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Did you know there are many community organizations here to help you? The Thumb region is rich with community organizations that care about you and your family. This video focuses on just a few communities’ support for groups that face additional challenges. Services highlighted in this video include: 1) Veterans Services - Each county has a local Veterans Affairs office that can help you with a wide variety of needs. Medical transportation for Veterans is available through the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation Network. For more information, reach out to the MyVA411 main information line or 800-698-2411 or call your local VA office. Huron County Phone: 989-269-8911 www.co.huron.mi.us/veterans-affairs Lapeer County Phone: 810-667-0256 https://www.lapeercountymi.gov/departments/veterans_affairs_/index.php Sanilac County Phone: 810-648-0212 sanilaccountyva.org Tuscola County Phone: 989-673-8148 www.tchd.us/veteran-affairs 2) Senior Services - The Regional Area Agency on Aging has staff that are experts in matching seniors and their caregivers with services to make their lives easier. You don’t have to be elderly to take advantage of these FREE services and programs. For more information on the Regional Area Agency on Aging, reach out to Region 7 (Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola) at 1-800-858-1637 or go to: https://region7aaa.org/contact/ and Valley Area Agency on Aging (Lapeer) https://valleyareaaging.org/ 3) The Human Development Commission (HDC) provides a wide range of services for seniors. Contact the Human Development Commission at 1-800-843-6394 or fill out an HDC senior services inquiry form at https://hdc-caro.org/senior-serv-inquiry-form. 4) Hispanic Services - Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Migrant Healthcare Services provides mobile medical and dental services. Imlay City Hispanic Service Center provides social, health, immigration, cultural and advocacy services. The Michigan migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers. For more information about Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Migrant Healthcare Services, find Elpaisa Delnorte on Facebook or visit the webpage https://tinyurl.com/greatlakesservices. 5) For more information about the Imlay City Hispanic Service Center, call 810-724-3665 or visit their website at https://tinyurl.com/hispaniccenter. 6) For more information about the Michigan migrant program, call the Migrant Services Line at 1-833-742-9832 or visit https://tinyurl.com/mdhhsmigrantservices. 7) Children’s Advocacy Center - When police or child protective services believe a child may be experiencing abuse, the child is brought to the Children’s Advocacy Center, known as the CAC—a safe, child-focused environment. CACs offer therapy and medical exams, victim advocacy, case management, and other services. Sanilac County: 810-648-4172 Tuscola County: 810-610-8071 Lapeer County: 810-664-9990 Huron County: 989-623-0257 If you suspect child abuse, report to Child Protective Services at 855-444-3911. For additional help finding resources- Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211nemichigan.org For other resources, please visit www.thumbhealth.org.

Did you know? You don’t have to be alone. There are programs, groups and organizations to help you meet and make new friends. Meeting others and being part of community activities can boost your happiness and reduce your stress. This video focuses on opportunities for you to get support and develop relationships. Services highlighted in this video include: 1) Great Start Parent Coalition - Great Start Parent Coalitions encourage families with children under the age of 8 to share stories, participate in workshops, and join opportunities to advocate for services and system change at the community, county, and state level. Great Start Collaboratives Huron County: https://www.greatstarthuron.com/ Lapeer County: sites.google.com/lapeerisd.org/lapeerparentgroup/home Sanilac County: https://www.sanilachealth.com/greatstartcollaborative Tuscola County: http://www.greatstarttuscola.org/ With the collaboration of Great Start and Children Trust Michigan, a Family Enrichment Center in Tuscola County is open 7 days a week for families with children under the age of five. For more information, call 989-286-3285 or email greatstartenrichmentcenter@gmail.com. 2) Senior Services - The Human Development Commission offers many opportunities for retired individuals and senior citizens to get involved. Contact the Human Development Commission for more information 1-800-843-6394 Lapeer County Senior Dining sites also offer activities and are a great place to connect with others. Contact the Lapeer County Senior Programs at 810-245-5866 3) Programs for Individuals with Disabilities - Disability Network Eastern Michigan offers support groups, accessible outdoor recreation events, inclusive arts courses and cooking demonstrations. Community Mental Health Drop-In Centers are peer-run centers that address the social and emotional needs of people with mental health disabilities and co-occurring disorders. Disability Network Eastern Michigan: 810-987-9337 (offices in Lapeer and Sandusky) Drop-In Centers: Huron Behavioral Health -Flashpoint Center, 1299 Sand Beach Road Bad Axe 989-269-1916 Lapeer County Community Mental Health- The Golden Arrow, 25 W. Nepessing Street, Lapeer, 810-660-8333 Sanilac County Community Mental Health- Personal Growth Center, 32 E. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky 810-648-9660 Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems, Tuscola Peer Center, 146 W. Lincoln Street, Caro 989-673-0273 4) Community Resources & Events - Communities throughout the Thumb promote a wide variety of events and activities at parks, campgrounds, farmer’s markets, and beaches. Libraries are a hub for information in many communities in the Thumb. For more information about Thumb-area events and activities, visit https://www.thumbhealth.org/thumb-region-attractions. Go to libraryfinder.org to locate your local library. For additional help finding resources- Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211nemichigan.org For other resources, please visit www.thumbhealth.org.