Dexter – 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
Alcoholics Anonymous in Dexter
Helpline & meeting info: (734) 482–5700 • Office: (734) 482–0707
Twelve-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
Dexter Community Fund
301 N. Main, ste. 300, Ann Arbor • (734) 663–0401
Permanent endowment dedicated to addressing community needs and enriching the quality of life within the Dexter community. Supports projects and nonprofits across several areas: the environment, youth, senior services, arts and culture, recreation, health and wellness, housing/food security, and community improvement. dexterfund@gmail.com, dextercommunityfund.org
Dexter Community Garden
7651 Dan Hoey • (734) 426–8303
Plots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to Dexter city residents; in mid-May, plots are open to residents in the Dexter School District. See website for fees. dextermi.gov/community/community_garden.php
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
Overeaters Anonymous
PO Box 7836, Ann Arbor 48107 • (734) 995–1835
For people recovering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, or bulimia. In-person, phone, virtual, and hybrid meetings. Check website for meeting dates and times, phone numbers, and access codes. chair@a2oa.org, a2oa.org/event/dexter
SRSLY Dexter
775 S. Main, Chelsea • Coalition director Chrissie Kremzier, (734) 489–1527 • Program coordinator Ursula Anderson, (734) 489–1527
Community coalition dedicated to the prevention of substance use and destructive behaviors among Dexter youth. srslydexter1@gmail.com, srslydexter.org
