Published January 2014 by the LGBT Older Adult Coalition of Michigan www.lgbtolderadults.com
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Aging Advocacy & Support: Detroit Area ..................................................................................... 3 Aging Advocacy & Support: Michigan .......................................................................................... 3 Aging Advocacy & Support: National ............................................................................................ 4 Auto: Repair & Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 4 Auto: Sales ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Financial Services: Accounting ...................................................................................................... 5 Financial Services: Estate Planning ................................................................................................ 6 Florists............................................................................................................................................. 7 Health, Holistic: Acupuncture ........................................................................................................ 7 Health, Holistic: Chiropractor ......................................................................................................... 8 Health, medical: Dentist.................................................................................................................. 8 Health, medical: Hearing/Audiology .............................................................................................. 9 Health, medical: Home Care Providers ........................................................................................ 10 Health, medical: Hospice .............................................................................................................. 11 Health, medical: Insurance & Benefits ......................................................................................... 11 Health, medical: Vision ................................................................................................................ 12 Health, mental/emotional: Art Therapy ........................................................................................ 12 Health, mental/emotional: Counseling.......................................................................................... 12 Home Improvement ...................................................................................................................... 18 Home repair/maintenance: Electricians ........................................................................................ 19 Home repair/maintenance: Handyman ......................................................................................... 19 Home repair/maintenance: Heating and Cooling .......................................................................... 20 Housing: Housing for older adults ................................................................................................ 21 Insurance Agents ........................................................................................................................... 21 Legal services................................................................................................................................ 22 LGBT Resources: Detroit Area .................................................................................................... 26 LGBT Resources: Michigan ......................................................................................................... 26 LGBT Resources: National ........................................................................................................... 26 Miscellaneous: Computer Repair .................................................................................................. 28 Moving/Relocation Services ......................................................................................................... 28 Pet Care ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Real Estate Agents ........................................................................................................................ 29 Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 2
Aging Advocacy & Support: Detroit Area Area Agency on Aging 1-B 29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400, Southfield 48034 Phone: (248) 262-0533; Fax: (248) 948-9691; Toll Free: (800) 852-7795 Contact Person: Natalie Pearce, LMSW Email: npearce@aaa1b.com Website: www.aaa1b.com Specialist, Training & LGBT Programs Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1333 Brewery Park Blvd. Suite 200, Detroit 48207 Phone: (313) 446-4444 #5310 Contact Person: Tammi Pollum Email: pollumt@daaa1a.org Website: www.daaa1a.org National Council of Jewish Women/ Greater Detroit Section 26400 Lahser Rd., Ste. 306, Southfield 48033 Phone: (248) 355-3300, ext. 3; FAX (248) 355-9951 Contact Person: Susan Gertner, Executive Director Website: www.ncjwgds.org Seniors Wellness Group of Michigan 221 South Main Street, Suite 201, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 398-6459; Cell: (248) 217-7952 Contact Person: Shannon Richardson, LBSW Email: shannonswgm@hotmail.com The Senior Alliance- Area Agency on Aging 1-C 3850 Second Street Ste. 100, Wayne 48184 Phone: (734) 727-2034 Contact Person: Dakima Jackson, MHSA Email: djackson@tsalink.org Certified Local Long Term Care Ombudsman
Aging Advocacy & Support: Michigan Adult Protective Services Phone: MI 24 hour abuse hotline: (800) 996-6228
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Alzheimer’s Association 20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100, Southfield 48076 Phone: (800) 272-3900 Website: www.alzgmc.org Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Phone: (866) 485-9393 Website: www.michigan.gov/misenio The Long Term Care Ombudsman program was created to help address the quality of care and quality of life experienced by residents who reside in licensed long term care facilities such as nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care facilities. The Long Term Care Ombudsman program investigates complaints, suggests remedies, and assists with resident rights, payments, issues, guardianship, and nursing home placement. Michigan Consumers for Healthcare 1223 Turner St, Suite G1, Lansing 48906-4369 Phone: Cell: (989) 780-3093 Contact Person: Ryan J. Sullivan, J.D. Email: Ryan@consumersforhealthcare.org Website: www.consumersforhealthcare.org
Aging Advocacy & Support: National National Council on Aging (NCOA) 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 479-1200 Website: http://ncoa.org/
Auto: Repair & Maintenance Great Lakes Collision 110 W. Ten Mile Rd., Madison Hts. 48071 Phone: (248) 543-8018; FAX: (248) 543-0930 Contact Person: Andrew Beesley Free pick up/delivery service; we work with all insurance companies; great rates on lease turn ins; fast and free estimates; 100% customer satisfaction is our goal
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Orion Automotive Services 3340 West Liberty, Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 995 3188 Contact Person: Michael Rodriguez Email: Michael@oriona2.com As the reliable car of choice for many professionals, these highly engineered cars and SUVs require expert care and service, which they will receive from us. In the unfortunate event you have a breakdown, accident or develop unexpected mechanical problems, call us for concierge service. Or better yet, contact us for factory-scheduled maintenance to save over dealership costs. And be sure to ask about our $50 off specials.
Auto: Sales Fairlane Ford 14585 Michigan Ave., Dearborn 48126 Phone: (313) 216-1072 Contact Person: Randy T. Woods Subaru-Hodges Imported Cars, Inc 23100 Woodward Ave., Ferndale 48220 Phone: Tollfree: (877) 547-8825; Main: (248) 547-8800 Contact Person: Felipe Mendiola, Sales Manager Suburban Buick GMC 21800 Woodward Ave., Ferndale 48220 Phone: (248) 582-5738; FAX: : (248) 547-2491 Contact Person: Kevin Tierney
Financial Services: Accounting Frank, Hirsch, Subelsky & Freedman, PC 30600 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 305, Farmington Hills 48334 Phone: Tel: (248) 855-6616; Fax: (248) 855-2616 Contact Person: Dennis Frank, CPA Email: Dennis@fhsfcpa.com Website: www.fhsfcpa.com Harbour Tax and Accounting 1220 E Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: Tel: (248) 399-7331; Fax: (248) 414-3848 Contact Person: Diane R. Harbour, EA, AFA Email: diane@harbourtaxaccounting.com Website: www.harbourtaxaccounting.com Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 5
Hollander Ellison and Associates, PC 6960 Orchard Lake Rd, Ste. 235, West Bloomfield 48322 Phone: Tel: (248) 626-1000; Fax: (248) 626-1996 Contact Person: Terry Ellison, CPA Email: tellifrog@aol.com
Hollander Ellison and Associates, PC 6960 Orchard Lake Rd, Ste. 235, West Bloomfield 48322 Phone: Tel: (248) 626-1000; Fax: (248) 626-1996 Contact Person: Martin W. Hollander, CPA Julia Pais Accounting Services LLC Phone: (248) 229-2047; FAX: (313) 286-8937 Contact Person: Julia Pais, MSF Email: juliapais@paisaccounting.com Website: www.paisaccounting.com
Financial Services: Estate Planning Ameriprise Financial Services 26777 Central Park Blvde, Ste. 350, Southfield 48076 Phone: (248) 827-1230 Contact Person: Kevin T. Ferhadson Email: kevin.t.ferhadson@ampf.com Website: www.Ferhadson.com Harbour Tax & Accounting 1220 E. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 399-7331; Fax: (248) 424-3848 Contact Person: Diane R. Harbour, EA, AFA Email: diane@harbourtaxaccounting.com Website: www.harbourtaxaccounting.com Raymond James/Berkley 3336 W. Twelve Mile Road, Berkley 48072 Phone: (248) 399-3245; cell: (586) 914-1259 Contact Person: Reid Beyerlein, Branch Manager Email: reid.beyerlein@raymondjames.com Website: www.raymondjames.com/BerkleyMI Timothy Burke Phone: (810) 797-4187 Contact Person: Timothy Burke Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 6
Florists Ashley's Flowers 333 E. Jefferson Ave., Millender Center, Detroit 48226 Phone: (313) 222-1777 Website: www.ashleysflowers.com
Blossoms 33866 Woodward Ave., Birmingham 48009 Phone: (248) 644-4411; (888) 820-6597 Email: customerservice@blossomsbirmingham.com Website: www.blossomsbirmingham.com
Blumz - Ann Arbor 540 Avis, Ann Arbor 48108 Phone: (248) 398-5130 Website: http://www.blumz.com Blumz - Detroit 660 Woodward Ave, Detroit Phone: (313) 962-4506 Website: http://www.blumz.com Blumz - Ferndale 503 E Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale 48220 Phone: (248) 398-5130 Website: http://www.blumz.com
Health, Holistic: Acupuncture Detroit Community Acupuncture 87 E. Canfield St., Ste. 1300, Detroit 48201 Phone: (313) 831-3222 Contact Person: Nora Madden Email: info@detroitcommunityacupuncture.com Website: www.detroitcommunityacupuncture.com Monica Mae Klemmer, NCCAOM 7001 Orchard Lake Road, Ste. 132, West Bloomfield 48322 Phone: (248) 737-7126 Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 7
Health, Holistic: Chiropractor Gateway Wellness Center 5600 W. Maple, Ste. A110, West Bloomfield 48322 Phone: (248) 737-9494 Contact Person: Eric M. Mintz, DC Website: www.gatewaywellnesscenter.com Madison Heights Chiropractic 28107 John R. Road, Madison Heights 48071 Phone: (248) 542-3492 Contact Person: Allen E. Kash Triangle Chiropractic 19650 Harper Ave. #107, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236 Phone: (313) 885-9496 Contact Person: John L. Tsakos, DC Email: drjphn99@aol.com Website: www.triangleclinic.com
Health, medical: Dentist Arbor West Dental 6276 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 222-3636 Contact Person: Jamaulddin Shariff, DDS Email: info@arborwestdental.com Website: www.arborwestdental.com Joel S. Egnater, DDS 26789 Wooodward Ave. #101, Huntington Woods 48070 Phone: (248) 399-4455 Contact Person: Joel S. Egnater, DDS Kaz Advanced Dentistry 31700 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 100, Bingham Farms 48025 Phone: (248) 433-6000; fax: (248_ 433-3650 Contact Person: John E. Kazanowski, DDS Website: www.drkazdds.com
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Kazanis Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 4251 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak 48073 Phone: (248) 547-3700 Contact Person: Demi Kazanis, DDS Email: demi@kazanisdds.com Website: www.kazanisdds.com LakeView Family Dental 7010 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield 48323 Phone: (248) 363-3304 Contact Person: Robert G. Nakisher, DDS Website: www.LakeViewDentist.com Nowicki Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 32545 Garfield, Fraser 48026 Phone: (586) 293-3633 Contact Person: Keith Nowicki, DDS Thane Ostroth Dentistry 3310 Crooks, Royal Oak 48073 Phone: (248) 435-3910 Contact Person: Thane Ostroth, DDS Email: drthane@yahoo.com Website: www.thaneostroth.com Williamson Dentistry 1964 W. Eleven Mile Rd, Ste 4, Berkley 48072 Phone: (248) 399-4455 Contact Person: Ron T. Williamson, DDS Email: kimberlymonette@yahoo.com Website: www.rontwilliamsondds.com
Health, medical: Hearing/Audiology Willaims-O'Connor Partners In Hearing Inc. 203 S Zeeb Rd, Suitre 207, Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 994-8300 Contact Person: Thomas E. O'Connor; Claudia B. Williams Website: www.oconnorhearing.com
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Health, medical: Home Care Providers Arcadia Home Care and Staffing 920 East Maple, Birmingham 48009 Phone: (248) 594-4574; Cell: (248) 880-6778 Contact Person: Lynn Feinberg Email: lfeinberg@arcadiahealthcare.com Isabel Audrey Nurturing Care LLC 19785 West 12 Mile Rd, #320, Southfield 48076 Phone: (248) 595-4043 Contact Person: Adrienne Murdah Email: isabelaudrey@aol.com Website: www.isabelaudrey.com Thoroughly clean cleaning service; housecleaning; errands; transportation I've Gotta Get Organized, Inc. Phone: (248) 882-5960 Contact Person: Debi Weinstein, Professional Organizer Email: igetorganized@aol.com Website: www.Ivegottogetorganized.com Personal Organizing for Home and Office; Anything; Basements; Closets; Computers; Errands; Estates; Events; Data Entry; Files; Garages; Houses; Moving; Offices; Seniors; Speeches Joyful Hearts and Healthy Souls Phone: (313) 971-4934 Contact Person: Denise Gray, Community Liaison Email: joyfulHearts&HealthySouls@yahoo.com Website: Home visiting physicians, Medical Supplies, "We'll find the perfect home care for you"; accepting all insurances. Oakland County Health Division Phone: (800) 848-5533 Contact Person: Nurse On Call Email: noc@oakgov.com Public health information hotline Residential Home Health 5440 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Troy 48098 Phone: (866) 902-4000; Cell: (248) 914-5430 Contact Person: Joseph Cadovich, Sales Email: jcadovich@residentialhospice.com Website: www.residentialhomehealth.com Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 10
Synergy Home Care 102 Kercheval 100-12, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 Phone: (313) 794-9036; Cell: (313) 303-7559 Contact Person: Thomas M. Gordon, President Email: tgirdib@shcgrossepointe.com Website: www.synergyhomecare.com That Girl Phone: (248) 291-7358 Contact Person: Christine Schinker Email: christine@callthatgirlsc.com Website: www.callthatgirlsc.com Concierge, Personal Assistance, Tasks and Errand Service
Health, medical: Hospice Residential Hospice 5440 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Troy 48098 Phone: (866) 902-4000; Cell: (248) 914-5430 Contact Person: Joseph Cadovich, Sales Email: jcadovich@residentialhospice.com Website: www.residentialhospice.com
Health, medical: Insurance & Benefits Benefits Checkup Website: www.benefitscheckup.org Sponsored by the National Council on Aging, this website helps individuals identify and apply for federal, state, local, and private benefits of which they qualify. Genworth 464 Neff Road, Grosse Pte. 48230 Phone: (313) 473-8141; (313) 300-8225 Contact Person: Wayne A. Hindmarsh Email: whindmarsh@genworthltc.com ; whindmarsh@gmail.com InSphere Insurance Solutons 26200 Lahser Rd, Suite 150, Southfield 48033 Phone: (248) 227-1894 Contact Person: Mar Packer, Licensed Agent Email: mpacker@insphereis.com Website: www.insphereis.com/mpacker life; health; retirement; long-term care Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 11
Health, medical: Vision Bennett Optometry 117 South Main Street, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 665-5306 Contact Person: Email: main@bennettoptometry.com Website: www.bennettoptometry.com
Health, mental/emotional: Art Therapy Quinn Art Therapy, PLLC 17376 W. Twelve Mile Road, Ste.103, Southfield 48076 Phone: Tel: (248) 552-8400; Fax: (248) 552-8422 Contact Person: Theresa Quinn, Family Therapist, MA, ATR, LMFT Website: www.quinnarttherapy.com
Health, mental/emotional: Counseling Advanced Counseling Services 24715 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores 48080 Phone: (586) 777-9000 x 28 Contact Person: Bonnie Breidenbach, MA, LLP, LPC Advanced Counseling Services Hampton Square Bldg. 22811 Greater Mack, # 107, St. Clair Shores 48080 Phone: (586) 764-7199 Contact Person: Kathleen Erz, MA, LLP Email: Website: Affirmations LGBT Community Center 290 W Nine Mile Road, Ferndale 48220 Phone: (517) 420-1544 Contact Person: Michelle McCallister Ann Arbor Therapy Services, LLC 120 E. Liberty Street, Suite 360, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 717-0747 Contact Person: Nancy Quay, LMSW Email: nancy@nancyquay.com Website: www.nancyquay.com
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Auburn Counseling Associates 3600 S. Dort Highway, Ste. 44, Flint 48507 Phone: (810) 744-3300; Fax: (810) 744-1090 Contact Person: Susan M. Wedda, MSW, LMSW, DCSW, BCD Website: swedda@auburncounseling.com Individual and relationship issues; depression, anxiety, stress, illness, loss and grief, other adjustment and coping issues; over 30 years experience Authentic Connections Consulting, LLC 2311 East Stadium Blvd, Suite 212, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 975-6888 Contact Person: Diane McCarthy, LMSW, ACSW Email: diane@dianemccarthy.com Website: www.dianemccarthy.com/ Bernadine Petzold 524 E. 4th Street, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (800) 963-9163 Contact Person: Bernadine Petzold, PhD, LPC Email: bernie.petzold@sbcglobal.net Website: www.therapy4you.com BCPC, CQTP, EMDR, EDFRT, DBT Certified, "Trauma Specialist" Birmingham Maple Clinic 2075 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy 48084 Phone: (248) 646-6659 Contact Person: Lori Edelson, LMSW, ACSW, BCD, LMFT Website: www.birminghammaple.com Birmingham Maple Clinic is a BC/BS provider of outpatient mental health services for individuals couples, families and groups; areas of expertise include testing, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, relationships, addictions, chronic illness and violence Blue Water Counseling 1501 Kraft Road, Fort Gratiot 48059 Phone: (800) 292-1288 Contact Person: Jennifer Keizer Horbes, MA, LLP Website: www.bluewaterclinic.com Brighton Hospital 12851 East Grand River Ave., Brighton 48116 Phone: (810) 877-0905 Contact Person: Virginia June, LMSW, ACSW, CAC-II
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Bruce K. Ford G-4511 Miller Road, Flint 48507 Phone: (810) 624-4863 Contact Person: Bruce K. Ford, LMSW Carole Kirby 110 E. Kingsley, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 424-2797 Contact Person: Carole Kirby, ACSW Cynthia Koppin 36500 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills 48331 Phone: (248) 489-0489 Contact Person: Cynthia Koppin, MA, LLP, LPC Dana Howley 11111 Hall Road Ste. 303, Utica 48315 Phone: (248) 765-5822; (586) 997-4956 Contact Person: Dana Howley, MA, TLLP Denise Joseph 1026 W Eleven Mile, Suite C, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 613-9230 Contact Person: Denise Joseph, PhD Email: dr.dj@comcast.net Website: www.denisejoseph.com Expertise includes Psychodynamic and Feminist Therapy and can occue face-to-face in her office, at yor location, or through long distance phone calls; copassionate and spiritual solutions; group and corporate workshop presentations and consultation available; additional supervidsion provided for temporary and limited licenses Eric Beshears 63 Kercheval St., Ste. 10, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 Phone: (313) 617-0044 Contact Person: Eric Beshears Hirsch 602 Cherry Avenue, Royal Oak 48073 Phone: (313) 737-1504 Contact Person: Staci Hirsch Joe Kort and Associates 25600 Woodward, Ste. 218, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 399-7317 Contact Person: Joe Kort, MSW Website: www.joekort.com Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 14
Julie Frick 902 Miner St., Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 665-2397 Contact Person: Julie Frick, MSW, BCD, CBT Keller Clinic, P.C. 43902 Woodward Ave., Ste. 110, Bloomfield Hills 48302 Phone: (248) 338-1700 x. 38; (248) 335-1732 Contact Person: Monty Davenport, MA, NCC, LLPC Marge Greene 400 North First Street, Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 668-8667 Contact Person: Marge Greene, MSW, ACSW Marla Garmo 2075 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy 48126 Phone: (248) 282-2323 Mary K. Anderson 328 Thompson, Suite 201, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 327-5934 Contact Person: Mary K. Anderson, PhD, PLLC LGBTQ issues, Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Trauma, Individuals and Couples Matt Sweet 25600 Woodward, Ste. 205, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 930-2137 Contact Person: Matt Sweet, LMSW Website: www.mattsweet.com Specializing in anxiety, depression, sexual complsion, sex therapy, abuse recovery, HIV/AIDS, chronic disease, relationship therapy, polyamoury/non-monogamy and sexual orientation Maureen Lyn Bernard Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (734) 645-8809 Contact Person: Maureen Bernard, LMSW, ACSW, CCS, CADC Addictions, Dual Diagnosis, couples and LGBTQA; Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Nasol 31330 Northwesten Highway, Suite D, Farmington Hills 48334 Phone: (248) 535-7028 Contact Person: Alice L. Nasol-Howell, MA, LLP, PLLC Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 15
New Spirit Centers 22331 Woodward Ave., Ferndale 48220 Phone: (248) 677-5700 Contact Person: Fr.. Kevin Kinsel, LMSW,CTh Email: revkinsel@gmail.com Christian counseling, counseling, Reiki, Spiritual Mentoring, Growth and Development Workshops Prism of Possibilities 1026 W Eleven Mile, Suite C, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 591-2888 Contact Person: Christine Cantrell, PhD Email: info@christinecantrell.com Website: www.christinecantrell.com Reena Liberman 1207 Packard Street, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 741-1655; (734) 761-6440 Contact Person: Reena Liberman, MS, DST (Diplomate of Sex Therapy) Email: rmliber@rmlsexualhealth.net Website: www.RMLSexualHealth.net Robert Dargel 3830 Packard Rd., Ste. 250, Ann Arbor 48108 Phone: (734) 975-1880 Contact Person: Robert Dargel, ACSW, LMFT, CEAP, DCSW Email: Website: Rosemary Jozwiak, PC & Associates 524 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (800) 963-9163 Contact Person: Rosemary A. Jozwiak, MA, LPC, CSW, CCBT, DVCe Website: www.therapy4you.com Relationship conflicts, trauma healing, grief and loss, depression, break up recovery, anger management, married life to gay life transition, gender identity, ACOA, addiction issues Sally Kope 2918 Stommel Road, Ypsilanti 48198 Phone: (734) 485-2245 Contact Person: Sally Kope, ACSW
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Sideline Counseling Phone: (248) 844-9249; Cell: (248) 227-8107 Contact Person: Don Sidelinker, PhD Email: docftm60@sbcglobal.net Sollars and Associates 125 S. Main Street, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (586) 997-3153; (773) 656-6248; (586) 997-4956 Contact Person: Troy Piwowarski, MA, TLLP Stephen Fleck 221 Forest Ave., Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 545-0993 Contact Person: Stephen Fleck, MA, LLP Website: www.stephenfleck.com Susan Flinders 3133 Union Lake Rd, Ste D, White Lake Twp 48386 Phone: (248) 363-4420; (810) 444-3274 (Chelsea) Contact Person: Susan Flinders, PhD Email: slfphd@aol.com Website: www.SusanFlindersPhD.com Individual and group therapy; children, adolescents, adults, elderly and couples; sliding scale fee; most insurances accepted Susie Symons 217 Knowles St., Ste. 250, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 591-0070 Contact Person: Susie Symons, MA, LLP, LPC Email: stsymons@sbcglobal.net Website: www.stsymons.com The Center for Individual and Family Therapy, Inc. 21751 Ecorse Road, Taylor 48180 Phone: (313) 291-7000 Contact Person: Gregory B. Gruley, MA, LPC, NCC The Women's Center of America 2425 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 973-6779 Contact Person: Kimberly Cummings, MSW, CMSW
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The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan 510 S. Maple Road, Ann Arbor 48103 Phone: (734) 973-6779 Contact Person: Marnie Leavitt, CSW, MSW Website: www.womenscentersemi.org/ University of Detroit Mercy Counseling Clinic 4001 West McNichols Road Phone: Detroit, MI 48221 Contact Person: University of Detroit Mercy Counseling Clinic Website: 313-993-1093 Wentworth & Associates 11111 Hall Road, Ste. 303, Utica 48317 Phone: (248) 930-3985 Contact Person: Cara Colon, MA, LLPC, NCC
Home Improvement Dexter Cabinet and Countertop 1084 Baker Road, Dexter 48130 Phone: (734) 426-5035; (734) 216-1492 Email: del@dextercabinet.com Website: www.dextercabinet.com Frederick Collins Construction and Repairs 2916 Wakefield Road, Berkley 48072 Phone: (248) 321-6355 Email: fccr@berkleyline.com Website: www.berkleyline.com Specializing in: Roof Repair, Siding, Minor Repairs, Additions, Major Repairs, Kitchen, Windows, Roof Replacement, Decks, Doors, Remodeling, Bathrooms Granite Transformations 30640 W Eight Mile, Farmington Hills 48336 Phone: (248) 427-0200 Email: detroit@granitetransformations.com Website: www.granitetrasformations.com J&R Flooring 32421 W. Eight Mile Rd, Livonia 48152 Phone: (248) 888-1200 Website: www.jandrflooring.com carpet, lamnate, hardwood, vinyl, cereamic, custom made area rugs; sanding, stain and finishing of hardwood Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 18
Home repair/maintenance: Electricians AJ Leo Electric & Solar Ypsilanti 48197 and Harsens Island 48028 Phone: Cells: (734) 368-6945; (810) 748-7585 Contact Person: Amy Strutz Email: amy@ajleo.com Website: www.ajleo.com Small and large residential and commercial jobs; certified solar contractor; large scale commercial solar projects welcome Tyrrell Electric Farmington Hills 48334 Phone: (248) 767-5238 Contact Person: Joe Tyrrell Email: jtyrrell@yahoo.com Website: www.tyrrellelectric.com Licensed Master Electrician; commercial, residential, small industrial; serving the LGBT community in SE Michigan for 14 years
Home repair/maintenance: Handyman Appliance Alliance Fraser Phone: (586) 604-9698 Contact Person: Joseph S Ponzio Email: unbreakable-001@hotmail.com Gas & Eledtric Small Engine Equipment; All Exercise Eqiupment; Garage Doors & Openers;Dead Bolts, Locks, Home Generators; Air Compressors; Heatng & Cooing, Refrigeration; Hot Water Tanks; Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Equipment; Deck Finising Trash Compactors; Garbage Disposals; Dis Washers; Flothes Washer & Dryers; Vacuum Cleanerss; Most Power Tools; Painting; Basement Finishing; Any Flooring or Cleankng; Auto Painting, Repairing; Interiors;Detailing; Rust Proofing; Graphics; Mobile Auto Maintenance; Furniture Restoration; Minor Plumbing and Electrical; Inside or Outside Hoem Construction; Gutters; Power Washing; Windows; Alarm Systems; Lighting; Glass Blocks; Landscaping, Sprinklers; Project Management D.J. Murray Plumbing 1800 Bellaire Ave., Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 582-8655 Contact Person: D.J. Murray Email: djmurrayplumbing.com 24-hour service Michigan Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults – Page 19
The Fabulous Mr Fixit 203 W. Michigan Ave. Suite 308, Saline 48176 Phone: (734) 944-3121 Email: jan@thefabulousmrfixit.com Website: www.thefabulousmrfixit.com Handyman, Plumbing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, home maintenance, bathrooms, basements and kitchens Widman Home Services, Inc. Ferndale 48220 Phone: (248) 321-9486 Contact Person: Ben Widman Email: ben@widmanbuilding.com Website: www.honeydonelist.com Licensed and insured handyman, Plumbing, electrical, painting, plumbing, drywall, home maintenance, carpentry, remodel projects, bathrooms, basements and kitchens
Home repair/maintenance: Heating and Cooling AAC Services 513 W. Eleven Mile Rd, Madison Hts. 48071 Phone: (586) 582-9000; (248) 399-9111 Contact Person: Email: adam@aacforyou.com Website: www.aacforyou.com We service all heating, cooling, boilers and water heaters C&C Heating & Air Conditioning 29420 Groesbeck, Roseville 48066 Phone: (586) 296-1800 Serving all of SE Michigan Diversified Heating & Cooling, Inc. 20789 Parker St., Farmington Hills 48236 Phone: (800) 680-6244; (248) 473-5690 Email: sbartram@diversifiedhtg.com Website: www.DiversifiedHtg.com Proud to serve the LGBT community since 1957. Gay owned and operated family business. Residential/commercial service and installation. We serve all makes/models of air conditioners, boilers, furnaces, geothermal systems heat pumps, mini-splits and water heaters
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Hinson Heating and Cooling Phone: (248) 541-7007 Website: www.hinsonheating.com Old Equipment Specialists; Free in-home estimates; Furnaces; air conditioners; boilers; heat exchanger inspection; safety inspection; national certified technicians
Housing: Housing for older adults Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) 26200 Lahser Rd., Suite 300, Southfield 48033 Phone: (248) 281-8179; Cell: (734) 787-2007 Contact Person: Amy Smyth, Project Director Email: asmyth@pvm.org Website: www.pvm.org Guided by our Christrian heritage, we serve seniors of all faiths and create new possibilitries for quality living
Insurance Agents Ed Lazar Insurance Agency, Inc. 18352 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pte. 48236 Phone: (313) 882-0600 Contact Person: Ed Lazar Email: ed@edlazarinsurance.com Korotkin Insurance Group Phone: (248) 350-5821 Contact Person: Emily B. Korotkin Email: EmilyK@Korotkin.com Website: www.korotkin.com Specializing in individuals, small business, large commercial, life and benefits; providing home, auto, business, life, health, disability,employee benefits long-term care Otha Williams Agency 5640 W. Maple, Suite 202, West Bloomfield Phone: (248) 626-6300 Contact Person: Otha Williams Email: othawilliamsagency@allstate.com
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State Farm Insurance 2525 S. Telegraph Rd., Suite 106, Bloomfield Hills 48302 Phone: (866) 641-8200 Contact Person: Elizabeth Ross Email: elizabeth.ross.g4id@statefarm.com Website: www.elizabethrossins.com State Farm Insurance 23285 Farmington Rd, Farmington 48336 Phone: (248) 474-8020 Contact Person: Joan M. Warner Email: joan@warneragency.com
Legal services Abrams Law Firm, PLLC 1212 South Washington Avenue, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: Tel: (248) 546-0900; Fax: (248) 298-1212 Contact Person: Nina Dodge Abrams attorney and mediator Email: ninadabrams@abramspc.com Website: www.abramspc.com The firm consults and represents people in collaborative divorce, family related problems, probate administration, and provides mediation services for all types of legal related problems. It provides coaching for people who are unsure or need further definition about their legal related problems as well as coaching to someone going through an alternative dispute resolution process or litigation Accettura & Hurwitz 35055 W. 12 Mile Rd., Ste. 132, Farmington Hills 48331 Phone: Tel: (248) 848-9409; Fax: (248) 848-9349 Contact Person: P. Mark Accettura , Attorney at Law Email: maccettura@agplc.com Website: www.agplc.com Wills, power-of-attorneys, estates, etc. ACLU of Michigan LGBT Project 2966 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48201 Phone: Tel: (313) 578-6812; Fax: (313) 578-6811 Contact Person: Jay Kaplan, Staff Attorney Email: kaplan@aclumich.org Website: www.aclumich.org Project devoted towards protecting and defending the civil and constitutional rights of LGBT persons in Michigan. In addition we coordinate private attorney referrals and assist with HIV discrimination issues.
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Bassett & Associates, PLLC 2750 Carpenter Rd., Ste. 6, Ann Arbor 48108 Phone: Tel: (734) 930-9200; Fax: (734) 930-9942 Contact Person: Jane A. Bassett, Attorney Email: jbassett@bassettlaw.com Areas of practice are LGBT family law, adoption, estate planning, elder law and probate. Detroit Legal Services 16861 Greydale, Detroit 48219 Phone: (313) 673-5472 Contact Person: Joshua Moore Specializing in Social Security Disability Dickinson Wright PLLC 38525 Woodward, Ste. 2000, Bloomfield Hills 48304 Phone: Tel: (248) 433-7548; Fax: (248) 433-7274 Contact Person: Henry M. Grix Email: hgrix@dickinsonwright.com Very experienced with general estate planning for individuals and couples, including financial powers of attorney, medical directives, wills, trusts and domestic partnership agreements. For Medicaid, I generally direct potential clients to other counsel who are immersed in that area, including Sanford Moll, James Lampertius or Douglas Chalgian. Dr. Agustin V. Arbulu C. 891 Gordon Lane, Birmingham 48009 Phone: (248) 594-6262; Cell: (248) 953-1614 Contact Person: Dr. Agustin V. Arbulu C. Email: Aarbulu@aol.com Doctorate in Management; MBA; LLM (in taxation), JD, Counselor & Attorney at Law Garan Lucow Miller, PC 101 N. Main St., Ste. 460, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 930-5600 Contact Person: Suzy Fanning Email: sfanning@garanlucow.com Member of LAMBDA legal; provides services for the LGBT community statewide, including trusts, estate planning, probate, will contests, domestic partnership agreements and other legal matters. Kathleen M. Poelker 401 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 327-3773 Contact Person: Kathleen M. Poelker Areas of practice are Estate Planning, Estate and Trust administration, Guardianship and Conservatorship Services.
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LADY4JUSTICEPLLC 20700 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 170, Southfield 48076 Phone: 1-877-4-EMPOWER (436-7683) Contact Person: Mindy Hitchcock Website: www.lady4justice.com Domestic partnership agreements, joint property agreements, medical powers of attorney (living wills) living trusts, child custody and support issues. Lawrence S. Pepper, Attorney at Law 30500 Northwestern Hwy, Ste. 500, Farmington Hills 48334 Phone: (248) 932-7600, (248) 851-9421 Contact Person: Lawrence S. Pepper Email: lpepper@voyager.net Probate law, administration of estates, and estate planning Lisa J. Peterson, PLLC 117 N. First Street, Ste. 104, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: (734) 474-2334 Contact Person: Lisa J. Peterson Email: lpeterson.law@gmail.com Areas: Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, real property, and tax considerations related to the estate, Medicaid and Medicare, SSI/SSDI Lucy R. Benham PLLC 210 East Third Street, Ste. 204, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: Tel: (248) 414-5840; Fax: (248) 414-5842 Contact Person: Lucy Benham Email: Lucy@lrblaw.com Lynn B. D’Orio 330 E. Liberty, Ste. 3D, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: Tel: (734) 913-5660; Fax: (734) 913-5643 Contact Person: Lynn B. D’Orio Email: lynndorio@comcast.net Divorce, pre- and post-judgment; powers of attorney; abuse and neglect; wills Miller Canfield 840 West Long Lake Road, Suite 200, Troy 48098 Phone: 248-879-2001 Contact Person: Jennifer LaTosch Email: latosch@millercanfield.com Website: www.millercanfield.com Domestic partnership agreements, joint property agreements, medical powers of attorney (living wills) living trusts, estate planning, probate litigation, child custody and support issues.
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Rasor Law Firm 321 S. Williams Street, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 543-9000; Fax: (248) 543-9050 Contact Person: Jim Rasor Email: jbr@rasorlawfirm.com Website: www.rasorlawfirm.com Auto Accident and All Personal Injury; Divorce/Family Law; Employment Discrimination; Police Misconduct; Commercial Litigation; Social Security Disability; Bankruptcy; Criminal Defense Schmidt Law Services PLLC 26681 Woodward Avenue, 20015, Ferndale 48220 Phone: (248)764-8584 Contact Person: Lisa J. Schmidt Shelton and Deon Law Group 612 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: (248) 494-7444; (248) 494-7445 Contact Person: Amanda J. Shelton and Mary K. Deon Email: ajs@sheltondeonlawgroup.com Website: www.sheltondeonlawgroup.com Stonewall Bar Association P.O. Box 1506, Royal Oak 48068-1506 Phone: (313) 578-6812 Website: www.michsba.org A voluntary state-wide professional association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers and our allies. Provides a visible LGBT presence within the Michigan legal system Zena Zumeta Mediation Services 330 E. Liberty St., Ste. 3A, Ann Arbor 48104 Phone: Tel (734) 663-1155; Fax (734) 663-0524 Contact Person: Zena Zumeta Email: info@zenazumetamediation.com Website: www.zenazumetamediation.com Partnership dissolution, divorce, custody, family, elder care, business
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LGBT Resources: Detroit Area Affirmations Community Center 290 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale 48220 Phone: (248) 398-7105; Fax (248) 541-1943 Email: info@goaffirmations.org Website: www.goaffirmations.org Offering a variety of social & support groups for those 45 years of age and better. Groups are designed for older adults who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
LGBT Resources: Michigan Equality Michigan 19641 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48219 Phone: (313) 537-7000; Fax (313) 537-3379 Website: www.EqualityMichigan.org Jewish Gay Network of Michigan 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield 48322 Phone: (248) 432-5661 Contact Person: Jewish Community Center Website: www.jgnmi.org Jewish Senior Life 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield 48322 Phone: (248) 661-1836; FAX: (248) 661-1628 Contact Person: Tracey Proghovnick, LMSW, CIRS-A Email: tproghovnick@jslmi.org Website: www.jslmi.org Director of Information and Referral
LGBT Resources: National Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists (AGLP) 4514 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Phone: (215) 222-2800 Website: www.aglp.org Educates and advocates on LGBT mental health issues and provides referrals to LGBTfriendly providers.
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Gay and Lesbian Medical Association 459 Fulton St., Ste. 107, San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 255-4547 Website: www.glma.org Includes a “find a provider” tool as well as top 10 health issues LGBT individuals should discuss with their medical provider. GLMA also addresses transgender health issues. Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington DC Phone: (212) 714-2904; (202) 628-4160 Website: www.hrc.org Immigration Equality 40 Exchange Place 17th Floor, New York, NY 10005 Website: www.immigrationequality.org Lambda Legal 11 East Adams, Ste 1008, Chicago, IL 60603-6303 Phone: (312) 663-4413 or (866) 542-8336 Website: www.lambdalegal.org Lambda’s Legal Help Desk staff respond directly to members of our communities who are seeking legal information and assistance with discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. To the extent that their resources and priorities allow, Lambda Legal takes on legal representation of callers whose situations present impact litigation issues; for many others, Lambda Legal provides leads to other organizations and practical information that might help them address their problems. They also provide a list of suggested questions to ask a prospective attorney. National Center for Lesbian Rights 870 Market Street Suite 370, San Francisco CA 94102 Phone: (415) 392-6257 Website: www.nclrights.org/ Provides information on elder law, publications on legal issues, and has an online legal information helpline. NCLR also provides help to attorneys who are representing LGBT clients. Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE) 305 7th Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 741-2247; Fax (212) 366-1947 Email: info@sageusa.org Website: www.sageusa.org
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The American Society on Aging’s LGBT Aging Issues Network 833 Market Street, Ste 511, San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: (415) 974-9600 Website: www.asaging.org/constituent_groups/lain/ Works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services.
Miscellaneous: Computer Repair MBS Computer Repair 38045 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights 48310 Phone: (586) 292-9429 Contact Person: Dr. Phil Email: phil_newman@att.net Website: www.mbs-computerrepair.com Spdcializes in all of your computer needs; appointments available..
Moving/Relocation Services Professional Movers.com Phone: (248) 926-9999 Contact Person: Daniel Rickenback, LGBT Professional Moving Consultant Professional Movers.com is a full service moving company serving people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. As a result, we are often recognized as Michigan’s most trusted and referred LGBT friendly moving company.Professional Movers.com is a nationally recognized pioneer in the delicate art of senior relocation. We focus on the often overwhelming and traumatic issues seniors and their families face when moving. As one of the oldest and largest senior relocation firms in Michigan, our company has been featured in Corp! Magazine, and in the Customer Service Book, “Who’s Your Gladys?.”
Pet Care Priority Pets 19785 West 12 Mile Rd., #320, Southfield 48076 Phone: (248) 595-4043; FAX: (248) 552-3782 Contact Person: Adrienne Murdah Email: isabelaudrey@aol.com Website: www.isabelaudrey.com Petcare, sitting, dog walking
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4Paws Pet Resort 2244 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302 Phone: (248) 230-PAWS (7297) Email: reservations@4pawscc.com Website: www.4pawscc.com Pet Resort; daycare; training; grooming
Real Estate Agents Jack Christenson Realtors 1475 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. 100, Troy 48084 Phone: Cell (248) 561-6967; Home (248) 879-6448 Contact Person: Lynn Stange Email: LLStange@aol.com Serving the needs of the metro Detroit LGBT community for more than 25 years. Full service residential real estate; nationwide gay-friendly agent referrals Keller Williams Realty 304 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak 48067 Phone: Cell: (248) 288-3500 Contact Person: Lisa Romano, Licensed Real Estate Agent Email: lromanokw@kw.com Website: www.rapidsellers.com/lromano National Realty Centers 18801 Newburgh Road, Livonia 48154 Phone: (248) 320-6489 Contact Person: Rick Henning, Realtor Email: rchq582@yahoo.com Website: www.nationalrealtycenters.com ReMax Showcase Homes 912 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham 48009 Phone: (248) 645-1589 Contact Person: Gerry Banister, MBA Email: GerryBanister@aol.com Website: www.GerryBanister.com
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