Midland County 4-H Tall in the Saddle Program

The Midland County 4-H Exceptional Riders Program, Tall in the Saddle (TIS), is a 4-H Proud Equestrian Program. Horseback riding is a therapeutic form of recreation for people with mental, emotional, learning, hearing, visual and physical impairments. They offer weekly classes during Spring and Fall Sessions at local privately owned farms. Privately owned horses, tested by instructors prior to use in the program, provide the mounts for our riders. Open to Midland County residents age 8-25.
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Serious Emotional Disturbances Waiver (SEDW)

The Children's Serious Emotional Disturbances Waiver (SEDW) provides services that are enhancements or additions to Medicaid State Plan coverage for children through age 20 with SED. The SEDW is a fee-for-service program administered by the Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSP) in some Michigan counties. All eligibility requirements and coverage areas are listed on the site.
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Northeast Michigan Community Service Area

An organization in northeast Michigan that provides services such as heat and utility assistance, food programs, homebuyer and foreclosure education programs, weatherization assistance programs, school success programs, and services for pregnant women and children 5 and under.

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan

Organization that provides a variety of services, including behavioral health services and disability support services, including Life Skills Development, Activities of Daily Living Management, Case Management Liaison, Family Support, Transportation, Medication Reminders, Individual Service Planning, Structured Activities, Community Integration, Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement, Advocacy Services, 24-Hour On-Call Support, Respite, and Person-Centered Care.

Samaritas – Persons with Disability Services East

We connect families with the resources they need to help their loved ones lead lives full of purpose and self-determination. We empower people with disabilities to have a voice in their own care and become involved members of their communities. We transform lives through person centered care, individualized support and deep, meaningful connections with caregivers.