Creating opportunities for independence and acceptance in our communities by supporting children and adults with developemental and intellectual disabilities in making choices, building relationships, sharing places, developing skills, enhancing reputations and contributing back.
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America – Michigan Chapter
The mission of Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America - Michigan Chapter (AAFA-MI) is to improve quality of life for individuals and communities affected by asthma and allergic diseases through education, training, advocacy, medical management, and environmental greening.
March of Dimes
We help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Starfish Family Services
Starfish believes in investing early in the lives of families to keep them intact. We strive to prevent problems before they escalate and help strengthen relationships to build solid families that work. We believe in the potential of all children and the power of healthy parent-child relationships to break the cycles of poverty and create long-term positive outcomes for children.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
Comprehensive Therapy Center
Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) provides Speech Language Pathology, Sensory and Motor Therapies to West Michigan children and adults with special needs. CTC's mission is to meet the therapeutic and educational needs of adults and children with disabilities who are at-risk or disadvantaged, through skill building, academic enhancement and social emotional support. Some of our unique program offerings are: Special Education Services to Schools, Therapy and Fun summer therapy program, Tutoring program, Therapy Services to Mental Health and Social, Service Agencies, Foreign Accent Reduction Therapy, and Home Safety Evaluations.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, CSHCS, Developmental Disability, Education, Financial, Health Insurance & Finance, Intervention, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Mentor, Recreation, Screening, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, CSHCS, Developmental Disability, Education, Financial, Health Insurance & Finance, Intervention, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Mentor, Recreation, Screening, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
BRAINS
BRAINS offers a variety of services to help clients understand how the brain and the body function in real life. Our team of neuropsychologists works with children through adults to assess and diagnosis mental health issues, concussion or brain injury, and many other concerns. BRAINS also provides specialists in counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and other services to meet the needs of our clients.
Michigan Autism Program
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) established the Michigan Autism Program in 2013 as part of the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration. It is our goal to be a leader and partner in the support of individuals with autism, their families/caregivers and professionals serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder to lead a quality and fulfilling life. This site features links to parent and professional resources.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
The Holley Institute
The Holley Institute, founded in 1993, is devoted to serving the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing. The Institute is closely affiliated with St. John Hospital & Medical Center and has two facilities. The Center for Communication Excellence located in St. John Hospital & Medical Center serves as the hub for the Institute. It is here that we screen all newborns for hearing loss, set up ASL classes in all of St. John/Providence hospitals, and advocate for the Deaf, in particular our Deaf patients.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (D&HHS), is an independent agency serving Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. As the sole full-service agency for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities in West Michigan, D&HHS fills 4,000+ interpreter assignments annually, and provides further services through American Sign Language classes, cultural awareness and sensitivity training, equipment assistance and advocacy, and an educational and resources support program for deaf children in West Michigan.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding
The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding improves quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills, using the horse as a catalyst.