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

Is help available in Spanish in Washtenaw County?

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

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

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

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

Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston (DNWML) ((734) 971-0277, Ann Arbor)
The Arc of Michigan. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Washtenaw County
Eisenhower Addiction Recovery Center (734-412-6485, Ann Arbor)
Heron Ridge Associated PLC — Ann Arbor (734-913-1093, Ann Arbor)
Huron Oaks Adult — Partial Hospitalization Program (734-712-5850, Ann Arbor)
Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea — Behavioral Health Services (734-593-5200, Chelsea)
Hamilton Whitmore Lake Clinic (810-406-4246, Whitmore Lake)
Packard East (734-971-1073, Ypsilanti)
Packard Health Carpenter (734-971-1073, Ann Arbor)
Packard Health East Suite 110 (734-971-1073, Ypsilanti)
Ann Arbor Academy (ANN ARBOR)
Ann-Hua Chinese School (ANN ARBOR)
Broadband Institute Foundation (ANN ARBOR)
Cambridge Michigan Language Assessment Llc (ANN ARBOR)
2besuccessful (734-222-9277, ANN ARBOR). Children's mental-health clinic
80th Street Corporation (734-622-8190, ANN ARBOR). In-home support
A2 Home Care Llc (734-883-2142, YPSILANTI). In-home support
A2 Ultimate Care (734-389-5987, ANN ARBOR). In-home support
Care Home Health Agency, Llc (313-484-4553, ANN ARBOR)
Global Home Healthcare (734-483-2700, YPSILANTI)
Ohioans Home Healthcare (419-843-4422, SALINE)
Shared Services Home Health Care (734-222-4037, SALINE)
Aabielove Homecare (855-598-1046, YPSILANTI). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Washtenaw County

These serve every county in Michigan, including Washtenaw 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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