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After the birth or adoption of a child with special needs, parents sometimes have questions. Families may wonder where to get help. There are many programs in Michigan, some free, and some run by parents who want to share information. Below is a list of resources that may help you now or in the future. |
| STATEWIDE RESOURCES | ||
| Michigan CSHCS | www.michigan.gov | 800-359-3722 |
| Childrens Special Needs Fund | www.michigan.gov/csnfund | |
| CSHCS Courses | www.training.mihealth.org/coursedetail.htm#CSHCS | |
| Family Support Network of Michigan | Call CSHCS Family Phone Line where families of children with all types of special needs share information and support. | 800-359-3722 |
| Michigan Kids Fun Facts | www.michigan.gov/kids | |
| Down Syndrome Guild | www.dsgsemi.org | 248-827-9135 |
| Bridges 4 Kids | www.bridges4kids.org/f2f | referral services |
| Healthy Children Project | www.LDAofmichigan.org/healthychild.htm | monthly e-news |
| Heart-to-Heart Updates | www.michigan.gov/cshcs | click on Family Center |
| Judson Center Autism Connections | www.judsoncenter.org | |
| Autism Society of MI | www.autism-mi.org | |
| On the Spectrum: Autism Resources | www.myspace.com/on_the_spectrum | |
| Michigan Cleft Network | www.MiCleft.org | |
| Natural Learning Concepts | www.nlconcepts.com | 800-823-3430 |
| Syndromes Without A Name-USA | www.undiagnosed-usa.org | 888-880-SWAN (7926) |
| The Special Needs Store | www.thespecialneedsstore.com | |
| Assistive Technology (AT) Xchange | www.atxchange.org | |
| Michigan Loan Funds | www.michiganloanfunds.org | |
| Project PERFORM | www.bridges4kids.org | 800-552-4821 |
| Project Find | Helps arrange free evaluation through local school district | 800-252-0052 |
| Center for Educational Networking | www.cenmi.org | 800-593-9146 |
| Drug Price Check | www.michigandrugprices.com | |
| Michigan Birth Defects Follow-Up Program | www.migeneticsconnection.org or email BDRFollowup@michigan.gov | 866-852-1247 Toll Free |
| Parent Empowerment Project | Resources Unlimited Dedicated to You (RUDY) | 800-262-0650 |
| Michigan's Assistive Technology Resource (MART) | mits.cenmi.org | 800-274-7426 |
| National Poison Control | Provides product informaton from over 3,000 companies. | 800-222-1222 |
| LOCAL RESOURCES | ||
| Grand Traverse County Health Dept. | 2600 LaFranier Road, Traverse City | 231-995-6130 |
| Munson Medical Center | 231-935-5000 | |
| Specialty Clinics | 106 Madison St., Traverse City - Call for types of clinics | 231-935-8125 |
| Dental Clinics North | Medicaid, Health Kids, MIChild, CSHCS | 877-321-7070 Toll Free |
| Youth Health & Wellness Center | at TBAISD, 880 Parsons, Traverse City - for Students age 10 to 21 | 231-922-6416 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | 23147 Logan Valley Rd., Traverse City - Primary & Preventive Adult Health Care | 231-935-0668 |
| Social Security Office | 525 Munson Ave., Traverse City | 866-739-4802 800-772-1213 |
| Department of Human Services | Serving Grand Traverse County & Leelanau County | 231-941-3900 800-642-3195 |
| MIChild Insurance | www.michigan.gov/michild P.O. Box 30412 Lansing, MI 48909 (children under 19) |
888-988-6300 |
| Pine Rest | Counseling Services | 231-947-2255 |
| Community Mental Health | Children's Waiver Program and Family Support Subsidy | 231-922-4850 |
| Third Level Crisis Center | Crisis Prevention Hotline open - 24 hours | 231-922-4800 800-442-7315 |
| Traverse Bay Area Early-On | 1800earlyon.org |
231-922-6397 or 800-327-5966 |
| Way to Grow | www.tbaisd.k12.mi.us Play Groups at TBAISD | 231-922-6437 |
| Local Community-Specific Opportunities | www.migreatparents.org | |
| Parent Helpline | Open 24 hours | 800-942-HELP |
| MSU Cooperative Extension | Parents as Teachers (birth-30 months) | 231-922-4621 |
| Small Talk | Munson Medical Center | 231-935-9001 |
| NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| Genetic Alliance | www.geneticalliance.org | 202-966-5557 |
| MUMS: National Parent-to-Parent Network | www.netnet.net/mums | 877-336-5333 |
| National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) | www.nichcy.org | 800-695-0285 |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) | www.rarediseases.org | 800-999-6673 |
| Fathers Network | www.fathersnetwork.org | 425-747-4004 (x4286) |