Independent Support Groups
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
Ann Arbor Myeloma Support Group
Mary Norat, (734) 645–1713 or Gerry Auth, (734) 930–0339
Patient-led support group including patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Meets first Tues., 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Zoom or in person at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center, rm. 2 (5320 Elliott, Ypsi). [email protected], myeloma.org/ann-arbor
ArborEpilepsy
Online forum for people with epilepsy and the parents and caregivers of people with epilepsy. facebook.com/groups/arborepilepsy
Brain Injury Association of Michigan
7305 Grand River Ave., ste. 100, Brighton • (800) 444–6443
Support group for those affected by brain injury. Meets first Thurs. 6 p.m., at Ypsilanti Senior Citizens Center (1015 N. Congress, Ypsi). [email protected], biami.org (click on Support and Support Groups)
Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor
2010 Hogback, ste. 3 (Atria Park Business Center) • (734) 975–2500
Free in-person, online, and hybrid support services for all people affected by cancer, including family and friends. Professionally led support groups, educational workshops, cooking/nutrition classes, stress management/exercise classes (yoga, tai chi, Zumba, meditation), social events, and children/teen programs. [email protected], cancersupportannarbor.org
Gluten-Free Ann Arbor
Support group for people who are eating gluten-free food because of celiac disease or for other reasons. Hosts online discussion, email list, and databases of celiac-aware restaurants, grocery stores, and health care practitioners. Meets occasionally. [email protected], glutenfreeannarbor.com

Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan (HFM)
1921 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsi • (734) 544–0015
Social, educational, medical, and support services for individuals and families affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other bleeding disorders. Offers summer camps for children with bleeding disorders, retreats, community events, advocacy opportunities, financial assistance, academic scholarships, and medical alert tags. Works closely with hemophilia treatment centers across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, including U-M Health, to ensure individuals receive comprehensive care. In-person, virtual, and hybrid programs. [email protected], hfmich.org
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group
For people with MS, their families, friends, and personal assistants working with an attendee. Meets virtually every Mon. 7–8:30 p.m. (except for legal holidays) and in-person monthly. Meetings focus on emotional support and group discussions, and are free and confidential. [email protected]
Washtenaw County HELP Meeting
Herpes support group chartered by the American Social Health Association. Confidential support, education, and medical advice. Meets first Thurs. on Zoom. [email protected], metrodetroithelp.org