Resources
Abuse & Assault Assistance:
—Aware Shelter (Jackson)
http://www.awareshelter.org
706 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
+15177832861
—EVE (Lansing)
https://www.eveinc.org/
Crisis Line: 517-372-5572
—The Firecracker Foundation (Holt)
http://thefirecrackerfoundation.org/
2450 Delhi Commerce Dr #9, Holt, MI 48842
+15177427224
—Jackson County Child Advocacy Center (Via Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties)
http://www.catholiccharitiesjlhc.org
3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
+15177681907
—SAPAC (Ann Arbor)
http://sapac.umich.edu
4130 Michigan Union, 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
+17347647771
—SafeHouse Center (Ann Arbor)
http://www.safehousecenter.org
4100 Clark Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
+17349955444
—Catherine Cobb Safe House (Adrian)
http://www.fccsoflenawee.org
220 N Main St, Adrian, MI 49221
+15172655352
Addiction Services:
-Born Free @ Family Service & Children’s Aid (Jackson)
-Awakenings Rehab (Albion)
http://awakeningsrehabilitation.com
809 W Erie St, Albion, MI 49224
+18774797627
-Holden House (Lansing)
http://www.mmrsinc.org
3300 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
+15178870226
-Dawn Farm (Ypsilanti)
http://www.dawnfarm.org/
6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
+17344858725
Baby Boutique:
Mother and Earth Baby Boutique Lansing MI (517) 721-1868
Beautiful Beginnings Baby Boutique Southfield MI (248) 262-7311
Little Seedling Ann Arbor
Once Upon a Child franchise
Birth Doulas
Visit the BBJ Birth Doula page here.
Breastfeeding Support
-HFAH Lactation Consultants (no matter birth location)
-Sparrow Lactation Consultant Department
-Le Leche League
-Bosom Buddies (Jackson)
-Next Generation Lactation Services (Lansing)
-Feed the Baby LLC
-The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
Barbara Robertson
-Abbie Mullins (Lansing)
-Milkology Online Breastfeeding class
-Black Breastfeeding Sisterhood
Car Seat Inspectors:
-MSU Police- CarSeats@police.msu.edu (517) 355-2221
-Dean Transportation Marcella- 517-319-8300
-Sparrow by appt (517) 364-3760
Childbirth Educators
See the BBJ Childbirth Educator resource page here.
Chiropractors (Webster Certified)
-Daniel Kribs Mason/Leslie MI. (517) 589-5610
-Infinity Chiropractor EL/Lansing/Grand Ledge (517) 324-5433
-Moore Life Health and Healing- Allyson Nash Lansing (517) 781-4884
-Smarch Chiropractic (Jackson)
-Brent Chiropractic (Jackson)
-Concord Chiropractic (Concord)
-Positively Chiropractic (Stockbridge)
Financial & Supplies Assistance
-Wic
-Center for Women & Children Jackson
Loss Support Groups
-Taylor Bodell (Bereavement Doula)
-Willow Tree Family Center (HOPING group)
-Deb Lee Gould (Grief consultant)
-The Compassionate Friends - Lansing
-HOPING (Helping Other Parents In Normal Grieving) (Sparrow)
-Tomorrow’s Child/Michigan SIDA (Lansing)
-Miscarriage & Newborn Loss Support Program (Ann Arbor)
Music Therapy:
-Harmony Garden (Jackson)
-CODA Music Therapy Services LLC
Midwives:
Gentle Mama Holistic Midwife
Rebecca Burkett
Gentle Strength Midwifery
New Moon Midwifery
Milk-bank/Milk-sharing Resources
-Eats on Feets Michigan
-Human Milk for Human Babies
-Bronson Mothers' Milk Bank (Kzoo)
OB’s:
HFAH
UofM
Alliance Obstetrics & Gynecology in East Lansing MI. (517) 484-3000
New Beginning OB/GYN Charlotte/Haslett MI. (517) 853-5576
Sparrow High Risk Perinatal Center Dr. Roth (517) 364-5610
Pediatricians:
Dr. Brouliette (Okemos)
Kozmic Family Practice (Lansing)
Integrative Healthcare Providers (Ann Arbor) Family Practice
Photography (Birth & Newborn)
See the BBJ photography page here.
Postpartum Doulas
See the BBJ postpartum doula page here.
PPD Support
-Dr. Barbara Rigney (Ypsi)
-Willow Tree Family Center (Shades of Motherhood support group)
-Perspective Therapy Services (Lansing)
-Darla Carmoney (Lansing)
-Kersten Kimmerly, LMSW (517) 712-7687
-Jennifer Novello (517) 999-9005
-Rooted Counseling (724) 454-9024
Physical Therapists
-Chelsea Petrakovitz (Jackson) (517)-258-0626
Placental Encapsulation
See the BBJ placental encapsulation resource here.
Prenatal Massage Therapists
-Sandra McCurdy- CMT (okemos)
-Brent Family Chiropractic (Jackson)
-Cloud 9 Therapeutic Massage
-All Body Kneads (Lansing)
-Molly Massage (Lansing)
Support for Children of Special Needs
-Disability Connection (Jackson)
-Harmony Garden: Music Therapy Services
-Michigan Alliance for Families (Lansing)
-Great Start Jackson (has a variety of play groups, readiness, and support for both non and special needs resources.)
Support & Resources Specific to Teen Parents
-Center for Women (Jackson)
-Stepping Up Together (Charlotte)
-Center for Family Health (Jackson)
-Jackson Right to Life
Tongue Tie/ Orthodontists
-MI Smiles (Okemos)
-Kingman Dentistry (Grand Rapids)
-Amanda Kaufmann (Ann Arbor)
VBAC Support Group
-Willow Tree Family Center (VBAC Moms meet group)
-Birth Kalamazoo (online VBAC support group)
Yoga
See the BBJ yoga resource page here.