Hotlines

AIDS TTY/TDD Hotline (Deaf & Hearing Impaired)--Free literature, answer general questions regarding AIDS. Referral system for local testing sites and support services.

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-342-2437
City/State/Zip:     Deaf and Hearing Impaired Phone:  800-243-7889
Hours:   24-Hours    

AIDS, SIDA Hotline (Spanish Speaking)--Free literature, answer general questions regarding AIDS in Spanish referral system for local testing sites and support services

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-344-7432
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   8:00-2:00 S-S    

American Cancer Society--Direct and support assistance for cancer patients and families. Free public education programs. General material on cancer available. Conducts cancer research.

Address:   525 W 14th Ste 5 Phone:   231-947-0860
City/State/Zip:   Traverse City MI  49684 Fax:   231-947-0830
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F    

American Social Health Association--Hotline of voluntary health agencies dedicated to the elimination of sexually transmitted diseases. Services include a nation-wide clinic referral, information on STD's, free information. .

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-227-8922
City/State/Zip:   8:00-11:00 M-F Fax:    
Hours:        

Association of Children's Mental Health / Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health--Advocacy service for parents of children with serious emotional and mental disorders and learning disabilities.

Address:   941 Abbott Road Phone:   800-782-0883
City/State/Zip:   E Lansing MI  48823 Fax:    
Hours:   9:00-3:00 M-F    

Autism Society of Michigan--Education, advocacy, public awareness and promotion of research.

Address:   6035 Executive Drive Ste 109 Phone:   800-223-6722
City/State/Zip:   Lansing MI  48911 Fax:   517-882-2816
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)--Access to information, advocacy, conferences and support groups.

Address:   8181 Professional Place Ste 201 Phone:   800-233-4050
City/State/Zip:   Landover MD Fax:    
Hours:   8:15-5:15 M-F    

Center for Disease Control (National AIDES Hotline)--.Free literature, answer general questions regarding AIDS. Referral system for local testing sites and support services.

Address:   P O Box 13827 Phone:   800-342-2437
City/State/Zip:   North Carolina Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours     

Child Abuse and Neglect Helpline--Hotline assistance for abused children or parents who fear they may become abusive, or anyone else with concerns about child abuse or parenting in general.

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-942-4357
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Childhelp IOF Foresters Hotline--Nations oldest non-profit committed to fighting child abuse. Provides crisis counseling from certified counselors and information referral concerning child abuse and child molestation and family violence. 

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-422-4453
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan--Assist with medical costs, including reimbursement to patients with little or no insurance for medication and treatment costs. Also, covers some transportation costs (if appointments, etc., are over 20 miles from home. Summer/winter camps.

Address:   29777 Telegraph Road Phone:   800-825-2536
City/State/Zip:   Southfield MI  48034 Fax:   248-353-0157
Hours:   8:30-4:30 M-F    

Citizens for Better Care--Helps people with complaints and problems in nursing home care or long-term care facilities. Provides assistance with selecting nursing homes. Community education. 

Address:   700 36th Street SE Ste 104 Phone:   800-782-2918
City/State/Zip:   Grand Rapids MI  49548 Fax:   616-245-9409
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Western Region--Assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

Address:     Phone:   800-344-4823
City/State/Zip:   Grand Rapids MI Fax:   616-285-8140
Hours:   8:30-530 M-F    

Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline--Provides one-time crisis counseling regarding elder abuse and neglect; provides information and referrals for each county and will connect client with adult protective services.

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-996-6228
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan--Information and services targeted to specific population of persons diagnosed with epilepsy.

Address:   20300 Civic Center Dr            Ste 250 Phone:   800-377-6226
City/State/Zip:   Southfield MI  48076 Local Phone:   248-351-7979
Hours:   24-Hours    

Leukemia Society of America--Help people with cost of chemotherapy and transportation. Other services include bolld testing, research, support groups, patient aid and education.

Address:   1421 E 12 Mile Bldg A Phone:   800-456-5413
City/State/Zip:     Fax:   248-582-2925
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

March of Dimes--Mission is for the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality through research, advocacy, community service and education.

Address:   3330 Broadmore SE Ste B Phone:   800-968-DIME
City/State/Zip:   Grand Rapids MI  49512 Fax:   616-247-6864
Hours:   900:500 M-F    

Michigan Lupus Foundation--Information concerning lupus service to patients and their families. Some referral services.

Address:   36507 Harper Avenue Phone:   586-775-8310
City/State/Zip:   St. Clair Shores MI 48081 Fax:   586-775-8494
Hours:   9:00-4:00 M-F Michigan Toll Free:   800-705-6677

Muscular Dystrophy Association--News and information, numerous publications, summer camps.

Address:   3300 E Sunrise Drive Phone:   800-592-1717
City/State/Zip:   Tucson AZ  85718 Fax:   520-529-5300
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

National Abortion Federation Hotline-- Non-profit organization. Abortion information and referral hotline.

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-772-9100
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   8:00a-10:00p M-F and 9:00a-5:00p S-S    

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children--Provides assistance in recovering missing children and raises public awareness about prevention of abuse and abduction.

Address:   699 Prince Street Phone:   800-843-5678              900-THELOST
City/State/Zip:   Alexandria VA   22314 Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours daily    

National Down Syndrome Congress--Hotline provides information and can assist with establishing contact with others in similar situations. Website has downloadable new parents packet.

Address:   7000 Peachtree Ste 100 Phone:   800-232-6372
City/State/Zip:   Atlanta GA  30328 Fax:    
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

National Hopeline Network--Crisis counselors available for persons facing suicidal, emotional or family crisis.

Address:   Nation Wide Phone:   800 SUICIDE
City/State/Zip:     Fax:   800-784-2433
Hours:   24-Hours    

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan--Referral services, supplies certain medication to financially needy kidney patients, summer camp for children and adults with end-stage kidney disease. Also, patient emergency fund and skills workshop for transplant patients. 

Address:   1169 Oak Valley Drive Phone:   800-482-1455
City/State/Zip:   Ann Arbor MI  48108 Fax:   734-222-9801
Hours:   8:30-5:00 M-F    

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter--Multitude of services including information and referral, lending library, education, equipment assistance.

Address:   21311 Civic Center Drive Phone:   800-243-5767
City/State/Zip:   Southfield MI  48706 Fax:   248-350-0029
Hours:   9:00-5:00 M-F    

National Runaway Switchboard--Provides counseling and assistance for youth in crisis situations, including running away from home. Access to over 12,000 national organizations and agencies that aim to assist youth in crisis situations.

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-621-4000
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Parent Help Line--Provides free crisis counseling, support, information and referrals to parents. 

Address:   910 Abbott Road Ste 100 Phone:   800-942-4357
City/State/Zip:   E Lansing MI  48823 Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Poison Control Center--General information about poisons. Offers drug information..

Address:   1840 Wealthy SE Phone:   800-222-1222
City/State/Zip:   Grand Rapids MI  49506 Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Runaway Assistance Program, RAPline--Confidential and anonymous. For teenagers who are questioning their sexuality, runaways, those thinking of running away and parents who are having problems with teens or parents who are having problems with teens or parents of runaway teenagers.

Address:   Statewide Phone:   800-292-4517
City/State/Zip:     Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

Sexual Assault Hotline--Information and referral. Crisis counseling

Address:   910 Abbott Road Ste 100 Phone:   800-942-4357
City/State/Zip:   E Lansing MI  48823 Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan--Information and referral service, advocacy and research. Direct service provision offered through UCP affiliates.

Address:   3401 E Saginaw Ste 216 Phone:   800-828-2714 (MI, only)
City/State/Zip:   Lansing MI  48912 Fax:   517-203-1203
Hours:   8:00-9:00 M-F    

Vulnerable Adults Hotline--Crisis counseling regarding elder abuse and neglect, provides information and referrals for each county.    

Address:   910 Abbott Road Ste 100 Phone:   800-942-4357
City/State/Zip:   E Lansing MI  48823 Fax:    
Hours:   24-Hours    

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