Michigan Chapter Social Worker & Family Services Coordinator
Stephanie Forbes
Email:
sforbes@hdsa.org
Phone: (989) 948-2089
The Michigan Chapter offers
support group meetings around Michigan. Some other ways we can help you and your family include:
* Provide an informational presentation for caregivers in adult foster care or nursing home settings
* Advocate for appropriate services for the affected persons
* Help locate an experienced doctor or neurologist
* Help find local resources for respite, placement, or in-home help
* Help connect family with other resources in their communities, and throughout the state and country
* Help coordinate communications between service providers and family members
* Help the family cope with HD as a group
* Provide information and guidance for caregivers, helping manage and reduce stress
* Assist in locating or developing ideas for speakers at support groups
For Chapter support, Stephanie Forbes can be reached by phone on the Michigan Chapter Helpline (1-800-909-0073), or by emailing her at (
sforbes@hdsa.org). We encourage you to contact Stephanie if you feel these services could be helpful.