Chelsea – Community Services
5 Healthy Towns Foundation
14800 E. Old US-12 • (734) 433–4599
Works to foster sustainable improvements in community health by operating wellness programming in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. [email protected], 5healthytowns.org
Al-Anon Family Groups
Helpline: (734) 995–4949
A worldwide fellowship for friends and families of problem drinkers. AFG Nooner Group meets Fri. noon at First United Methodist Church (128 Park St., rm. 207). al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous in Chelsea
Helpline & meeting info: (734) 482–5770 • Office: (734) 482–0707
12-step support groups for anyone who desires to stop drinking. See website for up-to-date schedule of Zoom, in-person, and hybrid meetings. [email protected], hvai.org
Chelsea Area Friends for Recreation
PO Box 359, Chelsea 48118
Enhances and supports recreational and cultural activities for people of all ages in the greater Chelsea community. [email protected], cafrbod.wixsite.com/cafr
Chelsea Community Foundation
333 W. Fort, ste. 2010, Detroit • (313) 961–6675
Promotes individual, family, and corporate philanthropic giving to support the Chelsea community. Makes grants ($5k–$25k) to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and universities that provide programs within the Chelsea area. [email protected], chelseafoundation.org
Chelsea Community Garden
Sibley by TimberTown Park
Members tend 20×20-foot organic plots. $30/plot with a $30 deposit (refundable). Orientation for new members. [email protected], chelseacommunitygarden.org
Chelsea Senior Center Meals on Wheels & Senior Cafe programs
512 Washington • (734) 475–9242
Delivers nutritious noontime meals to homebound participants and provides lunch daily at the Chelsea Senior Center. Suggested $3 donation for people age 60+; no one turned away for inability to pay. People under 60 may purchase a meal for $5. [email protected], chelseaseniors.org/senior-nutrition-program
Faith in Action
603 S. Main • (734) 475–3305
Community resource agency meeting emergency needs and fighting hunger and poverty primarily in the Chelsea and Dexter School districts, anyone in the Grass Lake zip code, and Scio Farms Estates. Partners with Avalon Housing to provide supportive housing in Chelsea and Dexter. Case managers help address financial concerns and provide eviction/utility shutoff prevention, school backpacks, holiday food and gifts, and MI Bridges help. Free clothing store and medical equipment loan closet open Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. faithinaction1.org
Greater Ann Arbor Area Overeaters Anonymous
PO Box 7836, AA 48107
For people recovering from compulsive overeating, undereating, anorexia, binge eating, and bulimia. Men’s specialty groups. Meetings every day. [email protected], a2oa.org
Housing Bureau for Seniors (Michigan Medicine)
3621 S. State, ste. 710, Ann Arbor • (734) 998–9339
Services for age 55+ including eviction/foreclosure prevention, housing counseling, referrals to community services, community education and outreach, and tax preparation clinic. Annual Senior Living Week has informational workshops, a senior living expo, and tours of senior living communities. [email protected], uofmhealth.org/hbs
Michigan Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
24/7 dial-in support and info: (800) 272–3900. Virtual and in-person groups in Washtenaw County. alz.org/mglc/support
SASHA Farm (Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Animals)
17901 Mahrle, Manchester • (734) 218–8897
The largest farm animal sanctuary in the Midwest provides lifelong care for more than 180 farm animals (cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, and more). Volunteers welcome and tours available. [email protected], sashafarm.org
SRSLY Chelsea
775 S. Main
Youth-led community coalition supporting youth mental health and preventing youth substance use through action, education, and advocacy. Partners with youth, parents, community organizations, clubs, professionals, and local businesses to provide training, events, and resources. srsly.org
St. Louis Center
16195 W. Old US-12 • (734) 475–8430
Serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a community of group homes with on-site nursing, social work staff, and accommodations for specific dietary needs. Employment and public education programs and field trips to community events. Day program and respite care for adults with I/DD who are not residents. [email protected], stlouiscenter.org