SPECIALTY SUPPORT
ADHD Parent Support Group
For parents of children with ADD/ADHD
631-3833
sarnoham@yahoo.com
“Always A Parent” Program
Effective co-parenting and communication between parents who are separated, divorced, or never married. Classes by Child & Family Services.
946-8975 x1027
Attachment Parenting International of Traverse City
929-4350
www.attachmentparenting.com
Autism Resource Network
668-7394
www.autismresourcenetwork.org
Bayside Babywearers
Educating the public and parents about the benefits of babywearing. The group also meets for general support and playgroup.
www.tcbabywearing.com
Bethany Christian Services
Unplanned pregnancy counseling, individual/marital/family counseling, adoptions services, foster care.
3886 Cass Rd. Traverse City 49684
995-0870
www.bethany.org/traverse
BirthNETWORK
Free mother-to-mother and information to make informed choices for safe, satisfying childbirth.
941-2308
Breastfeeding Connections
Mercy Hospital Cadillac
779-9480
Breastfeeding Support
Munson Community Health Center
935-8200
Children’s Art Therapy Group
Munson Medical Center
935-8492
Compassionate Friends (Loss of Child)
Support for parents grieving the loss of a child. Munson Community Health Center 946-5462
Divorce Care
First Congregational Church
6105 Center Rd Traverse City 49686
947-6698
Doula Teen Parent Program
Support to young parents and their children. Volunteer mentors, labor & delivery support, baby pantry, empowerment groups, newsletter, advocacy, 24-hour crisis line.
Women’s Resource Center
720 S Elmwood, Ste 2
Traverse City 49684
941-1210
www.womensresourcecenter.org
Gluten Free Support Group
Central United Methodist Church
947-8324
Healing The Heart
Support for women who have placed a child for adoption.
Pregnancy & Resource Center
418 Wakazoo St
Petoskey
439-3935
La Leche League
Breastfeeding support for mothers and mothers-to-be. 935-3077
www.lllusa.org/web/TraverseCityMI.html
MIFamilies
Providing Michigan parents and caregivers with resources and referrals for assistance programs, childcare, tutoring, family fun, provider trainings and more. 342-3847
christi@mifamilies.com
www.mifamilies.com
Our Special Kids
A virtual community for parents of special needs children. Features local parent groups.
www.OurSpecialKids.com
Playgroup at Salvation Army
Mothers and preschoolers invited to play and socialize weekly.
946-4644
Postpartum Depression Support Group
Support during postpartum recovery.
Munson Community Health Center
218-6664
Post Abortion Healing
Helps people affected emotionally and spiritually by abortion.
378-4962
thistime@coslink.net
Post Abortion Support & Bible Study
Pregnancy Resource Center in Cadillac
775-1545
RTS Bereavement Services
Helps families cope with the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, extopic pregnancy, and neonatal death. Warmline & Support Group.
935-7412
T.E.A.C.H. Homeschool Support
Christ-centered home school support group. Includes co-op classes, events & outings.
933-0822
info@teach-tc.org
www.teach-tc.org
T.O.P.S. Weight-loss Support
Take Pounds Off Sensibly Support meetings open to men, women and youth ages 7+.
256-9789
Women’s Resource Center
Anger management classes, emergency shelter, housing assistance, Doula Teen Program. Referrals for finances, counseling, legal, substance abuse, housing and other needs.
720 S Elmwood, Ste 2
Traverse City 49684
941-1210
www.womensresourcecenter.org
CRISIS SUPPORT
Third Level Crisis Center
Provides crisis counseling, problem assistance, information and referrals. Available 24 hours, everyday.
1022 East Front St
Traverse City 49686
922-4800, 800-442-7315
www.thirdlevel.org
Statewide Parent Helpline
24 hours, 7 days a week.
(800) 942-HELP
Women’s Resource Center
Anger management classes, emergency shelter, housing assistance, Doula Teen Program. Referrals for finances, counseling, legal, substance abuse, housing and other needs.
720 S Elmwood, Ste 2
Traverse City 49684
941-1210
www.womensresourcecenter.org
A.W.A.R.E.
A Women’s Anger Reduction & Empowerment Program
Through Women’s Resource Center
941-1210
M.E.N.S.
Men Exploring Non-Violent Solutions Program
Through Women’s Resource Center
941-1210
Goodwill Inn
Emergency shelter and access to donated food to homeless men and women.
2943 Keystone Rd
Traverse City
231-922-4890
PARENT EDUCATION
“Always A Parent” Program
Effective co-parenting and communication between parents who are separated, divorced, or never married. Classes by Child & Family Services.
946-8975 x1027
Becoming A Love & Logic Parent
Parent training program designed by the Love & Logic Institute. 6-7 week non-religious classes. $12/person or $20/couple for the entire course. Free childcare provided. Offered through
Central United Methodist Church
222 Cass St
Traverse City
946-5191
www.tccentralumn.org
www.loveandlogic.com
CPR & First Aid Classes
American Heart Association instructor Sherry Sabotka,
EMT-P will teach classes in your place of business, school, daycare or home.
409-7613
Family Wisdom Conference
Annual one-day conference focusing on alternative choices in health care, parenting, and pregnancy.
www.familywisdom.org
FUNctioning FAMilies
Through home visits with parents, helps parents address children’s behavior, interact with team builders, learn positive parenting, build routines & schedules, help find resources, and use family strengths. Group classes available. Contact Christi Morgan
342-3847
Mommy Brain Playdate
Monthly educational speakers coordinated by The Moms Club of the Traverse Bay Area. Free child supervision is usually available.
www.themomsclub.net
Munson Prenatal & Newborn Community Education
Childbirth education, breastfeeding support, neonatal emergency services and more.
935-8200
(800) 4-MUNSON
Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services
February 16, 2010
Depression & Bipolar Disorder in Children & Adolescents
March 9, 2010
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children & Adolescents
April 20, 2010
Working Memory Training in Children & Adolescents
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Traverse City Central High
Library Media Center
1150 Milliken Dr, Traverse City
935-0355
Free and open to the public.
Prenatal & Newborn Community Education
Various classes offered by Munson Healthcare.
775-1545
Way To Grow – TCAPS
Home visits and advisory staff.
933-1780
www.tcaps.net
Way To Grow – TBAISD
Home visits and parent meetings.
922-6437
ydonohoe@tbaisd.k12.mi.us
www.tbaisd.k12.mi.us
migreatparents.org
BASIC NEEDS
Angel Food Ministries
Helps people save money on groceries by providing preordered food for pick-up once monthly.
508 W 14th St
Traverse City 49684
946-2090
Baby Pantry
Diapers, wipes, lotions, cereal, food, clothing, toys and bottles for children ages 0 to 3. You only need show proof of residency in your county.
Grand Traverse Baby Pantry
Summer Hours June through September:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Winter Hours October-May: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Hours June-September: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm
1144 Boon St
Traverse City
Free childcare available.
Tri-County Baby Pantry
Serves N. Benzie, SE Leelanau,
& W Grand Traverse
2nd Saturdays
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Advent Lutheran Church
19631 Maple St
Lake Ann
275-8031
Leelanau Baby Pantry
1st and 3rd Mondays
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
2nd and 4th Mondays
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Immanuel Lutheran’s Annex
213 Lincoln St
Suttons Bay
632-2643, 271-3671
Laundry Project
Assists vulnerable families in obtaining clean clothing and bedding for work, school, and home. No fee, donations accepted.
Grand Traverse
929-0174
Leelanau
929-0153
256-0222
Students In Transition Empowerment Program
Provides supportive education-related services to eligible students, Pre-K to 12, who have lost permanent housing due to foreclosure, eviction, or reasons related to economic hardship.
933-8991
www.tcaps.net/step
W.I.C.
Women Infants & Children
Food and nutrition vouchers for pregnant and post partum women, infants and children under 5 years.
2325 Garfield Road N
Traverse City
922-2720
(800) 946-4599
Women’s Resource Center
Anger management classes, emergency shelter, housing assistance, Doula Teen Program. Referrals for finances, counseling, legal, substance abuse, housing and other needs.
720 S Elmwood, Ste 2
Traverse City 49684
941-1210
www.womensresourcecenter.org
