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. info@5healthytowns.org, 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). ais@afgdistrict5.org, afgdistrict5.org
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 status on Zoom, in-person, and hybrid meetings. office@hvai.org, hvai.org
Alzheimer’s (and other dementia) Caregiver Support Group
24/7 dial-in support and info: (800) 272–3900. Virtual and in-person support groups in Washtenaw County. alz.org/mglc/support
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. cafrbod@gmail.com, 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 ($5,000–$25,000) to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and universities that provide programs within the Chelsea area. chelsea@cfsem.org, 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. info@chelseacommunitygarden.org, 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. For both programs, a $3 suggested donation for people age 60+; no one turned away for inability to pay. People under 60 may purchase a meal for $5. connected@chelseaseniors.org, 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 District areas, with food pantry access for Scio Farms and Grass Lake residents. Partners with Avalon Housing to provide affordable, 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. Chelsea location has a free clothing store and medical equipment loan closet. Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. faithinaction1.org
Housing Bureau for Seniors (Michigan Medicine)
3621 S. State, ste. 710 • (734) 998–9339
Housing help for seniors 55+. Services include preventing elderly evictions and foreclosures, counseling about housing options, referrals to community senior services, tax preparation program, and community education and outreach. Annual Senior Living Week has informational workshops, a senior living expo, and tours of senior living communities. Speakers available. housingbureauseniors@umich.edu, med.umich.edu/seniors V
SASHA Farm (Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Animals)
17901 Mahrle, Manchester • (734) 218–8897
The largest farm animal sanctuary in the Midwest. info@sashafarm.org, sashafarm.org V
SRSLY Chelsea
775 S. Main • (734) 474–2530
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 Old US-12, Chelsea • (734) 475–8430
Serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a residential community of group homes with on-site nursing, social work staff, and accommodations for specific dietary needs. Also provides local employment and public education programs and field trips to community events. A day program and respite care is available for adults with I/DD who are not residents. mail@stlouiscenter.org, stlouiscenter.org V
