meeting lasts 1-1½ hours, facilitated by a variety of health care professionals |
(269) 329-4555
Meets at 1pm on the 3rd Friday of each month at Portage Senior Center, 320 Library Lane, Portage, MI |
Domestic Assault Program
Confidential, free support groups and counseling for those involved in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship with an intimate partner |
(269) 385-2869
YWCA, 353 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 |
Grief Care Support Groups
Borgess Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Langeland Family Funeral Homes
Heartland Home Health & Hospice
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
Southern Care, Inc.
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(269) 343-1396
(269) 343-1508 (for all locations)
(269) 324-1811 or (269) 324-5705
(269) 345-0273
(269) 342-9308
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Hearing Loss Association of Kalamazoo |
269-342-2134
SHHH is a national non-profit organization devoted to the welfare and interest of those who cannot hear well. |
Kalamazoo Stroke Support Group
Provides support for stroke survivors, spouses, and caregivers |
(269) 382-0515
Meets from 1:30-3:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month (NO meetings Jan/Feb) at Senior Services 918 Jasper St., Kalamazoo MI 49001 |
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Anyone with questions is welcome to attend. |
(269) 382-4991 or (269) 668-4248
National: (800) FIGHTMS
Open support group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at Borgess Health & Fitness Center 3025 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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Parkinson's Support Group |
Call Disability Network: (269) 345-1516
Large group meets the 3rd Friday of the month at 10am (NO meetings in Jan/Feb) at the Fountains of Bronson Place. Small group meetings are also available. |
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Support group for family members and friends of persons who have committed suicide. |
Call Gryphon Place for dates/times: (269) 381-1510
Meetings are held at the United Way building 709 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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HELPFUL PROGRAMS |
AARP Driver Safety Program (Fee)
Offers an 8 hour or 4 hour seminar for those 50+ on how to be better drivers |
(269) 344-0158
email: dickbarbbaker@charter.net |
AARP Tax Aide
Assists disabled adults and seniors in completing income tax forms. |
Call your local senior center in January to learn when tax aide is available. |
AARP "We Need to Talk"
1 hour seminar for adult children & friends of seniors who may need to stop driving |
(269) 344-0158
email: dickbarbbaker@charter.net |
Arthritis Foundation |
Michigan Chapter: 1-800-968-3030
www.arthritis.org |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Provides advocacy, education, and information and referral for long-term care issues. Especially helpful to individuals and families needing to resolve concerns about nursing home care and services, rights and safety, admission and discharge, and billing problems. |
Local: (269) 373-5157
Toll-Free: (800) 332-4802
Local Ombudsman serves the following counties: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Information Line: (866) 485-9393
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Michigan Campaign for Quality Care
Kalamazoo Chapter is part of a non-partisan, grassroots organization whose purpose is to work toward improving the lives of long-term care residents. |
(269) 353-6445
E-mail: cjnewb@mei.net
www.campaignforqualitycare.org
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Specialized Driving Program (fee)
Driving education for persons with disabilities, or for seniors concerned with age-associated changes affecting driving safety. |
Disability Network: (269) 345-1516
Meet one-on-one with an occupational therapist for individualized assistance |
Veterans Affairs, Department of
Assistance for wartime veterans and immediate dependents. Veterans must have at least one day of wartime service to qualify. Can assist with disability claims. |
(269) 373-5304
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services 3299 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo MI 49048 |
Veterans Trust Fund
Financial assistance for wartime veterans and immediate dependants. Veterans must have at least 180 days of wartime service to qualify. |
(269) 373-5284
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services 3299 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo MI 49048 |
