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

Is help available in Spanish in Wayne County?

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

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

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

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

Disability Network Wayne County Detroit (DNWCD) ((313) 923-1655, Detroit)
Project SEARCH — Corewell Health Hospital Dearborn (Dearborn). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Corewell Health Trenton (Trenton). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Corewell Health Wayne (formerly Beaumont Wayne) (Wayne). 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
Advanced Counseling Services (734-737-1200, Canton)
Advanced Counseling Services PC (734-285-8282, Taylor)
All Well Being Services (313-347-2070, Detroit)
Arab American and Chaldean Council (313-893-6172, Highland Park)
Advantage Health Centers - Alexandrine (313-416-6251, Detroit)
Advantage health Centers-McNichols (313-416-6262, Detroit)
Advantage Health Centers-Oakman (313-416-6262, Detroit)
Burns Elementary School (734-654-2169, Detroit)
Armenian Community Center Of Greater Detroit (DEARBORN)
Ash Education Foundation (REDFORD)
B Beck Education Center (REDFORD)
Beacon Day Treatment Center (SOUTHGATE)
123 Home Help Care (313-694-1124, REDFORD). In-home support
1st Choice Resources (313-897-1761, DETROIT). In-home support
1st Choice Treatment, Lc (313-521-0180, DETROIT). Behavioral health agency
2 Brothers Residential Rehab L.L.C (313-808-2155, ALLEN PARK). In-home support
A Heart That Cares, Llc (734-846-2551, TAYLOR)
Academy Home Care, Inc (734-285-3833, DEARBORN)
Advantage Homecare (734-282-2627, WYANDOTTE)

Statewide programs serving Wayne County

These serve every county in Michigan, including Wayne 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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