Who do I call first for disability services in Oakland 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 Oakland County.

Is help available in Spanish in Oakland County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Oakland 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 Oakland County, Michigan

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland County

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

Disability Network Eastern Michigan (Oakland & Macomb) (DNEM) ((586) 268-4160, Troy)
Project SEARCH — Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (Troy). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital (Farmington Hills). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (West Bloomfield). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals MORC - Southfield 9 Mile (Southfield). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals MORC - Pontiac (Pontiac). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals MORC - Southfield Franklin Place (Southfield). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Easterseals MORC - Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse (Royal Oak). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
ADF Counseling (586-994-9757, Commerce Township)
Advanced Counseling Services (248-213-0501, Southfield)
Advanced Counseling Services PC (248-922-2300, Clarkston)
Ascension Eastwood Behavioral Health (248-226-3001, Novi)
Anne Mare' Ice Pediatric Health Center (313-824-1000, Southfield)
Avondale High School Health Center (248-724-7600, Auburn Hills)
Baldwin Family Medicine Center (248-724-7600, Pontiac)
Brewster Elementary Empowerment Zone (248-724-7600, Rochester Hills)
Aim High School (FARMINGTON HILLS)
Apollo Center (HIGHLAND)
Avondale Learning Center (AUBURN HILLS)
Brandon Adult Transition Program (ORTONVILLE)
1 Percent Llc (313-671-0259, SOUTHFIELD). Behavioral health agency
198275 Mi Llc (313-762-4211, ROYAL OAK). Respite care
3 Doves Home Assistance (248-687-4768, TROY). In-home support
3b.I.C, Llc (248-283-0835, BIRMINGHAM). In-home support

Statewide programs serving Oakland County

These serve every county in Michigan, including Oakland 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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