Support Groups for Adults in Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties
Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Call the 24/7 Hour hotline or visit their website to find a meeting in the Tri-County area.
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ALANO Club East
Call to get a schedule of meeting dates and times.
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Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association
Caregiver support groups offered by the Alzheimer’s associations are confidential, free and open to the public. To register for a support group or if you need assistance finding someone to stay with your relative while you attend a support group meeting, call (800) 272-3900
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East Lansing
Caregiver Support Group 2nd Thursday (4:00 pm)
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Early Stage Discussion Group 1st Thursday (12:30 -2:00 pm)
Meet in the East Room
Call (517) 999-3004 and ask for more information
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Grand Ledge
2nd Monday (12:00-1:30 p.m.)
Lower Level Community Room (Bring brown bag lunch)
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Lansing
2nd Wednesday (1pm -2:30pm)
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Male Caregiver Discussion Group
3RD Wednesday (10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)
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Lewy Body Dementia Support Group
This group is affiliated with the University of Michigan’s Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative. The support group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 10am – 11:00am at Senior CommUnity Care of Michigan- PACE, 1921 E. Miller Rd. Lansing. Newcomers may get more information by contacting Renee Gadwa at [email protected] or 734-764-5137.
Senior Community Care of Michigan’s Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group
Offers a monthly meeting with differing topics for those people concerned about someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The support group is facilitated by a certified dementia counselor. For more information or to RSVP, contact Amy Garcia, Senior CommUnity Care of Michigan- PACE at 517-319-0734.
Virtual:
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Virtual over Zoom
Meeting ID: 880 8661 5234
Passcode: Dementia
The first Wednesday of the month from 9:00am-10:30am or 5:00pm-6:30pm.
This support group will discuss issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers face. The group is informal and provides dialogue along with peer support. Participants will be able to reflect and connect with others in a similar situation.
Aphasia
Aphasia Support Group (East Lansing)
4TH Wednesday ( 2:00-3:00 p.m.)
*Offers behavioral health unit, secure memory care and trach care
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Arthritis/Joint
Arthritis Mutual Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
(except in January, February, March 1:30 pm)
Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Rd.
Contact Larry Vert (517) 323-4355
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program- Ingham County Medical Care Facility
Warm water exercise program that is for every fitness level and are held two to three times per week for 6 to 10 weeks.
Ingham County Medical Care Facility, 3860 Dobie Rd. Okemos
Contact facility for more information (517) 381-6100
Ataxia
National Ataxia Foundation
Lansing Area Monthly Support Group
3rd Wednesday of every month (1pm – 2pm)
Delta Township Enrichment Center
Room #302
4538 Elizabeth Rd.
Lansing, MI 48917
Contact Shenlei Winkler 517-993-7655 for more information
Bereavement
First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Call the church for more information (517) 663-3524. No prior registration needed.
Eaton Community Palliative Care Survivors Support Group
Offers a Survivors Support Group meeting every Monday at 12:30 p.m. There is no support group on Christmas or New Years. If the Monday falls on any other holiday you can make an appointment to meet privately with the grief facilitator.
Eaton Community Palliative Care Residence, 2675 South Cochran Charlotte.
For more information call (517) 543-5310
Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes
Offers a monthly support group for all bereaved, a suicide support group, an educational series for all bereaved and Supportive Soles which is a walking breakfast group for individuals dealing with grief. Contact the funeral for a calendar of the group’s dates and times. Call 517-482-1692, ext. 242.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a group that meets for a specified number of weeks at local churches and combines an educational class and support group in one meeting. To find the group closest to you, visit www.griefshare.org/findagroup.
Hospice of Lansing
Monthly Drop In Support Group Meetings
1:30-3pm (Call for next set of dates)
Hospice of Lansing Administrative Office
3186 Pine Tree Rd.
Lansing, MI 48911
517-882-4500
Palmer Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Homes
Offers an all ages grief support group the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Barbara Koulp, a grief counselor, facilitates the meetings and can also make appointments at one of the funeral homes to meet individually with someone. Contact the funeral home for more information 517-484-5349.
Sparrow Hospice Bereavements Program
Provides support to individuals who are experiencing grief and loss related to the death of a loved one. The services are available to the families of hospice patients as well as the community for free.
Open Monthly Support Group
Ongoing Grief Support for any loss, no registration required.
Sparrow St. Lawrence Campus/West Entrance
1st Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
First Floor Chapel
4th Wednesday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Second Floor Hospice Conference Room
Six- week Grief Education Series
Education classes on grief-related topics, including what to expect while grieving, coping skills and self-care.
For dates, times and registration call (517) 364-7223
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
Healing Journey – A Grief and Loss Support Group
Wednesdays from 5:30-7pm
Call 517-372-9163
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association Support Group
1st Wednesday of the month (6pm)
Peckham
3510 Capital City Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48906
Contact: Barb Williams 517-505-3340
or Brain Injury Association of Michigan 1-800-444-6443
www.biami.org
Cancer
University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Cancer Support Groups
Social Worker
The Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 East Michigan, has an Oncology Social Worker that can assist with the psychological, social, and practical issues that affect patients, families and caregivers facing a cancer diagnosis. Ask your physicians or nurses to connect you with the oncology social worker. 517-253-3631
Tenacious Warriors (Head and Neck Cancer)
This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:45-4:45pm at the
UM Health-Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, 1st Floor,
Conference Room A
Contact Amy Waddell for more information: 517-253-3631 [email protected]
CanHope
The cancer support group affiliated with the University of Michigan Health- Sparrow-Eaton Hospital is facilitated by Barbara Fulton. The group is open to patients, caregivers, family, friends and anyone interested in supporting those with cancer. The group meets monthly at ALIVE 800 W. Lawrence in Charlotte, MI on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:45pm.
Caregiver
General Caregiver Support Group
Virtual over Zoom
Meeting ID: 838 2107 6032
Passcode: caregiver
The first Monday of the month from 12:00pm-1:30pm or 5:30pm-7:00pm.
This support group will discuss issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers face. The group is informal and provides dialogue along with peer support. Participants will be able to reflect and connect with others in a similar situation.
Kinship Caregiver Support Group
Virtual over Zoom
Meeting ID: 857 7552 5072
The second Thursday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am or 5:00pm-6:30pm.
This support group will discuss issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers face. The group is informal and provides dialogue along with peer support. Participants will be able to reflect and connect with others in a similar situation.
MSU Kinship Care Resource Center
School of Social Work – Baker Hall
655 Auditorium Road, Rm 254
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-9600
www.kinship.msu.edu
Support for adults over 55 years old who are responsible for raising children under age 18. Can also provide funds for activities and caregiver respite.
Divorce
DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a group that meets for a specified number of weeks at local churches and combines an educational class and support group in one meeting. To find the group closest to you, visit https://www.divorcecare.org/findagroup
Domestic Violence
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
A domestic violence support group for individuals who have experienced domestic violence that meets on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call the Women’s Center for more information at (517) 372-9163.
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EVE- Life Empowered Workshop
8-week closed group for adult women who have experienced sexual and/or domestic -violence. Please contact Betsie Schoedel at 517-899-0875 for more information.
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Employment
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
1710-1712 E. Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
Job seeker support group for women who are looking for work or want to change jobs or careers. It is facilitated by an HR professional and will focus in on specific needs of the group members as it relates to employment using a combination of emotional support and practical tools. This group meets from 10-noon on Monday.
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease Society of America – Lansing Support Group
Peckham, Inc.
3510 Capital City Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48906
Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm at Peckham. For more information contact Sarah George at 517-285-1070 or sgeorge @peckham.org
Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI Connection
A support group for persons with any diagnosis or symptoms of mental illness, whether or not the person has received a formal diagnosis. This 90-minute free support group is held every week on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sparrow St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Sparrow Behavioral Health-First Floor-Follow Sign.
Call (517) 484-3404 for more information. No registration required.
NAMI Family Support Group
A support group for family members and friends of those affected by mental illness. This 90-minute free support group is held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sparrow St. Lawrence Campus, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Sparrow Behavioral Health-First Floor-Follow Sign.
Call (517) 484-3404 for more information. No registration is required.
Obsessive Compulsive Support Group
Delta Presbyterian Church
6100 W. Michigan
Lansing, MI 48917
Meets the first Monday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact Jonathan at 517- 944-0477
PTSD
PTSD support for Veterans is available through the Ingham/Clinton County Dept. of Veteran Affairs. Individual and group counseling is available by appointment. Contact –517-887-4331.
Ingham County Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Human Services Building, Entrance 2
5303 S. Cedar St.
Lansing, MI 48911
Cognitive Processing Therapy Group for PTSD
Wednesdays, 5pm-6:30 pm
EVE, Inc. will be hosting a 12 week series of trauma therapy in a small closed group setting. Contact Rachel Fraley 517-372-3382, ext. 222 for date and location information.
Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Sparrow Professional Building, 2nd Floor, Room G Lansing, MI
Offers a self-help support group for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and caregivers. Meets the 3rd Saturday of Each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information call (517) 393-9747.
Ostomy
Ostomy Association of Greater Lansing
This group meets on the third Sunday of each month and features informational presentations about different topics. The location is changing in 2020. Please call Newsletter Coordinator Julie Townsend for more information at 517-881-7096.
Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Lansing Area Support Group
201 Hillside Court
East Lansing, MI 48823
Parkinson’s support group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact Jim Galloway for more information (517) 930-4287.
Sexual Assault
Women’s Center of Greater Lansing
Hope and Healing is a sexual assault support group. The group meets on Monday evenings at 6 pm.
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EVE- Life Empowered Workshop
8-week closed group for adult women who have experienced sexual and/or domestic -violence. Please contact Betsie Schoedel at 517-899-0875 for more information.
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Stroke
Sparrow & Burcham Hills Stroke Support Group
Burcham Hills Center for Health and Rehab
2700 Burcham Dr.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Free support group for those who have been impacted by a stroke that meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm. Contact Collin Widmeyer for more information at (517) 364-3764 or email [email protected].