Michigan Resources
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MICHIGAN - Medical, Disability, and Special Needs Resources
PART 1: CORE STATE SYSTEMS
STATEWIDE NAVIGATION AND CRISIS SUPPORT
- Michigan 211 (health, disability,
and caregiver resource navigation)
https://mi211.org/ - Referrals to medical and disability-related services
- Caregiver support resources
- Condition-specific nonprofit referrals
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
(Michigan)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/mental-health/988 - 24/7 mental health crisis support
- Suicide prevention
- Connection to local crisis response services
- Mobile Crisis Services (Michigan)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/mental-health/mobile-crisis-services - In-person crisis response
- Autism, I/DD, and serious mental illness crises
- Crisis stabilization and diversion from emergency departments
MEDICAID AND DISABILITY-BASED MEDICAL COVERAGE
- Michigan Medicaid (Healthy
Michigan Plan and traditional Medicaid)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/medicaid - Medical care
- Behavioral health services
- Therapies
- Long-term services and supports
- Disability-related coverage pathways
- Disability Determination Services
(SSI and SSDI medical evaluations)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/disability-services/disability-determination - Medical disability evaluations for federal disability benefits
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS)
- MI Choice Waiver Program
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/aging-services/mi-choice-waiver - Home and community-based services
- Personal care
- Respite
- Supports to prevent institutionalization
- Habilitation Supports Waiver
(intellectual and developmental disabilities)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/disability-services/developmental-disabilities - Community living supports
- Caregiver assistance
- Services for people with I/DD
- Children with Serious Emotional
Disturbance (SED) Waiver
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/mental-health/serious-emotional-disturbance-waiver - Intensive home and community-based services
- Family support and care coordination
INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD)
- Community Mental Health (CMH)
Services Programs
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/mental-health/community-mental-health-services - I/DD service coordination
- Autism services
- Behavioral health supports
- Crisis access
- Michigan Developmental
Disabilities Council
https://www.michigan.gov/mddc - Systems advocacy
- Disability policy guidance
- Community inclusion initiatives
EARLY INTERVENTION AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS
- Michigan Early On (Birth to 3)
https://www.michigan.gov/earlyon - Developmental evaluations
- Early intervention therapies
- Family-centered service coordination
- Children with Special Health Care
Needs Services Program (CSHCS)
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/children-special-health-care-services - Care coordination for children with chronic medical conditions
- Coverage for specialty care and therapies
- Family support and navigation
- Michigan Alliance for Families
(disability and special education navigation)
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/ - Parent mentoring and navigation
- Early intervention and special education support
- Michigan Family to Family Health
Information Center
https://f2fmichigan.org/ - Peer support for families of children and youth with special health care needs
- Help understanding medical and disability systems
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
- Michigan Assistive Technology
Program (MATP)
https://www.mymatp.org/ - Assistive technology demonstrations
- Short-term device loans
- Device reuse and exchange
- Training and education
EMPLOYMENT AND INDEPENDENCE (DISABILITY-FOCUSED)
- Michigan Rehabilitation Services
(Vocational Rehabilitation)
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs - Career counseling
- Job training
- Supported employment
- Workplace accommodations
- Bureau of Services for Blind
Persons
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bsbp - Independent living skills
- Assistive technology
- Employment services
- Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and
Hard of Hearing
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/Divisions/doddbhh - Communication access support
- Advocacy and accommodation resources
LEGAL RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
- Disability Rights Michigan
(Protection and Advocacy)
https://www.drmich.org/ - Disability rights enforcement
- Abuse and neglect reporting
- Legal advocacy
MEDICARE COUNSELING (DISABILITY-RELATED)
- Michigan Medicare Assistance
Program (MMAP)
https://mmapinc.org/ - Medicare counseling for disabled adults
- Plan comparison and benefits education
CAREGIVER SUPPORT (MEDICAL AND DISABILITY)
- Michigan Family Caregiver Support
Program
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/aging-services/caregiver-support - Caregiver education and training
- Counseling and support
- Disability-related respite coordination
PART 2: APPENDIX - CONDITION-SPECIFIC RESOURCES
AUTISM AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Autism Alliance of Michigan
https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/ - Autism navigation
- Caregiver education
- Resource referrals
- University of Michigan Autism
Spectrum Disorders Program
https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/psychiatry/programs/autism-spectrum-disorders - Autism diagnostics
- Clinical care
- Family support resources
ADHD
- CHADD - Michigan Chapters
https://chadd.org/chapter-locator/ - ADHD education
- Parent and adult support
- Advocacy resources
DOWN SYNDROME
- Down Syndrome Association of
Michigan
https://www.dsami.org/ - Family support
- Education
- Advocacy
EPILEPSY
- Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
https://www.epilepsymichigan.org/ - Epilepsy education
- Support groups
- Caregiver training
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS)
- National Multiple Sclerosis
Society - Michigan
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MIG - MS education and support
- Care navigation
- Programs for patients and caregivers
PARKINSONS DISEASE
- Parkinsons Foundation - Michigan
https://www.parkinson.org/MI - Education and support
- Caregiver resources
- Wellness programs
ALS
- ALS Association - Michigan
Chapter
https://www.als.org/local-support/michigan - ALS care coordination
- Equipment loan programs
- Caregiver education
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND SPINAL CORD INJURY
- Brain Injury Association of
Michigan
https://www.biami.org/ - Education and advocacy
- Support groups
- Resource navigation
- Michigan Spinal Cord Injury
Association
https://www.mscia.org/ - Peer support
- Education and advocacy
- Caregiver resources
CANCER
- Michigan Cancer Consortium
https://www.michigancancer.org/ - Statewide cancer resources
- Survivorship support
- Patient navigation
- University of Michigan Rogel
Cancer Center
https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/ - Adult and pediatric cancer care
- Support services for patients and caregivers
RARE AND GENETIC DISEASES
- Michigan Rare Disease Advisory
Council
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/rare-disease-advisory-council - Rare disease policy and awareness
- Resource coordination
- National Organization for Rare
Disorders - Michigan
https://rarediseases.org/state/michigan/
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -
Michigan Chapter
https://www.cff.org/chapters/michigan-chapter - CF care center connections
- Patient and caregiver education
- Care navigation support
SICKLE CELL DISEASE
- Sickle Cell Disease Association
of America - Michigan
https://www.scdaami.org/ - Education and advocacy
- Support for individuals and families
BLEEDING DISORDERS
- Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
https://hfmich.org/ - Education and support for bleeding disorders
- Caregiver resources
HIV/AIDS
- Michigan Ryan White HIV/AIDS
Program
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/hiv-std/ryan-white - Medical care support
- Medication access
- Care coordination
KIDNEY DISEASE
- National Kidney Foundation of
Michigan
https://www.nkfm.org/ - Kidney disease education
- Patient and caregiver support
- Advocacy
TRANSPLANT AND SERIOUS ILLNESS CARE
- Gift of Life Michigan
https://giftoflifemichigan.org/ - Transplant education
- Support for transplant recipients and families
- Michigan Center for Palliative
Care
https://www.michiganpalliativecare.org/ - Serious illness care education
- Care planning resources
- Support for patients and caregivers