Ele's Place - Ann Arbor

Ele's Place - Ann Arbor Ele’s Place is dedicated to creating awareness of & support for grieving children and teens.

Thank you so much for the love and care you put into these boxes for our families! ❤️
08/19/2026

Thank you so much for the love and care you put into these boxes for our families! ❤️

At Ele’s Place, families share a potluck meal together before group each week. It’s a simple way to build connection and...
08/19/2026

At Ele’s Place, families share a potluck meal together before group each week. It’s a simple way to build connection and ease the stress of dinner on grief group nights.

We’re accepting frozen food donations — any brand, any type — as long as they’re unopened. We're requesting foods that can be prepared in the oven or the microwave.

Ideas: Mac 'n cheese, chicken nuggets, lasagna, fries, pizza, enchiladas, casserole, alfredo, potstickers, taquitos, orange chicken, broccoli, cauliflower

You can drop off food at Ele's Place Ann Arbor weekdays, Monday–Thursday, from 9am to 5pm. We are located at 5665 Hines Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Give us a call at 734‑929‑6640 before you arrive.

Your generosity helps create a warm, welcoming space for our families.

When someone dies, it’s hard to know what to do or even what to say.If a child, teen, or young adult in your life is gri...
08/17/2026

When someone dies, it’s hard to know what to do or even what to say.

If a child, teen, or young adult in your life is grieving, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Ele’s Place helps families understand grief and connect them with the support they need.

Our grief support groups begin again this September, and we’re here to help you take the next step or answer any questions you may have. If you need support now, please call us.

Summer Hours:
📅 Monday–Thursday
🕘 9am–5pm
📞 (734) 929‑6640

No child or teen should have to grieve alone. 💙

"Sometimes it's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." 🤍Grief doesn't move in straight lines, and healing is...
08/13/2026

"Sometimes it's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." 🤍

Grief doesn't move in straight lines, and healing isn't measured by how much you accomplish. Some days survival looks like getting out of bed. Other days, it looks like simply breathing through the weight of missing someone.

Both are enough. Both matter. Be gentle with yourself today.

Mindful Mondays are here to remind us that even in moments of overwhelm, there are ways to come back to ourselves.Today ...
08/03/2026

Mindful Mondays are here to remind us that even in moments of overwhelm, there are ways to come back to ourselves.
Today we’re sharing a well-known grounding exercise, the 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 technique. This technique uses all five of your senses to gently anchor you in the here and now.
At Ele’s Place, no one walks through grief alone. We’re here with you, every step.
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Sit or stand in a comfortable position and take a slow, deep breath. Look around you and mentally or aloud, identify:
5 things you can see: Notice small details. It could be a crack in the ceiling or the way light reflects off a surface.
4 things you can feel: Bring your awareness to physical sensations. This could be the texture of your clothing against your skin or the feeling of your feet firmly on the floor.
3 things you can hear: Listen carefully to the sounds in your environment. You might hear the hum of a refrigerator or the sound of your own breathing.
2 things you can smell: Try to identify distinct scents. This might be the aroma of coffee, or the earthy smell of rain. If you can’t identify two smells, simply imagine your two favorite scents.
1 thing you can taste: Focus on the taste in your mouth. You could take a sip of water or simply notice the current taste in your mouth.
Source: Mind Body Psychiatry (mindbody7.com)

Ele's Place staff will be out and about in August to support the community and spread awareness on our services! Stop by...
07/31/2026

Ele's Place staff will be out and about in August to support the community and spread awareness on our services! Stop by our tables at the following events:

August 1st: Steps Against Su***de - 5K Walk in Northville, MI at 9:30am
Steps Against Su***de (SAS) is an annual 5K Walk/Run and Mental Health & Wellness Fair created to raise awareness, break the silence, and stand together in the fight against su***de. What began as a simple walk of remembrance and advocacy has grown into a powerful community movement that brings healing, connection, and tangible resources to those who need them most.

August 4th: National Night Out in Ypsilanti, MI from 6-8pm
Join the Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety for the 43rd annual National Night Out event at Montibeller Park, 4305 Ellsworth Rd., under the Pavilion. The event is designed to promote crime and drug prevention, generate support for and participation in anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. We will have police and fire displays, resources on crime and fire prevention, scams and fraud, and more. There will be non-profit resources, free back-to-school supplies, and support from our local business community.

August 8th: Yoga at the Big House in Ann Arbor, MI from 9-11:30am
Gather on the field at Michigan Stadium with 1000 fellow community members to practice yoga and normalize conversations about mental health and su***de, and to speak openly with those most affected. This event is unfortunately sold out, but you can scan the QR code in the picture or go to https://biturl.net/iuUzYv to join the waitlist.

Juneteenth honors Black freedom, resilience, and the generations of grief carried through slavery, delayed justice, and ...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth honors Black freedom, resilience, and the generations of grief carried through slavery, delayed justice, and the ongoing fight for equity.

At Ele’s Place, we know that healing happens in community. Today, we honor the Black children, families, and communities whose stories deserve to be heard, remembered, and supported.

As we reflect on the legacy of Juneteenth, may we commit to listening, remembering, and walking alongside grieving children and families—because healing, like freedom, is strengthened in community.

At Ele’s Place, every child, teen, and family deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.This Pride Month, we celebrat...
06/03/2026

At Ele’s Place, every child, teen, and family deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and uniqueness of the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating a space where all who are grieving feel safe, respected, and cared for because compassion, connection, and belonging are for everyone.

Together, we build a community where everyone has a place.

Interested in leading grief support groups for kids and teens? Applications are now open for our August training! http:/...
06/01/2026

Interested in leading grief support groups for kids and teens? Applications are now open for our August training! http://bit.ly/3RWyg2R

Our volunteer facilitators work in teams of 2-4 to create safe spaces for youth to explore and share their experiences with grief. No experience with grief, children, or group facilitation needed!

Home runs and healing hearts ♥️⚾ Thank you to Fifth Third Bank for the chance to have an unforgettable day at Comerica P...
05/19/2026

Home runs and healing hearts ♥️⚾ Thank you to Fifth Third Bank for the chance to have an unforgettable day at Comerica Park! This auction package includes 18 tickets for Suite 117 -- the best seat in the house -- to watch the Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, June 20. VIP parking passes also included. All proceeds from this incredible package directly support Ele's Place programming.

Step up to the plate and place your bids by May 22 at noon. Visit https://givebutter.com/c/derbydaysoiree2026/auction/items/1966440

Address

5665 Hines Drive
Ann Arbor, MI
48108

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17349296640

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