Community Services
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Alcoholics Anonymous
482-5700 (24 hours)Meetings 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
426-2464, 426-7002Emergency 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. Assists Faith In Action with food bank (2740 Baker). Call for more information.
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. www.hvcn.org/info/dexterseniors/
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 clothing to anyone in need. Services include health clinic, counseling, clothing room, and financial assistance. Three seasonal programs for low-income Chelsea and Dexter area families: Back to School backpacks, Thanksgiving baskets, and Christmas Adoption program. nancypaul@faithinaction1.org, www.faithinaction1.org
Generations Together
2801 Baker [map]
426-4091Care and learning center brings seniors and children together for activities such as music, exercise, crafts, and gardening. Daytime care for seniors: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $205-$245/week for adults; $60-$70/day, 2-3 days/week; $40-$50/day for morning or afternoon session, 2-3 days/week. $11-$13/hour. generations123@scbglobal.net, www.generationstogether.org
Newcomers Welcome Service
Aileen Clark, 645-7172Provides complimentary welcome packet to people new to the Dexter area and school district. dexter@newcomersws.com, www.newcomersws.com
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.washtenaw-overeaters.com
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