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

Is help available in Spanish in Ottawa County?

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

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

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

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

The Arc of Michigan. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Bethany Christian Services (616-396-0623, Holland)
Community Mental Health (616-392-1873, Holland)
Community MH of Ottawa Cnty (616-842-5350, Grand Haven)
Hope Network — Robert Brown Crisis (616-298-8190, Holland)
Intercare Holland (855-869-6900, Holland)
Felch Street Building (HOLLAND)
Ottawa Area Center (ALLENDALE)
Sheldon Pines School (HOLLAND)
Society For Protestant Reformed Special Education (HUDSONVILLE)
Abalone Counseling (616-846-1053, SPRING LAKE). Behavioral health agency
Bella Vita Solutions Llc (269-823-9700, ZEELAND). Behavioral health agency
Ben Esh-Nauta (616-502-5291, SPRING LAKE). Behavioral health agency
Benjamin'S Hope (616-399-6293, HOLLAND). Behavioral health agency
At Home Rehab (800-880-9715, JENISON)
Endless Compassion Services Llc (616-218-4628, ZEELAND). Ride service
Fidelis Community Services Ltd (774-203-9430, HUDSONVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Great Lakes Net (616-406-5310, COOPERSVILLE). Medical & accessible transport
Mcintosh Manor (616-399-7224, Holland)
River Village (616-837-9354, Coopersville)
Walker Meadow Retirement Community (616-735-9672, Walker)
Caribbean Christian Centre For The Deaf Inc (ZEELAND)
Compassionate Heart Ministries (ZEELAND)
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (GRAND HAVEN)

Statewide programs serving Ottawa County

These serve every county in Michigan, including Ottawa 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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