Community Services
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For countywide programs, see Community Services section of this guide.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
482–5700Meetings Tues. 8 p.m. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church parish hall, 3470 Dover. Women’s meeting Thurs. 6:30 p.m. at Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr. office@hvai.org, www.hvai.org
Dexter Family Services
426–2464Emergency aid for residents of Dexter school district, including grocery vouchers and help with utility payments. Holiday food and gifts available. Referrals to other social service agencies.
Dexter Senior Center
7720 Ann Arbor [map]
426–7737Social and recreational activities, exercise and health programs, food bank, talks, classes. Many volunteer opportunities. Daily noon meal; order one day in advance, 426–5397.
Faith in Action
Chelsea Community Hospital, FIA Bldg., 603 S. Main, Chelsea. 475–3305
475–3305Nondenominational agency. Provides food and financial assistance to residents of Chelsea and Dexter school districts, and clothes to anyone in need. Other services include health clinic, transportation, and counseling. nancypaul@faithinaction1.org, www.faithinaction1.org
Generations Together
2801 Baker [map]
426–4091Care center brings seniors and children together for activities. Exercise classes, social activities, crafts, gardening. Day services for seniors: Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $185–$215/week for adults; $55–$70/day, two–three days/week; $35–$50/day for morning or afternoon session two–three days/week. generations123@scbglobal.net, www.generationstogether.org
Newcomers Welcome Service
995–2200Provides complimentary welcome packet to people new to the Dexter area and school district. dexternewcomers@provide.net, www.a2newcomers.com/dexter.shtml
Overeaters Anonymous
Ellen, 995–1835. Helpline, 480–4556Self-help fellowship and support group for people recovering from compulsive overeating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia. Meets Mon. 6 p.m., Foggy Bottom Coffee House, 7065 Dexter–Ann Arbor Rd. www.oa.org
Walls-4-Help Inc.
P.O. Box 38, Dexter 48130
426–8625, (866) 771–7394Provides seniors and families with referrals to contractors and professional and medical services. Assists with grocery shopping, computers, and more. www.wallsforhelp.com
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