Who do I call first for disability services in Berrien County, Michigan?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Michigan vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Berrien County.

Is help available in Spanish in Berrien County?

Yes. This Berrien County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Michigan agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Berrien County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Berrien County, Michigan

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Berrien County, Michigan. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Berrien County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Berrien County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Berrien County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Disability Network / Southwest Michigan Berrien/Cass (DNSWM) ((269) 982-7761, St. Joseph)
Project SEARCH — Corewell Health South (formerly Spectrum Lakeland) (St. Joseph). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Michigan. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Battle Creek VAMC — Benton Harbor CBOC (269-934-9123, Benton Harbor)
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs — Lakeland Clinic (616-258-7467, Saint Joseph)
Spectrum Health — Lakeland Behavioral Health Unit (269-983-8316, Saint Joseph)
Intercare Benton Harbor (855-869-6900, Benton Harbor)
Intercare Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health Center (269-461-6997, Eau Claire)
Intercare Child And Adolescent Health Center (269-605-1277, Benton Harbor)
Intercare Eau Claire (855-869-6900, Eau Claire)
Berrien County Juvenile Center (BERRIEN CENTER)
Blossomland Learning Center (BERRIEN SPRINGS)
Lighthouse Education Center (SAINT JOSEPH)
Southside Special Educ School (NILES)
Amani Foster Care, Llc (614-570-7322, BERRIEN SPRINGS). Respite care
At Home With Love Homecare Llc (317-712-0275, BENTON HARBOR). In-home support
Avalon Consulting, Inc. (269-934-9012, SAINT JOSEPH). Case management / support coordination
Beacon Specialized Living Services Inc (269-427-8400, BERRIEN CENTER). Group home / residential (I/DD)
All Needs Senior Services (269-687-9556, NILES)
Community Home Care Services, Inc (616-949-3971, NEW BUFFALO)
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospital (269-985-4400, BENTON HARBOR)
Elara Caring (269-663-2201, NILES)
Assurance Transports Llc (269-888-4293, NILES). Medical & accessible transport
Berrien County (269-983-7111, SAINT JOSEPH). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Berrien County

These serve every county in Michigan, including Berrien County.

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Michigan (800-288-5923). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council ((517) 335-3158). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Michigan Assistive Technology Program ((517) 333-2477). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Michigan Alliance for Families ((800) 552-4821). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Michigan

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