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December 05, 2008

City Guide

Counseling and Recovery

For mental health treatment, see the Emergency and Health Care sections of this guide. For Alcoholics Anonymous and related programs, see Substance Abuse Support Groups, below.

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Ann Arbor Center for the Family

Group of mental health professionals who share a family-systems approach to therapy. Appointment required. Some sliding-scale fees; no HMO insurances. Appointments Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–8 p.m., some Sat. aacff@sbcglobal.net, www.annarborcenter.com

2300 Washtenaw, suite 203 [map]
995–5181

Ann Arbor Community Center

Individual, family, and group counseling in all areas, including parenting, for county residents. yolandawhiten@sbcglobal.net, www.annarbor-communitycenter.org S, V

625 N. Main [map]
662-3128

Catholic Social Services Behavioral Health Services

Certified social workers counsel individuals, couples, and families. In-depth assessment and short-term, goal-focused therapy. Sliding-scale fees. www.csswashtenaw.org U

4925 Packard [map]
926–0155

Center for Eating Disorders

For those with compulsive or binge disorders, bulimia, anorexia, and issues related to weight or body image. Support groups meet Mon. 6–7 p.m. and Wed. noon–1 p.m.; interview required before attending. Individual therapy and nutrition counseling. Specialized services for binge eating. info@center4ed.org, www.center4ed.org or www.stopcompulsiveeating.com

111 N. First, suite 2 [map]
668–8585

Debtors Anonymous

Twelve-step recovery program for compulsive debtors. Sun. 4 p.m., Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill, and Thurs. 7:30 p.m., King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard. Business owners’ meeting Fri. noon–1 p.m., Friends Meetinghouse. www.debtorsanonymous.org

24-hour hotline: 332–9092

Divorce Reality Group

Weekly walk-in support group Wed. 7–9 p.m. Domestic relations mediation, individual predivorce and transition coaching, recovery workshops. Sliding-scale fees. dell@divorcebalance.com, www.divorcebalance.com

135 Bennett, suite 29, Saline [map]
Dell Deaton, 668–2001

Divorce Recovery Workshops

Eight-week fall workshops at Huron Hills Baptist Church, 3150 Glazier Way (Marilyn or Barb, 769–6299), and winter workshops at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2065 S. Wagner (761–5669). Lectures and support/discussion groups. Nominal cost includes books. Free child care.

Ele's Place

Non-profit offers free support groups for children ages 3-18 mourning the loss of a loved one, and their parents or guardians. arozum@elesplace.org, www.elesplace.org

1293 N. Zeeb (Scio Community Church) [map]
929–6640

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Twelve-step recovery program for overeating, binge eating, anorexia, or bulimia. Mon. noon, Sat. 9 a.m., Real Estate One, 555 Briarwood Cir.; Wed. 7 p.m., Unity Church of Ann Arbor, 4599 Carpenter. www.foodaddicts.org

834–3330

Gamblers Anonymous

Twelve-step program for compulsive gamblers. Wed. 8 p.m., Alano Club, 995 N. Maple, and Thurs. 8 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh, room 114. Call or check website for other meeting times, or information about Gam-Anon, a support group for families and friends. www.gamblersanonymous.org

24-hour hotline: (888) 844–2891

Huron Valley Child Guidance Clinic (Washtenaw County Community Support & Treatment Services, Youth & Family Division)

Counseling for children to age 18. Individual, group, and family counseling. Sliding-scale fees for the uninsured. Medicaid and limited insurance accepted. Call Washtenaw County Health Services Access, 544–3050, for referral or to determine eligibility. No walk-ins. publichealth.ewashtenaw.org

2940 Ellsworth, Ypsilanti [map]
434–2034

Huron Valley Consultation Center

Mental health services for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Appointments necessary; referrals are not. Serves insured and uninsured individuals. Pay at time of service. www.hvccinc.com

2750 S. State [map]
662–6300

Jewish Family Services Mental Health

Confidential, short-term family, individual, and group counseling for all ages; couples and premarital counseling; substance abuse programs. Referrals to providers who offer affordable services. info@jfsannarbor.org, www.jfsannarbor.org/mentalhealth_services.htm S, U

2245 S. State [map]
769–0209

Jewish Family Services, Caregiver Support Services

Emotional and instrumental support for child care providers. Information, referrals, introductions to facilities and service providers, monthly support groups, and educational workshops. abbie@jfsannarbor.org U

2245 S. State [map]
Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson, 769–0209

Michigan Problem Gambling Helpline (Michigan Department of Community Health)

24-hour hotline staffed by trained counselors. Referrals to counselors and self-help groups. www.michigan.gov/mdch (search for Gambling)

(800) 270–7117

Overeaters Anonymous

For people recovering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. Call for meeting information. www.oa.org

480–4556

POWER, Inc. Restoration Counseling Services

In-home and on-site counseling of all types for individuals, families, and groups. Sliding-fee rates available. U

Postpartum Depression Support Group of the Greater Ann Arbor Area

Free support for those suffering from postpartum or prenatal depression. Meets first & third Mon. 10:30 a.m.–noon, Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor, 2500 Packard, suite 101. www.ppd-annarbor.org

418–2683

Saint Joseph Mercy Outpatient Behavioral Services

Services include outpatient mental health for families, help for attention deficit disorder, addiction treatment, and inpatient follow-up care.

786–2300 or 668–3113 (24 hours)

Samaritan Counseling Services

Adolescent, family, couples, group, and individual counseling; psychological testing; and child therapy. Most insurances accepted. Fee assistance may be available if you qualify. samaritancounsel@sbcglobal.net, www.samaritan.cc

2890 Carpenter [map]
677–0609

The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan

Services for women include financial counseling and help with job search and tax preparation. Sliding-scale fees. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; evening or weekend hours by appointment. To volunteer: joan@womenscentersemi.org. info@womenscentersemi.org, www.womenscentersemi.org V

530 S. Maple [map]
973-6779

Traumatic Events Response Network (TERN-Washtenaw County Public Health)

Trained volunteers provide support, resources, and referrals for survivors of natural disasters, accidents, and violent crimes.

555 Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
544–6811. After hours call the Ann Arbor Police (994–2911)

U-M Hospitals Psychiatric Emergency Services

Suicide and emotional crisis intervention by phone or walk-in. Park at U-M Hospitals emergency, then go directly to psychiatric emergency. Psychiatric evaluation, treatment recommendations, and referrals. www.psych.med.umich.edu/care/adult/pes.asp

936–5900. TTY: (800) 649–3777

U-M Psychological Clinic

Counseling for individuals and couples. Open to the public; sliding-scale fees. Mon.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. www.psychclinic.org

East Hall, 530 Church, suite 2463
764–3471

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