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. [email protected], 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. [email protected], hvai.org
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 & culture, recreation, health & wellness, housing/food security, and community improvement. [email protected], 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 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
Help 4 Wildlife
PO Box 92, Dexter 48130 • Text Karen: (734) 645–3552
A grassroots nonprofit whose experienced, licensed wildlife rehabilitators rehab and release injured and/or orphaned animals. Provides referrals to other wildlife rehabilitators. help4wildlife.com
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
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. [email protected], srslydexter.org