Support Services

Get advanced care plus grief support, spiritual aid, social work, art therapy, and more at University of Michigan Health.

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Your Support Network at University of Michigan Health

At Michigan Medicine, we provide more than state-of-the-art medical care; we offer a comprehensive suite of support services such as grief counseling, spiritual care, social work, and arts programs, all designed to help families navigate through challenging times with essential resources and compassionate guidance.

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For Patients, Caregivers & Families

Patient care extends beyond medical treatment. At U-M Health we offer support services that treat the whole person.

  • Arts in Health
  • Counseling & Social Work
  • End-of-Life Care (3 Wishes Program)
  • Grief Support
  • Guest Assistance Program
  • Nutrition Services
  • Spiritual Care
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    Services Designed with Children in Mind

    From helping your child cope with difficult medical procedures to spiritual guidance in time of need, we’re here to support you each and every step of the way.

  • Animal Therapy
  • Child & Teen Activity Centers
  • Art Therapy
  • Hospital School Program
  • Jones Family Center
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Music Therapy
  • Therapeutic Gaming
  • Child & Family Life
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    Cancer Support

    Providing the right support for cancer patients and their families starts with treating them like part of our own family. Here are just some of the support services we offer.

  • Art Therapy for Cancer Patients
  • Families Facing Cancer Program
  • Music Therapy for Cancer Patients
  • Cancer Support Groups
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    Health Equity

    We believe premium health care should be available to all. Find resources here for LGBTQ+ care, the Healthcare Equity Consult Service (HECS), service animals and more.

  • Service Animals
  • LGBTQ+ Health
  • Interpreter & Translation Services
  • Healthcare Equity Consult Service

    • Counseling & Social Work

    Access 24/7 social worker support for emotional, social difficulties, counseling, discharge planning, and community referrals at Michigan Medicine.

    Gifts of Art

    Experience healing through art at Michigan Medicine with bedside music, storytelling, and art programs designed to uplift and renew the spirit.

    Grief Support

    Access grief support and essential resources on our website to guide you through healing, with options for personal and extended therapy.

    Guest Assistance Program

    Receive social work support for non-medical needs, aiding in healthcare navigation and coordination to ensure uninterrupted treatment and care.

    Spiritual Care

    Explore multi-faith spiritual support at U-M Health, offering compassionate care and resources for patients, families, and staff in challenging times.

    Enhance Care & Education with Your Donation

    Your donations fuel medical advances, improve patient care, and support the education of future healthcare leaders. Learn how to contribute on our Giving pages.

    Ways To Give

    Current Art Exhibits

    Check out the following exhibits that are currently on display.

    View all exhibits     Ellie Harold Portrait

    Emerging Joy: Intuitive Painting by Ellie Harold

    Emerging Joy: Intuitive Painting by Ellie Harold

    Large-format abstract paintings with recurring themes of flow, flowering & freedom

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     Skyler McGee

    Here, I Made This For You: Mixed Media by Skyler McGee

    Here, I Made This For You: Mixed Media by Skyler McGee

    Intricate and layered encaustic, mixed media artwork

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     Kandy myny Portrait

    Enchanted Gardens & Dreamscapes: Mixed Media by Kandy Myny

    Enchanted Gardens & Dreamscapes: Mixed Media by Kandy Myny

    Mixed-media artwork inspired by nature and imagination

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    Generation Bridge, Mother & Daughter: Ceramics by Jackie & Catherine Stasevich

    Generation Bridge, Mother & Daughter: Ceramics by Jackie & Catherine Stasevich

    Ceramics from mother and daughter potters

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     Laura Teste Portrait

    Heroines: Bronze Sculpture by Laura Testé

    Heroines: Bronze Sculpture by Laura Testé

    Expressive and figurative bronze sculpture

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     Bill Franz Portrait

    Jobs from A to Z: Pigment Ink on Canvas by Bill Franz

    Jobs from A to Z: Pigment Ink on Canvas by Bill Franz

    Photography series featuring people in jobs from A (Accordionist) to Z (Zookeeper)

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    Celebrating Ethnic Diversity: Jewelry by Marijim Thoene

    Celebrating Ethnic Diversity: Jewelry by Marijim Thoene

    Jewelry featuring a variety of pieces from around the world

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    Our Campus Pets: Squirrels at U-M, Photography by Corey Seeman

    Our Campus Pets: Squirrels at U-M, Photography by Corey Seeman

    Photography series featuring squirrels at the University of Michigan

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    In Search of Treasure: Hand-Cut Collage by Brooke Sauer

    In Search of Treasure: Hand-Cut Collage by Brooke Sauer

    One-of-a-kind collage paired with specimens from the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

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