A guide for the Upper Great Lakes Chapter’s local resources

The information provided by these local resources help individuals affected by scleroderma improve all aspects of their lives. If you have questions about our local resources, please email us at uglchapter@scleroderma.org.

Help is Here:

Need to find a treatment center? Want to discuss a problem online? You can do that and more here. Check out the resources below for help.

• Stay Connected with Our Online Message Board
• Support Group Information
• Treatment Centers

Resource Guides:

• Applying for Disability Guide
• Assistance Programs in Michigan
• Everything You Need to Know About The Affordable Care Act
• Guide for Caregivers
• Guide for Family and Friends
• Guide For Those Over 60 Years Old
• Guide to Journaling
• Guide to Medicare
• Guide to MiCafe Network
• Guide to Organizing Your Health Care with Index Cards
• Guide to Seeking Medical Treatment Out Of State
• Living and Coping with Scleroderma
• Medication List – Printable PDF
• Physician Resource Directory 
• Physician Directory for Scleroderma Patients – UPDATED 2021
• Resource Guide for Scleroderma Patients – UPDATED OCTOBER 2019
• Insurance Plans and Common Plans 
• Protecting your Medical Record
• Summary on Benefit and Coverage
• Everything You Need to Know about Medicare 
• Minimum Distributions 
• Planned Giving MI 
• MiCafe Network MI 
• Traveling with Medication 
• Understanding Insurance Claims
• Resources for Those Over 60 

Taking Charge of Systemic Sclerosis (TOSS): An Internet Self-Management Program for Scleroderma:

Register today to gain skills and confidence to manage Systemic Sclerosis symptoms, as well as strategies to advocate for yourself. Peer Mentors from the program will empower you to take control of your life and your healthcare.