Washtenaw Community Health Organization
Resource Directory
A project of the Washtenaw Community Health Organization Consumer Advisory Council
Kathy Reynolds, Executive Director
(734) 544-3000
Mental Health & Other Referral Services/Information
| Transportation | ||
| Employment/Day Programs | Mental Health Services | Social Security Administration |
| Health Care | Recreation & Leisure | |
| Housing Residential Needs | Referral Agencies | Contact Us! |
When in doubt, call Psychiatric Emergency Services at (734) 996-4747
24 hours a day!
ADULT COMMUNITY ED PROGRAMS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Cleary College (734) 332-4477
Concordia College (734) 995-7300
Eastern Michigan University Disabled Services (734) 487-2470
Michigan Career Technical (616) 664-4461
Michigan State University Extension, 4-H Programs (734) 971-0079
University of Michigan
Services for Students with Disabilities (734) 763-3342
Washtenaw Community College
Learning Support Services (734) 973-3342
Washtenaw County Employment
Training & Community Services (734) 484-6650
Washtenaw Literacy (Ann Arbor) (734) 769-0099
Washtenaw Literacy (Ypsilanti) (734) 484-0565
EMPLOYMENT/DAY PROGRAMS
| Community Support & Treatment Service Services for Persons with DD |
(734) 222-3400 | |
| Employment Services/Michigan Works | (734) 481-2517 | |
| Department of Career Development (TTY) | (734) 677-1125 | |
| Lifework-Learning & Help Source | (734) 973-7723 | |
| Michigan Indian Employment/Training | (734) 930-6860 | |
| Michigan Commission for the Blind | (517) 373-6425 | |
| Michigan Unemployment Peace Neighborhood Center Options Center, Inc. Soundings Center for Women Fresh Start Clubhouse Work Skills Corporation, Willow Run Brighton |
(734) 677-1844 (734) 973-7723 (734) 929-9992 (734) 929-9992 (734) 484-6578 (734) 662-1521 | |
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Chelsea Hospital (734) 475-3960
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Public Health/Access |
(734) 451-2502 |
| Community Dental Center |
(734) 663-6626 |
| University of Michigan Dental School |
(734) 763-6933 |
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Ann Arbor Housing Commission |
(734) 994-2828 |
| Avalon Housing, Inc. | (734) 663-5858 |
| Faith In Action, Inc. | (734) 475-3305 |
| Ypsilanti Housing Commission (Section 8) |
(734) 482-4300 |
| SOS Crisis | (734) 485-3222 |
| Shelter Association | (734) 662-2829 |
| PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS Used To Treat Mental Ilness | ||
| Type | Trade Names | Uses |
| Antidepressants | Anafranil, Asendin, Celexa, Desyrel, Effexor, Elavil, Ludiomil, Luvox, Nardil, Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Parnate, Prozac, Serzone, Sinequan, Surmontil, Tofranil, Vivactil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft | Used to improve mood, energy level, sleep and reduce restlessness and anxiety for persons suffering from Bipolar (Manic Depressive ) Disorders, e.g. Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Obbessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-tramatic Stress Disorder. |
| Mood Stabilizers | Depakene, Depakote, Lamictal, Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithostat, Lithotab), Neurontin, Tegretol | Used to decrease severe mood swings, racing thoughts and manic behavior in persons with Bipolar (Manic Depressive) Disorders. |
| Psychostimulants | Cylert, Desozyn, Dexedrine, Ritalin | Used to treat hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention associated with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. |
| Sedatives/Hypnotics | Ambien, Dalmane, Doral, Halcion, Paxipam, ProSom, Restoril | Used to relieve restlessness and improve sleep. |
| Antipsychotics | Clozaril, Haldol, Loxitane, Mellaril, Moban, Navane, Orap, Prolixin, Risperdal, Serentil, Stelazine, Taractin, Thorazine, Trilafon | Used to decrease delusions and hallucinations and to improve reality testing for persons diagnosed with Schizophrenia or Bipolar (Manic Depressive) Disorders. Also used to treat motor and vocal tics in Tourette's Disorder. |
| Anxiolytics | Atarax, Ativan, BuSpar, Centrax, Klonopin, Librium, Serax, Tranxene, Valium, Xanax | Used to lessen anxiety, reduce panic attacks and abnormal fears associated with Anxiety Disorders, e.g. Panic Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and generalized Anxiety Disorders. |
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sexual Assault Crisis Center
| Ann Arbor Recreation Program Common Chords Diversability Theater Faith & Light Friendship |
(734) 994-2300 (734) 971-6677 (734) 971-0277 (734) 769-2550 (734) 665-0105 |
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| Project Transition (Church of the Good Shepherd) | (734) 971-6133 | |
| Saline Recreation Complex | (734) 429-3502 | |
| Social Young Adult Group | (734) 663-3865 | |
| Washtenaw County Recreation Center | (734) 971-6337 | |
| YMCA of Ann Arbor | (734) 663-0536 | |
| Ypsilanti Recreation Department | (734) 483-7272 |
| Ann Arbor Center of Independent Living | (734) 971-0277 | |
| Association for Community Advocacy | (734) 662-1256 | |
| Learning Disabilities Association Washtenaw Chapter |
(517) 185-8160 (734) 913-9553 |
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| Legal Services of SE Michigan | (734) 665-6181 | |
| Michigan Commission for the Blind | 1 (517) 373-6425 | |
| Michigan Protection & Advocacy | 1 (800) 288-5293 | |
| NAMI | (734) 994-6611 | |
| Project Perform (WISD) | (734) 994-8100 | Ext. 1515 |
| Soundings Center for Women | (734) 973-7723 | |
| University of Michigan Center for Child & Family |
(734) 764-9466 |
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| United Way Services | (734) 971-8700 | |
| SOS Crisis Center | (734) 485-3222 |
TRANSPORTATION
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
(AATA) A-Ride Service (734) 973-1611
Help Source (734) 973-1900
Life Van Available
Chelsea Area Transportation System (734) 475-9494
Milan Public Transit (734) 439-2457
People's Express Bus Service Whitmore Lake (734) 528-5411
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) |
1(800) 772-1213 |
