GRANDMA’S LIST and Grandpa’s too CATEGORY NAME ADDRESS PHONE WHY RECOMMENDED Appliances Appliances by Trish Western Ave Eau Claire, WI 54703 832-4248 Behavioral Treatment Educational Solutions Dr. Kristen Wegner 1802 Warden Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 552-1620 Migisi Program Marriage and Family Health Services 2925 Mondovi Road Eau Claire, WI 54701 832-0238 Body Shop Tower Auto Body Carstar 1231 Clairemont Ave Eau Claire, WI 54703 834-8888 Bras Macy’s Lingerie Department Oakwood Mall 4606 Golf Road Eau Claire, WI 54703 833-5000 Appliance sales and repairs. Trish is very helpful and gives discounts to senior citizens. 13 years experience. All business done by phone and appointment. www.eauclaireappliances.com Dr. Wegner handles school and home problems with a behavioral approach. Her suggestions are practical and easy to follow. For children ages 5-11 with behavioral/emotional issues. 20 hours of group and individual psychotherapy a week. Families using this resource have been very pleased with results. Locally owned, lifetime warranties, excellent customer service, work with all insurance companies. Mention GAP and $50 will be donated to GAP on any repair over $500. www.towerautobodycarstar.com When fit is important, see the ladies at Macy’s lingerie dept. Jill and Jean can fit any body perfectly and comfortably. Not cheap, but the perfect fit. Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 ADDED BY Linda Marie Barb Rae Barb Barb and her mom 1 GRANDMA’S LIST 3558 33rd Street Elk Mound, WI 54739 Car repair Spuhler Repair Cleaning Darla Gruber Children’s Clothing Consignment That’s Adorable 129 N Barstow Eau Claire, WI 547o1 Dental Clinics Accepting MA Dr. Benham All Family Dental 3131 Stein Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701 835-7172 CVTC Dental Clinic 620 W. Clairemont Eau Claire, WI 54701 833-6270 Marshfield Dental Clinic 850 Lakeland Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 583 Lakeland Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Smiles in Motion 874-6162 and Grandpa’s too For mechanical repairs. Thorough inspection, honest mechanic, hourly fees lower than most. Very good and fast worker. Call for her reasonable rates. 10% of everything spent in the store by our members will be returned to our organization as donation. Show GAP card when purchasing. Children accepted if 10 and under are treated until age 18. Emergencies or referrals always seen. Check consent to treat form carefully. Will see anyone for basic exam and cleaning. Small fee for fillings. More complicated care is referred out. Phone number in phone book is wrong. Frances 738-2000 Anyone with any insurance or without is seen. GAP 723-2000 Children 6 and under are accepted and treated until they reach age 13 Linda Marie 864-1070 Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 Rae Rae Barb and others GAP 2 GRANDMA’S LIST Educational Support Laurie Malnory Electrician Jerry Gordon Groceries Aldis 3650 Hastings Way Eau Claire, WI 54701 Hairdresser Terre Retzlaff Rochelle’s Salon and Spa 2736 Mall Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 834-7256 For ethnic hair Erica Reyes 528 Germania Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 Handymen Jack Blackburn Journeymen of E.C. Wesleyan Church 2405 Keith Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 33 W Cedar Street Chippewa Falls, WI Lawyers Deb Asher Parent Facilitator Eau Claire Area School District 500 Main Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 Works out of his home and truck! Give him a call. and Grandpa’s too 852-3000 Laurie is a valuable resource serving families who have educational concerns for their children. GAP 829-2475 Great electrician and handyman. Former Navy plumber, but not licensed now for plumbing. $25 hr for any repairs Great prices, different brand names but good food. Produce especially a savings. Aldifoods.com Kids haircuts cost their age (8 year old is $8) up to 15. $15 haircuts for ages 15 – 21. Special prices coming for grandparents also. Linda Marie 829-4761 Braids, cornrows all the intricate stuff! Highly recommended. Frances 832-7305 Will help with any house repair or remodeling tasks. 720-0972 Excellent experience with guardianships and grandparents’ rights. Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 Lisa Barb Cheri Barb 3 GRANDMA’S LIST Lawyers Stella Pagonis 920 S Farwell Eau Claire, WI 54701 835-5007 Natural Medicine/ Immune Therapy Pediatrician Dr. Amy Emch B Natural 2421 E Clairemont Eau Claire, WI 54701 836-7021 Dr. Gregg Kishaba Pediatric Psychiatrist Sandra Nelson Midelfort Clinic 733 W. Clairemont Eau Claire, WI 54701 Luther Midelfort Outpatient Behavioral Health 1221 Whipple Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 Mayo Outpatient Behavioral Health 1221 Whipple Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 4303 Co. Rd. M Elk Mound, WI 54739 Timothy Robertson Printing Badgerland Prntg and Grandpa’s too Expert with guardianships and custody and grandparents’ rights. A supporter of our organization and frequent speaker. Have known and used her for years. Love her. Does DNA testing at her store. dramyemch.com Barb 838-5437 Compassionate and concerned about child’s needs Rae 838-5369 Very accommodating about medications and procedures. Really works with the family for best result. Barb 838-5369 Recommended for working with children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Bobbi 874-5149 Great for in house printing. They do all our brochures. Frances Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 Amber 4 GRANDMA’S LIST and Grandpa’s too Printing Quality Quick Print 1213 Menomonee St. Eau Claire, WI 54703 836-0049 For your individual copying, printing, buttons, banners, T-shirts they do it all and cheaper than the chain places. Show a GAP card and get your copies for 5 cents apiece. Barb Recreation Beaver Creek Reserve Fall Creek, WI 877-2212 Hiking trails, bird watching, animal exhibit, butterfly house, winter programs like snowshoe making. Equipment to rent for minimal fee. Adventure packs for hikes. $3 Adult and $1 child if non-member GAP www.beavercreekreserve.org Eau Claire YMCA Carmen Peterson Membership Dir. 700 Graham Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701 836-8460 Great programs and Strong Kids Scholarships for those who qualify financially. Child care programs and summer camps. Can’t beat it. GAP www.eauclaireymca.org Resources Kinship Restaurant Perkins Angie Pichler Dept. of Human Services E.C. Co. Courthouse 721 Oxford Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54702 53 & Highland Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701 839-6830 834-9911 Relative caregivers can receive $220 per month per child. Respite can also be arranged for emergencies or on a regular basis. You must cooperate in their attempt to collect child support from parents. Kids eat free 4 – 10 pm Tuesdays Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 GAP Barb 5 GRANDMA’S LIST Support Aging & Disability Resource Center 721 Oxford Ave Room 1550 Eau Claire, WI 54702 839-4735 Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Wynne Cook Chippewa Co. Dept of Public Health 711 N. Bridge Street Room 222 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 2105 Heights Dr Eau Claire, WI 54701 726-7907 MATCh Lita Prorak 2105 Heights Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 552-1365 River Source Family Center 403 North High St Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 720-1841 Family Resource Center of EC 833-1735 and Grandpa’s too Respite fund vouchers available through National Family Support Caregivers Alliance. Services for adults 60 and older, those 18-59 with disabilities and family caregivers. w w w.co.eauclaire.wi.us/adrc Valuable resource for information on everything about children with special needs and insurance and providers. www.co.chippewa.wi.us/ccdph/CSHCN GAP Check website at www.frcec.org for playgroups,classes and Parent Helpline 833-1735. Also books and educational toys to check out! Mental health assistance for Teens and Children. Will help match families with resources and providers. [email protected] Frequent programs on timely topics. On site childcare. cfriversource.com GAP Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 Rae GAP GAP 6 GRANDMA’S LIST and Grandpa’s too Support Western Dairyld 418 Wisconsin St Eau Claire, WI 54701 836-7511 Childcare referrals, homeless shelters, financial counseling, housing counseling, Wheels for Work, more programs. www.westerndairyland.org GAP Therapist Cynthia Leavitt Heinz Psych Services 826 S Hastings Way Eau Claire, WI 54701 834-3171 Barb Jean Jirovic Caillier Clinic Dewey Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 836-0064 Excellent therapist for children who have experienced trauma or post traumatic stress disorder. Uses play therapy and other means to help children who can’t verbalize their experiences. Excellent therapist for adult relationships and working with your adult children. Frequent speaker for our group. Nicole Myers West Central WI Behavioral Health 113 Fillmore Street Black River Falls, WI 54615 866-8050304 Recommended by GAP member with a teenager Stahls Recommendations made here are based solely on the experience of GAP members Last updated on 5-30-11 Barb 7